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The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream
A re-imagining of the Nutcracker story set in 20th century America, in “Clara’s Dream” young Clara and her family are having a Christmas Party complete with a live jazz band. Clara is given a Nutcracker doll as her aunties and cousin and all their friends dance the night away. As the magical dolls come to life, Clara and her cousin defend her beloved Nutcracker against the evil Queen Mouse. Exhausted, she falls asleep and in her dream is taken on a journey of enchantment in the world of snow and sweets.
Tchaikovsky’s score gets a new treatment by arranger Eric Bannitt for the Party and the Fight scenes under the music direction of Tyler Driskill. A child-friendly running time (45 minutes for each half), this new Randazzo Dance Company production will delight both young and old!
In 2013, Ypsilanti Area Dancers (YAD), a non-profit organization founded in 1969, changed its name to Randazzo Dance Company (RDC). RDC continues under the artistic direction of Sara Randazzo, co-owner of Randazzo Dance Studio and a dancer/teacher with a rich and varied career in dance including performing, choreographing, directing, producing and teaching for over 40 years. YAD was originally founded by Marjorie Randazzo, Ruth Deake, Suzanne Buck and Madge Davidson. Over the years, it has operated as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing young local dancers the opportunity to perform while encouraging appreciation for the fine arts and cultural pride in the community. RDC also offers summer intensive dance scholarships to eligible company members each summer. Many former members have continued their careers professionally with companies such as National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Ballet Austin, Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet Tucson, and have performed in numerous shows on Broadway.
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