Open Call Auditions for Lead Roles in The Nutcracker
Core Dance & Acrobatics Studio invites students to audition for Lead and Solo Roles in our upcoming production of The Nutcracker. Auditions will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3PM. Dancers should arrive 10-15 minutes early to stretch. Auditions will begin promptly at 3PM.
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All students enrolled in a Ballet class at Core will participate in the production. Lead and Solo Roles are determined through audition and will require additional biweekly Friday/Saturday rehearsals leading up to the performance.
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Audition Requirements:
Please print and complete the audition form provided above and submit it to the studio no later than Thursday, August 21.
Attire:
Students should arrive in proper ballet attire — black or studio uniform leotard, pink tights, and hair secured in a neat bun. Dancers not currently enrolled in Ballet may wear appropriate dancewear.
Eligibility:
Auditions are open to students ages 8 and older. All experience levels are welcome; prior ballet training is not required.
Performance Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, 2025
What Are the Costs to Participate in The Nutcracker?
All students enrolled in a Ballet class at Core Dance & Acrobatics Studio will perform in The Nutcracker on December 13-14, 2025. There is no performance fee, only a $35 costume laundering fee.
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Students cast in Lead or Solo Roles will also be responsible for an $85 rehearsal fee, in addition to the standard $35 costume fee. There is no performance fee required.
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The only other associated cost is ticket purchase for audience entry.
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Click here for more information about Core's Ballet program.
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