Chase Rogers has been dancing since he can remember – waiting for his dream to come to life. 

“I want to be a professional ballet dancer especially at a company as prestigious as ABT,” he said. 

And he’s getting a crack at it – preparing to dance the young “Nutcracker Prince” in the prestigious American Ballet Theatre’s the Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 

‘It’s not just a physical art, you have to be good at it mentally,” he said. 

And it’s a family affair bringing his art to life – starting with mom who wears many hats. 

“Chauffer, cheerleader, physical therapist, psychologist and chef,” she said. 

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“Physical, emotional, mental and academic all to balance,” she added. 

“I miss a week and a half of school but at ABT they have on site schooling,” Chase said. 

Because its eight hours of dancing on the weekends, four hours during the day, and a lot of dedication. 

“Not pressure but there are such high standards you have to know your role well,” he said.

Because come opening night, it’s not just his mom watching – but ABT scouts as well.      

“You really want to represent ABT well and do good for them. “

“Showing ABT what I’m capable of and showing them I can becomes a pro,” he said. 

He has that chance Friday night when– the Nutcracker – and maybe even a chance at his dream – comes to life. ​

Chase Rogers has been dancing since he can remember – waiting for his dream to come to life. 

“I want to be a professional ballet dancer especially at a company as prestigious as ABT,” he said. 

And he’s getting a crack at it – preparing to dance the young “Nutcracker Prince” in the prestigious American Ballet Theatre’s the Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 

‘It’s not just a physical art, you have to be good at it mentally,” he said. 

And it’s a family affair bringing his art to life – starting with mom who wears many hats. 

“Chauffer, cheerleader, physical therapist, psychologist and chef,” she said. 

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“Physical, emotional, mental and academic all to balance,” she added. 

“I miss a week and a half of school but at ABT they have on site schooling,” Chase said. 

Because its eight hours of dancing on the weekends, four hours during the day, and a lot of dedication. 

“Not pressure but there are such high standards you have to know your role well,” he said.

Because come opening night, it’s not just his mom watching – but ABT scouts as well.      

“You really want to represent ABT well and do good for them. “

“Showing ABT what I’m capable of and showing them I can becomes a pro,” he said. 

He has that chance Friday night when– the Nutcracker – and maybe even a chance at his dream – comes to life. ​

Chase Rogers has been dancing since he can remember – waiting for his dream to come to life. 

“I want to be a professional ballet dancer especially at a company as prestigious as ABT,” he said. 

And he’s getting a crack at it – preparing to dance the young “Nutcracker Prince” in the prestigious American Ballet Theatre’s the Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 

‘It’s not just a physical art, you have to be good at it mentally,” he said. 

And it’s a family affair bringing his art to life – starting with mom who wears many hats. 

“Chauffer, cheerleader, physical therapist, psychologist and chef,” she said. 

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“Physical, emotional, mental and academic all to balance,” she added. 

“I miss a week and a half of school but at ABT they have on site schooling,” Chase said. 

Because its eight hours of dancing on the weekends, four hours during the day, and a lot of dedication. 

“Not pressure but there are such high standards you have to know your role well,” he said.

Because come opening night, it’s not just his mom watching – but ABT scouts as well.      

“You really want to represent ABT well and do good for them. “

“Showing ABT what I’m capable of and showing them I can becomes a pro,” he said. 

He has that chance Friday night when– the Nutcracker – and maybe even a chance at his dream – comes to life. ​