The Nutcracker ACT I

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BALLET SOUL BODY
Sabrina Sun, Director

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Music

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography

Sabrina Sun (after traditional versions)

ACT I, Part I

Scene I – Clara and Fritz Home

A festive Christmas-in-Spring Eve gathering unfolds at Clara and Fritz’s home, where friends arrive and the children joyfully dance, celebrate, and share in the magic of the season.

Clara -------- Hazel Lee

Fritz --------- Mia Freeman

Clara’s Friends 

Margaret Victoria Bernardo, Bryn Freeman, Mia Gabriel, Dana Kang, Madeline Kim,

Noa Kotaev, Penelope Nolen, Luna Perez

Fritz’s Friends
Clementine Aherne, Kaella Reyes Mataga, Isabella Rose Rosario , Mila Valdes

Scene II –  Fritz’s Magic and Mysterious Spirit  

 A mysterious magical spirit guides Fritz, granting her enchanting powers through a magical notebook. Captivating the guests, she shares wondrous gifts—including a magical book—and brings dancing dolls to life.

Mysterious Spirit 

Emma Macias (may be unable to join us)

Big Doll -------- Clementine Aherne

Scene III – The Nutcracker

 Clara receives a magical Nutcracker doll through Fritz’s magic. When it breaks, she lovingly and tenderly cares for her cherished gift.

Nutcracker Doll -------- Luna Perez

INTERMISSION 

Act I, Part 2

Scene IV – Clara’s dream

As midnight strikes, Fritz’s magical book causes the Flower Tree to grow, and Clara’s toy dolls magically come to life. Tiny mice sneak in to steal the cheese, led by their crowned leader, the Mouse Queen.

Scene V – The Battle

The Nutcracker, Clara, the Doll leader, and her dolls face the Mouse Queen and her army of mice in a fierce battle.  Clara bravely removes her slipper and throws it at the Mouse Queen.  As the Nutcracker falls to the floor, Clara kneels beside her, trying desperately to wake her.

Mouse Queen -------- Noa Kotaev

Dolls
Margaret Victoria Bernardo, Olivia Cancro, Bryn Freeman, Mia Gabriel, Norah Levi, Dana Kang, Madeline Kim, Penelope Nolen 

Mice
Icelyn Lum, Kaella Reyes Mataga, Olivia Pumar,  Emilia Rosario, Isabella Rose Rosario, Mila Valdes, Jamie Woo, Caronline Yoo

*Role may be double-cast.

Scene VI – The Snow Forest

The Nutcracker is transformed into a Princess and told Clara she lifted an old curse placed on her.  Suddenly, the sky filled with sparkling snowflakes.

Waltz of the Snowflakes

Clementine Aherne, Noa Kotaev, Hazel Lee, Luna Perez

*Roles may be double-cast.

Finale

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ballet Soul Body extends sincere appreciation to our families and community for their continued support, and to our dancers for their dedication and artistry.

 Ballet Soul Body is a thoughtful ballet studio dedicated to classical ballet training, inspiring discipline, creativity, and a lifelong love of the arts.