THE NUTCRACKER AUDITION

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Minnesota Ballet Theatre is pleased to offer the students of Minnesota Ballet School an opportunity to participate in the most well-known and beloved story ballet of all times, The Nutcracker. Auditions are open to children ages 5-8 who love to dance and perform. 

Auditions will be held on Sunday September 27 at MBS studio,
14675 Martin Dr Suite 400 Eden Prairie MN 55344

Registration: 

Please arrive 5 min before your scheduled audition time to check in. At this time you will turn in your 

completed application along with audition fee and participation fee.

12:00-12:30 pm Pre-Ballet Levels (age 5-8) • Audition Fee $15
Audition is for the following parts: Angels, Mice, Theatre Puppets, Clowns.

Performers will be cast in the Friday,  Saturday and Sunday performances.

The Nutcracker performances will take shape according to public health guidance, and may be presented December 11-13

Commitment:  All dancers must be willing to commit to a busy schedule of rehearsals and performances. Other extra-curricular activities must not take precedence. Rehearsals will begin in October, depending upon assigned role, and will be every Class day (after the regular class) or Saturday and Sunday until the week of performances, which will include two dress rehearsals. Schedules will be posted on the Bulletin Board in the MBS lobby and on the MBS website (Rehearsal Schedule Page) and can be confirmed with Kirill Bak at (612) 501-9208 in case of any last minute changes.

Attire: 

Students should arrive wearing the leotards appropriate for their class level and pink tights. Hair must be in a neat bun and fastened away from their face.