NUTCRACKER HUB
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2025 SHOW DETAILS
Saturday, December 13
Pictures & Dress Rehearsals
Sunday, December 14
Nutcracker Performances
Central Middle School—Performing Arts Center
8025 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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SHOW WEEKEND
Saturday, December 13 @ Central Middle School
8025 School Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55344
*Park by the Performing Arts Center and enter through Door 2!
Dress Rehearsal Details
Please arrive "Stage Ready" in your costume, hair, and make-up. Green Rooms are not available for use on Saturday. Looking for hair or make-up tutorials? Check the next section of this hub!
View our Costume Packing List
Dancers can be dropped off at the auditorium doors with a Platinum staff member. This is a closed auditorium rehearsal, only staff and dancers will be allowed in. Parents who choose to stay at the school during their dancer's rehearsal time are welcome to watch rehearsal on the tv in the lobby.
Dancers can be picked up from the auditorium door at the pick-up time. We thank you for your patience and assistance in getting each dancer to their grown-up by keeping the auditorium doors clear until you see your dancer!
Picture Details
We are excited to welcome back Vick Photography for another year of gorgeous Nutcracker photography! While at Dress Rehearsal, all dancers will get individual photos taken during their rehearsal time (see below). These photos will be available to you for purchase.
Photo Order Details
- Gallery Access: Portraits will be available online by December 17. Look for an email from gallery@photoday.io (sender: "Vick Studios"). Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the notification and add it to your safe sender list.
- Opt-in for Text Alerts: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/nutcracker-59
- Makeup Photos: If you cannot attend your scheduled time, please contact Billie Jo at vickstudios@livingroomstudios.com to discuss makeup options.
- General Questions: For all other questions, please reach out to info@platinumdance.com
SHOW 1 | DRESS REHEARSAL TIME |
|---|---|
Mice | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM |
Candy Canes | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM |
Angels | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM |
Gingerbread | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM |
Tea | 12:45 - 2:00 PM |
Spanish | 12:45 - 2:00 PM |
SHOW 2 | DRESS REHEARSAL TIME |
|---|---|
Mice | 1:45 - 3:30 PM |
Candy Canes | 1:45 - 3:30 PM |
Angels | 1:45 - 3:30 PM |
Gingerbread | 1:45 - 3:30 PM |
Tea | 2:45 - 4:00 PM |
Spanish | 2:45 - 4:00 PM |
SHOW 3 | DRESS REHEARSAL TIME |
|---|---|
Mice | 3:45 - 5:30 PM |
Candy Canes | 3:45 - 5:30 PM |
Angels | 3:45 - 5:30 PM |
Gingerbread | 3:45 - 5:30 PM |
Tea | 4:45 - 6:00 PM |
Spanish | 4:45 - 6:00 PM |
Sunday, December 14 @ Central Middle School
- Show 1: 11:00 AM
- Dancers arrive @ 10:30 AM
- Show 2: 1:30 PM
- Dancers arrive @ 1:00 PM
- Show 3: 4:00 PM
- Dancers arrive @ 3:30 PM
Central Middle School
8025 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Park in the Performing Arts Center lot & enter through door #2
Dancer Check-In/Out
For the safety of the dancers - one adult is able to check-in their dancer in their assigned Green Room. One program will be handed to the adult check in for each dancer they have performing. Additional programs will be available for purchase in the Sweete Shoppe. Signs will be placed outside each Green Room to show where your dancer should be checked-in.
The show is 60 minutes with no intermission. Dancers will remain backstage the entire show & participate in the final pose. After the show, one guardian will pick-up their dancer from backstage and exit through the auditorium with the opportunity to take photos onstage with the Nutcracker backdrop!
CLICK HERE to access practice videos through Google Drive!
The Platinum store has bun kits with everything you need! Just like in the classroom, it is important to secure your dancer's hair away from their face to ensure their smile shines onstage.
To create the perfect performance hair, use the following:
- Spray water bottle (to wet hair)
- Soft bristle brush
- Hair gel and hair spray
- Curly hair scrunchie (highly recommended, but optional!)
- Dancer Bun Kit—available in the Platinum store (bun form, bobby pins, ponytails, hair net)
- Be sure to add your dancer's hair accessory that was provided in their costume bag
The Platinum store has children stage make-up kits with everything you need! To create the perfect performance make-up, use the following:
- Dancer make-up kit—available in the Platinum store (eyeshadow, blush, lipstick)
- Mascara
- Make-up remover
Auditorium doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. All seats are assigned through the tickets you purchased. Be sure to have your tickets pulled up on your phone as tickets will be scanned for entry to the theater. Search your email for "Ticket Pro" to find your tickets. Stop by the ticket booth for any ticket questions this weekend.
Nutcracker tickets are officially sold-out and a very limited number will be available at the door. If you need an additional ticket, please email info@platinumdance.com
If you purchased souvenirs, please keep an eye on your email for updates! Bun and Make-up kits will be available soon! All other souvenirs & flower bouquets will be available for pick-up in our Sweete Shoppe at Dress Rehearsal & the Show.
We will have lots of goodies for sale the day of the show including, single roses, candy bouquets, and more!
The Sweete Shoppe will be cashless, please plan ahead!
Relive the excitement of the Nutcracker over and over again! HD Digital Downloads of our 2025 Nutcracker Performance are available for purchase through Mr. Video.
ORDER YOUR VIDEO EARLY & SAVE!
There is no deadline to order, but the pre-show discount ends Sunday, December 14 at 11:59 PM
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
info@platinumdance.com
(952) 236-7509
...until showtime!