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Madeline - Fritz - Dancer Spotlight
This year, I’m excited to play the lead role of Fritz in The Nutcracker! Fritz is such a fun role, and I’m especially happy because I get to be stage siblings with my best friend. This is my fifth year doing The Nutcracker, and it’s been a big part of my life. MPBT means so much to me—it’s where I’ve grown as a dancer and made amazing memories. One of my favorite parts has always been hanging out backstage with friends and dancing for my family and the people I love. Gettin
16 hours ago


Stella - Spanish Lead - Dancer Spotlight
I’m most excited to make new friendships and memories with the cast. Spending time with them backstage, and during rehearsal, it is so special to see everyone’s growth throughout this experience. I’m also excited to be a part of the Spanish scene, it has always been one of my favorites. This will be my fourth year participating in Nutcracker, and since it is my senior year, it will be my final Nutcracker! My favorite Nutcracker memory is each year’s opening night. After a lo
3 days ago


Crystal - Seraphim - Dancer Spotlight
This is my 5th nutcracker and I am always so excited to spend more time dancing with my friends, but for this year specifically I am most...
7 days ago


Amber - Angel Queen - Dancer Spotligh
This year my role is Angel Queen, and I am so excited! I have always thought the angel scene was quite pretty, but it’s even more special...
Oct 9


Shayla B. - MPBT Youth Ambassador
I have danced for 8 years, and for 6 of them I danced in the Nutcracker. I have loved to dance since I was little! Last year I was a...
Oct 9


Emory - Mouse Queen - Dancer Spotlight
Emory, 15, Mouse Queen; 10th grade, Stevenson School This will be my 4th year in the Nutcracker, and I am especially looking forward to...
Oct 7


Dana - Rose Queen - Dancer Spotlight
This will be my eighth year in MPBT’s Nutcracker and I am so excited. I am so honored to get to be the role I’ve always looked up to the...
Oct 6


✨ Tickets on Sale Now: The Nutcracker
Presented by Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre 📍 Sunset Center, Carmel 📅 December 12, 13, & 14, 2025 Ticket Prices Adults: $55...
Oct 4


Brooke - Clara - Dancer Spotlight
Brooke, 14, Clara; 9th Grade, Yosemite Valley Charter School This year will be my seventh Nutcracker with MPBT, and it’s something I look...
Oct 3


Paige - Sugar Plum Fairy - Dancer Spotlight
Paige, 16 - Sugar Plum Fairy; 10th grade, Laurel Springs This is my 6th Nutcracker now and it is truly my favorite part of the year. I’m...
Sep 30


Caitlin - MPBT Youth Ambassador
Hi my name is Caitlin. I've been dancing since I was 3 years old. I've been doing The Nutcracker ballet for 6 years now and I really...
Sep 28


Emily G. - MPBT Youth Ambassador
My name is Emily, and I am excited to be a YA because I love to help bring the community together by doing something I know will inspire...
Sep 24


Sabrina - MPBT Youth Ambassador
My name is Sabrina and I’m a 7th grader at Ocean Grove Charter School. I am thrilled to be an MPBT Youth Ambassador. My dance journey...
Sep 21


Addi - MPBT Youth Ambassador
I started dancing when I was three years old, but I did not become serious until I was nine and was a student at The Dance Center. I have...
Sep 17


Sienna - MPBT Youth Ambassador
My name is Sienna, I am 14 years old and in 9th grade at Ocean Grove Charter School. I have been dancing since I was almost 12, which is...
Sep 14


Brooke - MPBT Youth Ambassador
My name is Brooke, and I’ve been dancing for over 10 years. My favorite style is ballet or lyrical, but I also love exploring different...
Sep 10


Emily W. - MPBT Youth Ambassador
Hi! I am Emily and I am 12 years old. I chose to apply to be a Youth Ambassador for MPBT because I wanted to give back to my community,...
Sep 7


Paige - MPBT Youth Ambassador
Ballet has officially been part of me for half of my life. I started when I was 8 years old and have loved it since the very start....
Sep 3


Mary - MPBT Youth Ambassador
I’m honored to be an MPBT Youth Ambassador. I chose to join the YA program to meet new people and contribute to our community, while...
Aug 31


🎄 2025 MPBT Nutcracker Auditions
Presented by: Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre Date: August 23, 2025 Location: The Dance Center 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd B-6Carmel, CA...
Jul 13
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