noon 12-12:45PM AGES 5-8;
1-1:45PM AGES 9-11;
2-2:45PM AGES 12 AND UP
Audition Description
Avant Chamber Location
Nutcracker student cast auditions are one week away!
Avant Chamber Ballet is looking for young dancers to perform in the professional production of The Nutcracker at Moody Performance Hall on December 5-7 2025.
There are two audition locations on September 14. Dancers must register online before audition.
Avant Chamber Ballet Studio:
12-12:45PM AGES 5-8;
1-1:45PM AGES 9-11;
2-2:45PM AGES 12 AND UP
Artistry in Motion Performing Arts Center:
4-4:45PM AGES 5-8;
5-5:45PM AGES 9-11;
6-6:45PM AGES 12 AND UP
There are two rehearsal sites with two student casts which will have 2 performances each
Avant Chamber Ballet cast with performances Dec 5 7pm and Dec 7 2pm
Artistry in Motion Performing Arts Center - Dec 6 2pm and 7pm
All ages and genders are invited.
Roles include Clara, Fritz, Party Guests, Mice, Soldiers, Angels, Polichinelles.
Audition fee is $15. Production participation fee: $100.
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays between 12-5 at Avant Chamber Ballet and AIMPAC Studios.
Excused absences from rehearsals are allowed
but must be approved by ACB Staff.
All stage rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Rehearsals Dates:
Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23
Dec 2 and 3 - evening rehearsals on stage
Dec 4 - evening dress rehearsal on stage
Dec 5 - 7pm performance
Dec 6 - 2pm, 7pm performance
Dec 7 - 3pm performance
The youngest dancers aged 5-7 years old have fewer rehearsals starting Oct 19.
Dancer’s rehearsals will be between 12-5pm but only for 1-2 hours depending on casting.
Polichinelles and Candy Cane dancers will have the option to perform at two additional “Nutcracker: Short & Suite” performances with ACB on Nov 30 and Dec 7.
Photo by Dan Huntley.