Serena Webb Dance Theater reimagines E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic as a Nutcracker with steampunk magic, with a scrambled score and a cast of children and adults.
Serena Webb Dance Theater brings its annual audience favorite, The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen, to the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City on December 16 and 17, 2026. Both shows start at 7:30 PM.
This isn't the Nutcracker you're used to. It's an original production that reimagines E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic through a steampunk lens, with a scrambled score and a cast made up of both children and adults. One detail that stands out: the Mouse Queen is the only dancer on pointe, which gives her a distinct presence on stage compared to everyone else.
The choreography comes from Angie Banchero-Kelleher and Amy Markgraf, both professors of Modern Dance at Utah Valley University and long-time figures in Utah's dance community. They've worked with Serena Webb for years, and their influence is all over this version.
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Webb herself has deep roots in the local scene. She earned her BFA in Modern Dance from Utah Valley University, co-founded Body Logic Dance Company in 2009, and launched her own company and school in 2023. This production is one of the annual traditions her company puts on.
If you're a dancer, there's a way to get involved beyond the audience: the company is holding auditions for ages 6 and up, as well as for adults 18 and over. Otherwise, you can catch the show at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center on December 16 and 17, with both performances starting at 7:30 PM.
Date
16 December – 17 December
19:30
Location
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Recommended Age
+14 years
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