Calling Dancers Ages 5-10!
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is excited to announce open auditions for its 2026 production of The Nutcracker. Auditions will be held on Friday, September 11th at the SMB Studio in Shreveport. Your dancer will be auditioning to perform in ONE of the two shows. Dancers must be in age category by September 30th and have previous ballet experience:
5-6 year olds = 1 full year
7-8 year olds = 2 full years
9-10 year olds = 3 years
If your dancer has the previous ballet experience for their age group and is currently enrolled in a ballet class at a studio of their choice, they are welcome to come audition for SMB’s minor cast for The Nutcracker.
Location: Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet, 1520 N Hearne Ave, Ste 116 Shreveport, LA 71107
Check in Time: 5:00
Audition Time: 5:30-7:30
*5-6 year olds could finish auditions early - please be close by.
*Audition does not guarantee casting. Roles and production information will be emailed no later than Wednesday, September 16th.
Still have questions? You can reach SMB by emailing executivedirector@shreveportmetroballet.org or by calling 318.221.8500.
Rehearsal Obligations
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays at Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet beginning September 19th and continuing to performances. Specific rehearsal times will be given once casting is completed.
Full Cast Rehearsals will begin Saturdays starting October 31st at Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.
Dress rehearsals will be Wednesday, December 9 (Cast 1) and Thursday, December 10 (Cast 2).
School shows are Friday, December 11.
Public performances will be Saturday, December 12 (Cast 1) and Sunday, December 13 (Cast 2).
Your dancer is allowed 2 excused rehearsals with 2 weeks notification so our Artistic Team can plan rehearsals.