Nutcracker auditions set

If your child would like the opportunity to dance with a professional ballet troupe, mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 6. That’s when auditions will be held for Pend Oreille Arts Council’s traditional presentation of “The Nutcracker” performed by Eugene Ballet Company.

“The Nutcracker” will get the holiday season started on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Panida, and your fledgling star could be in the spotlight.

Auditions will be held at Allegro Dance Studio, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sandpoint, as follows:

- Baby Mice (ages 5 to 7) 4 to 4:30 p.m.;

- Angels (ages 7 to 9) from 4:30 to 5 p.m.;

- Bon Bons (ages 9 to 11) from 5 to 6 p.m., and

- Party Children (ages 11 to 15) 6 to 7 p.m.

Children auditioning for Angels, Bon Bons and Party Children should have at least one year’s ballet training. There are no prerequisites for Baby Mice, except a willingness to learn.

Applicants should arrive 30 minutes prior to their assigned time to fill out registration forms. There is a $10 audition fee to be paid at the door. Checks can be made out to Eugene Ballet Company.

Girls should wear class uniforms or a solid colored leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Their hair should be styled in a bun. Boys should wear a white T-shirt, black tights and black ballet shoes.

All students must be available for at least once a week rehearsals and, of course, the day and evening of the performance. If you have questions, call Allegro Dance Studio at 208-610-0188.

Online ticket sales will begin on Sept. 1 at artinsandpoint.org. On October 1 tickets will be available for pick up at the POAC office, 110 Main Street. For more information call (208) 263-6139. Ticket prices are $30 for adults and $12 for youth 18 and under.