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Arlington Nutcracker Ballet returns for the 6th year Nov 20th-21st 2026 at the Arlington ISD Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts

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Arlington Nutcracker Ballet Auditions

Join us for Nutcracker auditions! Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Pre-Registration link in bio, walk-ins welcome

Beginner Dancers
9:00–10:00 AM | Ages 4–7
Roles: Mice & Angels

Beginner/Intermediate Dancers
10:15–11:45 AM | Ages 7–16
Roles: Soldiers, Mother Ginger, Party Girls & Boys, Candy Canes, and Chinese

Intermediate/Advanced Dancers
12:00–1:30 PM | Ages 11+
Roles: Nutcracker Soldier, Mouse King/Queen, Mirlitons, Waltz, Snow, Dolls, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabian

Audition Dress Code

Female Dancers:
• Black leotard
• Pink tights
• Pink ballet shoes
• Hair secured in a ballet bun

Male Dancers:
• Black fitted pants or tights
• White or black fitted shirt or tank
• Black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes
• Hair neatly secured away from the face

We can’t wait to see everyone at auditions and kick off another magical Nutcracker season!

#upacdance #nutcrackerauditions #ballet #nutcracker #danceauditions by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

❄️ Our Snow dancers are working so hard! ❄️

The Snow dance is one of the most challenging dances for our older dancers, and they are putting in so much hard work to make it magical for our audiences! We are so proud of their dedication and can’t wait for everyone to see them shine on stage! ✨

🎟️ All of our performances are posted as Facebook Events on our page! Each event includes a link to purchase tickets for that specific performance. Find the show that works best for your family and join us!

We can’t wait to see everyone as we kick off the holiday season with the magic of the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet! 🩰❄️

#ArlingtonNutcracker #upacdance #NutcrackerBallet #HolidayTradition #dancelife by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

🎄❤️ Introducing our NEW Candy Cane costumes! 🤍✨

Our Candy Canes have a special surprise planned during their dance, and trust us… you won’t want to miss it! 👀

Want to find out what the surprise is? You’ll have to come see the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet to discover it for yourself! 🩰

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE! Grab yours today — link in bio!

#ArlingtonNutcrackerBallet #NutcrackerSeason #CandyCaneDance #HolidayMagic #supportthearts by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

✨ NEW COSTUMES, NEW MAGIC! ✨

Our Merletón dancers have beautiful new costumes for this year’s Arlington Nutcracker Ballet! 🩰 We can’t wait to see these stunning dancers bring their characters to life on stage and add a little extra sparkle to this year’s production. ❄️✨

The countdown is on! Come experience the magic of our community-funded Nutcracker Ballet this November! 🎄

🎟️ Stay tuned for ticket information!

#ArlingtonNutcracker #ArlingtonNutcrackerBallet #CommunityArts #DanceMagic #nutcrackerseason by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

❄️✨ Winter is coming! And our Snow and Flurries are hard at work bringing the magic of winter to life in rehearsal! 🌨️🩰

We can’t wait for you to see their beautiful dancing, sparkling formations, and winter wonderland come to life on stage at the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet! 🩰❄️

🎟️ Ticket link coming soon! Stay tuned so you don’t miss the magic!

#ArlingtonNutcracker #NutcrackerBallet #WinterIsComing #DanceMagic #supportthearts by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

Our Nutcracker soldiers are getting ready for battle against some CRAZY mice! They’re working hard on their formations, sharpening their skills, and getting ready to bring the magic of the Nutcracker to life!

Ticket link coming soon! Sponsor opportunities available!

#Nutcracker #NutcrackerSoldiers #DanceFamily #HolidayMagic #upacdance by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

🐭✨ These little mice are on a mission! ✨🐭

They’re looking for sponsors to help them, Clara, and our incredible dancers bring our annual, community-funded Arlington Nutcracker to life!

We have different sponsorship levels with different benefits at each level, so there’s an opportunity for everyone to be part of this special Arlington tradition.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email or message us for more information!

🎟️ Ticket link coming soon!

Help us keep the magic of the Nutcracker alive for our community!

#ArlingtonNutcracker #CommunityFunded #SupportTheArts #NutcrackerMagic #supportlocaldance by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

🎄 Save the Date! 🎄

The countdown is on! Auditions for the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet are coming soon!

🗓️ Date: August 15
🕒 Time: TBD
📍 Location: United Performing Arts Company

✨ Open to all dancers—from beginner to professional!
👯 Ages 5 and up are invited to audition and be part of this magical holiday tradition.

Whether it’s your first Nutcracker or your tenth, we can’t wait to see you shine on stage. More audition details will be announced soon!

#ArlingtonNutcrackerBallet #NutcrackerAuditions #UPACDance #DanceAuditions #DFWDance by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for our amazing community. Your support makes the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet possible, and we couldn’t do it without you. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving!

Hashtags:
#ArlingtonNutcrackerBallet #UPAC #Grateful #Thankful #CommunitySupport #Thanksgiving2025 #SupportTheArts #ArlingtonArts #nutcrackerseason by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

We are so grateful for each and every person who comes out to support the arts and our incredible dancers! We are beyond proud of all our performers and already looking forward to next year.

Thank you for supporting the arts in the Arlington community!

#SupportTheArts #ArlingtonArts #CommunityStrong #UPAC #NutcrackerSeason #ThankYou #dancecommunity by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

As we approach our finale show, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Soldier Sponsors. Your generosity and support have played a vital role in bringing the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet to life. We truly couldn’t do it without you!

#ArlingtonNutcracker #NutcrackerBallet #UPAC #CommunitySupport #ArtsSponsors #ThankYouSponsors #FinaleShow #holidayperformances by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_

Our next incredible sponsor we would like to recognize is Patterson Law Group! Their support plays a vital role in bringing Arlington’s Nutcracker Ballet to life. We truly could not produce a show of this scale and magic without the generosity of our sponsors.

Thank you @pattersonlawgroup for helping us create a memorable holiday tradition for our dancers, families, and community!

#ArlingtonNutcracker #UPAC #NutcrackerBallet #DFWArts #SupportTheArts #CommunitySponsors #ArlingtonTX #HolidayPerformance #ArtsInArlington #nutcrackerseason by @nutcracker_arlingtontx_