WELCOME
For nearly 50 years, Betty Jo’s Dance Center has been committed to providing high-quality dance classes that enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a family friendly environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing instructors. We are conveniently located in Apple Valley, Minnesota close to Rosemount, Lakeville, Farmington, Eagan, Burnsville, Prior Lake and Savage.
The Nutcracker
Join us this year!
December 12 & 13th, 2026
Ives Auditorium
Masonic Heritage Center
11411 Masonic Home Drive
Bloomington, MN 55347
K-3rd grade
1:30-2:30
4th grade & up
2:30-3:30
Our version of the Nutcracker has performers from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Dancers audition on one of the first Saturdays of September and rehearse weekly. Dancers develop your love of storytelling and performing and have the time of their lives! Roles include styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, kick line and lyrical. Dancers may not miss more than 2 rehearsals and must be available for all mandatory rehearsals and all performances.
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Above you will find a link to the 2026 Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule
Auditions: Saturday, September 12th
Rehearsals: Weekly beginning September 19th
No Rehearsal: Saturday, October 17th (MEA weekend)
No Rehearsal: Week of November 23rd (Thanksgiving)
Mandatory Rehearsal: In Studio Dress Rehearsal Saturday, Dec. 5th)
Mandatory Rehearsal: Theater Dress Rehearsal Friday, Dec. 12th
Performances: Dec. 12th at 6 p.m. and Dec. 13th at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.