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Young Dancers Wanted For Ballet Auditions

Gainesville, FL, United States
ID: 610838Exp: 8/15/2026
Description:

Seeking young dancers for Dance Alive National Ballet, Nutcracker, and the youth group, Next Generation. See the details below. Additional info: Please note that the fee applies. Those auditioning should arrive 30 minutes before the audition in order to complete paperwork and receive their number. For girls: black leotard, pink tights, and appropriate shoes with hair up. For boys: white t-shirt, black tights, shorts or bicycle pants and appropriate shoes. For acrobats: appropriate clothing. NOTE: Some dancers will be selected for Nutcracker tour, which includes Alachua and Ocala before returning to Gainesville. Nutcracker will be performed with Ocala Symphony Orchestra in Gainesville and Ocala. If you are interested, please apply.

6 roles

Group #1Both genders7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Ballet experience required. Audition for Soldiers, Party Children, Franz’ friends, Mice, Next Generation.

Group #2Both genders9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Ballet experience required. Audition for Soldiers, Party Children, Franz’ friends, Mice, Next Generation.

Group #3Both genders11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Ballet experience required. Audition for Soldiers, Party Children, Franz’ friends, Mice, Next Generation.

Group #4Both genders11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

2nd year pointe as of August 2026. Same age jazz dancers. Ballet experience required. Pointe work for those roles on pointe. Audition for Party Children, Franz’ friends, Clara’s friends, Young Adults, Mice, Angels, Snowflakes, Act II corps, DANB, & Next Generation.

Group #5Both genders12-17 y.o.All ethnicities

3rd year pointe as of August 2026. Same age jazz dancers. Ballet experience required. Pointe work for those roles on pointe. Audition for Party Children, Franz’ friends, Clara’s friends, Young Adults, Mice, Angels, Snowflakes, Act II corps, DANB, & Next Generation.

TumblersBoth genders7-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Must be able to do back handsprings, splits, headstands, front and back walkovers, and aerial tricks.