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Plainfield Dance Academy Holds Open Auditions for “Nutcracker” on September 9th and 16th

Young dancers get opportunity to perform holiday classic with Moscow Ballet and Wheatland Dance Theater

Talented, young dancers ages 6-18 are invited to strut their stuff and audition to join the cast of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” in two open auditions held at the Plainfield Dance Academy, 13717 US Route 30, Plainfield, Illinois, on September 9th and 16th. Those selected will have the opportunity to perform with the world-famous Moscow Ballet and/or Wheatland Dance Theater in December productions. For more information, contact PDA at 815-230-5893 or visit www.plainfielddanceacademy.com

Dancers must be no more than 5’5” tall and have two years of ballet training.

“The ‘Nutcracker’ is the first exposure that most people have to dance and ballet,” said Altin Naska, owner and artistic director for Plainfield Dance Academy. “It is a magical and memorable experience to perform in what is the most widely performed ballet in the world,” he continued. Naska will head up the audition process and act as the instructor and choreographer for the performances.

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Audition schedule for both days of auditions (September 9 and September 16) are as follows.

  • Ages 6-8: 3 p.m.
  • Ages 9-11: 4 p.m.
  • Ages 12 and up: 5 p.m.

About Plainfield Dance Academy: The Plainfield Dance Academy’s mission is to provide dancers with a comprehensive artistic education that fosters excellence in all forms of dance and enhances a passion for the arts. A further goal is to instill in dancers a desire to care for the environment and enthusiasm for having a positive influence within their community. Staffed by a team of passionate and experienced instructors, Plainfield Dance Academy provides classes for all ages that range from classical ballet to modern and hip hop, ensuring everyone can find a style that is best suited for their temperament, interests, and unique style.

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www.plainfielddanceacademy.com

13717 US Route 30, Suite 115-117, Plainfield, IL 60544

815-230-5893

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