Greenwood’s The Nutcracker Audition Process
First Things First:
Step 1: Fill Out the Audition Application
Complete the online audition form to register your dancer. This ensures we have all the necessary information before auditions begin.
Option 1: In-Person Audition
Step 2: Prepare Your Materials
Dancers ages 12+ should prepare a 30–60 second classical variation or solo. Submit your music by the night before auditions to:
📧 auditionsubmissions@nutcrackergwd.com
Step 3: Dress Code
All dancers must wear a black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, and have hair neatly secured in a ballet bun.
Step 4: Arrive at Auditions
Auditions are held at Greenwood Christian School in their Gymnasium. Please arrive 15–30 minutes early to warm up and check in.
Ages 6-8: Auditions at 10:30 AM
Check-In at 10 AM
Ages 9-11: Auditions at 11:15 AM
Check-In at 10:45 AM
Ages 12+: Auditions at 2:30 PM
Check-In 2 PM
* Please note that your dancer will have their headshots and costume measurements taken as apart of their audition process.
MUST READS BEFORE AUDITIONS
Option 2: Virtual Submission
Step 2: Record Your Audition Video
Follow the video submission guidelines for your age group (6–11 or 12+). These include barre, center, and across-the-floor work. Dancers 12+ should also include their prepared variation.
Step 3: Submit Your Video
Send your completed video to taylor@nutcrackergwd.com by Saturday August 1st at 5 PM. If your file is too large, compress it into a zipped folder before sending.
Mac Users: Right-click the file → "Compress"
Windows Users: Right-click the file → "Send to" → "Compressed (zipped) folder"