Nutcracker 2026
Junior Corps/Pre Professional Audition - September 19, 2026
Academy of Dance Arts (ADA) Levels: 10 & Up
Non-ADA students: Ages 13+ with consistent Pointe training. These dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate.
Eligible Roles: Grey Mouse, Chocolate Corps, Tea Corps, Angels, Cherub, Snow, Flowers, Chocolate Demis, Chocolate Lead, Tea Lead, Arabian, Marzipan Corps, Marzipan Leads, Dew Drop, Snow Queen, Sugar Plum, Party Mother, Maid, Cook
Estimate Rehearsal Hours per weekend: Saturdays, up to 5 hours, Sundays up to 8 hours depending on casting.
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Academy of Dance Arts (ADA) Levels: 10 & Up
Non-ADA students: Ages 13+ with consistent Pointe training. These dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate.
Eligible Roles: Grey Mouse, Chocolate Corps, Tea Corps, Angels, Cherub, Snow, Flowers, Chocolate Demis, Chocolate Lead, Tea Lead, Arabian, Marzipan Corps, Marzipan Leads, Dew Drop, Snow Queen, Sugar Plum, Party Mother, Maid, Cook
Estimate Rehearsal Hours per weekend: Saturdays, up to 5 hours, Sundays up to 8 hours depending on casting.
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Saturday
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
CODA
CODA
Children's 2 Audition - September 13, 2026
Children's 2: ADA Level: 6, Non-ADA students: Ages 9 -11*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Garland Boy, Soldier, Baker, Finale Nationality
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Children's 2: ADA Level: 6, Non-ADA students: Ages 9 -11*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Garland Boy, Soldier, Baker, Finale Nationality
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Sunday
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 1
CODA
CODA
Children's 1 Audition - September 20, 2026
Children's 1: ADA Level: 2&4, Non-ADA students: Ages 6-9*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Mini Mouse, Tiny Sailor, Tiny Reindeer
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Children's 1: ADA Level: 2&4, Non-ADA students: Ages 6-9*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Mini Mouse, Tiny Sailor, Tiny Reindeer
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Sunday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 1
CODA
CODA
Children's 3 Audition- September 13, 2026
Children's 3: ADA Levels: 8/10, Non-ADA students: Ages 11-13*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Garland Boy, Garland Girl, Soldier, Grey Mouse, Baker, Finale Nationalities, Sailor, Reindeer, Clara, Fritz
Estimated Rehearsal Hours per weekend: Saturdays, up to 4 hours. Sundays up to 6 hours depending on casting.
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Children's 3: ADA Levels: 8/10, Non-ADA students: Ages 11-13*
*Non- ADA Dancers should audition for the lowest age bracket they fit into and can be called back to a more advanced audition if appropriate
Eligible Roles: Party Walk-on, Garland Boy, Garland Girl, Soldier, Grey Mouse, Baker, Finale Nationalities, Sailor, Reindeer, Clara, Fritz
Estimated Rehearsal Hours per weekend: Saturdays, up to 4 hours. Sundays up to 6 hours depending on casting.
If your dancer is selected for a role in The Nutcracker, there will be a registration fee of $300 (the fee is $100 for any additional siblings who also register). Parents/guardians must also commit to either volunteer at least 20 hours throughout the Nutcracker season or pay a $215 volunteer buy-out.
Sunday
1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
1:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
CODA
CODA