Every performance season, Ballet Caliente asks for a handful of eager and willing parents to volunteer behind the scenes. If you are interested in a volunteer position for The Nutcracker, click the button below to learn more about the available positions, and sign up.
THE COMMITMENT All dancers participating in The Nutcracker are required to attend their assigned rehearsals. Due to the demands of the performance, and our short rehearsal timeline, it is important that dancers are present for their scheduled rehearsal time. Rehearsals will begin on October 14 (Junior Co., Studio Co., and Ballet 5) and October 28 (Ballet 1 - Ballet 4). A detailed rehearsal schedule will be announced soon!
REHEARSAL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Please do check back before each weekend to ensure that there haven't been slight time changes. While we do not anticipate any significant time changes, please be aware we may need to make adjustments.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DANCER'S ROLE A complete cast list will be posted on the studio's bulletin board. Depending on your dancer's level, they have been assigned a role to play in the performance. All roles take into account the dancer's age and ability level, with the intent to encourage a love of performance and dance. If you have specific questions regarding your dancer's level or role, please email our school manager.
THE PERFORMANCE This year, our performance will be held at the new Dodge Performing Arts Center (Dodge PAC) located at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Three performances will be held December 15, 6:30pm & 16, 1:00pm and 6:30pm. All dancers will perform in ALL shows. Tickets go on sale November 15 at 3:00pm.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS Dancers in Ballet 1 - Studio Company are highly encouraged to participate in this performance opportunity!
AUDITIONS Ballet 5, Junior Company and Studio Company members ONLY are required to audition. Auditions will take place Saturday, October 7. The audition will run from 12:00 - 2:00pm. Dancers should wear black leotards and pink tights. ASSOCIATED FEES The cost for each dancer to participate in The Nutcracker is $150.