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:
Saturday, September 30th
- 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
Tuesday, October 3rd
- 5:30-7:30 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 will be held on Sunday, 11/19 from 10-11AM. Two studio rehearsals will be held on Sunday, 11/26 and 12/3 from 10-11AM.
21st Century Nutcracker Audition Forms may be completed on the day of the audition. Forms will also be available at the studio beginning Monday, 10/25, 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 park offsite, as the studio parking lot will likely become quite crowded.
Casting information (including specific rehearsal times) will go out via email by Monday, October 9th.
Performance Date: Sunday, December 10th (matinee & evening shows)
Performance Location: Amherst Regional High School Auditorium
Rehearsal Information:
- Weekly rehearsals will be held primarily on Sundays at The Center Dance Studio between 2:15-7 PM, from October 15th-December 3rd.
- Some scenes will rehearse on weekday evenings; specific times will be included on the audition registration form.
- Dress Rehearsal will be held on Saturday, December 9th at the ARHS auditorium. A schedule for the day will be announced closer to the performance date. It is imperative that all dancers attend this rehearsal.
Watch your child bloom in Garden of Verses; a gentle, joyful introduction to creative movement for toddlers ages 1.5-3 and their caregivers. Using imagery, rhyme and song, children are guided through simple yet foundational movement patterns that promote kinesthetic awareness, coordination and focus. Storybook pages spring to life as children reimagine timeless classics and embody beloved characters; props, instruments and costumes enhance the magic.
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