THE NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS 2025
Audition for Nutcracker 2025 aged 5-19
Join the Magic of The Nutcracker!
Minnesota Ballet Theatre is excited to offer young dancers the opportunity to perform in our full-length production of the timeless holiday classic — The Nutcracker.
Auditions are open to dancers ages 5–19, and we welcome both Minnesota Ballet School students and non-MBS dancers with age-appropriate ballet training. This is a unique chance to take part in a beloved tradition and perform on a professional stage as part of a fully staged production.
Experience the joy of storytelling through classical ballet and become part of the magic!
Performances will take place December 12–14, 2025, at the Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center.Ballet Level 1-6 (ages 8-19)
Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 10 at MBS studio,
14675 Martin Dr. Suite 400 Eden Prairie MN 55344
Audition for MBS and non-MBS students aged 5-8
Audition for MBS and non- MBS students aged 8-19
Audition for MBS and non- MBS students aged 8-19
Audition Details
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Location: Minnesota Ballet School
14675 Martin Drive, Suite 400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Registration: Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Dancers should wear ballet class attire and be prepared to participate in movement exercises appropriate to their level.
Audition Schedule:
10:30–11:00 AM
Pre-Ballet Level (Ages 5–8)
Open to MBS and non-MBS dancers
Audition Fee: $25
Casting for:
– Angels
– Mice
– Theatre Puppets
– Clowns
Performance Casting:
Depending on the number of selected dancers, two performance casts may be formed. Each cast will perform in two of the four scheduled performances taking place December 12–14, 2025.
For questions, please contact:
Audition for MBS and non- MBS students aged 8-19
Audition for MBS and non- MBS students aged 8-19
Audition for MBS and non- MBS students aged 8-19
Audition Details
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Location: Minnesota Ballet School
14675 Martin Drive, Suite 400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Registration: Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Proper ballet class attire is required. Dancers en pointe should bring pointe shoes and be prepared to dance in them.
Audition Schedule :
10:45–11:30 AM
For Ballet Levels 1–3 (Ages 8–12)
Open to the public: MBS and non-MBS dancers welcome
Audition Fee: $31
Casting for:
– Soldiers
– Rats (Act II – no prior dance experience required)
– Party Girls
– Party Boys
– Chinese Dance
– Russian Dance
– Waltz of the Flowers
12:00–1:00 PM
For Ballet Levels 4–6 (Ages 12–19)
Open to the public: MBS and non-MBS dancers welcome
Audition Fee: $37
Casting for:
– Rats
– Snowflakes
– Arabian
– Pas de Trois
– Waltz of the Flowers
Requirements: Minimum 2 years of ballet training and at least 1 year of pointe experience
All accepted dancers will perform in four shows:
Friday evening, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee.
For questions, please contact:
We Need Your Support Now
It would be MBT 19th annual Nutcracker, and it is very sadness that our talented dancers cannot be on stage this weekends due to the unprecedented challenge of Covid-19.In compliance with our Governor’s mandate to limit large gatherings, to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, Minnesota Ballet Theatre and School has postponed its The Nutcracker revenue generating event, and suspended operations of the Minnesota Ballet School and its arts education and community engagement programming. The result is a crippling in lost revenue for the institution and like most non-profit organizations, we do not have the contingency funds for use in times of civil emergencies, such as this pandemic.Now more than ever, we need your support. Please consider contributing, to help us during this critical time. Every contribution is significant in helping us to sustain operations, and deeply appreciated by everyone at MBS.With your support, we will once again prevail during this precarious time.
