Every once in a while comes a production that puts a modern and cultural twist on original works. Beyond The Pointe’ Dance’s “The Naptown Nutcracker” is just that type of production.
The show takes place Dec. 12 at Marian University Theatre located at 3200 Cold Spring Road. Two performances will take place at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Recently The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper got a chance to chat with Nicole Hargro, artistic dance director and owner at Beyond The Pointe’ Dance about the fifth season of the production and what the audience can expect.
Indianapolis Recorder: How does this production differ from other versions of “The Nutcracker”?
Hargro: We have an urban contemporary version of “The Nutcracker.” We do have classical ballet but we also have contemporary modern dance. You’ll see jazz, hip-hop and a variety of international dances. We cover all aspects of dance.
What is your rehearsal process like?
Our audition process begins in August and then we begin rehearsals in September then that normally continues until the week before the show. It’s about three months of rehearsal time. Most of the rehearsals run about six hours a week.
Beside “The Naptown Nutcracker,” what other productions does Beyond The Pointe’ Dance put on?
We do a summer program where we put on an outdoor production at Garfield Park Art Center and we also have a new creation that will take place in the spring of 2015. We run two different productions per season.
What’s one question you constantly get involving this production?
We are always asked what this production is really about and I always let people know that the “Naptown Nutcracker” is similar to a mix of “The Wiz” meets “The Wizard of OZ” but we still have a few of the classical pieces.
For more information on Beyond The Pointe’ Dance and the “Naptown Nutcracker,” visit beyondthepointedance.com.
