Perform in the Nutcracker

AUDITION INFORMATION 

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This year, the PSA Nutcracker audition is open to Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 students.
Dancers not currently enrolled at PSA can audition, ages 10 and up. Please contact us with your age and ballet experience so we can direct you to the appropriate audition slot.

Younger students (9 and under) are still welcome to participate, no audition required! Email us at conservatory@peninsulaballet.org for more information on how to sign up.

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Saturday, September 13, 2024 at

PLA Studios,

1880 S Grant St,

San Mateo, CA 

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1:00-2:00pm level 5 & 6 audition
2:00-3:00pm level 4 audition

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PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

Participation in the PBT Nutcracker is open to ALL interested children Level Pre-Ballet 2 (5 years old) and up with little to no dance experience, to advanced level. Should your child wish to participate in PBT’s Nutcracker, they must enroll and attend at least one ballet technique class at PSA. Enrollment information is available here. If you are unsure what level your child should be enrolled in, please email conservatory@peninsulaballet.org.

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REHEARSALS

Rehearsals for Level 1 and up begin on September 27th.
Pre-Ballet 2 will not be called to rehearse until the final two in-studio rehearsals as well as all rehearsals at the theater.
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Rehearsals are typically scheduled in one- to three-hour blocks of time between 12:30pm and 6:00 pm every Saturday and are subject to change. Due to having limited rehearsal time available for productions, students should plan to be at every rehearsal. If your child is absent due to illness you will need to contact school administrator, Shannon Schueller, at conservatory@peninsulaballet.org as soon as you know they will not be able to be at rehearsal.
 
Rehearsal schedules will be emailed and are subject to change. 
 
Plan on the following tech/dress rehearsals:

• Tech/Dress for Sweets Thursday, December 4

• Tech/Dress rehearsals at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center December 18-19

• The youngest participants will be released from tech/dress rehearsals as early as possible.

 
Students must follow the PSA dress code for all rehearsals:

• Hair pulled back in a bun

• Class leotard, optional class skirt, pink or flesh-tone tights, pink or flesh-tone ballet shoes; OR white t-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes. Dancers working on pointe may wear pink or flesh-tone pointe shoes.

 
Student and parent contracts must be signed prior to October 4th.

 

PARTICIPATION FEES

The participation fees are as follows:
 
Pre-Ballet 2 performers: $50
Level 1 performers: $215.00
Levels 2 & 3 performers: $315.00
Levels 4, 5, & 6 performers: $415.00
A $50 discount will be applied for siblings.
 
This fee covers a keepsake shirt, all costuming needs, rehearsals, and other costs associated with the production. Please email conservatory@peninsulaballet.org for more information. No refunds on participation fees.

 

Participation fees must be paid by October 4th

 

 

COSTUMES

All costumes are property of PLA and will be returned to PLA following the performances. Costume fittings will be held Saturday, September 20.

 

PARENT REQUIREMENTS

• Mandatory Parent Meeting on September 13th.

• ALL FAMILIES are required to volunteer throughout the production period: volunteer shifts are available during rehearsal time, the week prior to the performances at PBT and SMPAC, during Sweet and full production performances and packing/unpacking after SMPAC. Volunteer shifts are available with wardrobe, dressing rooms, boutique sales, props, flyers, program ads, special events, and coordination.

• Details about the volunteer shifts, sign-ups, options available if you are not able to help during shifts, etc. will be discussed at the Parent Meeting on September 13th.