Join us our presentation of a full-length Nutcracker Ballet with sets, props, costumes, and more! We are so excited to share this classical ballet story of Clara and her toy Nutcracker as they dance through the land of sweets with our dancers and community! All dancers 6 years and older with all styles of experience welcome to audition!
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What our performers are saying about their Nutcracker experience
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The purpose of this audition is for casting, and there is a role for all dancers who would like to participate!
To audition dancers must be 6+ and enrolled in a dance class of any style. Dancers from any studio in the area are welcome to audition and you do not have to be enrolled at Lake Michigan Dance Academy. The audition will include ballet, some acro skills, and acting. If your dancer is interested in auditioning for pointe roles please have them stay for the last segment of the audition. Dancers are not required to dance en pointe if they choose not to, but pointe dancers must be taking a weekly pointe class. If your dancer has a black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes, please have them wear that to their audition. If they have not taken ballet before, please have them wear the clothing they would normally wear to dance and are comfortable moving in. Prior to auditions I will send out a link to a google form. This form must be filled out BEFORE auditions. Please note that auditioning for Nutcracker means your dancer is committing to performing in the Nutcracker and the required availability. |
Casting will be released on August 23rd, 2025. This, along with other specific info about our 2025 rehearsals, performances, and general requirements can be found on our Nutcracker 2025 page.
Audition Dates 2025
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Thursday Aug. 21, 2025
5:00-6:00 P.M. - Ages 6-9 6:00-7:00 P.M. - Ages 10-12 7:00-8:00 P.M. - Ages 13+ 8:00-8:30 P.M. - All pointe dancers |
Saturday Aug. 23, 2025
9:00-10:00 A.M. - Ages 6-9 10:00-11:00 A.M. - Ages 10-12 11:00-12:00 P.M. - Ages 13+ 12:00-12:30 P.M. - All pointe dancers 12:30-1pm Boys Audition |
Performances
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Jenison Center for the Arts
8375 20th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428
Come see Lake Michigan Dance Academy’s 3rd annual performance of The Nutcracker! You will not want to miss the iconic story of Clara and her Nutcracker as she dreams of the land of sweets. This 90 minute Nutcracker will be an event for your whole family this holiday season!
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Jenison Center for the Arts
8375 20th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428
Come see Lake Michigan Dance Academy’s 3rd annual performance of The Nutcracker! You will not want to miss the iconic story of Clara and her Nutcracker as she dreams of the land of sweets. This 90 minute Nutcracker will be an event for your whole family this holiday season!
Informational Meeting Recording 6.27.24
** Nutcracker 2025 Zoom informational Meeting date coming soon **
Cost 2025
General Requirements
Dance Class Requirement: All dancers must be enrolled in a dance class for the duration of Nutcracker. This class does not have to be at LMDA. Pointe dancers must be enrolled in a pointe class.
Costume Requirements
Your dancer will be responsible for the items that are listed below. Primarily, this list involves shoes and tights. Lake Michigan Dance Academy provides the rest of the costume pieces and we expect that your dancer will properly care for all the costumes so that we can use them for future performances. With the exception of water, there is absolutely no eating or drinking while in costume.
Undergarments: All female dancers must have a nude (skin color) leotard which is worn under their costumes to insure hygiene and modesty. The ‘nudie’ should have a low back and adjustable clear straps or tan straps. This undergarment protects the costumes from sweat and soil which allows LMDA to use the costumes longer. Required undergarments are mandatory.
Shoes: The shoes that are needed depend upon the role. All shoes must be in good condition, with no rips, tears or holes.
Tights: Tights must be purchased from LMDA to ensure the ballet pink color matches. Footed or convertible tights only. Some dancers may be required to purchase black tights, depending on what role they are cast in.
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Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers are vital to the success of Nutcracker running smoothly. Please plan to volunteer for at least one performance. You must also then attend the corresponding dress rehearsal.
- Audition Fee: $18
- 1 Role Nutcracker Package Total: $190
- $15 Media Fee: includes professional photos and videos of all shows
- $20 Costume Cleaning Fee
- $155 Rehearsal Fee
- 2+ Role Nutcracker Package Total: $350
- $15 Media Fee: includes professional photos and videos of all shows
- $30 Costume Cleaning Fee
- $305 Rehearsal Fee
- Sweatshirt (optional) - $40-$50
General Requirements
Dance Class Requirement: All dancers must be enrolled in a dance class for the duration of Nutcracker. This class does not have to be at LMDA. Pointe dancers must be enrolled in a pointe class.
Costume Requirements
Your dancer will be responsible for the items that are listed below. Primarily, this list involves shoes and tights. Lake Michigan Dance Academy provides the rest of the costume pieces and we expect that your dancer will properly care for all the costumes so that we can use them for future performances. With the exception of water, there is absolutely no eating or drinking while in costume.
Undergarments: All female dancers must have a nude (skin color) leotard which is worn under their costumes to insure hygiene and modesty. The ‘nudie’ should have a low back and adjustable clear straps or tan straps. This undergarment protects the costumes from sweat and soil which allows LMDA to use the costumes longer. Required undergarments are mandatory.
Shoes: The shoes that are needed depend upon the role. All shoes must be in good condition, with no rips, tears or holes.
- Ballet flats must be the Capezio HANAMI® CANVAS BALLET SHOE in either Light pink or black depending on role.
- Ladies en pointe should have an extra pair of pointe shoes, or two, that are broken in so that shoes can be rotated and allowed to dry out between dress rehearsals and shows.
Tights: Tights must be purchased from LMDA to ensure the ballet pink color matches. Footed or convertible tights only. Some dancers may be required to purchase black tights, depending on what role they are cast in.
https://lakemichigandance.square.site/
Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers are vital to the success of Nutcracker running smoothly. Please plan to volunteer for at least one performance. You must also then attend the corresponding dress rehearsal.
