Audition Dress Code

We want you to feel confident and ready to dance.

• Ladies

  • Solid‑color leotard (black looks great)

  • Pink tights

  • No skirt or tutu

  • Ballet slippers

  • Intermediate / advanced dancers: pack your pointe shoes

• Gender‑neutral / Gentlemen

  • White fitted T‑shirt

  • Black jazz pants or leggings

  • Ballet slippers (black or pink)

• Everyone

  • Hair secured neatly away from the face

  • Minimal jewelry

  • Warm‑ups off once class begins

Touring Cast vs. Regional Cast

Touring Cast

• Dances in every Nutcracker performance on our tour

  • Must be available all weekends Nov 28 – Dec 20

• Weekend rehearsals at West Concord starting late September/Early October (based on role)

  • Young Dancers: Sat morning/afternoon, 1–1.5 h per role

  • Upper levels: Sat evening / Sun (length varies)

• First in line for other season productions

Regional Cast

• Performs only in the shows held in your city

• Rehearses one day a week near that venue (~1 h per role)

• Cast formed when enough local dancers join; if numbers are low, we’ll invite you to another location

• Great for dancers who want Nutcracker magic without the travel commitment

We’re happy to help you choose the option that fits your schedule and goals.

Audition Length

We keep the schedule moving, but add a little cushion so we can place every dancer in the right role.

• Level 1: about 60 minutes

• Levels 2 and 3: about 90 minutes; a dancer may be asked to step into the next group for a second look

• Pointe audition (invitation only, immediately after Level 3): about 60 to 90 minutes

Thanks for staying flexible—we want each dancer to shine in the best role for them.

Location, Parking, Drop off and Pickup

Dance Prism Studio, 1237 Main St, in West Concord (Main St and Derby St).

Our lot becomes the audition staging area, so:

• Please do not use Derby St at our side entrance parking lot as drop‑off or waiting, you will be asked to move

• Plan ahead and use the on street parking or local public lots

• For parents of younger dancers, please park and walk you child to the staging area, you are welcome to stay and wait outside or enjoy many of the business in our neighborhood but due to space constraints you will not be able to accompany your dancer into the studio.

• We will have lots of vounteers at the registration check in table to help and answer questions.

Thanks for helping us keep the neighborhood calm and the process moving.

Casting & Alternate Auditions

Roles are limited, and we may not be able to cast every dancer. If you cannot attend the set audition date:

• Advanced dancers can request a private or video audition.

• Email danceprism.tatarka@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Dance School Affiliation

Dance Prism Ballet is a professional touring ballet company, we are not a ballet school and we are not affiliated with any one dance school. Each year we welcome dancers from many dance studios across MA & NH. All dancers ages 7 to adult with ballet or jazz training are encouraged to audition! This is a great opportunity to broaden your performance experience and make new dance connections.

We are excited to meet you and share the magic of Nutcracker season. See you in the studio!