Clara and the Nutcracker
Audition Prep Classes
Our Nutcracker Prep Classes are offered to help dancers prepare for Clara and the Nutcracker auditions.
Attendance at Prep Class is not required in order to attend the audition.
Dancers can attend these classes even if they are not planning on attending the Nutcracker audition. It is also an opportunity to take some great, fun ballet classes before the Fall season!
TECHNIQUE PREP CLASSES
Tuesday August 11, 2026
The Technique Classes are Level-specific ballet classes that serve as an opportunity for dancers to turn on their ballet muscles again after the summer and get ready to perform their best for auditions.
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Beginning Ballet (Level 2) – 9:15-10:15a – $15/class
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Beg. Intermediate Ballet (Teen/Tween, Level 3, Quartz, Pearl) – 10:15-11:30a – $18/class
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Adv. Intermediate Ballet (Level 4, Opal, Ruby) – 9:00-10:15a – $18/class
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Advanced Ballet (Emerald, Sapphire) – 9:00-10:30a – $22/class
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Int/Adv Pointe (Emerald, Sapphire) – 10:30-11:30a – $15/class
MOCK AUDITION CLASSES
Thursday August 13, 2026
The Mock Audition Classes are formatted like the auditions and dancers will practice many of the specific skills that will be part of their audition. This is a great way for dancers to get a feel for the speed and skill level of the auditions and to feel comfortable with the audition process.
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Beginning Ballet (Level 2) – 9:15-10:15a – $15/class
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Beg. Intermediate Ballet (Teen/Tween, Level 3, Quartz, Pearl) – 10:15-11:30a – $18/class
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Adv. Intermediate Ballet (Level 4, Opal, Ruby) – 11:30a-12:45p – $18/class
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Advanced Ballet (Emerald, Sapphire) – 9:00-10:30a – $22/class
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Int/Adv Pointe (Emerald, Sapphire) – 10:30-11:30a – $15/class
HOW TO REGISTER
Please log in to your Ellever account using the website rather than the app, as the necessary feature to sign up for a drop in class is not yet available in the app.
Within your Ellever account > In the left sidebar menu > select “Drop-In’s”
For more detailed instructions on how to register, please click here