Not Your Average Nutcracker
Rooted's brand new show, a jazzy retelling of 3 classic ballets: Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
Featuring choreography by Kathleen Doherty and original live music composed by Jackson Fairfax-Perry.
November 12-14, 2026
Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth NS
Tickets on sale NOW!
Featuring performers:
Dancers - Isaac Abriel, Dorian Fournier, Michèle King, Mina McGill, Stephanie Mitro & Chris Van Green
Musicians - Gabriella Ciurcovich, Jackson Fairfax-Perry , Caito MacDonald, & Sam Wilson
Narrator - Gil Anderson
Special Guests - 2026/27 Rooted Youth Project dancers!
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Season Sponsors - O'Regan's Toyota Dartmouth and Gander River Outfitters
Show Sponsors - Cobequid Dance Academy, Illusion Dance Arts, Keyes Insurance, and R&R Wealth Management
In Kind Sponsors - Maritime Conservatory and Dance Nova Scotia