Auditions for the Nutcracker
Casting for the production of The Nutcracker, will be held on August 20th, 2022. Dancers wishing to participate need to audition in the time listed below. Please audition with your level and age group. Auditions are a dancer's job interview, and they should dress appropriately. Auditions are positive experience and teachers are looking for the best role to showcase your child's abilities. We will have casting posted on Sunday August 21st, on our website. Dancers must be at least 5 years old.
Casting results are final. We ask that when dancers make the choice to audition, they are prepared to accept any role offered to them. Casting is not taken lightly and we work hard so that each dancer has a moment to shine. Unfortunately, not everyone can be the lead role. There are many things to consider when choosing roles and a beautiful dancer may not be right for that role. It is difficult but also very important for young dancers to learn to not take casting personally. This is a crucial skill in a performer’s life.
Mini's:
When: Saturday August 20th, 2022
Time: 12:30-1:15pm
Where: Auburn location
Ages: 5-7 years
Levels: First & Second Step and Preliminary level dancers.
Juniors:
When: Saturday August 20th, 2022
Time: 1:15pm-2:30pm
Where: Auburn location
Ages: 8-12 years
Levels: All School Division dancers, and levels 1-2 in the conservatory.
When: Saturday August 20th, 2022
Time: 2:30-4:15pm technique and pointe, 4:15-5:00pm partnering
Where: Auburn location
Ages: 13-18 years
Levels: level 3, 4 &5 in the conservatory
What to wear
Dancers must wear dance attire and have ballet buns for rehearsal. Dance warm ups, skirts and etc are allowed. Please bring appropriate shoes to rehearsals. If your dancer has multiple rehearsals don’t forget to bring water and snacks.
Costs
Dancers pay a participation fee to help cover some of the costs that go into a show of this caliber. Dancers costumes, sets and props are all provided for. Fees are $15 1st role/per month and $10 per additional role/per month. A complimentary show tee shirt is provided to each participant.
We are applying for a grant and the results will not be announced in time for Nutcracker. We hope to be able to offer participation free of charge in the 2023 spring ballet and possibly Nutcracker 2023. We will update participants when we know more.
Choreography week
There is a mandatory choreography week for select roles held August 29th-September 1st 2022 in the evenings at the Auburn Location. Friday September 2nd is Costume fitting day.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place Fridays from 4:30-8pm & Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm at our Auburn location Aug-Oct. We use the Federal Way Location Nov & December.
Dancers are expected to make these rehearsals a top priority. While we can work with a few absences, it is very important to have good attendance. Please AVOID missing any rehearsal but November rehearsals are extremely important for a smooth tech week. (this will mean dancers are not at the theatre late into the night) If you cannot avoid an absence please let us know as soon as possible. Make sure that any planned vacations are listed on your audition form.
Performances
We are excited to return to Fife and perform our Nutcracker at Columbia Jr. High.
Mandatory Tech week is December 12th-15th
Three performances in total will be
December 16th at 7pm
December 17th at 2pm
December 17th at 7pm
Communication
We use a closed facebook group and FREE app called Team app for all of our communications. Individual routine times will be announced no later than February 20th. All participants are required to download and use Team App. This is a free app and works with both android and apple products. This is the primary mode of communication for participants. It has many wonderful features like push notifications, reminders and calendar addition tools. You are also encouraged to join our closed facebook group. This will have videos uploaded for at home practice purposes.
Resources
(coming soon)
Upcoming Auditions
Conservatory auditions
Summer camp casting auditions
Thrive Competition Team Auditions
Auditions for the upcoming season will be Saturday May 21st, 2022. More information coming soon.
The Nutcracker Auditions
Casting auditions for the 10th annual production of the Nutcracker will held on August 20th, 2022 at the Auburn location. Dancers must be at least 5 years old.