Do you want to be in Twin Cities Ballet's production of the Nutcracker Ballet? Do you know a dancer who loves to be onstage?

Twin Cities School of Dance (TCSD) is excited to open-up the casting process for the 2024 Nutcracker Ballet!

General, non-company casting for this year’s Nutcracker will again be a combination of auditions and sign-ups. All current and aspiring TCSD dancers are welcome to audition and sign-up. (Please note not all dancers who audition will be cast, but they will still have the option to sign-up for other parts in the show.)

Auditions & Cast Sign-up Details

• Party Girl auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 12:15 p.m.
  • Pre-registration online is required. (Register now!)
  • Dancers must be 8 years of age by Sept. 1 and have previous ballet experience.
  • Selections will be communicated by email after the audition.
• Bon Bon auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Pre-registration online is required. (Register now!)
  • Dancers must be 6 years of age by Sept. 1 and able to do a cartwheel.
  • Selections will be communicated by email after the audition.
• Angels/Mice/Soldiers/Party Boys will be cast via online sign-up starting Sunday, Sept. 28, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Sign-up by registering online beginning at 10:00 a.m. on 9/28.
  • Dancers may sign-up for up to 2 of these roles, unless previously selected for a Party Girl or Bon Bon role.
  • Dancers selected for a Party Girl or Bon Bon role may sign-up for 1 of these additional roles.
  • Dancers selected for both a Party Girl and Bon Bon role cannot sign-up for an additional role.

A one-time participation fee will be applied to accounts after casting is complete. (Fee details are available online and included in your casting/sign-up emails.)

Watch for more emails, social posts, and online updates to our newly-live 2025 Nutcracker site throughout the Fall with all the information you need to know about the 2025 Nutcracker!

Please contact the studio at [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you!