2026 MBA Nutcracker Auditions
Join Michigan Ballet Academy and Deos Contemporary Ballet onstage December 18th-20th in the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker!
We are excited to present this holiday classic at the beautiful East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center this December.
This year we are offering 2 audition dates, August 29th and September 12th.
Check out audition times below! Please contact our school administrator before your audition to confirm the correct level/audition time.
For more audition information or questions contact:
School Administrator
616.710.1666
info@michiganballet.org
Audition Fee: $30/student*
*audition fees are not required for current MBA students
PC: Raynard Imagemaker
First Audition Day: August 29th, 11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Level 4 - 6
Non-MBA students ages 13 - 18
CLASS 11:00 - 12:45 pm
Level 2 & 3
Non-MBA students 10 - 12**
12:45 - 1:15 pm
Level 1
Non-MBA students ages 7 - 9
1:15 - 1:45 pm
Pre-Ballet, Elementary Ballet or Jazz
Non-MBA students ages 4 - 7
1:45 - 2:15 pm
*Age ranges are a suggestion. Level 4-6 audition is a full class. Please contact the MBA School Administrator to confirm the appropriate audition time for your dancer before arrival on your chosen date.
Second Audition Day: September 12th, 11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Level 4 - 6
Non-MBA students ages 13 - 18
CLASS 11:00 - 12:45 pm
Level 2 & 3
Non-MBA students 10 - 12**
12:45 - 1:15 pm
Level 1
Non-MBA students ages 7 - 9
1:15 - 1:45 pm
Pre-Ballet, Elementary Ballet or Jazz
Non-MBA students ages 4 - 7
1:45 - 2:15 pm