ALL ABOARD!

the magic starts here…

This holiday season, Nutcracker Sweets Troupe will dance aboard a one-of-a-kind journey where stories come alive, traditions shine, and the true spirit of belief rings bright. Showcasing jazz, hip-hop, ballet, acro, and Broadway performances, this original and immersive production at the Bridgewater studio will bring the season’s magic to life.

Be part of the holiday celebration—All Aboard!—and help remind the audience that wonder is just one step away.

Bring your holiday cheer, harmonize with a smile, and get ready to spread some festive magic!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Topaz Ballet
Topaz Hip-Hop/Jazz
Amethyst Ballet
Amethyst Hip-Hop/Jazz
Broadway Grades 3-5
Acro Level 2 Grades 2-4
Acro Level 3 Grades 3-5
Opal Ballet
Opal Hip-Hop/Jazz
Aqua Ballet
Aqua Hip-Hop/Jazz
Acro Beginner Preteen/Teen
Acro Intermediate Preteen/Teen
Pearl Ballet
Pearl Jazz
Peridot Ballet
Peridot Jazz
Broadway Middle/High School
Citrine Ballet
Citrine Jazz
Ruby Ballet
Ruby Pointe
Ruby Jazz
Sapphire Ballet
Sapphire Pointe
Sapphire Jazz
Emerald Ballet
Emerald Pointe
Emerald Jazz
Diamond Ballet
Diamond Pointe
Diamond Jazz
Workshop ACRO
Workshop Broadway
Workshop Ballet
Workshop Pointe
Workshop Jazz

Nutcracker Dance Ensemble & Nutcracker Sweets Troupe Auditions are on Sunday, September 28th at Raritan Valley Community College

9:00-9:30am- Broadway Middle/High School & Workshop Broadway

9:30am-10:15am- Ruby Ballet, Ruby Pointe, Ruby Jazz, Sapphire Ballet, Sapphire Pointe, Sapphire Jazz, Emerald Ballet, Emerald Pointe, Emerald Jazz, Diamond Ballet, Diamond Pointe, Diamond Jazz, Workshop Ballet, Workshop Pointe, Workshop Jazz

10:15-11:00am- ACRO Beginner Preteen/Teen, ACRO Intermediate Preteen/Teen, & ACRO Advanced

11:00-11:45am- Pearl Ballet, Pearl Jazz, Peridot Ballet, Peridot Jazz, Citrine Ballet, Citrine Jazz,

11:45am-12:30pm- Topaz Ballet, Topaz HipHopJazz, Amethyst Ballet, & Amethyst HipHopJazz

12:30-1:00pm- Broadway Grades 3-5

1:00-1:30pm- ACRO Level 2 Grades 2-4 & ACRO Level 3 Grades 3-5

1:30-2:15pm- Opal Ballet, Opal HipHopJazz, Aqua Ballet, & Aqua HipHop Jazz

****(Note: Everyone who takes ballet will audition in one room and everyone who does not take ballet will audition in the other). If you take Pointe, please bring your pointe shoes****

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How we cast for Nutcracker Dance Ensemble & Nutcracker Sweets Troupe

Nutcracker Dance Ensemble Dancers eligible for the Nutcracker Dance Ensemble must be enrolled in one of the following classes:  Topaz Ballet, Amethyst Ballet, Opal Ballet, Aqua Ballet, Aqua Hip-Hop/Jazz, Pearl Ballet, Pearl Jazz, Peridot Ballet, Peridot Jazz, Citrine Ballet, Citrine Jazz, Ruby Ballet, Ruby Pointe, Sapphire Ballet, Sapphire Pointe, Emerald Ballet, Emerald Pointe, Diamond Ballet, Diamond Pointe, Workshop Ballet, and Workshop Pointe.

There are approximately 105–115 roles available in the Ensemble. Casting for the Ensemble follows all of Magical Christmas Ballet’s strict guidelines and is determined by a combination of audition score, dancer height, and size to ensure each role is appropriately filled. Many roles are paired or have counterparts that must be closely matched, making this an important factor in the process. In addition, Magical Christmas Ballet provides pre-made costumes for each role, which must fit the dancers who are cast.

Nutcracker Sweets Troupe
Casting for the Nutcracker Sweets Troupe begins only after all Ensemble roles have been assigned. If a dancer is enrolled in one of the Ensemble-eligible classes but is not cast in the Ensemble, their audition score will automatically be reviewed for placement in the Sweets Troupe.

The Sweets Troupe has more casting opportunities and welcomes dancers enrolled in a wider range of disciplines and levels, including:

• Topaz Ballet, Topaz Hip-Hop/Jazz

• Amethyst Ballet, Amethyst Hip-Hop/Jazz

• Broadway (Grades 3–5)

• Acro Level 2 (Grades 2–4), Acro Level 3 (Grades 3–5)

• Opal Ballet, Opal Hip-Hop/Jazz

• Aqua Ballet, Aqua Hip-Hop/Jazz

• Acro Beginner Preteen/Teen, Acro Intermediate Preteen/Teen

• Pearl Ballet, Pearl Jazz

• Peridot Ballet, Peridot Jazz

• Broadway Middle/High School

• Citrine Ballet, Citrine Jazz

• Ruby Ballet, Ruby Pointe, Ruby Jazz

• Sapphire Ballet, Sapphire Pointe, Sapphire Jazz

• Emerald Ballet, Emerald Pointe, Emerald Jazz

• Diamond Ballet, Diamond Pointe, Diamond Jazz

• Workshop Acro, Workshop Broadway, Workshop Ballet, Workshop Pointe, Workshop Jazz

This two-step process ensures that Ensemble casting is thoughtfully completed first, while also providing broad and exciting performance opportunities for dancers across multiple disciplines through the Nutcracker Sweets Troupe.