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the Annual Performances

Homecoming Parade

Annually, DALA participates in the Homecoming Parade by entering a float that is typically Nutcracker inspired. All dancers are invited to take part in the parade. There is no cost for participation and costumes are provided by DALA.

Dance Arts Los Alamos :: Homecoming Parade
Dance Arts Los Alamos :: Trick or Treat on Mainstreet

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet

The last Friday of October in Los Alamos is Halloweekend. To celebrate Halloween, the city of Los Alamos hosts Trick or Treat on Mainstreet, an opportunity for local businesses to hand out candy to the children of Los Alamos. During this event, DALA performs a Halloween inspired dance downtown in the street. Dancers in the upper levels are invited to perform in this work and there is no cost for participation.

Winter Mixed Repertoire Showcase

In December, DALA presents the Winter Mixed Repertoire Showcase. This is an opportunity to show the progress that has been made so far for our Intermediate and Advanced non-ballet classes, such as Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco and more. There will be a Performance/Costume Fee for any classes participating and dances will be rehearsed in class. It’s a great time to gather together and celebrate the holidays with our DALA Family!
Dance Arts Los Alamos :: Winter Mixed Rep

the Nutcracker on “The Hill” Trilogy

Dance Arts Los Alamos :: the Nutcracker on “The Hill” Trilogy

The first weekend of December in Los Alamos is Winterfest. DALA participates in the festivities by presenting our annual program Nutcracker on “The Hill” at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Our Nutcracker is historically inspired by the history of Los Alamos and presented with the assistance of The Historical Society of Los Alamos. There is a participation fee per performing dancer that covers the production and rehearsal costs of the production. Costumes are provided by DALA.

The Spring Mixed Repertoire Concert

In May, DALA presents The Spring Mixed Repertoire Concert at the Duane Smith Auditorium. The program consists of mixed repertoire classes and specialty groups to highlight the progress our dancers have made throughout the year. Costumes are selected by the individual instructors and purchased by the participating dancers. This performance is intended for dancers in Intermediate and Advanced non-ballet classes. There is a performance fee for this performance that is intended to cover the production costs of this performance.
Dance Arts Los Alamos :: The Spring Mixed Repertoire Concert
Dance Arts Los Alamos :: Spring Showcase

The Young Children's Showcase

Also in May, DALA presents The Young Children’s Showcase at the Duane Smith Auditorium. The program consists of a one act themed group of ballet pieces and a mixed repertoire to highlight the progress our dancers have made throughout the year. Costumes for this performance will be purchased by the participating dancers. This performance is intended for dancers in Dance Exploration, Pre-Ballet and Ballet 1, and Beginning Level non-ballet classes. There is a performance fee for this performance that is intended to cover the production costs of this performance.

The Spring Ballet

Dance Arts Los Alamos :: Spring Ballet

DALA presents a full length Ballet production in May to highlight the achievements of our Ballet 2-5 dancers.This performance is at the Duane Smith Auditorium and consists of a full ballet production. Costumes are provided by DALA and participation and casting is by audition only. The Spring Ballet is rehearsed outside of class. There is a performance fee for this performance that is intended to cover the production costs of this performance. This is a wonderful way for our community members in Los Alamos, White Rock, and Northern New Mexico to see what a full production looks like. Past performances include Giselle and The Tales of Don Quixote.