Espresso Nutcracker

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Espresso Nutcracker is a holiday tradition the entire family can enjoy virtually.

If you believe in the magic of Christmas, experience the Espresso Nutcracker, an enchanting performance for all generations. From Duke Ellington's jazz-influenced music to the talented Dallas Black Dance Academy students performing ballet across the Land of Snow and Sweets, and the timeless, magical Christmas Eve theme, it's a holiday tradition the entire family can enjoy virtually.

Dallas Black Dance Academy Director Katricia Eaglin, assisted by the academy instructors of the Pre Pro Division, choreographed the Espresso Nutcracker, and the Pre Pro Division levels 1-4 students performed to sold out audiences during the first two years of the production in 2018 and 2019.Mrs. Eaglin was inspired to use the traditional Tchaikovsky score and tracks from Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite, selecting Ellington tracks that were still recognizable to the original score. Narration has been added to the performance to unlock the mystery and magic of the storyline. Mrs. Eaglin also added an African dance to the Land of Sweets act which includes Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, and Russian dance. Unlike traditional versions of The Nutcracker that run 2 1/2 hours long, the Espresso Nutcracker is perfect to capture the attention of everyone in the family to enjoy, as it runs approximately only1 hour."The pandemic has shuttered so many Nutcrackers that have been an annual holiday tradition for so many families. Dallas Black Dance Academy decided to continue the tradition by bringing the Espresso Nutcracker performance to our audience on a virtual platform," said Katricia Eaglin. "This will enable families to share the holiday spirit in their homes this holiday season.

Macy's is the presenting sponsor and Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust is the co-sponsor for Espresso Nutcracker.

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