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2026 Nutcracker Audition Information
Please complete an audition form for each dancer. All dancers must be 5+ years of age prior to September 1, 2026.
Dancers ages 5-10
Please fill out the form by clicking HERE. Dancers ages 5-10 do not need to submit an audition video or attend an in-person audition.
Dancers ages 11+ (age 11 or older by 9/1/26)
Are invited to attend an in-person audition on June 6, 2026 at Ovations Studios. All dancers should fill out and submit the audition form by clicking HERE prior to the audition.
Dancer arrival and Check in 3:00 PM-3:30 PM
Audition 3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Some dancers may be asked to remain for an extra 15-30 minutes (4:45 PM-5:15 PM).
Attendance at the in-person audition is highly recommended. For any dancer age 11+ who is not able to attend the in-person audition, please submit a 2-3 minute ballet focused video in addition to filling out the audition form. Dancers en pointe do not need to submit videos containing pointe work. Videos may be of a Zoom class exercise, space appropriate variation or other ballet-based exercise. If dancers choose a barre exercise, we ask that they perform the exercise without the use of the barre.
Audition Videos are to be submitted to MelissaP@OvationsStudios.com by 7/15/2026.