Events

Nutcracker 2026 Cast T-Shirt

Don't miss the opportunity to buy your Nutcracker 2026 Cast T-shirt!

• Saturday 10/24 – 12:00 pm

Nutcracker Program Ad (Support the Dance Program!)

You can help support the Darien Arts Center Dance Academy and its annual production of The Nutcracker.

Please consider placing a personal congratulatory note in all eight of our Nutcracker programs.

• Saturday 11/21 – 11:59 pm

THE NUTCRACKER 2026

Join the Darien Arts Center Dance Academy for a reimagined version of a holiday classic showcasing academy dancers ages 5-18.

• Saturday 12/5 – 3:00 pm
• Saturday 12/5 – 6:00 pm
• Sunday 12/6 – 12:00 pm
• Sunday 12/6 – 3:00 pm
• Saturday 12/12 – 3:00 pm
• Saturday 12/12 – 6:00 pm
• Sunday 12/13 – 12:00 pm
• Sunday 12/13 – 3:00 pm

Nutcracker 2026 - Fee (for DAC Students only)

This is a fee that is mandatory in order for each student's participation in The Nutcracker. 

This fee will go toward costuming, set, rehearsal and production costs as we continue to elevate our Nutcracker.

• Saturday 12/5 – 12:00 pm

Nutcracker Video Recordings 2026

You can have your very own digital recording of Darien Arts Center's reimagined production of The Nutcracker.

• Sunday 12/20 – 12:00 pm