Fall 2024 Nutcracker

Name
Days
Location
Youth Ages 10-17 Irish "Candy Canes"
$40 Registration fee is waived for this class because it requires Irish shoes, priced at $45-$65, depending on the style dancer will choose. Dancers will be sized for shoes during September. This class is for beginning Irish dance, for ages 10-15. (Older youth may join the adult class). This class will perform the "Candy Canes" dance in the Nutcracker. $12/class, $48 monthly. 60 minutes weekly, taught by Katie Woolsey. Dress code for boys and girls is comfy workout clothes like Tshirt and leggings or shorts. Hair must be secured out of dancer's eyes. No jeans. You may wear socks or sneakers until Irish shoes arrive. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Nutcracker fee, which includes the costume and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 2. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. We must have at least 6 dancers to hold the class.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Adult/Teen Ballet 4 "Soldiers/Mice Battle"
$12/class, $48 monthly. DO NOT sign up for this class if you are in Pre-pointe, Pointe 1 or Pointe 2. Adults or beginning ballet dancers in 7th-12th grade who are only taking one class per week. In The Nutcracker this class will combine with the Pointe Company and Ballet 3 in performing the "Soldiers and Mice Battle" dance. 55 minutes weekly, taught by Miss Natalie. Dancewear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Dress code for women and girls is a preferred black leotard (though any color is fine), PEACH COLOR "ballet pink" tights with feet, and flat ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in a ballet bun. If too short for a bun, hair must be secured out of dancer's eyes. Dress code for boys: white tshirt with black pants or shorts, black ballet flat slippers with socks, hair secured out of eyes. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Recital fee, which includes the costume and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 3. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.

-Saturday November 30, 11am Pointe Company and Ballet 3/4 Performance at Magna Library Storytime
-Monday December 2, 6:30 pm Pointe Company and Ballet 3/4 Performance at Draper Library Family Night
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
Main
Ballet 3 (5th-6th Grade) "Soldiers and Mice Battle"
$12/class, $48 monthly. Ballet for dancers in school grades 5-6. In the Nutcracker, this class will perform the "Soldiers and Mice Battle" with the Pre-pointe class and Adult Ballet. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Class dress code for girls: leotard (preferably black, but any color is fine), PEACH COLOR "ballet pink" tights with feet, and flat ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in a ballet bun. If hair is too short for a bun, it must be secured out of dancer's eyes. Dress code for boys: White t-shirt and black shorts or pants with black ballet flat slippers and socks. Hair secured out of dancer's eyes. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 3. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.

-Saturday November 30, 11am Pointe Company and Ballet 3/4 Performance at Magna Library Storytime
-Monday December 2, 6:30 pm Pointe Company and Ballet 3/4 Performance at Draper Library Family Night
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
Main
Ballet 2 (3rd-4th Grade) "Party Guests"
$12 per class, $48 monthly. Ballet for dancers in 3rd and 4th Grade. In the Nutcracker, this class will perform the "Party Guests" dance. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Class dress code for girls: leotard (preferably light blue, but any color is fine), PEACH COLOR "ballet pink" tights with feet, and flat ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in a ballet bun. If hair is too short for a bun, it must be secured out of dancer's eyes. Dress code for boys: White t-shirt and black shorts or pants with black ballet flat slippers and socks. Hair secured out of dancer's eyes. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Recital fee, which includes the costume rental and venue rental. This class begins September 3. We will not have class on October 22 for Fall Break. CLEAN costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid a $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:55 PM
Main
Tots Tumble/Jazz "Baby Mice"
$10 per class, $40 monthly. For dancers ages 3-5. Jazz and intro to tumbling with a mat. In the Nutcracker, this class will perform in the "Baby Mice" dance. Dress code for all: leotard and shorts/leggings or t-shirt with shorts, or movable pants. Bare feet. No jeans or bare midriffs, please. No parents, please, as small children do better in class when they don't see their parents. Hair must be secured at the nape of the neck for tumbling and somersaults. The "Class Registration Fee" is the recital fee, which includes the costume rental and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 4. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. Must have 6 dancers in order to hold the class. If we combine with Jazz 1, class will be 6:00-6:55pm, and raise to $12/class, $48/monthly.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Jazz 1 (Ages 5-9) "Waltz of the Flowers"
