Academy of Russian Classical Ballet

OPEN NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

All students of levels D through G (9-18 years old for non-ARCB students) are welcome to the Open Nutcracker Auditions on Sunday, September 15.
The registration opens one hour before the auditions start. Each student should audition with the appropriate group based on class level.

DATE
Sunday, September 15, 2024

LOCATION
Academy of Russian Classical Ballet
18005 NE 68th Street A-110
Redmond, WA 98052

SCHEDULE
11:00 AM – Registration starts
12:00-1:00 PM – Level D and Level D* (FIRST YEAR) /For non-ARCB students: 9-11 y.o./
1:00-2:00 PM – Level D* (SECOND YEAR) and Level E /For non-ARCB students: 12-14 y.o./
2:00-3:00 PM – Levels F and G /For non-ARCB students: 14+ y.o./

AUDITION FEE
The audition fee is $40.
The fee is due at the time of your audition. Cash Only.
The audition fee is not refundable.

ROLES TO BE CONSIDERED
Little Clara
Young Nutcracker
Young Mouse Queen
Harlequin
Dolls
Soldier
Boys (Party Scene)
Young Ladies (Party Scene)
Mouse Queen
Queen of Snow
Nutcracker
Snowflakes
Clara
Prince
Fairies
Butterflies
Spanish Dance
Arabian Dance
Chinese Dance
Russian Dance
Marzipan Dance
Waltz of the Flowers
Blue Flowers
Purple Flowers

* Arrive at least 30 minutes before your audition time, fill out the audition form, and return it to the office with your audition fee in advance. Then, pick up your audition number there.
* Every student should audition with the appropriate group based on class level or age group /for non-ARCB students/.
* Classical ballet attire is required. Girls: leotard, pink thighs, and ballet slippers. Boys: white T-shirt, black tights, leggings or shorts, white socks, and white ballet slippers. For female dancers, hair must be fastened in a bun.
* If your child is taking a pointe class and has had at least 2 years of training, please bring pointe shoes.
* Students must be available for rehearsals on weekends in October, November, and December.
* No video recording during the auditions!
* The participation in the audition does not guarantee the leading role(s) /character(s)/.
* All results will be published in the next couple of days.
* Nutcracker 2024 will be held at the Redmond Performing Arts Center on December 14-15.