AUDITIONS
2025 Nutcracker Auditions
Where: NCADA Studios, 980 37th Ave. Ct. in Greeley
When: Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025
○ Dancers 5-7 years old with at least 1 year ballet training - 12:30-1:00 pm
○ Dancers 8-10 years old with at least 2 years ballet training - 1:15-2:00 pm
○ Dancers 11-12 years old with at least 2 years ballet training - 2:15-3:15 pm
○ Dancers 13+ years old with at least 4 years ballet training - 3:45-5:45 pm
- 3:45-4:45 - Last names A-M
- 4:45-5:45 - Last names N-Z
These groups may need to be adjusted as audition day approaches. You will be updated via email if changes are made.
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Sun, Aug 24, 2025
○ Dancers 13+ years old with at least 3 years pointe training - 12:30-2:00 pm
○ Senior Company proficient on pointe - 2:30-4:00 pm
Details:
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Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your audition time.
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You are required to register for auditions on-line by filling out the audition form PRIOR TO your audition time. This form is available on our website.
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Party Parents, please complete the on-line registration form
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Proof of enrollment in a ballet class is required for participation. You may print out the form from our website and bring the completed copy with you to auditions. This form is due no later than the first scheduled rehearsal.
**REQUIRED THIS YEAR**
Party Parents, Act I Specialty Roles, and those new to Senior Company
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Please complete the audition form as well so we have all of your contact information. While you do not need to come during an audition time, it is now required that you come to an in-person cast meeting on Aug 30 at 1 pm at NCADA. It is required that you complete the on-line form. Please note that the first 4 rehearsals are critical.
Attire:
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Females: black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back in a bun
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Males: black shorts/pants, white shirt, ballet shoes
Additional information regarding audition results, parent meetings, etc. can be found on the audition form on our website www.coloradodancetheatre.org.
Dancer and Family Expectations
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Please accept the role ONLY as a serious commitment.
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Dancer fee of $100 (short sleeve T-shirt option) or $105 (long sleeve) must be paid at the Parent/Cast Meetings.
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To achieve a professional and uniform look, dancers cast as Presents, Parrots, Angels & Mice will be required to purchase tights from CDT ($11 child sizes, $18 adult sizes). This will be collected at the Parent Meetings and tights will be distributed prior to the dress rehearsals.
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Dancers must currently be enrolled and attending ballet class(es) throughout the whole process.
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Fees and Proof of Ballet Class must be received by the dancer’s first rehearsal, or dancers may be dismissed from the production.
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In the event of 3 missed practices, dancers may be dismissed from the production.
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Please be prepared for each rehearsal - i.e. hair in bun, appropriate shoes, leotard, tights and a good attitude!
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Please arrive 10-15 minutes before rehearsal (but NO earlier) to warm-up, remember steps, and keep rehearsals running on schedule.
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Please pick up your child promptly at the conclusion of each rehearsal.
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One parent, or family representative must sign up to assist with the production. (2 time slots per dancer)
When you have questions or need information:
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Check the CDT website - https://coloradodancetheatre.org
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Dancer Schedule and Handbook are available to download on the CDT website
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Still have questions? Please Email us or your dancer’s Rehearsal Director
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Rehearsal Director contact information is in the Dancer Schedule and Handbook
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