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 2026 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. 26, 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. 26, 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. 27, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Sign-up by registering online beginning at 10:00 a.m. on 9/27.
  • Dancers may sign-up for up to 2 of these roles, unless previously selected for a Party Girl and/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 new 2026 Nutcracker site throughout the Fall with all the information you need to know about the 2026 Nutcracker!

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

Thank you!