Ballet training of the highest caliber based on ABT's National Training Curriculum. Also providing high quality Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop classes.
Ballet training of the highest caliber based on ABT's National Training Curriculum. Also providing high quality Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop classes.
Enjoy Excellence!
THE Center for Dance in Las Cruces
Ballet / Jazz / Tap Piano / Guitar / Voice
Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
(Fall 2026)
Attendance/Commitment Policy
Below is the mandatory rehearsal schedule for this year’s Nutcracker (December 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, & 21st) Students must be able to attend all dress rehearsals and all performances in order to be in the show. Please be sure you can accommodate these dates.
Make sure you have paid your performance fee- for all ballet students - $95.00. (Jazz and Tap fees are $75.00 per
class).
Rehearsal Schedule
Please Note: We will try to let children in Pre-primary and Primary classes leave after 2 hours. Others need to plan to stay for the entire rehearsal
Ballet Studio Rehearsals
Held at the Las Cruces School of Dance & Music
Please Note: Posted times are start times, not show up times!
Sat., Oct 17th 11:00-2:00pm – Party Scene (including Level II; Fritz)
Fri. Oct 23rd 5:00-7:30pm – Battle (Soldiers, Rats, Rat King, Nutcracker)
Fri. Oct 30th 5:00-7:30pm - Battle (Soldiers, Rats, Rat King, Nutcracker)
Sat. Nov 7th 11:00-2:00pm - Full Ballet (NO Pre-Primary or Primary)
Sat. Nov 14th 11:00-2:00pm - Full Ballet (NO Pre-Primary or Primary)
Sat. Nov 21st 11:00-2:00pm - Full Ballet (NO Pre-Primary or Primary)
Sat. Dec 5th 11:00-2:00pm – Full Ballet (NO Pre-Primary or Primary)
Mon. Dec 7th 5:00-7:00pm – Full Ballet (with Pre-Primary)
Tues. Dec 8th 5:00-7:00pm – Full Ballet (with Primary A)
Thurs. Dec 17th 5:00-7:00pm – Full Ballet (with Primary B)
ASNMSU Center for the Arts Rehearsals
Please Note: Everyone MUST be at the theater rehearsals including pre-primary and primary classes. Remember that rehearsals will start promptly at 5:00 pm so be at the theatre and ready to perform at least 30 minutes ahead of time.
Wed. Dec 9th 4:30-8:30pm - Full Dress Rehearsal with Pre-Primary ballet
Thurs. Dec 10th 4:30-8:30pm - Full Dress Rehearsal with Primary A & Primary B
CALL TIMES FOR SHOWS
Evening Performance Dec 11th (with Pre-Primary) Call time - 5:45pm
Evening Performance Dec 12th (with Pre-Primary) Call time - 5:45pm
Matinee Performance Dec 13th (with Primary A) Call time -12:45pm
Evening Performance Dec 18th (with Primary A) Call time - 5:45pm
Evening Performance Dec 19th (with Primary B) Call time - 5:45pm
Matinee Performance Dec 20th (with Primary B) Call time -12:45pm