Leighton Dance Project Presents

Winter Wonderland: Our Nutty Nutcracker

Welcome to your Winter Wonderland Show Hub

Countdown to Winter Wonderland

2025/12/19 17:00:00

Performance

Red Show: 5:00 PM Friday
Orange Show: 7:00 PM Friday
Yellow Show: 10:00 AM Saturday
Green Show: 12:00 PM Saturday
Blue Show: 3:00 PM Saturday
Purple Show: 5:00 PM Saturday
Pink Show: 12:00 PM Sunday
White Show: 2:00 PM Sunday

Show Dates

December 19th-21st

Performance Location

Cordova High School Performing Arts Center
2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Cordova High School Performing Arts Center

2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Tickets

Click here to go to ticking site!

Tickets  (Pre-sale available November 10th at12:00 pm)

$19-$25

Here is what’s to come:

Is performing? 

    • Cutie Club (LDP’s recreational program for 12 months-5yrs.)
    • Club (LDP’s recreational program for 5yrs.-18yrs.)
    • Spotlight: All groups 
    • Crew: Starlet Crew, Petite Crew, Mini Crew & Junior Crew
    • Company: Mini/Junior Company

Is Winter Wonderland?

    • Leighton Dance Project’s Fall Session Performance

Is the theme for Winter Wonderland this year?

    • Our Nutty Nutcracker
      • Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season like never before with Leighton Dance Project’s Winter Wonderland show, Our Nutty Nutcracker! Join Clara, DJ Drossel, and the Nutcracker Prince as they embark on an unforgettable journey filled with imagination, dancing, and festive fun. From snowflakes to sweets, and epic battles to dream-filled adventures, this is a holiday tradition that will leave you in awe. Don’t miss the chance to witness the wonder and delight of this nutty twist on a classic tale!

Show is my child dancing in?

    • Know your dancer’s show when you register for class!
      • Log in to your parent portal and view the title of your dancer’s class in your account. The show is listed in the class title. (*Red Show*, *Orange Show*, *Yellow Show*, *Green Show*, *Blue Show*, *Purple Show*, *Pink Show*, *White Show*)
    • Need quick access to your individual show hub? (available September 8th)
      • Log in to your parent portal and click on “view resources” on your dancer’s class
      • Your dancer’s specific show hub will be linked. For example, if your dancer is in the red show, the resource will be labeled “Red Show Hub”. 
        • Click on the resource to find all of your dancer’s specific show information. 

Is the hair requirement? 

    • Cutie Club (12m-24m., 2-3yr., 3-4yr., 4-5yr. classes)

      • Half-up/half-down – Click here to watch the tutorial!

    • Club (5-7yr., 7-9yr., 9-11yr., 11-14yr., 14-18yr)

      • Low back ponytail with a 2-inch center part. – Click here to watch the tutorial!  

Is the make-up requirement?

    • Cutie Club (12m-24m., 2-3yr., 3-4yr., 4-5yr. classes)

      • We are making some exciting enhancements to our make up requirements. Specific recommendations coming soon!

    • Club  (5-7yr., 7-9yr., 9-11yr., 11-14yr., 14-18yr.)

      • We are making some exciting enhancements to our make up requirements. Specific recommendations coming soon!

Are the costumes? 

    • All costume details will be posted to your parent portal under class resources by November 18th. Until then, click here to check our dress code to ensure your dancer has the correct shoes for the performance. Visit our Swag Boutique to purchase any needed dress code items.
    • Don’t forget to submit your dancer’s measurements! Click here to submit measurements. Due September 15th!

Do I do if my dancer performs with multiple classes?

    • Please refer to the show lineup (coming November 1st) as to which dance is performed first for your dancer. Your dancer should arrive in their first costume and have the rest of the costumes labeled & hung up. Please label EVERY piece of their costume and each shoe. Bring a laundry basket to help costume pieces and shoes stay together as dancers change. 
    • You will not need to come backstage to help your dancer. We have a team of trained staff who are experts at getting your dancer on stage looking polished and refreshed. You get to sit back and enjoy the show!

