Piedmont School of Music & Dance

12/07/2025

✨ Final Day of Nutcracker Performances ✨

Today, our hearts are full as we honor our graduating seniors. This extraordinary group of young women has shaped our stage, our studio, and our family in ways words barely touch.

You have led with such quiet strength, compassion, and courage. You have lifted younger dancers, inspired your peers, and shown us all what it means to lead with love. Watching you grow has been one of the greatest gifts of this season.

As you step into your final performance, my hope is that every moment feels like a wish fulfilled… a beautiful closing chapter to a story you’ve written with dedication, sweat, laughter, and so much joy.

You will be missed more than you know — not just as artists, but as the remarkable humans you are.

All our love, Your PDT Family 💛🩰

12/01/2025

💻🎁 The Nutcracker in Kannapolis: Cyber Monday Edition! 🎁💻

While the heartwarming tradition of the Nutcracker ballet 🩰✨ hasn’t changed, it seems everyone’s online these days — including the Nutcracker 🪵🎁 and Mouse King 👑🐭, who were spotted checking their profiles before the show! 📱😉

Cyber Monday 💻🔥 gets bigger every year, and this time we’re joining the fun: offering our biggest discount yet: 25% off tickets today! 🎫🎄

Ticketing Link: https://piedmontdancetheatre.com/tickets
Code: CYBER25

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic (and the savings)! December 6th and 7th at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center 💫🩰

11/28/2025

🖤🛍️ The Nutcracker in Kannapolis: Black Friday Frenzy! 🛍️🖤

It seems the mice 🐭 are joining in on the Black Friday fun! 🎉 With all the frivolity and festivity 🎄✨, the Mouse King 👑 was in an especially generous mood, decreeing a 20% discount on tickets today only! 🎫💥

Use code: FRIDAY25 (Valid today only!)
Ticketing Link: https://piedmontdancetheatre.com/tickets

Looks like even the Land of Sweets 🍭 and dreams 🌙 can’t resist a good deal! 😉💳

11/27/2025

🎁🛍️ The Nutcracker in Kannapolis: Early Black Friday Discount! 🛍️🎁

Well, what brings friends together like a little shopping? 💳 The Mouse King 👑🐭 and the Nutcracker 🪵🎁 set aside their grudge today to browse the shops along West Avenue and catch some early Black Friday discounts 🛒✨.

With all the deals they scored 💰👜, they decided to share the love ❤️ offering a 15% discount on tickets to the Nutcracker! 🎫🎄

Ticketing Link: https://piedmontdancetheatre.com/tickets
✨ CODE: THANKS25 (valid today only!)

Make it a wonderful holiday for your family this year – for less! 🎅💫

11/10/2025

🎄🛍️ The Nutcracker in Kannapolis: A Well-Earned Day Off! 🛍️🎄

After a busy week touring the landmarks of Kannapolis 📍, the mouse army 🐭🪖 has earned a well-deserved day of leave to enjoy shopping 🛒 and dining 🍽️ along West Avenue! ✨

Like the Nutcracker ballet 🩰🎁, the revitalized area of Kannapolis retains a timeless charm 🎠 inviting both tourists and locals to stroll, shop, and savor the season. 🌟

Speaking of savoring... the mouse army enjoyed some big bites of cheese 🧀😋

You can catch the mouse army and enjoy a wonderful tradition with the Nutcracker ballet this holiday season at the Kannapolis Arts Center 🎭 on December 6th & 7th! 📅 Get your tickets today! 🎟️

11/03/2025

Piedmont School of Music & Dance is diving into the story of The Nutcracker! The amazingly inspiring Mrs. Briana is sharing the end of the Battle scene, where Clara stabs the Rat King to defend her precious Nutcracker prince. Watch for the squeals, screams, and cheers! If they think this is exciting — wait until they see the full-length ballet. Don’t miss out… you may want to squeal, scream, and cheer too!"🤣

10/29/2025

🎄⚾ The Nutcracker in Kannapolis: Sports Edition! ⚾🎄

The Mouse King 👑🐭 and his army 🪖 have traded swords ⚔️ for bats 🏏 at the Cannon Ballers’ Stadium! ⚾💥

Putting his soldiers through their paces 💪, the Mouse King shouts encouragement from the dugout 🗣️ — urging his team to “smash that piece of cheese out of the park!” 🧀🚀

We don’t anticipate “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” 🎶 being added to the ballet, but one thing’s for certain — the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 🧚‍♀️✨ will be a home run! 🩰🌟

ps - Want to catch the Nutcracker live this season? 🎫 He’ll be at the Kannapolis Arts Center 🎭 on December 6th & 7th! 📅 Get your tickets today! 🎟️

https://piedmontdancetheatre.com/tickets

10/28/2025

A peek at Saturday’s rehearsal - the dancers are getting ready to take the stage.

See The Nutcracker Dec 6 & 7 | 2:30pm

🎟️Tickets are available - come join the fun!

https://28899.danceticketing.com/r/events/

10/13/2025

10/07/2025

🎄🚨 The Nutcracker is Invading Kannapolis! 🚨🎄

Breaking news 📰 — the Nutcracker 🪵🎁 has been spotted in Kannapolis! He's in hot pursuit 💨 of the Mouse King 🐭👑, with his loyal soldiers following close behind. 🪖

The mice have already begun to scurry 🐁 and there are whispers of a duel ⚔️ between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Details aren't clear, but the land of sweets and dreams 🍭🌙 may be at stake! 😴

Be sure to keep an eye 👀 on this developing story as we continue to report on the Nutcracker’s sightings across Kannapolis. 🎠

ps - If you want to be sure to see the Nutcracker this year 🎫, one place is for certain — he'll be found at the Kannapolis Arts Center 🎭 on December 6th and 7th. 📅 Get your tickets today! 🎟️

https://28899.danceticketing.com/r/events/

09/01/2025

THE NUTCRACKER // We’re so excited, and we just can’t hide it!!
Tickets go on sale today!

📅 Sat, Dec 6 | 2:30pm
📅 Sun, Dec 7 | 2:30pm
📍 Kannapolis Performing Arts Center
🎟 Tickets start at $25 → PiedmontDanceTheatre.com/tickets