​​​Excerpts from The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 5 - 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 6 - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 12 - 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 13 - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
AUDITION INFORMATION​
  • Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Druid City School of Ballet studios, 2502 7th St., downtown Tuscaloosa.
  • This audition is for dancers on pointe Ages 14 and up, and UA women and men
  • 3:00 PM: Registration
  • 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Audition (Some dancers may be asked to stay for additional time.)
  • Signed forms and a $25 audition fee are due at registration. Please read the forms carefully before you sign.
  • Attire: Women - Solid color leotard, pink tights under leotard and inside shoes, flat and pointe shoes & hair in a bun. Men - White dance shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes.
  • The audition will consist of a ballet class. All dancers on pointe should bring both flat and pointe shoes to the audition. 
  • Casting will be based primarily on ability. Rehearsal conflicts may also play a role in casting if the number of conflicts appears substantial. Please be sure to list all conflicts on your registration form. 
  • Casting for The Nutcracker will be posted here no later than Sunday, September 20, 2026, A preliminary rehearsal schedule will also be posted.
  • Rehearsals will be on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, and begin the weekend of September 26/27. In some instances, rehearsal may fall on Sunday.  Some dancers may have rehearsals two days, depending on availability listed on the audition form. There will be a run thru Friday, November 20,  preceding Thanksgiving and a dress rehearsal Sunday, November 29, in the late afternoon.
Please refer to the dancer's handbook below. Audition forms will be available on site to fill out. 
To pre-register for the audition, please click the link below to go to the PayPal payment page. 
​The registration fee is $25.