The Nutcracker
The Conservatory’s production of The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition in the Ridgefield community. Ballet students in Level II-VI (must be in SECOND grade and up) with participation in a ballet class the full previous year may audition. Performed annually at the Ridgefield Playhouse, participants enjoy exquisite choreography, custom-designed costumes, and performing for sold-out audiences.
Scroll down for information on our 2026 production of The Nutcracker.
Thank you to our holiday sponsors for supporting our long-standing holiday tradition!
Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation
Fairfield County Bank
Chefs’ Warehouse
Dimitri’s Diner
Lakeside Entertainment Group
Cynthia and Steven Meyers
Purkiss Capital Advisors
Coming in December…
Nutcracker 2026
RCD celebrates its history here as part of our Family Series, featuring a full-length production with a cast of student, professional, and guest performers under the Direction of Henry Seth and Amy Piantaggini
December 11, 12, & 13 • Ridgefield Playhouse
Holiday Showcase
The Holiday Showcase is for our younger dancers enrolled in Dance for 3/4 Independent through Level I Foundational. This in-studio performance opportunity extends the holiday magic to our littlest performers! Register in your DSP account.
Tickets TBA. 440 Main St., Ridgefield.
