Performance Dates

December 20 at 6:00 PM

December 21 at 3:00 PM

Locations

• Audition & Rehearsals: 545 International Golf Pkwy, Suite 16, St. Augustine, FL 32095
• Dress Rehearsal & Performance: Betsy Lovett Arts Center, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Audition Information

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Check-In: 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time

Registration

To register, complete the online form.

For current JCBS students only, click here.

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15 by 11:59 PM. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Participation Fees

• One role (e.g., Little Mice): $159
• Two or more roles: $259
• Solo, Duo, Trio, or Quartet: Additional $25 (total $284)
• Partner Role (Pas de Deux): Additional $150

Family Discount: 10% off for each additional sibling

Eligibility

• Male dancers: Ages 5 and up, with dance or acting experience
• Female dancers: Ages 5 and up, currently enrolled in ballet classes

Audition Breakdown

• Ages 5–7: 11:00 – 11:30 AM
• Ages 8–12: 11:45 – 12:30 PM
• Ages 13 and up: 12:45 – 1:45 PM

Dancers auditioning on pointe must have a minimum of one year of pointe training.

What to Wear

• Girls: Solid color leotard, tights, ballet skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in bun
• Boys: White or black fitted t-shirt, tights or jazz pants, ballet shoes
• Ages 10 and up: Bring pointe shoes if applicable

Rehearsals

Weekly rehearsals begin Saturday, September 6 and continue through Friday, December 19. Full cast rehearsals begin in late November. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, December 19.

Expectations

• Closed auditions – no parents or observers.
• Dancers must arrive dressed and ready: please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early.
• Dancers will be evaluated on technique, artistry, and performance.
• All casting decisions are final and made by Artistic Faculty.
• Please bring water and a snack, as auditions may run longer than scheduled.

FAQs

• Can a dancer decline a role?
  Yes; however, dancers who decline a role will not be eligible to audition the following year with Jax City Ballet School.
• How will I find out about my dancer's part?
  Casting will be posted by audition number on www.JaxCityBalletSchool.com following auditions. An email notification will be sent when casting is available.
• What costume items am I responsible for?
  Families must provide dance shoes, undergarments, and makeup. Students must also wear nude leotards (if needed), footed ballet pink tights, and pink ballet canvas slippers. Tights and shoes should match in color. Boys may be required to wear specific pants or socks depending on their role. All costumes are provided by Jax City Ballet School.
• How do I get updates & information?
  All updates will be emailed and shared on our social media pages. If you have questions at any time, please reach out to us directly.
• Are parents allowed backstage during the performance?
  No. Only approved volunteers will be allowed backstage. Chaperones will supervise dancers in dressing rooms and backstage areas.
• How much are tickets to performances?
  Ticket prices vary depending on seat location. Nutcracker performances sell out quickly.
• Will there be a video?
  Yes. Families may order a digital download of the performance.
• What is the attendance policy?
  Dancers may miss only three rehearsals prior to December 1. Mandatory rehearsals include all in-studio run-throughs and dress rehearsals.
• Questions?
  Email jaxcityballetschool@gmail.com or text 904.554.2722

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