NOT-Cracker

Open Space presents its unconventional winter dance show, NOT-Cracker! Get it?

Experience Portland’s very own holiday spectacular, set in the rainy city we all love. NOT-Cracker tells the tale of Ted, an unfortunate friend who thinks they can’t dance—until they’re swept up by a cast of whimsical characters. Join Ted as they enter NOT-Cracker’s colorful world, where dance finds us all!

Featuring a cast of more than 60 young dancers alongside professional artists and special guests, NOT-Cracker is a joyful, high-energy holiday experience for ALL AGES. The production brings together contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, Street dance, and Ballroom rooted in the vibrant culture of the Ball scene—creating a holiday show that is anything but traditional.

Choreographed by Open Space co-founders Franco Nieto, Charlene Hannibal, and Maeve Dougal, with additional choreography by Tokyo street artist Uno, NOT-Cracker features Open Space’s professional Company Artists, Open Space Too trainees, students from The School at Open Space, and guest performers including Charles Roy (House of Ada, HBO Max’s Legendary) and Portland Street artist NØIR.

Gather your friends and family and make NOT-Cracker your new Portland holiday tradition!