Audition Notice for Nutcracker 2026
Dancers will be ask to perform exercises based on their age group. Videos of exercises for each age group can be found here: Nutcracker Videos 2026
Audition Location: Pioneer Columbus Community Center West Gym (enter from the north) 2100 SE 5 th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Seeking Male and Female Dancers ages 8-Adult*
* All second graders may audition even if they will not be 8 by the time of the show
Cost: $17.00 audition fee due at audition or with pre-registration
Membership (minimum 40.00 per family) and Performance fees (37.00 per dancer or 74.00 per family).
Scholarships available
Pre-Registration through ENGAGE is required. Pre-registration and age group times to follow shortly.
More information to follow, please check back soon.