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2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR - FALL SESSION

  • Registration open to ALL students.
  • Parents of new students who are interested in trial classes or checking class availability, please Contact Us.

MODIFIED SCHEDULE : Nutcracker Week 11/21 - 11/23

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st

STUDIO 3
2:45 - 3:45 PM - Division 1, 2 & 3 Ballet COMBINED w/ Ms. Chelsea
3:45 - 4:45 PM - Primary, Lilacs, Elementary Combined  w/ Ms. Chelsea
4:45 - 5:30 PM - Junior/Youth/Teen Tap Combined w/ Ms. Chelsea
5:30 - 6:15 PM - Youth Lyrical & Junior/Youth Modern COMBINED w/ Ms. Chelsea
6:15 - 7:15 PM - Teen Ballet w/ Ms. Chelsea as scheduled

CANCELED CLASSES
Division 4, Division 4 Pre-Pointe, Junior Company, Senior Company, Advanced Modern 

ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE AT THEIR REGULAR TIME

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd

CANCELED CLASSES 
Division 5/6 Ballet and Pointe and Eleve

ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE AT THEIR REGULAR TIME

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd

STUDIO 3
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Elementary & Division 1 Ballet w/ Ms. Corina
11:00 - 12:15 PM - Division 2/3/4 Ballet w/ Ms. Corina
12:15 - 12:45 PM - Division 3 & 4 Pre - Pointe w/ Ms. Corina

CANCELED CLASSES
Division 5, 6, 7, & Company

ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE AT THEIR REGULAR TIME

4SDA will be closed November 25 – 30 for Fall Break. We are thankful for all of our wonderful 4SDA Families and wish you all a happy Thanksgiving with family, friends and fabulous food!

All tickets sales are processed by PCPA and can be purchased online, by phone or at the PCPA Box Office. Check out our Nutcracker Page for all of the detailed ticket information.

Thursday 11/21/24 @ Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA)

3:15 PM : 1st SHIFT SECURITY
3:45 PM : CHAPERONES
4:00 PM : PARTY SCENE
Clara, Party Girls, Boys, Fritz, Lullaby Girls, Clara's Friends, Present Dancers, Dolls, Drosselmeyer, Maid, Nanny, Party Parents, Prologue Guests
5:15 PM : BATTLE SCENE & SNOW SCENE
Clara, Spirit, Soldiers, Toy Soldiers, Mice, Tiny Mice, Tiny Mice Leaders, Leader, Drosselmeyer, Nutcracker, Mouse Queen, Snowflakes, Snow Queen, Snow King, Snow Princesses, Snow Crystals, Snow Flurries
6:30 PM : ALL 2nd ACT (LAND OF THE SWEETS)
Angels, Angel Fairies, Leaders, Lemondrops, Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, English Suite, Marzipan, Russian, Flowers, Flowerbuds, Peppermint, Polichinelles, Dew Drop, Bon Bons, Mother Ginger, Sugar Plum, Cavalier, Nutcracker Prince, Clara
6:30 - 7:00 PM : PICK UP
Tiny Mice, Snow Flurries and student NOT in the 2nd Act
8:00 PM : PICK UP
All Heralds, All Angels
8:45 - 9:00 PM : PICK UP
All remaining students!

Show 1: Friday 11/22/24 @ Poway Center for the Performing Arts

5:30 PM : Warm up class for D5, D6 & D7 + any add'l rehearsal for Clara
6:00 PM : 1 st Shift Security & Chaperones
6:15 PM : PARTY SCENE
6:30 PM : BATTLE SCENE, SNOW SCENE & 2nd ACT
INTERMISSION
Pick up for Tiny Mice, Lullaby Girls, Party Children, Snow Flurries, Students NOT in Act 2. Please Note: These students have the option to stay for Final Bows. Parents must confirm by emailing Ms. Tristen (tristen@4sdanceacademy.com) that their dancer(s) will stay for bows so we can ensure there are enough chaperones.
END OF SHOW: PICK UP FOR ALL REMAINING DANCERS

Show 2: Saturday 11/23/24 @ Poway Center for the Performing Arts

12:00 PM : Warm up class for D5, D6 & D7 + any add'l rehearsal for Clara
1:00 PM : 1 st Shift Security & Chaperones
1:15 PM : PARTY SCENE
1:30 PM : BATTLE SCENE, SNOW SCENE & 2nd ACT
INTERMISSION : Pick up for Tiny Mice, Lullaby Girls, Party Children, Snow Flurries, Students NOT in Act 2. Please Note: These students have the option to stay for Final Bows. Parents must confirm by emailing Ms. Tristen (tristen@4sdanceacademy.com) that their dancer(s) will stay for bows so we can ensure there are enough chaperones.
END OF SHOW: PICK UP FOR ALL REMAINING DANCERS

Performance Details

WHEN: November 21 - 23, 2024*
WHERE: Poway Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA)
TIME: Friday @ 7pm, Saturday @ 2pm
TICKETS: Tickets are sold by the venue, via their Ticket Office. They are on sale NOW!

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding performance dates, tickets, safety protocols, etc., please CONTACT US.

Mandatory Rehearsals? YES!

Rehearsals are MANDATORY. We always provide the upcoming rehearsal schedule in advance (a week or two). The schedule will be posted at the studio, on this page (The Parent's Page) and in this website's calendar section.

*We expect rehearsals to be your dancer's priority and only allow one excused absence. Multiple absences will result in reduced choreography, a reduced part or removal from the production.*

TICKET DETAILS

Tickets are sold by the venue, Poway Center for the Performing Arts. You can purchase them online, over the phone, or in person at their box office.

Reserved Seating
Prices range $30 - $45

Please see our Nutcracker Page for even more details including the links to buy tickets.

Additional FAQs & Contact Us

We have created a Nutcracker FAQ for your reference. The vast majority of questions can be answered by the FAQ or by checking our Nutcracker Audition Page. Please feel free to Contact Us with any unanswered questions!

Performance Packet!

Everything you need to know about performance week and more in one PDF. Download the Performance Packet today! Contact Us if you still have questions.

Get ready for our annual Nutcracker Fundraiser! Journey to the Land of the Sweets will be held on Sunday December 8th, 2024 at 4SDA! Come one come all to the family fun Nutcracker Event and help your home studio raise funds toward new costumes and/or set pieces!

How do I purchase the Digital Download?

  1. Log into your 4SDA Account
  2. Scroll Down to the Online Store*
  3. Be sure to purchase the Show(s) your dancer was in!

* Check out the “How to Access the Online Store” tutorial video below.

Are the downloads available for other recitals?

Yes! You can still purchase the digital downloads of Spring Performances and The Nutcracker from years ago! If you don’t see what you are looking for in the Online Store of your Account, just Contact Us and we will be happy to help.

2024 June Recital

Relive the early summer magic by watching your dancer perform in the June Recital. Download your lifelong memory today! All (3) shows are available.

2024 Spring Production

We were thrilled to produce our first double feature in March 2024. A Little Bit Wicked and Adventures in Wonderland were AMAZING!

2023 Nutcracker

The Friday 7:00 PM performance and the Saturday 2:00 PM performance downloads were included in the Nutcracker fees. The links were emailed back in January and again in February.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

How To… Make a Ballet Bun!

How To… Access the Online Store

Latest Health & Safety Updates

We continue to monitor all of the latest updates, requirements and recommendations regarding the health and safety of our students, faculties and 4SDA families. We will update this page and email should the requirements change.