AUDITIONS for The Nutcracker Ballet
* Call for dancers aged 8 to Adult with at least two years of consistent ballet training.*
Auditions will be held at New Mexico Ballet Company
6207 Pan American Fwy NE, ABQ 87109 | (505) 292-4245
Friday, August 21, 2026
7:45-9:15 pm Adults 18+ (Beginning and Intermediate ability)
Sunday, August 23, 2026
11:45 am -1:45 pm Ages 8 to 10 (must be 8 yrs by Nov. 2026- audition time includes a warm up)
1:15 – 3:30 pm Ages 11 to 13 (audition time includes a warm up)
2:45-5:15 pm Ages 14 to 17 (audition time includes a warm up)
Monday, August 24, 2026
6:00-9:30 pm Company, Advanced & Professionals 18+ with Possible call backs from Sunday’s age group 14-17 (audition time includes a warm up)
Important Information
- Audition Fee: $10, cash only
- Dancers, please arrive 30 minutes before your assigned audition time to check in, fill out paperwork, and warm up.
- All dancers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- A mandatory parent meeting will be held during each audition time for new participants.
- Female dancers: please wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, ballet slippers, and ballet slippers. Intermediate and advanced dancers please bring your pointe shoes.
- Male dancers: wear black tights or jazz pants and a solid white or black shirt.
- Adult Performers: wear form fitting clothing that allows for movement.
