The Nutcracker
2024 Nutcracker Performances
Saturday, December 14, 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, December 15, 12pm & 4pm
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Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
A magical holiday tradition for our students, families, and audience.
A great first experience for our students to fall in love with the stage in this classical story ballet.
Nutcracker Prep Classes
September 3-6, 2024
Highly recommended, but not required, to audition for The Nutcracker. Dancers will work on technique, choreography, and audition etiquette to prepare them to audition at their best!
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Dancers Ages 5-18
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Ages are determined as of 10/15/2024
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No discounts valid on Nutcracker Prep Classes
Nutcracker Auditions
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Ages 5-7 | 9:00-10:00am
Ages 8-10 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Ages 11-13 | 1:30-3:00pm
Ages 14+ | 10am-12:30pm
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Pre-registration is encouraged.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register, receive your audition number, and warm up.
Attire
Female dancers: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun
Male dancers: White t-shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes, hair slicked back
Rehearsals & Performances
2024 Rehearsals TBD - see this example from 2023 below
Dancers attend weekly rehearsals on Saturday afternoons/evenings at ABAA studios, and theatre rehearsals during "Nutcracker Week" leading up to the performance.
Date | Description |
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9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 | Rehearsal at ABAA Studios |
10/21 | NO REHEARSAL (Fall Break) |
10/29 | Optional Photo Day at ABAA Studios (following rehearsal time) |
10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 | Rehearsals at ABAA |
11/25 | NO REHEARSAL (Thanksgiving Break) |
12/2 & 12/9 | "Full Act" Rehearsals at ABAA Studios |
12/11-12/13/24 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals at Ted Mann Concert Hall |
Saturday, 12/14/24 2pm & 6pm | Performances |
Sunday, 12/15/24 12pm & 4pm | Performances |
