Set to Tchaikovsky's score, The Jewish Nutcracker is a Hanukkah story of love amidst struggle to retain cultural identity in diaspora.
Hello Friends, Family and Supporters of the Arts,
We are so energized for World Dance Fusion’s third annual production of The Jewish Nutcracker. It may be summer, but planning has already begun. The summer fundraising campaign has launched with this Kickstarter campaign and will come to a crescendo at our celebratory event, at Sugar Café, in San Francisco on August 30th.
The 2012 holiday performances will run with matinées and evening shows December 18th to 23rd at San Francisco’s ODC Theater.
Fundraising Goals
“It was a huge success last year,” said Katy Alaniz Rous, artistic director and choreographer of World Dance Fusion. “But it costs money to put on a production and we need help.”
Your contribution will elevate our production to even greater heights when we achieve the following goals…
- A down payment for theater rental
- Stipends for dancers
- Improvements to the set and lighting design
A Story of Love and Cultural Identity
The Jewish Nutcracker tells the story of Hanukkah, as Jews all over the world do when they gather to commemorate the rededication of the Temple. The full-length production opens with a Hanukkah party set in modern day San Francisco. The audience is then transported to the time of the Second Temple, where cultural dance explores Diaspora. The original Tchaikovsky score amplifies a true harmony of multiple dance forms, a variety of costumes, and travel through time and place.
San Francisco, home to many immigrants, is the ideal city for this fresh interpretation that explores diaspora and celebrates holiday tradition. Families, friends, and all are welcome to enjoy the warmth of good company, the beauty of dance, and a story of love amidst the struggle to embrace diversity, while retaining a cultural identity.
A Community Project
Katy Alaniz Rous—a dancer, choreographer, and a city native—conceived this interpretation of The Nutcracker. Her dance company, World Dance Fusion’s mission is to promote cultural awareness and understanding through dance. In collaboration with associate choreographers and dancers with diverse training, World Dance Fusion is afforded the opportunity to expand upon the definition of what is "multicultural". The board of directors is comprised of mostly native San Franciscans who wish to offer a new perspective on the meaning of holiday tradition.
We welcome your support with open minds and hearts.
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Everybody who donates to our project will be on the guest list for VIP entry to the World Dance Fusion dance party fundraiser, Thursday August 30th in San Francisco. Save the date!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $36 or more
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VIP entry to the World Dance Fusion dance party & fundraiser and a VIP seating upgrade for The Jewish Nutcracker performance of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $72 or more
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VIP entry to the World Dance Fusion dance party & fundraiser and you will receive a VIP seating upgrade and two complimentary cookies or beverages at The Jewish Nutcracker performance of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $144 or more
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VIP entry to the World Dance Fusion dance party & fundraiser and you will receive two VIP tickets and two complimentary cookies or beverages at The Jewish Nutcracker performance of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $240 or more
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VIP entry to the World Dance Fusion dance party & fundraiser and you will also receive a family four-pack of VIP tickets and four complimentary cookies or beverages at The Jewish Nutcracker performance of your choice.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $324 or more
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Be a Soldier. We need actors for the Maccabee revolt. Audition and perform in The Jewish Nutcracker. Details and time commitment will be discussed individually.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $576 or more
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Be a Maccabee hero. We need actors for the Maccabee revolt. Audition and perform in The Jewish Nutcracker. Details and time commitment will be discussed individually.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,152 or more
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You will receive one complimentary group dance class from The Jewish Nutcracker's Artistic Director, Katy Alaniz Rous. Please see Katy's biography to see the far reaches of her choreography. Details of class availability will be discussed individually.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $5,832 or more
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You will receive one complimentary private couples dance class for two from The Jewish Nutcracker's Artistic Director, Katy Alaniz Rous. Please see Katy's biography to see the far reaches of her choreography. Details of class availability will be discussed individually.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
