nut/cracked
Nut/Cracked was conceived in 2003 as a holiday in a fluid dance world where dance genres collide and jostle each other with a genial clamor in celebration of the winter holidays. Co-commissioned by Dance Theater Workshop in New York City and The Carlo Felice Opera House in Genoa, Italy, Nut/Cracked has been performed every season since its inception (including during covid)!
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press
"Parker emphasizes humor — gentle to hilarious — affection, and panache, using endlessly inventive rhythmic play. And, as only the greats can, everyone involved makes it look as effortless as breathing out and breathing in."
— Christine Jowers, The Dance Enthusiast 05/28/25
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“It’s a perfect little dance because it’s not merely ridiculous: it has heart.” – Gia Kourlas, The New York Times 12/21/12
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“Many troupes tout their fusion of styles, but Parker and company deliver the goods, from the elegant, and campy to the sly and delightful.” - Claudia La Rocco, Associated Press 12/16/04
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