In 2019 & 2021, VidaDance Company and Kansas City Aerial Arts joined forces to create “Cracked! A Reimagined Kansas City Nutcracker.” Set in Kansas City, this unique and magical take on the traditional classic is a dance and aerial spectacle, bringing both new and beloved Nutcracker characters on a magical journey through the city. Follow Clara as she meets local favorites, such as Christopher Elbow Chocolate, The Roasterie Coffee, and the Cherry Mash Fairy, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of a jazz club at 18th and Vine and the Country Club Plaza. Combining the best of ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and aerial, “Cracked!” is sure to bring a smile to your face and leave you in a festive mood.

Interested in commissioning your beloved city’s own unique and magical “Nutcracker” perfomance? Contact us for more information on how we can adapt this production to your city, dancers, and preferred dance styles!