
Join the Magic!
Calling All Sugar Plum Fairies and Daring Cavaliers!
The Nutcracker Suite November 22nd and the Eisemann Center
Auditions for Roles (Ages 6 and Up)
Date: August 16th, 2026
Time:
Check-in 11:30am
Audition 12:00pm
Location: Centre for Dance
Full rehearsal schedule will be announced after casting
Roles Available:
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Ballet & Acro 6+ can audition for feature lead and ballet roles.
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Dancers interested in feature roles will participate in a general audition. Our Artistic Director will cast dancers in the role(s) that best fit their technique, performance quality, and overall audition.
Please note: Registering for the featured role audition does not guarantee placement in a featured role. Supportive roles are designed to provide dancers the opportunity to be part of the production regardless of audition results.
Audition Process:
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30 minute ballet warm up
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Learn choreography: Prior to the audition you will learn a piece.
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Demonstrate your talent by performing the learned choreography.
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The artistic director will assign roles based on audition performance.
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You will receive an email with your role and further instruction on participation in the Nutcracker
Dress Code:
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Girls: Black leotard, tights, and ballet shoes
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Boys: Black tights, white t-shirt, and ballet shoes (or jazz shoes if more comfortable)
Space is limited! Don't miss your chance to shine!
Commitment
For feature roles, rehearsals will take place on Sunday. Specific rehearsals will be determined by the role you are casted in.
For Supportive roles, rehearsals will take place once a month on Sunday. Parents will receive video of the dance so dancers can practice at home as well.
The dates below will be attended by the full cast, including our Ballet Papillon partners
TBD - Meet and Greet Rehearsal
November 8th - Rough Run through Rehearsal
November 21st - Dress rehearsal at Centre for Dance
