WONDERLAND AUDITIONS

Ballet Arkansas | 520 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Ages 10-11: 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Sign In: 8:45 am

Ages 12-14: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Sign In: 10:30 am

Ages 15-18: 12:45 - 2:00 pm | Sign in: 12:30 pm 

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Rehearsals | September 9 - October 11

Performances | October 12 - 15 @ UA-PTC CHARTS Theater

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*Rehearsals for Wonderland and Nutcracker Spectacular are built in a way where rehearsals should not conflict for dancers who receive roles in both productions. We encourage dancers who are interested in additional training and performance opportunities to audition for both productions. ​Click the link above to view the Wonderland rehearsal schedule. Though casting is not determined until the completion of the audition process, you'll have the chance to report anticipated schedule conflicts to Ballet Arkansas after you register for the audition. We'll try our best to work with your schedule, but cannot guarantee accommodation in all instances.

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NUTCRACKER SPECTACULAR AUDITIONS

Shuffles & Ballet II | 1521 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, AR 72211

Friday, August 18, 2023

Age 15-18: 4:30-5:45 pm | Sign In: 4:15 pm

Age 13-14, 6:15-7:30 pm | Sign In: 6:00 pm

 

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Age 11-12: 9:00-10:30 am | Sign In: 8:45 am

Age 9-10: 11:15 am-1:00 pm | Sign In: *10:45 am

Age 8: 1:30 pm-2:15 pm | Sign In: 1:15 pm

Age 7: 2:45 pm-3:15 pm | Sign In: 2:30 pm

Age 6: 3:45-4:15 pm | Sign In: 3:30 pm

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Rehearsals | September 8 - December 7

Performances | December 7 - 10 @ Robinson Performance Hall

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Click the link above to view the Nutcracker Spectacular rehearsal schedule. Though casting is not determined until the completion of the audition process, you'll have the chance to report anticipated schedule conflicts to Ballet Arkansas after you register for the audition. We'll try our best to work with your schedule, but cannot guarantee accommodation in all instances.  

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SWAN LAKE AUDITIONS

Shuffles & Ballet II | 1521 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, AR 72211

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Ages 15-18: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Sign In: 12:45 pm

Ages 12-14: 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Sign In: 2:15 pm

Ages 9-11: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Sign In: 3:45 pm

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Rehearsals | January 6 - February 15

Performances | February 16 - 18 @ Robinson Performance Hall

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*Dancers who are interested in auditioning for both "Nutcracker Spectacular" and "Swan Lake" must attend both auditions. We're not able to accommodate a combined audition at this time due to the number of anticipated applicants. Click the link above to view the Swan Lake rehearsal schedule. Though casting is not determined until the completion of the audition process, you'll have the chance to report anticipated schedule conflicts to Ballet Arkansas after you register. We'll try our best to work with your schedule, but cannot guarantee accommodation in all instances.  

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Audition registration forms and fees for Nutcracker & Swan Lake are due by Thursday, August 17, 2023. Audition registration forms and fees for Wonderland are due by Friday, August 25, 2023. After these times, registration will not be permitted

• Audition registration fees are $30 per audition, not including online payment processing fees.

• All cast members who receive/accept a role will be required to pay a production and costume fee, ranging from $140-$170 per production, and will be required to commit to all community cast policies.

• Participants auditioning for Nutcracker Spectacular must be ​6 years old by August 19, 2023. Participants auditioning for Swan Lake must be 9 years old by January 1, 2024. Participants auditioning for Wonderland must be ​10 years old by August 26, 2023.

• Participants should attend the assigned audition class for their age group - their age on the date of the audition.

 

Ballet Arkansas highly recommends that participants who audition for community cast performance opportunities are enrolled in dance classes during the year. Ballet Arkansas recommends the minimum dance training for each age group:

Participants age 6-7 | 1-2 years

Participants age 8-9 | 2-3 years

Participants ages 10-12 | 3-4 years

Participants ages 13-18 | 4-5 years​

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DRESS CODE

• Female Participants: Black leotard, full-length pink tights with pink ballet shoes or full length flesh-tone tights with flesh tone ballet shoes. Tights must be worn inside the ballet slipper and drawstrings shall be tucked into the shoes. Hair must be secured neatly in a bun.

  • Participants en pointe for 1+ years, should bring pointe shoes to the audition. Pointe work is not required and will not be requested for participants ages 6-10.

• Male Participants: White or black fitted t-shirt, white ballet shoes with white socks or black ballet shoes, and black tights or dance shorts. Hair should be neat and out of the face and eyes. Long hair shall be secured neatly in a ponytail.

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AUDITION PROCESS

​The audition process is completed by a highly-skilled team of Ballet Arkansas staff. Participants are encouraged to approach the audition process with an open mind and free from expectations of specific outcomes. The staff will make every effort to make each participant’s audition process enjoyable and stress-free. 

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Community Cast acceptance and casting is based upon the following variables: 

• The artistic and technical performance of each participant within their assigned audition class

• The number of costumes of varying sizes for use within the production

• Participant's age and level of maturity 

• Participant's years of training, for the consideration of safe practices

• Participant's availability for assigned rehearsals, mandatory fittings, and performances

• Participant's ability to follow instructions and advance beyond the check-in point to enter their assigned audition studio - unaccompanied by a parent/guardian.

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**Audition participation does not guarantee any participant’s acceptance to the cast.

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