New things will be for sale at the LDP Swag Boutique? 

    • More details coming soon!
    • Vendors will be selling food at WW? 

    • Is the performance? 

  • Call Time: 4:30pm
  • Call Time: 6:30pm
  • Call Time: 9:30am
  • Call Time: 11:30am
  • Call Time: 2:30pm
  • Call Time: 4:30pm
  • Call Time: 11:30am
  • Call Time: 1:30pm

    • Do I take my child’s costume home?

    • Is in-studio dress rehearsal and photo shoot day? 

      • December 8th – 13th
        • Each class has an hour time slot. Please check your specific show hub to view your dancer’s class(es) specific time slot by clicking on the “In-Studio Dress Rehearsal Photo” tab. Click here for a how-to video.
      • Check-In: Please check in your dancer at the outside door of Studio C. A sign will indicate which class is currently being checked in. Kindly wait until your dancer’s class is listed as the “check-in” class before approaching. Check-in will begin 5 minutes before the scheduled time slot. Click here for a video on the process.
        • All dancers should be in full costume and appropriate dance shoes with hair and make-up completed upon check-in.
        • Parents will not be allowed into the studio unless they are an approved LDP Volunteer. 
        • Please do not send dancers with any belongings. Dance bags, water bottles, etc., are not needed and may get lost if brought. Dancers will be kept busy by photos and rehearsal.
      • Check-Out: Check-out will also take place at the outside door of Studio C, with a sign displaying which class is ready for pick-up. While we strive to release dancers on time, please be prepared for a possible delay of up to 15 minutes if rehearsals or photos run over schedule. We appreciate your understanding!

    • Is tech rehearsal at the theatre?  

      • Cutie Club (12m-24m., 2-3yr., 3-4yr., 4-5yr. classes) – NO tech rehearsal

      • Club  (5-7yr., 7-9yr., 9-11yr., 11-14yr., 14-18yr.) – YES! See dates below
      • ALL Spotlight dancers, YES! See dates below
      • ALL Crew dancers, YES! See dates below
        • NO costumes will be worn. Dancers will arrive in their show shirts they are given with their costumes, black dancewear bottoms, and all shoes they need for their dance. No make-up is required. Hair must be pulled away from the face, but show hairstyle is not required. 
  • Call Time: 6:30pm
  • Call Time: 6:30pm
  • Call Time: 3:45pm
  • Call Time: 5:00pm
  • Call Time: 3:45pm
  • Call Time: 5:15pm
  • Pink Show: Thursday, December 18th, 4:00-6:30pm
  • Call Time: 3:45pm
  • White Show: Thursday, December 18th, 6:15-8:30pm
  • Call Time: 6:00pm
    • Dancers will NOT be checked in earlier than the call time.
      • Check-In: In the theatre lobby. Signs will be posted, and teachers will be out front. 
      • Check-Out: In the theatre lobby, opposite the check-in area. Signs will be posted.

  • Is the theatre? 

    • Cordova High School
      • 2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

  • Is Check-in and Check-out at the theatre for the shows? 

    • Check-In is on the side of the theatre at the glass doors. ​​Follow the check-in signs and the Dream Team will be at the glass doors  to walk your dancer to the holding room. 
      • All dancers should be in full costume and appropriate dance shoes with hair and make-up complete upon check-in.
      • Parents will not be allowed backstage unless they are an approved LDP Volunteer. 
      • Please do not send dancers with any belongings backstage. Dance bags, water bottles, etc. are not needed and may get lost if brought backstage. We will provide fun activities for them to do backstage. 
    • Check-Out will take place on stage. We will ask the audience to exit the auditorium and leave only ONE parent/guardian to pick up the dancer. Dancers will be dismissed by class on the sides of the stage. 

  • Can I find a calendar with all of the dates? 

    • Click here to add the LDP Studio Calendar to your calendar. 
      • All shows are listed in the calendar. Be sure to check the show color for the correct information. 
        • Pro-tip!: Look at the descriptions for more details!

