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Dear Nutcracker Applicants,
Thank you for submitting your application!
Reminder, your dancer must audition in the age group they will be in as of 9/1. No exceptions for September birthdays, 9/1 is the cut off date.
Please see the following age guidelines:
-If your dancer is currently 7 years old or YOUNGER and will NOT turn 8 by 9/1, they do NOT need to attend the audition.
-If your dancer is currently 7 years old and will be turning 8 years old by 9/1, they need to attend the 8-10 yr old audition.
-If your dancer is currently 10 yrs old and will be 11 by 9/1, they need to attend the 11-12 year old audition.
-If your dancer is currently 12 yrs old and will be 13 by 9/1, they need to attend the 13+ audition.
2026 Nutcracker Audition Dates and Times
Audition specifics will be emailed on May 1st - please be prepared to dance in ALL styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap). Your dancer is not required to have tap or jazz shoes for the audition, but your dancer will need ballet shoes and clean sneakers for hip hop. All the dance supplies you need are available at the studio - be sure to stop by the front desk in advance in case you need to order anything! (Please note: The studio is closed over Spring Break and response times will be slower during that time, so we recommend ordering before April 17th).
Ages 8-10 (as of 9/1)
Saturday, May 9th
Check-In 8:45am-9:00am
Audition 9:00am-11:10am
Ages 11-12 (as of 9/1)
Saturday, May 9th
Check-In 11:15am-11:30am
Audition 11:30am-12:45pm
Ages 13+ (as of 9/1)
Friday, May 8th
Check-In 5:15pm-5:30pm
Audition 5:30pm-9pm
If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please feel free to email me, or you can also check out the Nutcracker Website HERE, which will be updated periodically!
I am so excited for another magical production!
Respectfully,
Tiana Buschman
Dear Nutcracker Applicants (Ages 7 and under),
Thank you for submitting your application!
If your dancer will NOT be turning 8 years old by September 1st, they do not participate in the audition. (Please email me if they WILL turn 8 years old by September 1st.)
Your application will be reviewed and processed in the order received.
Casting will be posted/announced on June 3rd.
We appreciate your patience as we process applications. Please email me with any questions regarding your dancer or their application.
We look forward to sharing this magical experience with your child!
Respectfully,
Tiana Buschmann