A 12-WEEK BALLET VARIATIONS PROGRAM
Variations: The Nutcracker
Step into the world of the Nutcracker and spend twelve weeks inside one of ballet's most beloved stories. This program is for dancers ready to go beyond technique and start building character, working closely with Hannah Craft on the musicality and presence that turn steps into storytelling.
FALL 2026
Twelve Weeks, One Story
This isn't a performance-prep class in the usual sense. It's a chance to live inside the world of the Nutcracker: the wonder of Clara's journey, the magic of the transformation, the joy of the Land of Sweets. Each week builds on variations drawn from that story, so you're learning to carry a character through your phrasing and your eyes, not just hitting the right shapes.
If you've been working through Intermediate Ballet and want more than drills, or you're ready to dig into artistry alongside dancers you already train with, this program gives you room to explore characterization and musicality, without the pressure of a full stage production.
Program Details
Program Details
Prerequisites
- Open to Premium Members only.
- Instructor approval and/or completion of the Beginning Ballet Program (or equivalent experience) required.
- Dancers commit to attending Intermediate Ballet, Mondays 6:45–8:00 PM, immediately before Variations. This class serves as your warm-up.
Pricing
$55 / 28 days
In addition to your Premium Membership. Billed every 28 days for the length of the program.
Register →As a specialized track led by Hannah Craft, Variations carries a premium reflective of her instruction and the individualized attention the program requires.
Enrolling in both Variations and our 12-week Pre-Pointe Program? Your second add-on is 15% off. Email southil@dancebarrebcs.com to have the discount applied.
Performance
As part of Variations, dancers have the option to perform at Furr Auditorium, Pulliam Hall, on the campus of Southern Illinois University, with two performance opportunities this November. Participation is entirely optional. This program is about building artistry either way.
Dates and times subject to change
Meet Your Instructor
Hannah Craft began her ballet journey at age four and has performed in productions including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, the same story she now brings to life with our Variations dancers. Her teaching is rooted in patience and alignment, but in this program, she's focused on something more: helping dancers find character, musicality, and presence in every phrase. Hannah believes a variation should feel lived-in, not just executed, and she's built this program to give adult dancers the space to discover that for themselves.
Is This For You?
Have you participated in our Beginning Ballet Program and found yourself wanting to go deeper than technique?
Do you want to learn how to become a character, not just perform the steps?
Are you curious what it feels like to bring a story to life through movement?
Would a small group and a low-pressure showing help you grow with more confidence?
Take the Floor
If you're ready to grow your artistry, dive into a story you already know by heart, and rehearse alongside familiar faces, without the pressure of a stage, this is your space. Spots are limited. Claim yours now.
FIND US
Class Location
Studio 84, LLC
1418 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(979) 229-9553
southil@dancebarrebcs.com
Conveniently located for students from Murphysboro, Carbondale, Carterville, Marion, and the surrounding Southern Illinois area.
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