Nutcracker 2024

 
 

The Nutcracker - Land of Sweets

Nutcracker - Land of Sweets is a wonderful opportunity for your dancer to participate in a ballet holiday classic! If you have a dancer who enjoys ballet we highly recommend auditioning for the Nutcracker. This will be an experience they will never forget. 

nutcracker ballet summer camp:

This special five day camp is to prepare our dancers that plan to audition for the Bloom Nutcracker! Our ballet instructors will be conditioning and strengthening our dancers, as well as teaching them variations that are similar to those that will be used in the audition. Though attending this camp is not required to audition, it is highly encouraged for your dancer to build their confidence as they aspire to join our 2024 Nutcracker! 

who can audition for nutcracker 2024?

  • Dancers ages 9 and up (who are enrolled in ballet at Bloom or their local studio).

  • Dancers ages 7 and 8 who are participating in the Bloom Cultivate Program.

auditions:

Registration is now open to audition for Nutcracker 2024. Click here to register now. There is no cost to audition but there are a limited number of spots available.

Dates: Dancers must attend an audition on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024.

  • Age 9 - 11 (and Ages 7 - 8 Cultivate Students) will audition between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Please note: Audition time will be specified after registration.)

  • Ages 12 - 18 will audition between 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Please note: Audition time will be specified after registration.)

Location: Bloom Dance Studio - Oakview: 3125 Oak View Drive Omaha, NE 68144

  • Please check-in in the lobby.

  • Warm-up will be held in Studio One.

  • Auditions will be held on the stage.

Attire: Black leotard, tights, ballet skirt (optional) and ballet or pointe shoes (must have taken pointe technique for a minimum of two years with a performance on stage to be able to audition in pointe shoes).

Closed Auditions: Please note that auditions are "closed" (parents are not able to stay and watch).

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ages 7 - 8: Dancer must be enrolled in the Bloom Cultivate Program.

  • Ages 9 - 10: Dancer must be taking at least one weekly ballet class, at any dance studio.

  • Ages 11 and up: Dancer must be taking a least one weekly ballet class, plus one other class (ie. Ballet, Jazz or Contemporary/Lyrical) at any dance studio.

  • Class Recommendation: It is not required but we strongly encourage our Nutcracker students to join Bloom’s Cultivate Ballet/Jazz Program training track.

Timeline:

  • Final Day to Register for Auditions: Friday, August 2nd, 2024

  • Auditions: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

  • Cast list released via email: Monday, August 19, 2024

  • Deadline for accepting role: Friday, August 23, 2024 (by 5:00 pm)

  • Payment charged to card on file: Monday, August 26, 2024

  • Parent Nutcracker Information Meeting: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:15 pm

Total Cost: $300 per dancer

There is no cost to audition. Once your dancer auditions and accepts their role(s), the $300 one time fee will be charged on Monday, August 26th to your credit card on file.  This fee covers all rehearsals, classes, costume rentals and a Nutcracker cast shirt. 

Nutcracker Classes:

  • Nutcracker Classes begin on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

  • Nutcracker Saturday 2024 Class Dates (13 weeks):

    • September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

    • October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

    • November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd (mandatory), 30th

  • Class Practice Times: Practices will be held on Saturdays at the Bloom Oakview location between 9:00 am - 2:15 pm. Specific practice times will be given following auditions.

  • Extra Practice Times: Please note that there may be 1 - 2 extra practices called during the 13 weeks. 

  • Attendance: Each dancer can be excused from TWO practices. Dress Rehearsals and Performances are mandatory attendance.

Mandatory dates:

The following rehearsal dates are mandatory, therefore before you audition please ensure that your dancers can attend the following rehearsals:

  • Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, November 23rd

  • Evening Dress Rehearsals: Wednesday, December 4th and Thursday, December 5th

  • All Day Dress Rehearsal (dancer will be required to miss school): Friday, December 6th

Please note: To maintain the integrity of our production, if you cannot be in attendance for these rehearsals, we kindly ask that you not participate.

performance Details:

Performances will take place December 6th, 7th and 8th at The Garden Theater (3125 Oak View Drive, Omaha, NE 68144).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there a limit to the number of dancers who can audition for the Nutcracker? There are 100 audition spots available for the Nutcracker performance. Our goal is to give roles to all dancers who audition. Once the audition spots reach full capacity, we regret that we will be unable to accept additional dancers. Early registration for auditions is strongly encouraged.

If my dancer auditions, will they get a role in the Nutcracker? As long as your dancer is enrolled in a ballet class at Bloom or your local dance studio, attends the audition, and commits to the practice dates, your dancer will be in the Nutcracker performance.

What types of roles are available?

Ensemble: This is a group of 10 - 20 dancers who will be grouped by ballet level and will attend a Nutcracker class together to learn a specific Nutcracker dance.  Everyone will be assigned to an Ensemble.

Solo, Duets and Trios: Not everyone will be given a solo, duet or trio. If you are given one of these roles, you will have extra class practices to attend on the scheduled Saturdays.

Can my dancer take part in the Nutcracker performance and Ember Performance Team? Yes! If you are 14 or up and can commit to practices and rehearsals, the Nutcracker will not interfere with the Ember Performance Team. Nutcracker rehearsals will be held on Saturdays.