$10 per class, $40 monthly. For dancers ages 5-9. Beginning Jazz. In the Nutcracker, this class will perform in the "Waltz of the Flowers" dance. Dress code for all: leotard and shorts/leggings or t-shirt with shorts, or movable pants. Bare feet. No jeans or bare midriffs, please. The "Class Registration Fee" is the recital fee, which includes the costume rental and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 4. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. Must have 6 dancers in order to hold the class. If we combine with Tots Jazz, class will be 6:00-6:55pm, and raise to $12/class, $48/monthly.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Hip Hop (2nd-6th Grade) "Russian"
$12 per class, $48 monthly. Hip Hop for dancers aged 7-12. In Nutcracker, this class will perform the "Russian" dance. Dress code for all: t-shirt with shorts, or movable pants. Sneakers. No jeans or bare midriffs. Long hair must be secured in a ponytail, pulled back from face. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Recital fee, which includes the costume rental and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 4. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:55 PM
Main
Adult Irish NON-PERFORMANCE
This class will not perform in the Nutcracker, but is for exercise and FUN only. If you'd like to perform, please enroll in the other Adult Irish class. $12 per class, $48 monthly. This class does not have a registration fee because dancers will buy Irish Ghillies (shoes), which are $40-$70 depending on the style you choose.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Adult Irish Performance "Irish Sweets"
$12 per class, $48 monthly. Adult Irish Dancing for beginning or intermediate dancers. Taught by Katie Woolsey. Adults have the option to perform in the Nutcracker in the "Candies" dance. Sign up for this class if you plan to perform. If you don't want to perform, you can just attend the class for exercise, but please sign up for NON-PERFORMING Adult Irish Dance. This class begins September 4. Dress code: Dancers wear Irish Ghillies shoes and comfy workout clothes. $40 Registration fee is waived for this class because dancers need to purchase Irish Ghillies (shoes), which run $45-$65, depending on the style you choose. The $60 "Class Registration fee" is the Nutcracker fee, which covers costume rental and venue rental for The Nutcracker.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Tots Ballet "Gingerbread and Tea"
$12 per class, $48 monthly. For dancers ages 3-5. In The Nutcracker, this class will perform in the "Gingerbread and Tea" dance. Participants must be able to use the restroom alone, and put their tights and leotards back on after using the restroom. Please have dancers use the restroom at home before you arrive. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Class dress code for girls: leotard (preferably pink, but any color is fine), PEACH COLOR "ballet pink" tights with feet, and flat ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in a ballet bun. If hair is too short for a bun, it must be secured out of dancer's eyes. Dress code for boys: White t-shirt and black shorts or pants with black ballet flat slippers. Hair secured out of dancer's eyes. No parents, please, as children do better in class when their parents are not there. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Recital fee, which includes the costume and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 5. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:55 AM
Main
Ballet 1 (K-2nd Grade) "Christmas Cookies"
$12 per class, $48 monthly. Ballet for dancers in Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade. In the Nutcracker, this class will perform the "Christmas Cookies" dance. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Class dress code for girls: leotard (preferably purple, but any color is fine), peach color "ballet pink" tights with feet, and flat pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair must be secured in a ballet bun. If hair is too short for a bun, it must be secured out of dancer's eyes. Dress code for boys: White t-shirt and black shorts or pants with black ballet flat slippers and socks. Hair secured out of dancer's eyes. Taught by Miss Aria and Miss Lynlee, supervised by Miss Natalie. The "Class Registration Fee" is the Recital fee, which includes the costume rental and venue rental. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 5. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
Main
Shotokan Karate Age 10+
No registration fee for this class. A gi is required for belt testing ($100, ordered through Sunset Dancers. Tailoring must be done on your own). For participants age 10+. Kids age 8+ may join only with a parent. Belt progression available, $40 each test. Kata, sparring, and Japan Karate Federation Shotokan technique. This class includes 6 lessons per month. Any lessons beyond 6 are offered free of charge as a bonus.
