Alexander Academy Performing Company
Non profit 501c3
The Nutcracker 2024
AAPC is pleased to present the full length story ballet of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker.
THE NUTCRACKER 2024 at The Maui Arts & Cultural Center
3 performances
Saturday December 14th
6:30pm Performance
Sunday December 15th
2:30pm & 6:30pm Performances
Tickets are available online at the MACC
2025 SPRING Production at Seabury Hall
Saturday, May 31st- Sunday, June 1st
INTRODUCING ERIK OSTERKIL AS THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE
Erik earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a concentration in Composition and a minor in Arts Management from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. They also studied at Taipei National University of the Arts and Lou Conte Dance Studio, training in ballet, contemporary, modern, Tai Chi, and more. Currently, a company dancer with EMERGE125 under the direction of Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Erik has performed in prestigious venues like the National Gallery and Bryant Park. Their experience includes leading roles in classical ballet productions and collaborations with renowned choreographers such as Alice Klock, Doug Varone, and José Limón.
In addition to their performance career, Erik is a dedicated educator, teaching ballet, partnering, contemporary, and choreography to students of various ages and levels at New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, Dance Sanctuary of Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid School of Dance.
Ballet class with Erik at AAPA
Friday December 6th 5-6:30pm
Intermediate and Advanced dancers
Alexander Academy expanded in September 2012 by establishing the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Alexander Academy Performing Company.
The Company's mission is to provide accessible, high-quality dance instruction and performance opportunities to the Maui community. Through the art and discipline of dance, we empower students to embody the aloha spirit, identify their self-respect and compassion, and feel connection. Our values develop socially responsible citizens through connection between mind, body and community.
All students are offered two performance opportunities (Spring and Fall Semesters). While all performances are optional, we encourage performance as an important aspect of dance training. The experience of performing helps build self-esteem and confidence, which can result in better in-school presentations, improved social skills, and strong college and job interview skills. The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the children develop retention skills, and by working with their classmates on a group performance, they learn the positive aspects of collaborating as a team to create the best end result.
Auditions are held at the beginning of Spring and Fall Semesters, providing valuable experience for future endeavors.
In the same spirit as the school, the Performing Company offers scholarships to dancers who are unable to perform due to financial barriers.
2024 Season Sponsors
Lumiere $15,000 +
Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Producer $5,000-$14,999
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Director $1,000-$4,999
Steven and Emma Evergreen
Bendon Family Foundation
Keawe Adventures
Maui Laminates
Maui Printing
Susan and Robert Offermann
Over the Edge Builders
Rising Sun Solar
Shannon Sheldon & Horovitz Tilley LLC
Choreographer $500- $999
Bella Bloom
Creative Design Signs
Chad Goodfellow Bros.
The Home Depot
Jennifer & Craig Oberg
Rio Event Design
Matt Shofman and Ilana Waxman
Performer $250-$499
Lisa Tateishi
Chris and Medlena Garcia-Lick
Tatyana Tsyrlina-Spady
Patron $50-$249
Jean Aten
Blue Ginger
Roxanne Leigh
Gabriella Mantella
Vitamin World
We are proud to be collaborating with The Sewing Hui
The Sewing Hui’s mission is to serve the Maui community by creating sewn items for nonprofit organizations in need. The Sewing Hui volunteers are a dedicated team of 100+ residents and visitors who create and sew a variety of projects for Maui. The Sewing Hui was founded by Jennifer Oberg. The first project was in 2020, making 10,000 medical-grade masks for Maui's healthcare providers and first responders. The volunteers have created over 30,000 items for 60 organizations. Their sewing initiatives benefit keiki, kūpuna, healthcare providers, hospice care, shelters, birthing communities, schools, senior centers, performing arts organizations and other community groups. After the August 2023 wildfire, The Sewing Hui made and collected over 3000 hand-made pillowcases for distribution to shelters, and provided 500 hand-made Christmas stockings to children in need. The resident-volunteers are deeply invested in supporting their island home. The visitor-volunteers who join the sewing sessions want to give back to Maui during their stay.
Board of Directors: Alexander Academy Performing Company
President - Danelle Keenan
Vice President - Theresa Brust
Treasurer - Alicia Parrish
Secretary - Andrew Keenan
AAPC Productions
La Bayadere 2025
Nutcracker 2024
Swan Lake 2024
The Nutcracker 2023
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2023
The Nutcracker 2022
Sleeping Beauty 2022
The Nutcracker 2021
Dance Live, 2021
Summer Showcase, 2020
Holiday of Dance, 2014-2020
The Jungle Book , 2019
The Little Mermaid, 2018
Once Upon a Time; Storybook Dances, 2017
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 2016
Cinderella, 2015
Swan Lake, 2014
Tutus, Top Hats, and Barefeet, 2013
Peter Pan, 2012
Mary Poppins, 2011
Wizard of Oz, 2010