Bloom’s Nutcracker has the heart of giving every dancer who auditions the opportunity to participate.  Our advanced dancers are given the lead roles in the production, as we value the opportunity for our dancers to experience that element of classical ballet.

The Nutcracker Program begins over the summer during our Nutcracker Ballet Intensive and Nutcracker Audition. All dancers who wish to participate in the program during the fall must attend the Intensive and Audition. Likewise, all dancers who choose to attend the Intensive and Audition must be planning to participate in the program during the fall. 

• Dancers must be students ages 9 - 18 years or Cultivate dancers ages 7 - 8 years.

• Dancers must be enrolled in a Ballet technique class for the duration of the season.

• Dancers must have been enrolled in a ballet class (at Bloom or another dance studio) for the year prior to the audition to be eligible for auditions. (This will begin for the 2026 season).

• Nutcracker dancers must have a commitment to attendance at all rehearsals and performances, and are only allowed 2 absences.

• Nutcracker dancers must sign a participation contract.

• Nutcracker parents must sign a communication agreement.

• 2026 Nutcracker Ballet Intensive & Auditions:

  • We’ve separated the week into two parts. Attendance at both the Intensive and Audition is mandatory for Nutcracker participation:

    • Part 1: Ballet Intensive (Required)

      • Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 13th - 16th, 2026

      • Times:

        • Morning Session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

        • Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      • Placement: By age

      • Participation: Full attendance required all four days (M-Th)

    • Part 2: Nutcracker Auditions (Required)

      • Date: Friday, July 17th, 2026

      • Eligibility: Only dancers who complete the full Intensive (M-Th) may audition. No alternate auditions will be offered.

      • Times:

        • Morning Session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

        • Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      • Placement: By age

      • Details: This day will differ from the Intensive and serve as our formal audition process.

      • Casting: Every dancer will receive a role; some may repeat roles from previous years.

• Parents will register dancers for the full week (one price) which will encompass both the Nutcracker Ballet Intensive and Nutcracker Audition.

• All dancers who audition will receive a role in the Nutcracker Program; therefore, our program has a maximum number of dancers we can accept. We assume that every dancer who auditions will commit to participating in ballet technique for the upcoming season and can already commit to Saturday rehearsals between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM, as well as every mandatory rehearsal (no exceptions). 

• Post audition, dancers will receive an email with their specific role, rehearsal time, schedule, and contract to sign as their official commitment to the Nutcracker Production.

• Please Note: Dancers who decline their role will be unable to participate next year out of fairness to all who wish to participate.

• Nutcracker Registration Opens: January

• Nutcracker Ballet Intensive (Mandatory): Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th, 2026

• Nutcracker Auditions (Mandatory): Friday, July 17th, 2026

• Casting Released & Role Acceptance: July

• Required Nutcracker Parent Meeting: August

• Weekly Rehearsals: September - December, Saturdays at Oakview Location between 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Mandatory Dress Rehearsals & Performances: December

• Ticket Launch to Nutcracker Families: October

• Ticket Launch to Bloom Families/Public: November

Pricing to be released January 2026.