2025 Nutcracker Regional Cast Auditions

Open to all dancers with ballet training from age 7 through 18 dancers under 12 with Jazz training are also welcome.

Sept. 27, 1:00 at L’Ecole de Ballet for our two Littleton Performances on Dec. 13

64 Willow Road - Littleton MA

Oct. 3, 7:00 at Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio for our three Andover Performances on Dec. 20 & 21.

55 Chase St, Methuen, MA

Online registration is open until midnight the night before the audition, if you have not registered online please arrive 20 minutes before your audition time to register and have a few minutes to warm up.

*If you registered online you will get an email no later than Saturday with more details.on attire, parking, etc.

All ballet dancers from any studio or company are welcome to audition!

Dance Prism does not charge dancers any fees ever. We pride ourselves on being one of the only companies in New England to not charge audition, performance, makeup, or costume fees to our company members or our guest dancers!

FAQs

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 29 – Dec 21

  • 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)

    • Littleton Regional cast rehearses weekly starting in mid- October on Saturday afternoons at L”Ecole de Ballet, 64 Willow Road, Littleton

    • Andover Regional cast rehearses weekly starting in late- October on Friday evenings at Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio, 55 Chase St. Methuen

  • 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

This varies based on number of dancers but typically between 45-60 minutes.

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!

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