Nutcracker

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Ages 3-8: 1-1:45pm

Zoom Mandatory Parent’s Meeting for Age Group: 3-8: 2-2:20pm

Ages 9 & Up: 3-4:15pm

Zoom Mandatory Parent’s Meeting for Age Group: 9 & Up: 4:30-4:50pm

Adults & Actors: 5-5:45pm

$28

Female dancers: Any color leotard, pink tights, and pink canvas ballet slippers. Dancers ages 11 and up with at least two years of pointe experience must bring their pointe shoes to the audition.

Hair: Hair must be pulled back neatly and secured in a ballet bun.

Male dancers: White T-shirt, black tights, white canvas ballet slippers and white socks (short).

Alma Dance School & Alma Dance Theater, NFP

999 N Main St Suite 108 Glen Ellyn IL, 60137

Performance Dates:

Saturday, December 5 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM

The cast member participation fee varies depending on each dancer’s age and the role(s) they are assigned within the production. To provide you with a more precise amount please send us an email at info@almadanceschool.com to request your dancer’s cast member participation fee.

An audition is used to determine the proper role for each dancer, not to eliminate dancers. All dancers who audition will be cast in our Nutcracker production. Roles are based on the dancer’s ability, which we will determine during the audition.

Yes! We are holding open auditions, and dancers from all studios and backgrounds are welcome to participate. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together!

Children from different towns, training programs, and experience levels will come together to create something truly special. We welcome friends of current students—as well as those who are brand new to dance.

The Nutcracker is more than just a performance—it’s a magical and unforgettable experience your child will treasure.

Our audition is open to all students, those currently enrolled at Alma Dance School and non-Alma Dance School students alike.

Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, September 5th. The rehearsal commitment will vary depending on the dancer’s age, the number of assigned roles, and how many rehearsals are assigned to each role. The cast list will be posted on Wednesday, September 2nd, and all participants will receive a detailed schedule on that day, listing all rehearsal dates and times for each role.

Typically, our youngest dancers ages (3-6 yrs. old) are scheduled for rehearsals only a few Saturdays starting in October. The Studio rehearsals for dancers in this age group will occur on the Saturdays specified below, with timings ranging from 1:30 to 4:30pm, based on their assigned roles. Specific rehearsal times for each date and role within this age group will be announced alongside the cast list on Wednesday, September 9th.

• Saturday, October 3rd
• Saturday, October 17th
• Saturday, October 24th
• Saturday, November 7th
• Saturday, November 14th
• Saturday, November 21st

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Dress Rehearsal:

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Yes, all rehearsals are mandatory. Because The Nutcracker is a group production, even a single absence can affect spacing, choreography, and the overall experience for other dancers. It’s also difficult for students to catch up once something has been missed.

We understand how busy families are and are mindful of the time commitment this production requires. That’s why we schedule rehearsals efficiently and provide the full season schedule before rehearsals begin—so families can plan accordingly.

Casting The Nutcracker is a detailed and time-intensive process. We work hard to provide equal opportunities for all students and to help each dancer reach their personal best. Every dancer who walks through our doors is important to us.

However, when a student withdraws after casting, it becomes very difficult to recast roles and maintain the integrity of the production. For this reason, we kindly ask that families only audition if they are confident in their commitment to participating in the show.