All young artists deserve the chance to reach their potential. NNKDP exists to bring the youth of the Northern Neck opportunities to perform, explore, and express, starting by bringing the community an annual performance of the classic Christmas ballet The Nutcracker.
Nutcracker 2022
Fundraising
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Cast members, friends, and community supporters, we have an easy way for you to contribute to our fundraising efforts for this year's show! Our organization can earn money from your online purchases from major retailers. Use the app or link your card for in-person purchases. Participating retailers include Walmart, CVS, Tractor Supply, and Ace. Use the join code J93WHF to get started!
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Use our handy online order form to pre-order a bouquet for your favorite dancer! All bouquets will be labeled and available for pickup at the door. There will be limited cash-and-carry sales at the door, based on pre-order numbers and flower availability. One less thing to wprry about when you're rushing around getting ready on Nutcracker weekend!
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Important Dates
May 31 - Audition Day
August 26-28 - Choreography and Blocking
September 9 - Second Wave Audition
October 8 - Tea Party
October 14 - Christmas wreath order deadline
November 11 - Ticket sales begin at 12:00 noon
***Please see Google Drive for rehearsal schedule***
December 9 - Load-in, Technical Rehearsal (scene crew, not cast)
December 10 - Dress Rehearsal
December 11 - Show
August 26-28 - Choreography and Blocking
September 9 - Second Wave Audition
October 8 - Tea Party
October 14 - Christmas wreath order deadline
November 11 - Ticket sales begin at 12:00 noon
***Please see Google Drive for rehearsal schedule***
December 9 - Load-in, Technical Rehearsal (scene crew, not cast)
December 10 - Dress Rehearsal
December 11 - Show
How can we get involved?
/We can use plenty of help on the production side! It takes a village to put a show like this onstage. Here are a few of the jobs it takes to get this off the ground:
Now through the weekend of the show:
Set building
Props construction
Costuming
Marketing
When we get to the stage:
Loading in (bringing everything into the space and installing scenery onstage)
Backstage help (in the wings and in the dressing area)
Front of house help (ticketing/ushering/flower table)
Strike (taking everything down/packing it up)
If you or someone in your family has an interest in any of these areas, please get in touch!
director@etudesballet.com
Now through the weekend of the show:
Set building
Props construction
Costuming
Marketing
When we get to the stage:
Loading in (bringing everything into the space and installing scenery onstage)
Backstage help (in the wings and in the dressing area)
Front of house help (ticketing/ushering/flower table)
Strike (taking everything down/packing it up)
If you or someone in your family has an interest in any of these areas, please get in touch!
director@etudesballet.com
Auditions
Auditions are passed for this year, but please read the following information to consider auditioning for next year's show.
We are still in need of non-dancing, acting performers! Contact Kara at director@etudesballet.com or 804-815-2695 for consideration. All ages and genders needed.
Auditions are open to all students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas. Rehearsals tale place at Etudes Ballet School, and performances at Northumberland High School. Students who are enrolled in other studios will be given a form to take back to their teachers to fill out, verifying their enrollment in appropriate classes and agreeing to report on attendance and conduct in class. You must be able to attend your regular classes AND your rehearsals consistently, or your roles will be reassigned.
Ages 6-10
You must be enrolled in a regular, weekly (minimum) technique class in the style of dance you will be performing onstage. If you are cast in a tap role, you must be taking a tap class. If you are cast in a ballet role, you must be taking a ballet class.
Ages 11+
You must be enrolled in regular technique classes for the style of dance you will be performing onstage. For tap, minimum 1 hour per week and ballet, 3 hours minimum per week. Pointe is not a requirement, but is a plus for ages 12 and up. Adults with proficiency in their selected style of dance are always welcome. Leads and soloists will be cast from this age group.
What if I'm not "a dancer"?
Parts are available for non-dancers that do not carry the requirement of class attendance. Non-dancers and students who do not wish to commit to additional dance classes are eligible for these parts. Please contact the director with your desire to participate. Audition is not required.
We are still in need of non-dancing, acting performers! Contact Kara at director@etudesballet.com or 804-815-2695 for consideration. All ages and genders needed.
Auditions are open to all students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas. Rehearsals tale place at Etudes Ballet School, and performances at Northumberland High School. Students who are enrolled in other studios will be given a form to take back to their teachers to fill out, verifying their enrollment in appropriate classes and agreeing to report on attendance and conduct in class. You must be able to attend your regular classes AND your rehearsals consistently, or your roles will be reassigned.
Ages 6-10
You must be enrolled in a regular, weekly (minimum) technique class in the style of dance you will be performing onstage. If you are cast in a tap role, you must be taking a tap class. If you are cast in a ballet role, you must be taking a ballet class.
Ages 11+
You must be enrolled in regular technique classes for the style of dance you will be performing onstage. For tap, minimum 1 hour per week and ballet, 3 hours minimum per week. Pointe is not a requirement, but is a plus for ages 12 and up. Adults with proficiency in their selected style of dance are always welcome. Leads and soloists will be cast from this age group.
What if I'm not "a dancer"?
Parts are available for non-dancers that do not carry the requirement of class attendance. Non-dancers and students who do not wish to commit to additional dance classes are eligible for these parts. Please contact the director with your desire to participate. Audition is not required.
