The Nutcracker
2025 Nutcracker Performances
Congratulations for our 2024 Nutcracker cast and thank you to all the audience members who attended.
Save the Dates for our 2025 production!!!
Saturday, December 13, 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, December 15, 1pm & 5pm
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
A magical holiday tradition for our students, families, and audience.
A great first experience for our students to fall in love with the stage in this classical story ballet.
Need assistance with a new or existing ticket order? Contact the Team at DRT (Dance Recital Ticketing):
DRTdirect number is 706-550-1416, option 1.
Hours: M-F, 8am to 6pm, ET, Saturday 10am to 2pm ET
Nutcracker Prep Classes
September 2-5, 2025
Highly recommended, but not required, to audition for The Nutcracker. Dancers will work on technique, choreography, and audition etiquette to prepare them to audition at their best!
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Dancers Ages 5-18
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Ages are determined as of 10/15/2025
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No discounts valid on Nutcracker Prep Classes
Nutcracker Auditions
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Ages 5-7 | 9:00-10:00am
Ages 8-10 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Ages 11-13 | 1:30-3:00pm
Ages 14+ | 10am-12:30pm
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time in order to register, receive your audition number, and warm up.
Attire
Female dancers: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun
Male dancers: White t-shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes, hair slicked back
Rehearsals & Performances
This is an example from 2024.
2025 dates TBD.
Dancers attend weekly rehearsals on Saturday afternoons/evenings at ABAA studios, and theatre rehearsals during "Nutcracker Week" leading up to the performance.
Date | Description |
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9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 | Rehearsal at ABAA Studios |
10/19 | NO REHEARSAL (Fall Break) |
10/27 | Optional Photo Day at ABAA Studios (following rehearsal time) |
10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 | Rehearsals at ABAA |
11/30 | NO REHEARSAL (Thanksgiving Break) |
11/23 & 12/7 | "Full Act" Rehearsals at ABAA Studios |
12/11-12/13/24 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals at Ted Mann Concert Hall |
Saturday, 12/14/24 2pm & 6pm | Performances |
Sunday, 12/15/24 1pm & 5pm | Performances |
