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2005 Nutcracker Children’s Cast NORTHROP AUDITORIUM Audition Notice

 

DATE:

Saturday, September 24, 2005

PLACE:

Northrop Auditorium Stage

University of Minnesota East Bank campus

84 Church Street S.E.

Minneapolis, MN 55455

AUDITIONS FOR ALL DANCERS 4′ to 4’5″ tall:

2nd Year through 4th Year – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR ALL DANCERS OVER 4′ 5″ tall:

5th Year and Advanced Ballet Students – *10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

2nd Year through 4th Year – *12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

 

* PLEASE BE PREPARED TO STAY UNTIL 4:30 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS:

HEIGHT: No dancer may audition if he or she is smaller than 4′ tall or taller than 5′.

AGE: 9-14 years old

REGISTRATION:

One hour prior to each audition in Northrop Lobby

REHEARSALS:

Begin the week of September 26; plan for twice weekly through October and November; rehearsals scheduled on Saturday and Sunday a ernoons accommodating children’s dance schedules.

 

PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, December 10 at 1pm and 8pm; tentative performance Friday, December 9 at 8 pm

 

DIRECTIONS:

Public parking in Church Street Garage adjoining Northrop Auditorium on east side of building and at 4th Street Ramp at the corner of 17th Avenue and 4th Street (two blocks north of Northrop Auditorium). Enter doors on east side of the building; signs posted.

 

AUDITION ATTIRE:

Girls: Dark leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers. NO POINTE SHOES. Hair should be pulled back from the face in a bun.

Boys: White tee shirt, dark tights or sweat pants and ballet slippers.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Bring a photograph (non-returnable). It does not need to be a ballet photo – a school photo is fine.
  • There is no audition fee.
  • No parents are admitted to the audition.
  • Children may invite parents to dress rehearsal (2 passes per child)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tina Anderson, Nutcracker Children’s Ballet Mistress

Phone: 763-783-3411

Email: [email protected]

 

 

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