The Nutcracker Ballet - 2025: December 18-19-20-21
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SWDC is home to Lewis County's original Nutcracker Production. This professional quality level performance is a holiday tradition for many in our community and a beloved performance of our dancers. The performing ensemble features over 130 dancers including our own students, as well as various community members. This production features handmade costumes, set pieces designed by local artists and more! The Nutcracker happens every year in December.
NUTCRACKER TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 31: All seating is reserved.
PEFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
*Thursday, December 18: 7:30 pm “PAY WHAT YOU CAN”: Tickets will be sold only at the door, beginning at 6:00 pm. Seating is not reserved for this performance. (Call 360-748-4789 to request accessible or wheelchair seats)
*Friday, December 19: 7:30 pm
*Saturday, December 20: 2:00 & 7:30 pm Livestream for these shows also
*Sunday, December 21: 1:00 & 5:30 pm
TICKET PRICING: Ticket fee will be added
Adults: $27.00
Children (18 & under), Seniors (62+) & Military: $20.00
Livestream: $20.00
NUTCRACKER CAST INFORMATION BELOW:
CAST REHEARSAL & COSTUME FITTING SCHEDULES: PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULES ON FRIDAY EVE FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES.
Parents, please note: When casting is completed, keep in mind that Casting is subject to change at the Directors discretion. Rehearsals are ongoing and it is your responsibility to find the rehearsal for your part. If you have questions please feel free to ask. We want to help in any way we can.
VOLUNTEER JOBS: CLICK LINK FOR THE JOB YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
Below you will find links to all of the volunteer sign up sheets for this year's Nutcracker. Paste or Click on the link for the job you are interested in.
"BE ON THE LOVE TEAM TO CLEAN-UP AFTER LAST PERFORMANCE" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/FYDHY
"LOAD OUT COSTUMES FROM CORBET AND UNLOAD AT DANCE CENTER" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:volunteersignup.org/QWFM
"LOAD OUT PRODUCTION FROM CORBET AND HAUL BACK TO THE DANCE CENTER: UNLOAD AT DANCE CENTER" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/QDMRA
"LOAD IN COSTUMES AT CORBET" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:volunteersignup.org/B4E3W
"COSTUME LOAD OUT TO CORBET" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:volunteersignup.org/PKQLP
"LOAD IN: PROCESS OF LOADING TRUCKS/VANS , UNLOADING AT THE THEATRE AND ASSEMBLING SETS & PROPS AT THEATRE" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/KHT4D
"DECORATE LOBBY: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 6:30-8:00 PM" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/MK93C
"USHERS" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/R7HEW
"GIFT SHOP" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/L34H4
"REFRESHMENT TABLES FOR PERFORMANCES" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/L9QAA
"CHAPERONE: GIRLS CLASSROOM DRESSING ROOM-PERFORMANCES" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/DKA4L
"GATEKEEPER: PERFORMANCES" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/X9FLA
"BLACK BOX BACKSTAGE CHAPERONES: PERFORMANCES" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/TCMLR
"GATEKEEPER REHEARSAL DAYS" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/KYLHR
"CHAPERONE GIRL'S CLASSROOM DRESSING ROOM DURING REHEARSALS" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/3HXRE
"SUPERVISE GREEN ROOM DURING REHEARSALS" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/RKAEF
"BLACK BOX BACKSTAGE REHEARSAL CHAPERONES" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: volunteersignup.org/CEBTC
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!
Dance Festival Northwest
MARCH 21, 2026 7:00 pm
Watch for ticket sales
Corbet Theatre @ Centralia College
Festival Seating
Adults: $25.00
Seniors, Students, Children and Military: $20.00
Live Stream: $20.00
Ticketing fee will be applied
Every year, SWDC invites dance companies from around the Pacific Northwest to our local community to perform. This show features the performing companies of various dance schools and always features a professional dance company from the surrounding area. Dance styles vary from ballet, to jazz, contemporary to hip hop. Dance Festival Northwest is held every March.
PERFORMING COMPANIES FOR 2026: TBA
Host Company: Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble
“Spring Into Summer”
All School Performance
June 2026: Dates TBA
Spring Into Summer is our end of the year all school recital. Every level and style of dance is featured in this performance. Spring Into Summer" is held every year in June.
INFORMATION LETTER
DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR ALL DANCERS
TINY TOES DETAILED SCHEDULE
TICKETS :
ADULTS: $10.00
SENIORS (62+), CHILDREN( 18 & UNDER), MILITARY: $7.00
LAP SITTER, TWO YEARS AND UNDER ARE FREE.
GENERAL SEATING, NOT RESERVED
PERFORMANCES: ALL PERFORMANCES ARE AT CORBET THEATRE
School Tour Production
SPRING 2025
At SWDC, we believe in bringing dance to the community. Each year, dancers participate in our "School Tour Production." We are excited to bring back our production this year for a performance featuring songs from Alice in Wonderland!
We will be performing at area elementary schools in May and June.
This mini-production features various styles of dance and often tells a familiar story such as Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, etc. The production is performed at local schools in Lewis County. The school tours production happens every year, May - June depending on our local schools availability.
Rehearsal Schedules: Click here
Detailed Tour Schedule: Click here
Tour dates/schools:
::Wednesday, May 28:
Orin Smith, Chehalis
Adna Elementary
Winlock Elementary
Friday, May 30:
Lintott, Chehalis
White Pass, Randle
Mossyrock Elementary
Tuesday, June 3:
Boistfort Elementary
Pe Ell Elementary
Ford's Prairie, Centralia
Thursday, June 5:
Edison, Centralia
Napavine Elementary
Oakview Elementary, Centralia