    • Does my child learn the dance? 

      • Your child will perfect technique in class and learn the dance they will perform at the show.
      • Looking to practice at home? Teachers will upload the music and video of the choreography to the parent portal. Click on your child’s class, then click resources. 

    • Does my child get a costume? 

      • We will charge your preferred method of payment on September 15th for $85 per cutie club class and $95 per club class your child takes. 
        • If enrolling after September 30th, the costume fee increases by $50 and will be charged upon enrollment. 
      • Click here to submit your child’s measurements by October 1st.
        • Don’t know how to take measurements? Click here for LDP’s tutorial video to help you! 
      • December 2nd – 7th, you will be able to pick up your dancer’s costume.

    • Do I see my child perform? 

      • Pre-Sale tickets will be available for purchase on November 10th at 6:30pm. Click here to access the ticket site.
        • Tickets range from $19-$25
        • Reserved seating only
  • Pre-Sale Ticketing
          • November 10th at 12:00pm – November 24th at 6:30pm
            • Families can purchase a maximum of 5 tickets per show their dancer(s) performs in
  • Open Ticketing
        • November 24th at 6:30pm until performance day
          • Ticket sales will open to a first come, first served. Families are not guaranteed a certain amount of tickets. The shows will sell out! We encourage all families to purchase their 5 tickets during the pre-sale time and then purchase what is available during the open ticketing time. 

  • Do I purchase photos of my dancers? 

    • We are excited to launch our new photo experience this Winter Wonderland, which will enable you to receive your dancers’ photos easier and faster than ever and provide more purchase options to suit your family’s needs.
    • Within two weeks of your dancer’s photo session, you will receive an email link to view and purchase your Winter Wonderland photos. Purchase options include:
      • Print and Print+Digital Packages starting at $20
      • Single Image Digital Downloads, $25/photo
      • All Images Digital Download, $100/dancer
    • After purchase, digital downloads will be available immediately, and print products will be sent directly to your home.
    • Watch your inbox during photo week; you’ll receive an email with a unique access code that will enable you to subscribe to text notifications as soon as your photos are ready! Miss the early access email? No problem – you’ll still get your photo link via email as soon as they’re ready.

  • Do I purchase a video of the performance? 

    • You DON’T! You will receive a video on us. Within 4 weeks of the performance, all families will receive a digital download.

  • Can I purchase flowers for my dancers? 

    • LDP is excited and grateful to have our LDP Boosters selling pre-order flowers for your dancer! Just fill out the form below and and pick up your dancers beautiful bouquet of flowers in the WW lobby before their performance. There will be some bouquets available to purchase at the show, but there will be limited availability. 
    • Click here to order today!

Is performing so important? 

 

Self Confidence

The arts help young people to think outside the box and be more confident going into unfamiliar situations. Students learn to trust their ideas and abilities. The confidence they gain from learning performing arts skills applies to their performance in school, career, and life.

Imagination

Being creative and learning to make creative choices helps students become better at thinking of new ideas. This allows them to view the world around them in new ways. Even Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

Concentration

Practicing and performing helps children develop the skills necessary to focus both their minds and body. Memorizing steps is a learned skill and a direct reflection of the dancer’s ability to concentrate and focus.

Communication

The performing arts improve both verbal and nonverbal communication that can follow young people through their life. It improves team communication, self-expression and also develops listening and observation skills.

Memory

Rehearsing and performing movements will improve memory. Your memory requires exercise, just like a muscle.

Fun

Dance brings play, humor, laughter, and joy to those taking part. It improves motivation and reduces stress.

Physical Fitness

Performing requires intensive movement over a prolonged period. Many performing arts exercises improve flexibility, coordination, balance, and control.

Emotional Outlet

Performing Arts allows students to express a range of emotions and encourage them to understand and deal with any similar feelings they may be experiencing. Aggression and tension are released in a safe, controlled environment, often allowing for a period of reflection afterward. And finally…

Appreciation for arts and culture!