AUDITIONS
Black Diamond Ballet is seeking student dancers for their 9th Annual production of
Nutcracker
Student Dancers
Open to all local dancers ages 5 yrs and up!
September 12, 2020 | Saturday
September 13. 2020 | Sunday
Professional Dancers
Interested in joining our company for Nutcracker?
Please email resume, reel, & headshots by October 1st, for consideration.
Audition Information
Please read thoroughly
AUDITION AGE REQUIREMENT
Open to all dancers 5 years old and up. Dancers must be 5 years of age by beginning of rehearsals to audition.
AUDITION FEE / REGISTRATION*
Register online and pay fee by Thursday, September 10th to guarantee audition spot.
$20 non-refundable fee (check, cash or square) | NOTE: Fee does not include convenience fee.
*Walk-in Registration: Admission pending availability. Audition fee must be paid in cash.
We recommend arriving early to see if there are audition spots still available.
AUDITION DATES*
Saturday | September 12th
Sunday | September 13th
*5-7yr only Saturday | 8yr+ plan to attend both days
AUDITION LOCATION
Pittsburg Performing Arts Academy
329 Railroad Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Saturday | September 12th
8 yrs + Check-in 3:30pm Audition 4pm-6pm
5-7 yrs Check-in 4pm Audition 4:15-5pm
Sunday | September 13th
8 yrs + Check-in 11:30am Auditions 12pm-2pm
AUDITION ATTIRE*
LADIES: Leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in bun
GENTLEMEN: Black tights, black shoes, & white t-shirt.
* No skirts, shorts, or other clothing may be allowed
ITEMS TO BRING
- Water, towel
- Pointe Shoes (intermediate/advanced dancers)
Additional Information
REHEARSALS & TECH WEEK | ALL ARE MANDATORY
Weekly Rehearsals | Saturdays: 3pm - 6pm & Sundays: 1pm - 4pm
Participant is required to attend all tech/dress rehearsals the week of Nov 30th - Dec 5th
PERFORMANCES*
Participant is required to attend all show dates:
December 6th (AM) | Student Show
December 7th (PM) | Opening Show
December 8th (Afternoon) | Closing Show
*Academic conflicts must be submitted to artistic director by 1st rehearsal and may affect your casting.
CASTING:
All casting decisions and changes are made at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
**Roles will be released after ALL dancer contracts have been signed and returned.
Decision are based on size, ability, experience and safety.
NOTE: Occasionally, changes are necessary after rehearsals have begun.
If you have any additional questions contact Black Diamond Ballet via:
EMAIL: Click here
PHONE: 925-318-5333