The Community Nutcracker Auditions

The Community Nutcracker Auditions

For those interested in auditioning for the Nutcracker but have a conflict on Aug. 31st, please contact Jennie Grimes at thecommunitynutcracker@gmail.com to arrange for an alternative audition prior to auditions on Aug. 31st.

Saturday, August 31st, 2024

Held in the Canyon View High School Auditorium

Dancers should be in kindergarten or higher. There will be a role for everyone who auditions.

There is a $25 production & costume rental fee per dancer due at auditions. (family rate is available $60 for 3 or more family members)

Audition Time Arrival Time
Parent Meeting 9:00 am - 9:45 am Please arrive at 9:00 am
Ages 5-7 9:45 am - 10:30 am Please arrive at 9:15 am
Ages 8-10 10:30 am - 11:30 am Pease arrive at 10:00 am
Ages 11-13 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Please arrive at 11:00 am
Ages 14 and up 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Please arrive at 12:00 pm
Adults 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Please arrive at 12:00 pm
Pointe Audition 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Must attend one of the above auditions

Preregister

Preregister for auditions online by August 30th, 2024.

Expectations

  • Please arrive at the designated arrival time for dancer measurements.
  • Dancers will be given a number and will learn combinations at the audition.
  • Rehearsals will begin in September. A full rehearsal schedule will be published soon.
  • Performance Dates: December 12th, 13th, 14th, 2024

Rehearsals

  • Starting in September, after Labor Day, not everyone is called every day or every week.
  • Most dancers will only be called for 1 hour per week.
  • Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Fridays between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • A few Saturdays for put-together big rehearsals and smaller groups
  • Rehearsal Dates

Audition Attire

  • Leotard and ballet slippers & pointe shoes (for pointe audition) or tight fitting clothing and non-slip socks.
  • Boys/Men: t-shirt and sweats are fine.

Questions?

For questions please contact Jennie Grimes thecommunitynutcracker@gmail.com