More About Our Productions
In collaboration with our 501c3 nonprofit group, Children’s Dance Theater Foundation, we produce two classical ballet productions each year- The Nutcracker annual production and a Spring Ballet production. Through gorgeous costumes, amazing scenery, enchanting music and beautiful dancing, performances like Cinderella, Hansel & Gretel, Snow White and more provide a magical experience for dancers and audience members alike.
How To Be Involved
We believe in providing all dancers an opportunity to experience classical ballet and do not make cuts to our casting. Dancers from other studios are welcome to participate with their directors approval. There are a few scenarios that do not require an audition, however we do recommend auditioning to gain that experience, as it is an important milestone.
Commitment
Being a part of a professional-quality production is a time commitment. It is important to know all the rehearsal, performance and community publicity dates. Rehearsals for these productions are in addition to their class time and participants in the ballet productions MUST be enrolled in level-appropriate ballet classes.
Costs
Thanks to our partnership with the Children’s Dance Theater Foundation, participation in our productions are free to participants. There are many volunteer roles to help with the production,which is a great way to say ‘thank you’ to the foundation for their generosity. All performers' friends and families will need to purchase tickets to the shows.
Auditions
Auditions are a positive experience, where teachers are looking for the best role to showcase your child's abilities. Please audition with your class level if the age range doesn’t match your dancer's age. Dancers must be at least 5 years old. All dancers must be enrolled in the level-appropriate ballet class. Dancer measurements may be taken at auditions to prepare for the quick turnaround of costume handouts.
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Participants will receive an email once casting is ready. Casting results are final. We ask that when dancers make the choice to audition, they are prepared to accept any role offered to them. Casting is not taken lightly, and we work hard so that each dancer has a moment to shine. Unfortunately, not everyone can be the lead role. There are many things to consider when casting, and a beautiful dancer may not be right for that role. It is difficult but also very important for young dancers to learn to not take casting personally. This is a crucial skill in a performer’s life.
Upcoming Auditions
Spring Production of Snow White!
Auditions will take place February 7th at the Federal Way Location.
We have many roles available for dancers 5 years old and up!
Find exact audition times below.
Highly recommended Choreography week - February 16-19th
Tech Week and Performances - May 11-16th
Minis:
No audition necessary! Simply Sign-up in the parent portal to be placed in your appropriate age roup.
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Ages: 5-7/7-9
Levels: Second Step, and Preliminary levels
Petites:
When: Saturday, February 7th
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
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Where: Federal Way location
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Ages: 7-11 Years Old
Levels: Preliminary, Levels 1 & 2, and School Division​​​​
Juniors:
When: Saturday, February 7th
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Time: 2:00-3:15PM, En Pointe (level 4 Only) 3:30-4:00PM
Where: Federal Way location
Ages: 11-13 Years Old
Levels: Levels 3 & 4
Seniors:
When: Saturday, February 7th
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Time: En Pointe 4:00-5:30 Partnering 5:30-6:30PM
Where: Federal Way location
Ages: 14-18 Years Old
Levels: Levels 5 & 6​
If you are unsure in which time slot your child should audition, go by their Level, not age.
Choreography Week
and Rehearsals
Choreography Weekend Rehearsals is a Highly recommended choreography week for select roles held February 16th-19th in the evenings at the Auburn location.
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Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays 12:30-5:30pm at the Auburn location. Friday rehearsals will be on an as needed basis. April & May, from 12:30-5:30pm at the Federal Way location. (Depending on rehearsal needs)
Dancers are expected to make these rehearsals a top priority. While we can work with a few absences, it is very important to have good attendance. Please AVOID missing any rehearsal but November and December rehearsals are extremely important for a smooth tech week. (this will mean dancers are not at the theatre late into the night) If you cannot avoid an absence please let us know as soon as possible. Make sure that any planned vacations are listed on your audition form. We highly recommend that if you have more than 3 planned absences, that you wait to audition another year, as it makes it hard for dancers to catch up on missed work!
Performance Dates
We are excited to perform at Columbia Jr. High School in Fife for the performance of Snow White.​
Estimated dates and times will be:
Mandatory Tech Week is May 11th-14th
Estimated Performances Dates:
Tentatively 3 shows between May 15th & 16th
What to Wear
Dancers must wear dance attire and have ballet buns for rehearsal. Dance warm ups, skirts, etc are allowed. Please bring appropriate shoes to rehearsals. If your dancer has multiple rehearsals don’t forget to bring water and snacks.
Communication
We use a closed facebook group and FREE app called Team app for all of our communications. Individual routine times will be announced no later than Monday May 5th. All participants are required to download and use Team App. This is a free app and works with both android and apple products. This is the primary mode of communication for participants. It has many wonderful features like push notifications, reminders and calendar addition tools. You are also encouraged to join our closed facebook group. This will have videos uploaded for at home practice purposes.