2009 Nutcracker Auditions

Performed over three weeks at Mesa Arts Center, Ballet Etudes’ 23rd annual production of The Nutcracker is seen by 10,000 patrons every year.  With a cast of over 100, dancers throughout the Valley, ages 7-18, are invited to audition.


Date:  Saturday, September 12th

Location:  1337 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone:  480.497.4646


Registration fee:  $15


Note:  Registration begins 1/2 hour prior to each audition.


Boys (Height requirements:  5’ max)

1:00 - 1:30pm


Girls A (Height requirements:  3’ 10” to 4’ 7”)

1:30 - 2:30pm


Girls B (Height requirements:  4’ 8” to 5’ 1”)

2:30 - 3:30pm


Girls C (Height requirements:  5’ 2” +)

3:30 - 4:30pm


Advanced Ballet (No height requirement)

Technique:  4:30 - 6:00pm

Pointe:  6:00 - 6:45pm




2009/10 Company Auditions

Valley dancers, ages 9-18, are invited to audition for Ballet Etudes company membership.


Date:  Saturday, August 29th

Location:  1337 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone:  480.497.4646


Registration fee:  $15




Intermediate Level

Registration 12:45

Tech Audition 1:15 - 3:00 pm


Advanced Level

Registration 2:45 pm

Tech Audition 3:15 - 4:45 pm

Pointe Audition 4:45 - 6:00 pm




Founding Artistic Director - Sharon Seder Meko

“....turning out stars-to-be.”

- The Arizona Republic