2027–2028 Season
Season
Auditions
Auditions for our 2027–2028 Nutcracker production are open to all youth and adult dancers in the community — not just current Southern Soleil students.
2027–2028 Season
Main Performances
Mixed Rep
9/19/2027
The Nutcracker
12/12/2027
Spring Performance
3/26/2028
End of Season Recital
May/June TBA
Open to All Dancers in the Community
Be Part of
the Magic!
The Nutcracker is open to all youth and adult dancers in our community — not only current Southern Soleil Studio students. We invite dancers from all studios to audition and join us in bringing the magic of the holiday season to the stage.
Audition Schedule
Times by Age Group
Please arrive 20–30 minutes early to register.
Auditions
Sunday, August 22, 2027
Open to all dancers in the community
Make-Up Auditions
Saturday, August 28, 2027
Open to all dancers in the community
* Some boys will be asked to stay for later auditions.
** Girls on pointe will be asked to stay for later auditions.
What to Wear
Audition Attire
Girls
- Black leotard (solid color leotard if you don't have black)
- Pink or skin tone tights
- Ballet flats matching tights color
- Pointe shoes (if you are en pointe)
- Tap shoes (if you currently take tap class)
- Hair slicked back in a bun
Boys
- White t-shirt
- Black athletic pants, shorts, or tights
- Ballet flats or socks
- Tap shoes (if you currently take tap class)
Audition Fee
$100 Audition Fee
The $100 audition fee covers production-related expenses associated with participation:
- Costume procurement and professional costume cleaning
- Classes and/or warm-ups provided prior to rehearsals
- Rehearsals vary based on role and we do our best to accommodate dancers' schedules
- Ages 11–18 vary Monday–Thursday and Saturdays with around 2 Sundays leading up to performance time
- Ages 8–10 vary Monday–Thursday and Saturdays with around 2 Sundays leading up to performance time
- Ages 2–8 vary Saturdays or Sundays
- Production and rehearsal-related preparation
What Happens Next
Casting & Rehearsal Schedule
At the audition, each auditioner will fill out an availability calendar. Rehearsals will begin in October.
Rehearsals vary based on role and we do our best to accommodate dancers' schedules:
- Ages 11–18 vary Monday–Thursday and Saturdays with around 2 Sundays leading up to performance time
- Ages 8–10 vary Monday–Thursday and Saturdays with around 2 Sundays leading up to performance time
- Ages 2–8 vary Saturdays or Sundays
Dancers who are available the week of September 20 will start rehearsals that week.
Following the make-up audition on August 28, we will finalize casting. A cast list and preliminary rehearsal schedule will be sent approximately one week after the make-up audition.
If you find the commitment won't work once you receive the rehearsal schedule, your dancer may withdraw.
Adults
Adult Volunteers & Participants
We would love to have adult dancers, parents, and community members involved in the production. Whether you're interested in performing, helping backstage, assisting with costumes, or volunteering in another capacity — your support is warmly welcomed.
Adults interested in performing should be ballet, jazz, or tap dancers.
2027–2028 Season Performances