Season 10 Nutcracker Auditions: Sat, August 17, 2024
The first rehearsal will be Sat, Sept. 7.
AUDITION INFO:
**Please only have your dancer Audition if they’re VERY serious about being in The Nutcracker Production and can commit to Saturday Rehearsals Sept.-Dec. 2024.**
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10-11 AM – (6-7 yrs) – Studio 1
11 AM – 12 PM – (8-9 yrs) – Studio 1
12-1 PM – (10-12 yrs) – Studio 1
1-2 PM – (13+ yrs) – Studio 1
*Students working En Pointe, should be prepared to dance in their pointe shoes, as well as their flats.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $15 – Due at Registration
Please double check your dancer’s time slot for the audition. It’s important to arrive 10-15 minutes early with your dancer ready. We will be taking measurements of all dancers auditioning whether they are casted or not. Each age group will have one hour for auditions. There may be a few dancers who are asked to stay for the next group as we might see them fitting better height and ability wise. This does not guarantee your dancer will be casted.
What to wear:
Auditions are like interviews for the dance world, so dress to impress!
Girls, please come in pink tights, any color leotard, and pink ballet shoes. Please no skirts or attached tutus. They can be distraction to other dancers and to us as we watch your dancer. Hair must be worn in a clean tight bun. Boys, please wear a fitted t-shirt, black leggings and black shoes. If your hair is longer, pin back the sides to keep it off of your face.
*See studio dress code on SMAC’s website.
**Dancers wishing to be considered for Season 10 The Nutcracker, should plan to take the following requirements over the Summer:
6-7 yrs and 8-9 yrs Dancers:
Must be enrolled in 1 Ballet class of an appropriate age/level per week for 4 out of the 6 weeks of the Summer Evening Classes (all 6 is preferred) for a TOTAL of 6 classes over the summer.
*Additional Ballet classes strongly encouraged.
10-12 yrs and 13+ yrs Dancers:
Must be enrolled in 2 Ballet classes of an appropriate age/level per week for 4 out of the 6 weeks of the Summer Evening Classes (all 6 is preferred) for a TOTAL of 8 classes over the summer.
*Additional Ballet classes strongly encouraged.
Summer enrollment goes live April 15, 2024. See Schedule page for details.
We look forward to seeing you at Auditions this August! Good luck!
THE NUTCRACKER INFORMATION
THE NUTCRACKER – ACT 2
The Nutcracker will be a shortened family-friendly version of the original ballet sure to delight children and adults equally. We’ll be offering Ballet students ages 6+ the opportunity to Audition for and perform in this holiday family favorite.
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 1-4 PM with an occasional Weekday/Sunday for lead dancers. Most dances will meet every other Saturday from early September – mid December. There will not be rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend. Parents, please plan on every Saturday in the Fall until casting is set in August.
*Interested dancers must be registered for Ballet class over the summer to refine their technique and prepare for the August Auditions. At a minimum, Ballet classes must match the level they are currently attending, Dancers ages 6-7 should take a 6-7yr Ballet class once/week, Ballet 1 once/week, Ballet 2 twice/week and Ballet 3 and 4 should be taking 3+/week. Additional Ballet technique classes are always encouraged.
Highlights from the 1st Annual The Nutcracker Production from December 2022 are below. Enjoy!
**For dancers interested in both MDC Ballet AND performing in the 2024 Nutcracker production, schedules will be set prior to the start of the year (July/August), so that this will be possible. We encourage all aspiring ballet dancers to go this route, as the education and opportunities are far greater for Team members.
Nutcracker Auditions will be held in August 2024 with weekend rehearsals starting in early September 2024. Interested dancers should be taking at least 3 ballet classes/week at their specific age/level (use Student Evaluations as a guide when registering) and Summer is a great time to increase frequency. The more your dancer trains the more proficient in that style they will become.