NUTCRACKER HUB
Your go-to guide for all things Nutcracker 2025!
2025 SHOW DETAILS
Saturday, December 13
Pictures & Dress Rehearsals
Sunday, December 14
Nutcracker Performances
Central Middle School
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
DANCER DETAILS
Saturdays, November 8, 15, 22 and December 6 @ Platinum Dance
Rehearsal Dress Code
- Girls—black leotard, any color tight, ballet shoes
- Boys—black t-shirt, black athletic bottoms, ballet shoes
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow for parking, restroom, and water fountain visits before class begins!
SHOW 1 | TIME | STUDIO |
|---|---|---|
Mice | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Studio 3 |
Candy Canes | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Studio 5 |
Angels | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Studio 2 |
Gingerbread | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Studio 1 |
Tea | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Studio 6 |
Spanish | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Studio 5 |
SHOW 2 | TIME | STUDIO |
|---|---|---|
Mice | 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Studio 3 |
Candy Canes | 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Studio 5 |
Angels | 12:15 - 1:00 PM | Studio 2 |
Gingerbread | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Studio 1 |
Tea | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Studio 6 |
Spanish | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Studio 5 |
SHOW 3 | TIME | STUDIO |
|---|---|---|
Mice | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Studio 3 |
Candy Canes | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Studio 5 |
Angels | 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Studio 2 |
Gingerbread | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Studio 1 |
Tea | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Studio 6 |
Spanish | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Studio 7 |
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. Dressing Rooms are not available for use on Saturday. Looking for hair or make-up tutorials? Check the next section of this hub!
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. Parent 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.
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
Coming Soon!
COSTUMES, HAIR,
& MAKE-UP
Costumes have been ordered!
We size students based on measurements, but costumes may require some alterations to fit as the sizing options are a range and each body is unique. Have your dancer try on their costume as soon as you receive it to determine if you need to have alterations done. Alterations are the responsibility of the dancer/guardian.
Please reach out to edina@platinumdance.com with costume questions.
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
NUTCRACKER EXTRAS
Purchase 2025 Nutcracker Souvenirs through your Parent Portal! All Nutcracker Souvenirs are limited edition and PRE-ORDER ONLY.
- Nutcracker T-Shirt & Sweatshirts
- Flannel Pants
- Nutcracker Unicorn Stuffy
- Stage Make-up Kits
- Bun Kits
- *Flower Bouquets
Deadline to order Nutcracker Souvenirs is MONDAY, DECEMBER 1.
All Nutcracker Orders will be available for pick-up at the studio the week before Nutcracker shows (December 8-11, 2025). *Flower Bouquets will be available for pick-up the day of the show.
**DVD & HD Downloads of the performance video will be available for order through Mr. Video—more info coming soon!
- November 18, 9:00 AM—Tickets OPEN for Families Participating in the Nutcracker (Limit 6 per family)
- December 2, 9:00 AM—Remaining Tickets Available for Purchase
More details coming soon!
Dancers who have participated in our Nutcracker Production for 5 years will be recognized onstage!
Is this your dancer's 5th Nutcracker? Fill out this form: 2025 Nutcracker 5 Year Awards
**DVD & HD Downloads of the performance video will be available for order through Mr. Video—more info coming soon!
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
edina@platinumdance.com
(952) 236-7509
...until showtime!