Naughty Nutcracker 2026
Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamps
Ready to get on stage?! Join us for a 7 week session and learn some fun choreo to our iconic soundtrack reimagined by Local Boy. Each class will learn their own routine and also participate in our opening scene and final bows. Registration for a Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamp includes costuming and performance fees.
We’re getting ready for showtime! Naughty Nutcracker Cabaret, December 18, 19, 20, 8:00pm at The Guild Hall. Ticket info available on our social media.
26/27 class info coming soon!
We have 4 bootcamp options for you to choose from, or sign up for them all! As this is a performance based program, it is assumed that all participants will be in the show December 18, 19, 20.
In addition, the following rehearsal dates are mandatory for performance;
- Saturday December 13th 1:30 to 4:30pm - Full Cast Studio Rehearsal
- Tuesday December 16th 6:00 to 10:00pm - Tech Rehearsal
- Wednesday December 17th 6:00 to 10:00pm - Dress Rehearsal
- Thursday December 18th to Saturday December 20th 7:00 to 10:00pm - Shows!
Bootcamp A
- Sundays 2:30 to 3:30pm
- October 19 to December 7 (no class November 30)
- $220.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Come work on a cute Caribou jazz number with Kate on Sunday afternoons. This is guaranteed fun for intermediate level dancers who are comfortable in character shoes. No floor work!
Bootcamp B
- Mondays 7:45 to 9:00pm
- October 20 to December 8 (no class November 24)
- $260.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Looking to push your performance style and choreography retention?! Join Allyn on Monday nights for this intermediate to advanced workshop. Where you will learn TWO of our Naughty Nutcracker classics. Learn a contemporary piece to our seductive Aurora waltz as well as a hot Elves Rockette style heels number. Active attendance will be important for this one!
Bootcamp C
- Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30pm
- October 23 to December 11 (no class November 27)
- $220.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Work on strong heels foundations and creative patterns with Becky for our captivating Snowflake number. A great place for our beginner to intermediate dancers and a welcoming experience for those new to the stage, expect a gentle push into confident performing.
Bootcamp D
- Fridays 6:30 to 7:30pm
- October 17 to December 12 (no class Oct 31 or Nov 28)
- $220.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Join Kate on Friday nights for a sexy Heels’n’Feels style bootcamp. Building on heels foundations, this all levels program will include lots of sexy floor work in our powerhouse Presents number. By the time you take the stage you’re guaranteed to be the complete package.
Naughty Nutcracker Act Development
- Sundays 1:15 to 2:30pm
- November 2 to December 7 (no class November 30)
- $185.00 plus GST
Bring us your holiday (or not) idea and we will work together to iron out details, work on prop use, musicality, costuming and choreography to put together a polished stage worthy act! Perform with us at the Guild Hall December 18, 19, and 20th. Email us with your ideas to enroll in this program!
Naughty Nutcracker Production Development
- Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7:30 to 9:30pm
- December 2, 3, 4, AND December 9, 10, 11
- $220.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Want more stage time?! Sign up for production development for an intensive learning experience. Recommended for our intermediate to advanced dancers, participants will learn additional choreography for both our opening Party scene and Finale number, as well as support with stage kitten roles, scene continuity, and general production needs.
Performance at the Guild Hall,
December 17, 18, and 19
Ticket info coming soon!
Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamps
Something a little different this year! A selection of our Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamps include designated Performance programs. Not ready to perform or away during show time? You can still register for the Choreography Classes of our Beginner Heels and Intermediate Jazz bootcamps. If the stage is calling, the Performance Program is for you!
Full Cast Production Development Dates
- 3:00 - 6:00pm
- December 5 and 12
Production Dates
- 6:00 - 10:00pm
- December 5 and 19
(Includes tech + dress rehearsals, and 3 shows at the Guild Hall)
To enroll in any VA dance program you’ll need to set up an account with our WellnessLiving registration platform. You must have a credit card saved on file to register yourself for programs. If this is a barrier for you, for any reason, please reach out and we can make alternative arrangements.
