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Auditions for the 'Nutcracker' at Northdale Academy

Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8.

This just in from Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy:

Under the New Artistic Direction of Stanislav Ivanov, Classical Ballet of Tampa will hold open auditions for Dancers, Gymnasts and Adult Actors. 

Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 8 at Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy, 15906 Mapledale Boulevard in Northdale.

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Audition Times:

  •       9:00 – 9:30am   Girls Ages 3-5 (no previous dance experience required)
  •       9:45-10:30 am   Girls Ages 6-7 (no previous dance experience required)                                                                                
  •      10:45-11:30am   Girls Ages 8-10                                                                                                                                            
  •      11:45-12:30pm   Girls Ages 10-12                                                                                                 
  •       12:45 -1:30pm   Girls 12 & Older (must have at least one year of pointe, bring pointe shoes)                               
  •       1:45 – 2:15pm   Boys Ages 5 & Older (no previous dance experience required)
  •      2:30 – 3:00 pm   Adult Actors (Performers with no dance experience are more than welcome).                                                                                       

Audition Attire:

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Girls:  Solid color leotard, pink tights, hair secured

Boys:  Solid color t-shirt, black pants or shorts                                                                                                                        

Audition Fee:

There is a $15 Audition Fee (payable to Triple Threat Theatre) for each performer.

The Classical Ballet of Tampa will present the full production of The Nutcracker at the University of South Florida Theatre on December 1-2, 2012.  All dancers must be willing to commit to a busy schedule of rehearsals and performances.  Additional extra-curricular activities must not take precedence.  Rehearsals will begin in September, and depending upon assigned role, and will be held every Saturday until the week of performances, which will include one or two dress rehearsals.

Parent volunteers are also needed and forms will be provided for the many positions available (such as backstage assistants, dressers, construction, costuming, front of house, concessions, etc.).  These positions are fun and can be an amazing family experience.  These volunteers are key to a smooth and memorable Nutcracker production.


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