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HPSD's 2022 Production of The Nutcracker

Every fall when our students return to the studio, we begin work on The Nutcracker, one of our largest undertakings of the year. This year we are excited to return to our full scale Nutcracker production in Mandel Hall!  

We will continue to update participating families on the Nutcracker cast webpage and via email about how we expect our Nutcracker performances to proceed.

Since rehearsals for The Nutcracker occur outside of regularly scheduled classes, please be aware that an additional fee is required to participate in this elective performance workshop.

Coming soon!

Coming soon!

2022 Nutcracker Auditions - September 23-25

AUDITION NOTES:

Only currently enrolled HPSD dancers 7+ by 9/8/22 in ANY DANCE LEVEL 1 and above are permitted to audition for the Nutcracker. If your dancer is in Pre-Ballet I - III, Tap (5-7), Modern (5-7), Studio Hip Hop (5-7), Breaking (5-7), and African (5-7)  we invite them to take part in the Young Dancers Holiday Show (see below).

There will be a mandatory Family Info Meeting via Zoom for participating families on Wednesday, September 28 at 6-7 pm (link to be sent out via email after the auditions).

  • Dancers should attend the audition that corresponds to their class level.  All interested dancers ages 7+ may also attend the audition for the hip hop and modern 'Big Battle' scene.

  • Dancers enrolled in classes of multiple dance styles or dancers with split-level placement are welcome to audition with the upper-most level group for which they qualify. Dancers may audition with each group that corresponds with their enrollment should they so choose but are not required to audition with more than one group for casting consideration.

  • Please note: you must arrive 30-45 minutes before your audition start time to be measured for costumes.

  • All participating dancers should be checked in, with their measurements taken, and ready to dance at the start of their scheduled audition time. NO LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please plan accordingly.

2022 Nutcracker Audition Schedule

Audition Day 1 of 3:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - 7:15-9:15 PM

**Please arrive 30-45 minutes early to be measured for costumes (6:30-6:45pm)**

  • ALL TNG Studio Company Dancers, Boys in Ballet 4B+, Girls in 4B+ w/ 1 full year+ pointe training at HPSD.  (Audition will begin in Studio 1 then dancers will be divided into groups and audition in both Studio 1 and Studio 4)

Audition Day 2 of 3:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24


2:30 pm - 4:15 pm in Studio 1

  • Variations Call-Backs (We will announce dancers who are called back Friday evening)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in Studios 1 & 4
**All non-TNG dancers must arrive 30-45 minutes early (3:45-4 pm) for measurements.** 

  • Jazz 3, Modern 3-4, Ballet 4A, Ballet 4B w/ less than 1 full year pointe experience

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in Studios 1 & 4
**Dancers must arrive 30-45 minutes early (5:15-5:30 pm) for measurements.** 

  • Jazz 2, Modern 2, Ballet 3, Boys Dance 2/3

Audition Day 3 of 3:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25


2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Studios 1 & 4
**All non-TNG dancers must arrive 30-45 minutes early (1:15-1:30 pm) for measurements.**

  • Big Battle Audition: This audition is for any dancers aged 7+ who would like to be considered for the The Nutcracker's Big Battle scene. No Breaking or Studio Hip Hop experience necessary but must be enthusiastic about trying (and wear clean sneakers)!

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in Studios 1 & 4
**Dancers must arrive 30-45 minutes early (3:45-4:00 pm) for measurements.**

  • Jazz 1, Modern 1, Ballet 1 and 2, Boys' Dance 1 (dancers ages 7+)

Young Dancers Holiday Show

Adult Party Scene

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