You’ll find our Naughty Nutcracker Bootcamps under Book Now – Bootcamps, on both the webpage and the Achieve app. Even easier, you can register directly through the Store tab. Pay the full fee and automatically enroll in all classes scheduled for the bootcamp you choose.
Beginner Heels Bootcamp with Becky
performers, this is our entry level performance bootcamp
Choreography Class – $270.00 plus GST
- 7:30 - 9:00pm
- Wednesdays, October 7 to November 18
(Non-performers welcome)
Beginner Performance Program – $195.00 plus GST
Available to all dancers in Beginner Bootcamp – Required to perform
- 8:00 - 9:00pm
- Wednesdays and Saturdays, December 2 and 9
AND
(PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT FULL CAST)
- 3:00 - 6:00pm
- December 5 and 12
Production Dates
- 6:00 - 10:00pm
- December 16 to 19,
Includes dress rehearsal and 3 shows
- Saturday December 13th 1:30 to 4:30pm - Full Cast Studio Rehearsal
- Tuesday December 16th 6:00 to 10:00pm - Tech Rehearsal
- Wednesday December 17th 6:00 to 10:00pm - Dress Rehearsal
- Thursday December 18th to Saturday December 20th 7:00 to 10:00pm - Shows!
Bootcamp A
- Sundays 2:30 to 3:30pm
- October 19 to December 7 (no class November 30)
- $220.00 plus GST (includes costume and performance fees)
Naughty Nutcracker with Chelsea Hart
Two exciting opportunities for our experienced performers. Must be ready to learn quickly, retain the choreography and practice independently!
Intermediate Jazz Bootcamp
Our favourite Caribou jazz number reimagined by the incredible Chelsea Hart!
Choreography Class – $115.00 plus GST
- 12:30-3:00pm
- Saturday, November 14 and 21
(Non-performers welcome)
Intermediate Jazz Performance Program – $195.00
Available to all Inter Jazz Bootcampers – Required to perform
- 12:30-2:00pm (Inter Jazz Bootcamp Rehearsals)
- December 5 and 12
AND
- 3:00-6:00pm (Production Development FULL CAST)
- December 5 and 12,
Production Dates
- 6:00 - 10:00pm
- December 16 to 19
Includes dress rehearsal and 3 shows
Advanced Chair Performance Bootcamp – $370.00 plus GST
Who’s ready for sexy Christmas fun!? Come bang out a routine in 4 classes with Chelsea and be ready to perform the next week! All participants are expected to perform.
- 7:00 to 9:00pm (Dec 2 only 7-8pm)
- Tuesday December 1 to Friday December 4,
(Non-performers welcome)
AND
- 3:00 - 6:00pm (Production Development FULL CAST)
- December 5 and 12,
PLUS
- 7:00 - 8:00pm (Review day)
- Wednesday December 9
Production Dates
- 6:00 - 10pm
- Wednesday to Saturday, December 16 to 19
Includes dress rehearsal and 3 shows
Inter/Adv Heels Performance Bootcamp with Kate – $370.00 plus GST
Dancers in this bootcamp will learn our opening number choreography, be our act one party guests, and part of the finale choreography. All participants are expected to perform.
- 7:00 - 9:00pm (Dec 9 only 7-8pm)
- Tuesday December 8 to Friday December 11
AND
- 3:00 - 6:00pm (Production Development FULL CAST)
- Saturday December 5 & 12,
Production Dates
- 6:00 - 10:00pm
- December 15 to 19,
Includes dress rehearsal and 3 shows
Important Info! Regardless of performing, if you are new to dance we strongly recommend regular drop in class attendance or participation in some technique sessions before signing up for a bootcamp. Because our bootcamps focus on choreography, a new dancer is not going to learn the foundational technique for safe and confident execution. A bootcamp should not be your first class with VA!