Dance Mojave Presents The Desert Nutcracker, A Holiday Tradition With A Desert Twist

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Dance Mojave presents The Desert Nutcracker with three performances running December 6, 7, and 8, 2024 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center Sanctuary. The production features choreography from Ella Crowe, Melissa Daniels, Jenn Henry, Barbara Koch, Rebecca Plevin, Lauren Slivosky, Nicole Tarro, Alex Valdivia, and Eva Vargas. With more than 60 local dancers of all ages, the production captures the beauty and quirks of desert living. Expect park rangers, unprepared hikers, and local wildlife like chuckwalla, rattlesnake, coyotes, quail, and roadrunners, complete with a sandstorm and a super bloom culminating in the beautiful dark sky famous in the region.

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“The Nutcracker” is a holiday classic, and our adaptation is an ode to life in the hi-desert,” said Co-Artistic Director, Lauren Slivosky. “We pay homage to the wild land we call home through the story, characters, and visuals. This show is not to be missed by nature lovers and theater lovers alike!”

“This production is a true team effort,” said Executive/Co-Artistic Director Jenn Henry. “We are so grateful for the participation of our community, including a custom mural set piece painted by local artist Zach JF Boyles and generous donations from local businesses. Thanks to these donations, all cast members ages 1 to 61 are able to participate in the production and weekly company technique class without cost.”

Photos by: Nick Michaela

Please join Dance Mojave at the following public events:

Laster Sanctuary – Nutcracker Showcase Fundraiser: November 23, 2024, 2 p.m.
Spaghetti Western – Cocktail Hour Fundraiser: November 23, 2024, 4 p.m.

Be sure to get your tickets for The Desert Nutcracker, available starting October 31 for $25! Seating is limited, so advance purchase on Eventbrite is recommended at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-desert-nutcracker-2024-3779513

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