Join The Center Dance onstage this December for an exciting spin on a wintertime classic! It’s A 21st Century Nutcracker – dance styles from across the globe (and right next door!) set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

Auditions are open to the public and will be held at The Center Dance Studio on the following dates:

Sunday, October 5th

• 1:30-2:30 PM: Grades K-1
• 2:30-3:30 PM: Grades 2-3
• 3:30-4:30 PM: Grades 4-6
• 4:30-5:30 PM: Grades 7-12

Thursday, October 9th

• 6-8 PM: college students/adult dancers

All who audition will receive a role!

Additional Audition Information: 

Children ages 3 & 4 are eligible for the role of Sled Dog. This is a simple role which does not require an audition; if your child is interested in participating in the show, please add your name to THIS google doc. A Sled Dog Meet-and-Greet and costume fitting will be held in early December.

21st Century Nutcracker Audition Forms may be completed on the day of the audition. Forms will also be available at the studio beginning Monday, 9/29, for those who would like to fill them out in advance; however, we ask that you please hold on to these until the audition date.

Dancers should arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of their audition, dressed in dance attire (leotards and tights or other stretchy clothing, dance shoes or bare feet), with hair pulled back from their faces.

We encourage folks to consider parking offsite, as the studio parking lot will likely become quite crowded.

Casting information (including specific rehearsal times) will go out via email by Wednesday, October 15th.

Performance Date: Sunday, December 14th (matinee & evening shows)
Performance Location: Bowker Auditorium (UMass)

Rehearsal Information:

• Weekly rehearsals will be held primarily on Sundays at The Center Dance Studio between 1-6 PM, from October 19th-December 7th. 
• Some scenes will rehearse on Saturdays and weekday evenings; specific times will be included on the audition registration form.
• Dress Rehearsal will be held on Saturday, December 13th at the Bowker Auditorium. A schedule for the day will be announced closer to the performance date. It is imperative that all dancers attend this rehearsal.

Questions may be directed to thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com.