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Young Philadelphia-Area Dancers Prepare For "Nutcracker" Performance: "Complete Dream Come True"

"We have over 600 students enrolled in our schools, and we have over 150 students dancing in our Nutcracker," director Etienne Diaz said.

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December 14, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Some of the most gifted and hardworking kids are preparing to bring the enchanted world of "The Nutcracker" to life in Center City this weekend.

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The young dancers are enrolled at the prestigious Rock School for Dance Education, which has campuses in Philadelphia and West Chester. The upcoming performance at the Miller Theater is the highlight of the year.

"We have over 600 students enrolled in our schools, and we have over 150 students dancing in our Nutcracker," Etienne Diaz, director of the Rock School West Chester, said.

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