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The Nutcracker
​2022

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The Nutcracker
​Dates and information are subject to change

Audition Information
  • August 25: Audition form and registration fee deadline. Registrations will not be accepted after this date. 
  • Saturday, August 27, 2022 at our main studio in Riverton located at 1760 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065
  • Audition fee - $10 per dancer payable via Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal Account prior to the audition
  • All Ballet Academy dancers are required to audition; non-academy dancers can choose to audition and if casted, can participate in The Nutcracker
  • Auditions are closed to the public and only for West Point Ballet dancers
  • Audition registration form: WPB Nutcracker Audition Form (must be completed by August 25)

Audition Schedule on Saturday, August 27

Dancers need to arrive 15 minutes before their audition time to warm up and pin on their audition number.
  • 10-10:30AM- Non-academy dancers 3-6 years old
  • 10:30-11AM - Non-academy dancers 7-12 years old
  • 11-11:45AM: Diamond and Gold Academies 
  • 12:15-1:15PM: Sapphire and Magenta Academies
  • 1:15-2:30PM: Ruby Academy, Utah Theatre Ballet, Utah Theatre Ballet 2 
  • 2:30-3PM: Adult dancers for Party Scene

Important dates for all participants
*subject to change
  • August 27: Auditions for The Nutcracker
  • September 3: Casting released via email
  • September 6: Mandatory virtual parent meeting via Zoom at 7:30PM
  • October 1, 8, 15, November 5: Extra rehearsals (exact schedule to be released later) 
  • November 12: In-studio run through (full cast)
  • November 17: Tentative dress rehearsal at Mid-valley Performing Arts Center
  • November 18-19: Tentative performances at Mid-valley Performing Arts Center 

Participation Information - Ballet Academy Dancers
  • This year our performances of The Nutcracker will be for our Ballet Academy dancers only
  • Ballet Academy dancers are required to audition 
  • Many rehearsals for group dances will take place during regular class time; however, extra rehearsals will be required in October and November on Saturdays (exact schedule to come)
    • Plan on extra rehearsals on October 1, 8, 15, November 5, 12 (a more detailed schedule will be released later)
  • Lead roles will require more rehearsals outside of class time, typically on Fridays and Saturdays, and/or occasionally going to specific classes on other days of the week to work with certain groups 
  • Dancers who choose to participate in other versions of Nutcracker will not be eligible for lead roles in our production
  • Dancers are required to attend their assigned costume fitting at our main studio in Riverton
    • Tuesday, August 9: 
      • Gold Academy 8-8:30PM 
      • Magenta Academy 8:30-9PM 
      • UTB & UTB2 9-9:30PM
    • Wednesday, August 10: 
      • Diamond Academy 8-8:30PM, 
      • Sapphire Academy 8:30-9PM 
      • Ruby Academy 9-9:30PM

Fees for The Nutcracker - Ballet Academy Dancers
  • $10 audition fee - due by August 25
  • $55 performance and video recording fee - due alongside October's tuition on October 5
  • These fees are required, non-refundable, and non-transferrable. If paid late, a $25 late fee will apply. 

Participation Information - Non-Ballet Academy Dancers
  • Non-academy dancers (from Riverton or Herriman) ages 3-12 years old can audition on Saturday, August 27 if they are interested in being part of the production.
  • If casted in the production, there will be an additional weekly rehearsal (outside of regular class time) for the months leading up to the performances
  • We expect these rehearsals to be on September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, November 5, and 12. Rehearsals are required so make sure your dancer can attend on these dates before deciding to audition. Exact schedule to come soon! 
  • Required costume fitting dated TBD

Fees for The Nutcracker - Non-Ballet Academy Dancers
  • $10 audition fee - due by August 25
  • $100 participation and costume rental fee - due by the first rehearsal on September 10
  •  $15 video recording fee - due alongside October's tuition on October 5
  • These fees are required, non-refundable, and non-transferrable. If paid late, a $25 late fee will apply. 

West Point Ballet Academy
13865 S 2700 W Unit 217 Bluffdale, UT 84065
​info@wpballet.com
385-355-1198
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