Monday Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Pointe Company 1 & 2 "Spanish" "Snowflakes" and Solo
$9.16/class, $110 monthly. For pointe dancers who went en pointe in Fall 2022 and January 2023. 3.5-4 hours weekly, including solo rehearsals on Tuesdays from 3:30-4pm when called. Soloists must take notes during solo rehearsals and come prepared with a notebook and memorized dances. Soloists must maintain 85% attendance in order to perform their solo. Tuesdays 4-5 pm technique and "Spanish", taught by Miss Natalie. Wednesdays 4-4:55pm will be pointe technique and strengthening, taught by Maria Bingham. Thursdays 4-5:25 will be technique and "Snowflakes," taught by Miss Natalie. Pointe 2 Recital Costume Fee ($140) plus Registration Fee ($40) is $180 for 3 costumes, solo coaching, and recital venue. Dancers must arrive to class early to put on shoes. Class begins right at 4pm in pointe shoes. All Pointe Company Dancers attend class January-June, take a break for July, then attend Nutcracker Workshop in August, then Fall classes September-December. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 3. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Pointe and Pre-pointe dancers must have a nude leotard for changing costumes (also available here for purchase.)
Tu 4:00 PM-4:55 PM
W 4:00 PM-4:55 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:25 PM
Main
Pointe Company 3 & 4 "Partnering Dance," "Snowflakes" and solo
$10/class, $120 monthly. For pointe dancers who went en pointe in 2022 or earlier. 4-4.5 hours weekly, including solo rehearsals on Tuesdays from 3:30-4pm when called. Soloists must take notes during solo rehearsals and come prepared with a notebook and memorized dances. Soloists must maintain 85% attendance to perform a solo. Tuesdays 4-5 pm technique, taught by Miss Natalie. Wednesdays 4-4:55pm will be pointe technique and strengthening, taught by Maria Bingham/Miss Natalie, then Wednesdays 4:55-5:25 "Partnering Dance" taught by Miss Natalie. Thursdays 4-5:25 will be technique and "Snowflakes," taught by Miss Natalie. Pointe 3 Recital Costume Fee ($140) plus Registration Fee ($40) is $180 for 3 costumes, solo coaching, and recital venue. Dancers must arrive to class early to put on shoes. Class begins right at 4pm in pointe shoes. All Pointe Company Dancers attend class January-June, take a break for July, then attend Nutcracker Workshop in August, then Fall classes September-December. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 3. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Pointe and Pre-pointe dancers must have a nude leotard for changing costumes (also available here for purchase.)
Tu 4:00 PM-4:55 PM
W 4:00 PM-5:25 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:25 PM
Main
Pre-Pointe "Soldiers and Mice Battle" and "Snowflakes"
$8.33/class, $100 monthly. For girls 11 and up who are serious about earning pointe shoes. 3.5 hours weekly to strengthen feet and ankles. Dancers must complete 6-12 months of pre-pointe before going en pointe, per the instructor's evaluation. Pointe shoes are about $125 per pair, and dancers go through 4-5 pairs per year. In the Nutcracker, Pre-pointe dancers will perform in the "Soldiers and Mice Battle" and "Snowflakes" dances. Tuesdays 5:00-5:55 pm technique and "Soldiers and Mice Battle" with the Ballet 3, Ballet 4 and Adult Ballet classes, taught by Miss Natalie. Wednesdays 4-4:55pm will be pointe technique and foot strengthening, taught by Maria Bingham or Miss Natalie. Thursdays 4-5:25 pm will be technique and a segment of "Snowflakes" taught by Miss Natalie. Pre-pointe Recital Costume Fee ($110) plus Registration Fee ($40) is $150 for 2 costumes and recital venue. If advancing to pointe shoes, dancers will join the Pointe Company. Dancers must maintain 85% attendance in order to advance to pointe shoes. All Pointe Company Dancers attend class January-June, take a break for July, then attend Nutcracker Workshop in August, then Fall classes September-December. For the Nutcracker, dancers rent all costumes. This class begins September 3. Costumes are due back to Sunset Dancers by December 20 to avoid $50 fee. All dancers must attend the full dress rehearsal in order to perform in The Nutcracker. No exceptions. Ballet classwear items are now available here in our online store, but dancers are free to purchase items anywhere. Pointe and Pre-pointe dancers must have a nude leotard for changing costumes (also available here for purchase.)
Tu 5:00 PM-5:55 PM
W 4:00 PM-4:55 PM
Th 4:00 PM-5:25 PM
Main