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Dancer is one of Santa Claus' reindeer, originally named in the poem The Night Before Christmas.

Appearances

Prominent appearances

In the following specials, Dancer makes a prominent appearance in the story and/or has a speaking part.

Image Production Year Voice actor Notes
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie 1998 Terry Klassen
Donner 2001 Mark Hildreth
The Flight Before Christmas 2008 Tim Moeseritz
Prep & Landing 2009 Peter DeLuise Along with Dasher, Dancer is one of Santa's co-lead reindeer. He admires Dasher's bravado and does his best to project a brave facade like Dasher, but he tends to fold like a lawn chair under pressure.
The Search for Santa Paws and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups 2010-2012 Michael Deyermond (first movie);
Chris Coppola (second movie)
Puppy Star Christmas 2018 Brian Finley
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer 2018
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland 2024 Clare Hernon In this film, Dancer is portrayed as female.

Minor appearances

In the following specials, Dancer is named onscreen, but only has a minor/silent role and/or is indistinguishable from other reindeer.

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Reindeer
Santa's team DasherDancerPrancerVixenCometCupidDonnerBlitzenRudolph (Rankin/Bass version)
Others AnnabelleArrowBarnabyBlizzardBlizzBuckyClarice (her father) • DartDelphiFireballFredFrostGargoff • Gift Givers of the Grove (AliceAuroraBori) • Gobie (His friendsGrandfather) • GrandpaGrandsanta's Pet ReindeerHollyJonniLeaderLenniLightningMitziMrs. DonnerMrs. PrancerNicNikoOld JingleOliveOonaPrancyPinkyRennyRobbieRogerRustySagaSanta Claus's Reindeer's Great-Great-GrandchildrenScratcherSchnitzelSparkleStrikerSvenTapirThrasherTobiasZoey (Her father and mother)