“The Nutcracker”
Audition 2025
We invite all dancers ages 5 and up to audition for our upcoming performance of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. This production offers a unique opportunity to share the stage with talented guest professional dancers and gain valuable experience in a theatrical setting.
Our stunning production is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” promising a truly enchanting performance.
Audition details:
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Location: Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co Studio Techniques, 112 Blackhawk Lane, Suite B, Hot Springs, AR 71913
- Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Dancers ages 5-8
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Dancers ages 9-12
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Dancers ages 13 and older
- Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time to register.
- Parent/Guardian Requirement: A parent or guardian must be present for dancers under 18 years of age to sign waiver forms.
- Audition Fee: A non-refundable fee of $15.00 is required at registration.
- Audition Format: All dancers will participate in a ballet class.
- Dress Code:
- Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, hair in a bun, ballet shoes (pointe shoes for advanced and intermediate dancers).
- Males: Tights, shorts or sports pants, and a t-shirt.
The Nutcracker experience
- Professional Training: Dancers chosen for the production will have the chance to learn the nuances of a ballet performer, gaining classical theatre training and mastering choreography specific to The Nutcracker.
- Commitment: Performers are expected to be dedicated to attending rehearsals.
- Rehearsals: Primarily held on Saturdays, with some weeknight rehearsals for more advanced dancers. A weekly Saturday 10 AM warm-up class for the cast will be held prior to rehearsals.
- Technical Rehearsal Week: November 23 – November 29, 2025
- Performances:
- Arts and Educational Outreach School Productions: Tuesday, December 2 and Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10 AM.
- Open Public Performances: Friday, November 28, Saturday, November 29, and Friday, December 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
- Participation Fee: Selected performers will be required to sign a commitment agreement and pay a participation fee of $200 to the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company. Financial assistance is available. This fee is due by the second week of October and covers costuming, rehearsal costs, and the weekly warm-up classes.
Contact us
For any questions about the audition process, the production, or the rehearsal regimen, contact us at the Children’s Dance Theatre Co. via email: hotspringscdt@gmail.com