![Ava Chun ’25 poses outside of Westport’s Academy of Dance after a weekend rehearsal for “The Nutcracker.” She, along with many other students, practices as the performance date approaches.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-10-at-12.16.32-PM-900x602.png)
Westport Academy of Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker’ excites many as date nears
Liora Perkins ’25, Web Opinions Editor
• November 10, 2022
![I have come to realize that growing up as a dancer and performing in three shows a year has provided me with the greatest joys and people that trump the emotional strain that comes with the artform. From being cast as just a small supporting attendant to being the lead of a scene my experiences as a performer will forever be an integral part of my childhood.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-23-at-11.45.04-AM.png)
Final performance provokes appreciation of past show experiences
Madeline Michalowski ’22, Assistant Creative Director
• November 23, 2021
![Westport Academy of Dance hosts its annual production of the Nutcracker](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-5.07.45-PM-1500x825.png)
Westport Academy of Dance hosts its annual production of the Nutcracker
December 14, 2017
![Westport Dance Academy leaps and twirls to provide holiday meals](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-19-at-12.48.44-PM.png)
Westport Dance Academy leaps and twirls to provide holiday meals
December 19, 2016
![Staples juniors step up this year in The Nutcracker](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nutcracker-1074401_960_720.jpg)
Staples juniors step up this year in The Nutcracker
December 15, 2016
![The Land of the Sweets comes to Westport](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Screen-Shot-2014-12-10-at-11.14.12-AM.png)
The Land of the Sweets comes to Westport
Claire Dinshaw, Editor
• December 10, 2014
Dancers rehearse to be “on pointe” for December’s Nutcracker ballet
Frenchie Truiit, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2014
![Ballerinas balance school and dance during Nutcracker season](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Nicoleinkling.jpg)
Ballerinas balance school and dance during “Nutcracker” season
Rachel Treisman, Web Features Editor
• November 15, 2013
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