West Potomac Academy, Alexandria Community Dancers Present, The Nutcracker
West Potomac Academy and Alexandria Community Dance are teaming up to present their ninth annual performance of The Nutcracker, the traditional holiday story with a modern twist, November 30, December 1 and 2, at West Potomac High School’s Spring Bank Auditorium. Four shows will be performed: Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m.; Friday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, December 2, at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. West Potomac Academy is one of six high school academies in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
West Potomac Academy’s Dance students will participate in the entire production, both on stage and behind the scenes. Advanced Dance students will have featured performances. The performance will include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip-hop dance and gymnastics.
The Nutcracker directors/choreographers are a true collaboration of Courtney Betzel, West Potomac Academy Dance Program, and business partners Gennifer Difilippo, Alexandria Community Nutcracker, and Adrienne Magnuson, Above the Barre. This year we welcomed guest choreographers: Paul, McGill, professional dancer, New York City, Christie Elise, Washington Wizards Dancer, and Brittany Hall, professional dancer, Los Angeles, and former West Potomac Academy Dance student.
More than 100 dancers from the Alexandria area of Fairfax County auditioned for the performance. Students from the following Fairfax County public schools are represented in the production: Belle View, Fort Hunt, Hollin Meadows, Stratford Landing, Hybla Valley, Bucknell and Waynewood Elementary Schools; Sandburg Middle School; and Hayfield Secondary and West Potomac High School. Performers range in age from three years old to adult.
Special ticket prices for specific audiences have been announced for select performances. A dress performance on Wednesday November 29th at 5:30 PM is designated for scouts and leaders to attend for discounted tickets. The 6:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, December 2, has been designated as military appreciation.
Groups are welcome. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $12, at the door for $15. For more information and tickets, visit: http://www.alexandrianutcracker.com/.
Contact: Courtney Betzel, 703-718-2641, @email
Visit: https://westpotomacacademy.fcps.edu/
Follow: West Potomac Academy on Twitter, @Academy_WP
Nutcracker Article in Washington Family Magazine
http://digitaledition.washingtonfamily.com/#folio=1