The Nutcracker & Elements
- Steppes School of Dance
- Alexander Theatre
The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
Monash University Clayton Campus
$47 - $57
Past Event
Act I – The Nutcracker
Presented by Steppes School of Dance
The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas tale of dreams and imagination.
On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker from her godfather, Dr. Drosselmeyer. As the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker springs to life and leads Clara into battle against the mischievous Mouse Queen and her army.
With bravery and kindness, Clara helps the Nutcracker triumph, and he transforms into a Prince. Together they journey through the shimmering Forest of Snowflakes to the Land of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them with a joyful celebration of dance.
Was it all a dream—or a Christmas miracle?
Act II – Elements
Presented by Steppes School of Dance
Elements celebrates the forces of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water through the dynamic styles of Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap, and Acro. Each performance captures the energy, emotion, and creativity of our Steppes dancers in a spectacular celebration of movement and nature.