Girl Scout Nutcracker Experience
Reserve Your Girl Scout Tickets Today!
Join San Jose Dance Theatre for our 60th Anniversary production of The Original San José Nutcracker — a beloved holiday tradition for generations. Girl Scouts, leaders, and families are invited to enjoy exclusive discounts, a limited-edition fun patch, and special behind-the-scenes experiences!
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Girl Scout Perks:
- Exclusive Ticket Discount for Girl Scouts and their families
- Limited-Edition 60th Anniversary Fun Patch for all attending scouts
- Preshow Backstage Tour on select performances:
- Friday, December 13 at 2:00 PM
- Friday, December 13 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM
Scouts are welcome to wear their vests — though it’s not required!
Themed Performances Include:
Ugly Sweater & Sparkles Matinee (Dec 13, 2pm) – show off your tackiest holiday sweaters, glitter, and sparkle.
Clara’s Homecoming – Alumni Night (Dec 13, 7:30pm) – celebrate 60 years with nods to SJDT history, alumni moments, or “then vs. now” vibes.
Land of Sweets Spectacular “Candyland Matinee” (Dec 14, 2pm) – think candy-themed costumes, pastel colors, candy canes, or playful treat-inspired reels.
Tutus & Tiaras Matinee (Dec 20, 2pm) – highlight dress-up fun, tiny ballerinas, or playful “who wore it best” moments.
Family Pride Night – Twilight in the Candy Kingdom (Dec 20, 7:30pm) – bold colors, inclusiveness, sparkle, and a nod to our famous Mother Cupcake.
Storybook Sunday: Nutcracker Edition (Dec 21, 2pm) – storytelling reels, “once upon a time” narration, or flipping the pages of Clara’s story.
San Jose Dance Theatre is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Northern California. Together, we celebrate the shared mission of building strong, confident young women through creativity, leadership, and community.
We can’t wait to welcome Girl Scouts to this milestone Nutcracker celebration!
Tiny Dancer Workshops
Do your feet start to tap when you hear a great song?
Get ready to jump up and move to the beat. You’ll learn fun warm-ups, perform steps
from new dances, and have lots of fun!
For: K-3rd grade Daisy & Brownie Girl Scouts PreK age 3+ siblings & friends may attend.
Brownies earn the Dancer Badge (Not Included)
Ticketing FAQ’s and Policy
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre.
There are no refunds unless a performance is cancelled or rescheduled.