This production open to dancers ages 4+ and studio enrollment is not required. This registration form should be completed by all current students, Kidz Danz Kompany members, adults, parents, and all other interested dancers in being a part of this show. We will have a few paper copies of this form available at the studio.
The Nutcracker: In A Nutshell is presented by Kidz Danz Kompany but is also for dancers of all abilities, skills, and experience levels. The primary style of dance for this show will be contemporary ballet with other styles of dance sprinkled throughout and follows a different story than the traditional "tail". This year's story will be released closer to the audition date!
Auditions will be held at Mounarath Powell Dance (8674 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942) on Saturday, August 3rd under the following times:
10:30-11:15am - ages 6 to 10
11:15-12pm - ages 11 to 18
12pm-12:30pm - adults
*Dancers under 6 years-old, participants in our Arts4Us program, and parents of current students do not need to audition but should still complete this registration form. Any dancer under 6 years-old who is not currently a part of the studio will be contacted directly after filling out this form.
*If you are interested in joining the production and not available for the in-person audition, please contact CHernandez@MPDance.org ASAP!
Show dates are December 13-14 and 20-21. Friday show times are at 7pm. Saturday show times are at 2pm and 7pm.
Tech/Dress rehearsals are December 11th and 12th from 4:30-8:30pm. A breakdown of when dancers are called will be released at a later date.
*Dancers under 6 years-old and Arts4Us will be called for a shorter timeframe on tech/dress rehearsal days.
Production fee per performer due by September 15
Ages 4-5: $85
Ages 6+: $95
*There is no production fee for any parent(s) that wants to dance with their child in this show. All children with parents in the show have the production fee as listed above.
Fees are non-refundable and will be applied to Jackrabbit, our parent portal at the time of registration to be made online by September 15, 2024. Please contact our Studio Manager with any questions.
Additional production expenses include a one-time $30 garment bag/storage bin
fee for all new performers. Other items that performers may need such as; tights, shoes, leotards, etc will be shared at a later date if they need to be purchased.
Rehearsal Days/Times: *Who is called subject to change. The below is a guideline of expected rehearsals.
FULL CAST REHEARSAL - Saturday, August 17th from 11-12:30pm
Saturdays: 9-4pm *not everyone will be called all hours/days
During normal class times
Some evenings TBD