Welcome to the Hub for Nutcracker 2025!
Join us in our 3rd Annual 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!
Box office
8375 20th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-3602
Hours: 9am-3pm Monday - Friday
Box office will open at 12pm on November 29th and doors for the performances will open a half hour prior to the start of the show.
8375 20th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-3602
Hours: 9am-3pm Monday - Friday
Box office will open at 12pm on November 29th and doors for the performances will open a half hour prior to the start of the show.
Info for Performers
Nutcracker Packet
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Casting
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Rehearsal Schedule
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Tights & Shoes
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Practice Videos
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Friends
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Gingersnaps
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Candy Canes
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Snow
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Soldier Doll
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Marzipan
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Tea
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Clara Solos
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Rehearsals
** All rehearsals will take place at Lake Michigan Dance Academy **
Choreography week August 25-28 4:30-9:30pm
Saturday Rehearsals 9am-1pm from Sept 6th - November 22nd
Choreography week August 25-28 4:30-9:30pm
Saturday Rehearsals 9am-1pm from Sept 6th - November 22nd
- Dancers will not be called for the entirety of these rehearsal times. The rehearsal schedule will be finalized and released in August after auditions. All rehearsals are mandatory.
- Absence Policy - Dancers are only allowed 1 pre-planned absence. All absences must be communicated in advance to [email protected]. Absences due to illness (and other unforeseen circumstances) do not count towards their one absence. Please still email about last-minute absence due to illness. If a dancer fails to attend a rehearsal, they may be required to schedule private lessons at the cost of the dancer to learn missed material. Multiple missed rehearsals may result in removal from a portion of the ballet.
Dress RehearsalsJenison Center for the Arts
8375 20th AVE Jenison, MI 49428 Wednesday, November 26th & Friday 28th Time TBD (evening) |
PerformancesJenison Center for the Arts
8375 20th AVE Jenison, MI 49428 November 29th Show #1 - 1pm Show #2 - 5pm Dancer call time: Older dancers: 2 hours before show / Younger dancers: 1 hour before show |
Other General Info
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.
Auditions
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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 |
The purpose of this audition is for casting. There is a role for every dancer. Casting will be released on August 23rd. 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.
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.
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.
