NMBT Auditions for the 26/27 Season
Upcoming Auditions
Audition for Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre! Each year this non-profit youth ballet company perform The Nutcracker and a ballet in the spring. Dancers also can perform in the Downtown Light Parade, School Tour, Spring Concert and more!
Schedule:
Company class will be held every Saturday 10:30-11:30 with rehearsal immediately following until 5:00 p.m. Additional rehearsals may be necessary. Jr. Company members that are involved in the Nutcracker may have rehearsals starting at 10:00am.
Dance Classes:
All Full Company members are required to attend the classes below at the studio of their choice:
Two ballet classes
Two pointe classes (if applicable)
One Modern class
One Jazz class
*Dancers that are 8, or are not in the Children’s Intermediate level or above, are required to take one ballet class. Nutcracker only dancers are required to take 1-2 ballet classes/pointe classes based on ability.
Commitment:
Full Company rehearsals begin September 2026 through June 2027. The production fee per member is $350 for Junior Company (9-12 years of age) and $450 for Senior Company (13 and older).
For Nutcracker only, rehearsals begin September 2026 and conclude with performances in December. The production fee is $250 for Nutcracker only members.
AUDITION #1
When: May 2nd
Where: Ballet Etc. Studios
Time and age:
Ages 8-10 9:00-10:00
Ages 10-12 10:30-11:30
Ages 12 and up 11:30-1:00 Pointe work will be included for ladies
Dancers that are 12 and not en pointe should attend the 10-12pm age audition. Dancers that are 12 and able to dance in center en pointe should attend the final audition only.
AUDITION #2
When: June 27th
Where: Ballet Etc. Studios
Time and age:
Ages 8-10 10:00-11:00
Ages 10-12 11:30-12:30
Ages 12 and up 1:00-2:30 Pointe work will be included for ladies
NMBT Choreography Intensive:
August 17 - August 21
Dancers that audition for, and are accepted into The Nutcracker may be asked to attend rehearsals this week to learn choreography for the upcoming ballets.

