For Jocelyn, this year’s Nutcracker is more than a performance — it’s the culmination of a lifelong journey that began when she was just five years old. Stepping onstage as a tiny Cherub, she still remembers the bright lights, the excitement, and the feeling of entering a world she instantly wanted to return to again […]
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A Magical New Tradition for a Magical Milestone In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of The Original San José Nutcracker, San Jose Dance Theatre is thrilled to introduce a heartwarming new tradition: welcoming special guest performers from across our community into the whimsical, lucky charm role of the Chimney Sweep! For those who don’t know
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Celebrating Legacy: Alumna Crystal Campbell Returns to The Original San José Nutcracker Returning to The Original San José Nutcracker stage after more than 30 years fills Crystal Campbell with both trepidation and immense gratitude. A principal at Castillero Middle School and lifelong supporter of the arts, Crystal’s connection to San Jose Dance Theatre (SJDT) runs
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My journey with SJDT began at the age of 9, when I first performed in The Nutcracker, as a 1st act party boy. I studied with the original founders of SJDT, Paul E. Curtis & Shawn Stuart, who both helped shape me as a dancer, artist and performer. I continued to dance with SJDT throughout
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