Child Dancers Needed for "The Nutcracker" Ballet

Seeking dancers ages 6 and up for "The Nutcracker" Ballet. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Clara’s magical adventure captures the hearts of audiences of all ages in this beloved holiday classic. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, beautiful costumes and scenery, and captivating choreography, The Nutcracker has become a cherished Lincoln Park tradition. The story begins on Christmas Eve as young Clara celebrates with family and friends. Her mysterious and magical godfather, Drosselmeyer, arrives with his nephew and delights the guests with a puppet show in which dolls are transformed into life-sized dancers. Drosselmeyer has a special gift for Clara, a beautiful Nutcracker doll. As the evening draws to a close, Clara shares a dance with Drosselmeyer’s nephew, hinting at the sweetness of a first romance. That night, Clara is swept into a dream-filled world of fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, life-sized mice and their fearsome Mouse King appear... Additional info: Dancers should be prepared to do combinations in Ballet, Character & Pointe (if currently trained). Dancers ages 6-10 only need Ballet shoes; dancers ages 11-18, please bring Ballet & Pointe (only if currently trained) shoes. Proper dress attire for the audition - Option 1 (Feminine): dance leotard, tights, ballet skirt optional, and hair in a secure bun. Option 2 (Masculine): solid color fitted shirt, black jazz pants or tights, and hair secured back. No Jewelry. Download the attached form and bring it to the auditions. Rehearsal *Each role will not be required to be at rehearsal every day. Tuesday, November 3 - Friday, November 6, 2026: 4:00pm-9:00pm Monday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026: 4:00-9:00pm Thursday, November 12 - Friday, November 13, 2026: 4:00pm-9:00pm Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20, 2026: 4:00pm-9:00pm *Start Full Cast Rehearsals Monday, November 23 - Tuesday, November 24, 2026: 4:00pm-9:00pm Mandatory Run Through Rehearsals Tuesday, December 1, 2026: 4:30pm-8:00pm Wednesday, December 2, 2026: 4:30pm-8:00pm Thursday, December 3, 2026: 4:30pm-8:00pm Friday, December 4, 2026: 4:30pm-8:00pm Mandatory Tech Rehearsals Sunday, December 6, 2026: 1:00pm-6:00pm Monday, December 7, 2026: 4:30pm-9:00pm Tuesday, December 8, 2026: 4:30pm-9:00pm Wednesday, December 9, 2026: 4:30pm-9:00pm Thursday, December 10, 2026: 4:30pm-9:00pm Performances (Mandatory) Friday, December 11, 2026: 7:30pm Saturday, December 12, 2026: 2:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2026: 7:30pm Sunday, December 13, 2026: 2:00pm Friday, December 18, 2026: 9:30am (Possible shortened performance for Student Matinee. Not all cast members would be called) Friday, December 18, 2026: 7:30pm Saturday, December 19, 2026: 2:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2026: 7:30pm Sunday, December 20, 2026: 2:00pm If interested, please apply.