PROGRAMS
Empire State Youth Dance ENSEMble (ESYDE)
Stay Tuned for auditions and performance information for ESYDE 2026
This new program of Nacre Dance Group provides pre-professional training and performance opportunities in classical and contemporary modern dance to a select group of talented teenage dancers in the capital region.
Trudie Herlihy and Allison Bonds (ESYDE 2023) in Isadora Duncan’s Bacchanal
The choreography Lab
A 6 week virtual training program to learn the movement tools, used in creating a piece of choreography. At completion you will receive a certificate and follow up sessions with your instructor as you finalize your piece.
PERFORMANCES
Sip, Savor and Swirl
August 17, 2025
Nacre is letting YOU decide WHO will be the next GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER for the 2025-26 season by voting for one of our contestants!
The Nutcracker Presented by Nacre Dance Group
Stay tuned for updates for 2025!
Thank You for Joining Us for a Magical Holiday Performance!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's unforgettable holiday performance! Under the direction of Artistic Director Beth Fecteau, the unique pairing of ballet and modern dance (along with a few surprises) brought a fresh twist to this beloved holiday classic. It was a performance that delighted both our dancers and audience members.
We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm for the arts. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we prepare for another amazing performance in the upcoming season—we can't wait to share more magic with you!
Charles Weidman’s Christmas Oratorio
Stay tuned for updates for 2025!
We hope you enjoyed our heartwarming Holiday Tea, featuring the modern dance classic Christmas Oratorio, set to Bach’s beautiful music. Guests were treated to delicious treats from Chocolate is Self-Care, and captivating performances by soprano Vedrana Kalas, baritone Charles Martin, and pianist Michael Clement.
The festivities included decorating our dance tree, snapping photos with the costumed cast, and celebrating the season with this uplifting holiday tradition.
Stay tuned for updates as we begin preparing for an even more exciting 2025 season— we can’t wait to share more magic with you!
