Audition Information
Ballet Indiana Nutcracker Auditions - 2026
Held and Performed at
The Historic Victory Theatre - Downtown Evansville, IN
with
The Ballet Indiana Symphony Orchestra
The Historic Victory Theatre - Downtown Evansville, IN
with
The Ballet Indiana Symphony Orchestra
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Step into the spotlight and become part of a magical holiday tradition!
Ballet Indiana invites dancers ages 3-18 to audition for our 2025 production of The Nutcracker —a cherished opportunity to perform on stage and grow as an artist in a professional ballet company environment. |
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Dancer Audition Information
Auditions are open to all dancers age 3 and up from all local dance studios! We desire to cultivate dancers and the love of dance in audiences throughout the tri-state by providing as many young people as possible the opportunity to perform in a beautiful ballet. Audition Details Where: Victory Theatre - 600 Main St., Evansville, IN 47708 When: Saturday, August 23
*ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY* |
Actor Audition Information
Actor Auditions are open ages 10 to Adult from the local area. You are invited to audition for our 2025 Nutcracker production. Bring your enthusiasm, love of the nutcracker story and a fun spirit, NO ballet shoes required! Audition Details Where: School of Ballet Indiana, 300 N. Stockwell Rd. Suite B., Evansville, IN 47715 When: Thursday, August 28
*ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY* |
Parent Meetings
Parent meetings will be held for dancers aged 7+ during their respective audition times, so please have at least one adult in your family plan to attend the meeting most convenient for you.
The parent meeting for our youngest dancers (age 3-6) will take place at School of Ballet Indiana on a different date. If for any reason an adult cannot attend a parent meeting, please Contact Us for further information.
Parent meetings will be held for dancers aged 7+ during their respective audition times, so please have at least one adult in your family plan to attend the meeting most convenient for you.
The parent meeting for our youngest dancers (age 3-6) will take place at School of Ballet Indiana on a different date. If for any reason an adult cannot attend a parent meeting, please Contact Us for further information.
DANCER REGISTRATION AND AUDITION FORMS - All Ages
Please complete the following information to register your dancer to participate in our 2025 production of The Nutcracker with Ballet Indiana.
Please complete the following information to register your dancer to participate in our 2025 production of The Nutcracker with Ballet Indiana.
Complete the Dancer Audition Form above online on the next page when you register and check in 30 min prior to auditions. Below are available documents if you prefer to print, complete and turn in at auditions.
DRESS CODE
Ladies
Please wear a black leotard, pink tights, and close-fitting pink ballet slippers. Dancers who have been studying pointe work for two years are invited to wear pointe shoes to audition. Please wear your hair secured neatly off the face and neck in a bun or twist.
Gentlemen
Please wear black tights or shorts, a black or white close-fitting t-shirt, and black or white ballet slippers.
- Ballet Indiana Waiver (PDF) - Nutcracker 2025
- Performance Information Sheet (PDF) - Nutcracker 2025
- Dancer Expectations (PDF) - Nutcracker 2025
DRESS CODE
Ladies
Please wear a black leotard, pink tights, and close-fitting pink ballet slippers. Dancers who have been studying pointe work for two years are invited to wear pointe shoes to audition. Please wear your hair secured neatly off the face and neck in a bun or twist.
Gentlemen
Please wear black tights or shorts, a black or white close-fitting t-shirt, and black or white ballet slippers.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Public Performances
Public Performances
- Friday, December 12 - 9 am - School Show/Local Area Elementary Field Trips
- Saturday, December 13 - 7 PM - Public Show
- Sunday, December 14 - 2 PM - Public Show
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
- Rehearsals for all participants are held each Saturday
- Age 3-6 are held each Saturday, 10:15-10:45.
- Age 7+ held each Saturday noon -4:30 (detailed schedule TBD)
- Additional rehearsals will be held during the week for intermediate and advanced dancers (SBI Levels 4-7 and equivalent), on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15-8:30. Please note your availability on the participation form.
- NOT ALL DANCERS AND ACTORS WILL BE CALLED TO ALL REHEARSALS. Rehearsal schedules will be posted on the studio bulletin board and sent via email.
- Mandatory run-through rehearsals will be scheduled on Saturdays 1:30-5:30.
PERFORMANCE FEES
Participation Forms and signed Waivers are due at auditions.
- Performance Fees are due before the first scheduled rehearsal.
- Performance Fees include costumes, rehearsal time, a cast T-Shirt and access to digital recordings of performances.
- Dancers ages 7+, $175
- Dancers ages 3-6, $100
Questions?
Email [email protected] or Contact Us
