Auditions:
Auditions have concluded for our 2026 production of "The Nutcracker".
Dancers that auditioned that need to submit conflict information may use the following link:
Dancers that auditioned that need to submit conflict information may use the following link:
Auditions are open to all ballet dancers ages 6 and up.
Dancers are required to attend a minimum of 1 ballet class per week,
at a studio of their choice.
Performances will be held the weekend of November 21st/22nd.
OPEN AUDITIONS
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Creative Edge Dance Studio
297 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN
Ages 6-9
Arrive/check-in: 12:15
Audition: 12:30-1:00
Parent Meeting: 12:30-1:00
(Parent meeting for this session will be at Creative Edge's additional space
across Brussels Rd at 307 Oak Ridge Turnpike)
Ages 10-12
(dancers not yet en pointe)
Arrive/check-in: 1:15
Audition: 1:30-2:15
Parent Meeting: 1:30-2:15
(Parents, after signing dancer in please wait outside
until 2:15 to allow previous group to exit)
Directors' Break 2:45-3:15
Ages 11&up auditioning en pointe,
with less than 2 years pointe experience
Arrive/check-in: 2:00
Warm Up: 2:15
Audition: 2:45 - 3:30
Parent Meeting : 2:30 - 3:00
Ages 13& with at least 2 years pointe experience
Arrive/check-in: 2:15
Warm Up: 2:45
Audition: 3:30 - 4:30
Parent Meeting: 3:15 - 4:00
Callback Audition 4:45 - 5:30
***If your dancer happens to fall outside of a designated time slot,
please reach out to us for proper placement***
There will be a parent meeting during all audition times. We ask that all dancers have a parent attend the meeting as we will be giving a lot of important information as well as answering any questions you may have. Even if you have participated in previous shows or are parents of older dancers who drive themselves,
we encourage you to attend.
Parents are not allowed in the audition space with the dancers.
There will be a parent meeting while dancers are in auditions.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Creative Edge Dance Studio
297 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN
Ages 6-9
Arrive/check-in: 12:15
Audition: 12:30-1:00
Parent Meeting: 12:30-1:00
(Parent meeting for this session will be at Creative Edge's additional space
across Brussels Rd at 307 Oak Ridge Turnpike)
Ages 10-12
(dancers not yet en pointe)
Arrive/check-in: 1:15
Audition: 1:30-2:15
Parent Meeting: 1:30-2:15
(Parents, after signing dancer in please wait outside
until 2:15 to allow previous group to exit)
Directors' Break 2:45-3:15
Ages 11&up auditioning en pointe,
with less than 2 years pointe experience
Arrive/check-in: 2:00
Warm Up: 2:15
Audition: 2:45 - 3:30
Parent Meeting : 2:30 - 3:00
Ages 13& with at least 2 years pointe experience
Arrive/check-in: 2:15
Warm Up: 2:45
Audition: 3:30 - 4:30
Parent Meeting: 3:15 - 4:00
Callback Audition 4:45 - 5:30
***If your dancer happens to fall outside of a designated time slot,
please reach out to us for proper placement***
There will be a parent meeting during all audition times. We ask that all dancers have a parent attend the meeting as we will be giving a lot of important information as well as answering any questions you may have. Even if you have participated in previous shows or are parents of older dancers who drive themselves,
we encourage you to attend.
Parents are not allowed in the audition space with the dancers.
There will be a parent meeting while dancers are in auditions.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.
There is a non-refundable audition fee of $25 per dancer.
There is a production fee, due when the cast list is released and parts are accepted.
You may submit payment through Paypal to [email protected],
or pay onsite at auditions.
There is a production fee, due when the cast list is released and parts are accepted.
You may submit payment through Paypal to [email protected],
or pay onsite at auditions.
It is important we know any potential conflicts our dancers may have with rehearsals and costume fittings.
Please visit the link below and submit any conflicts information.
Rehearsals and costume fittings will be on Saturday and Sunday until Tech Week.
Conflicts we need to know about will include standing weekend commitments, weekends you know you will be out of town, other performances your dancer plans to audition for (including school performances), etc.
(Even if you don't believe you have any conflicts, there is an option on this link to let us know that as well, so please complete this form.)
Please visit the link below and submit any conflicts information.
Rehearsals and costume fittings will be on Saturday and Sunday until Tech Week.
Conflicts we need to know about will include standing weekend commitments, weekends you know you will be out of town, other performances your dancer plans to audition for (including school performances), etc.
(Even if you don't believe you have any conflicts, there is an option on this link to let us know that as well, so please complete this form.)