Join the Youth Cast of Alice in Wonderland!
Pas de Deux Dance Studio is excited to host the Twin Cities youth cast of the International Ballet Stars touring production of Alice in Wonderland!
Auditions are open to dancers across the Twin Cities with ballet experience. To audition, simply fill out the online audition form or bring a copy of the printable form with you to the audition (see the Important Documents section below).
Please read all details below before auditioning to make sure you can commit if your dancer receives a role!
Please contact Miss Zachari at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Auditions are open to dancers across the Twin Cities with ballet experience. To audition, simply fill out the online audition form or bring a copy of the printable form with you to the audition (see the Important Documents section below).
Please read all details below before auditioning to make sure you can commit if your dancer receives a role!
Please contact Miss Zachari at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Auditions
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Date:
September 26, 2026 Times: Check in: 3:45 pm Audition: 4:00 - 5:00 pm Approximate Times by Age: * age 5 - 9: 4:00 - 4:20 pm * age 9 - 13: 4:20 - 4:40 pm * age 13+: 4:40 - 5:00 pm |
All dancers need to check in at 3:45 pm regardless of actual audition time. Times are approximate. All dancers should be ready to dance early, and prepared to stay later if asked by the casting director. The casting director will be joining us via Zoom, and has full authority for casting decisions. Pas de Deux Dance Studio does not have any input in casting. |
Costs
Audition Fee (non-refundable):
- $25 in advance cash or check
- $35 day of, cash only
Participation Fee: $125 cash or check due within one week of receiving casting information.
Shoes and Undergarments: See Required Dancewear section for needed items
* Please make all check payments payable to Pas de Deux Dance Studio.
- $25 in advance cash or check
- $35 day of, cash only
Participation Fee: $125 cash or check due within one week of receiving casting information.
Shoes and Undergarments: See Required Dancewear section for needed items
* Please make all check payments payable to Pas de Deux Dance Studio.
What to Wear: Auditions and Rehearsals
Girls: leotard, ballet tights, ballet shoes, hair in a ballet bun, dance skirt optional
Boys: white t-shirt, black pants or shorts, black socks, ballet shoes
* Please note that we have wood floors, so leather ballet shoes are recommended for auditions and rehearsals even though canvas is required for the performance.
Boys: white t-shirt, black pants or shorts, black socks, ballet shoes
* Please note that we have wood floors, so leather ballet shoes are recommended for auditions and rehearsals even though canvas is required for the performance.
Rehearsals |
Performance Details |
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Saturdays
January 9 through May 1, 2027 (no rehearsal 3/13, 3/27 or 4/24) Schedule TBD between 10 am and 4 pm (each role will rehearse 30 to 60 minutes per week) Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 3:00 pm Pantages Theater 710 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
Saturday, May 8, 7:00 pm
Pantages Theater 710 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tickets: https://internationalballetstars.com/events/minneapolis-mi |
Important Documents
For dancers registering in advance: Online Audition Form
For dancers registering on site: Printable Audition Form
Agreement due before 1st rehearsal: Cast Information / Agreement
Print this to track tickets purchased by friends and family: Ticket Sale Form
For dancers registering on site: Printable Audition Form
Agreement due before 1st rehearsal: Cast Information / Agreement
Print this to track tickets purchased by friends and family: Ticket Sale Form
Other Important Details
* Parts are available for a wide variety of age and ability levels for both female and male dancers.
- Butterflies: age 5 - 13
- Peasants: age 9 - 13
- Cards: age 9+
- Dream Keepers: age 13+
* If you attend a studio other than Pas de Deux, make sure you let your current teacher or studio owner know that you are auditioning. Ensure that there will not be a conflict between your studio classes / performances, and the rehearsals and performance for Alice in Wonderland before auditioning.
* If you do not currently take ballet classes, we would love to have you join Pas de Deux! Email the studio and we can set up a trial week to find the right class level.
* Pas de Deux Dance Studio dancers are required to participate in the annual spring recital to be in this production. Please block May 5 through 8 off on your calendar for stage rehearsals and performances. The timing of our recital will allow all dancers ample time for a lunch break and travel to the Pantages for the Alice in Wonderland dress rehearsal.
- Butterflies: age 5 - 13
- Peasants: age 9 - 13
- Cards: age 9+
- Dream Keepers: age 13+
* If you attend a studio other than Pas de Deux, make sure you let your current teacher or studio owner know that you are auditioning. Ensure that there will not be a conflict between your studio classes / performances, and the rehearsals and performance for Alice in Wonderland before auditioning.
* If you do not currently take ballet classes, we would love to have you join Pas de Deux! Email the studio and we can set up a trial week to find the right class level.
* Pas de Deux Dance Studio dancers are required to participate in the annual spring recital to be in this production. Please block May 5 through 8 off on your calendar for stage rehearsals and performances. The timing of our recital will allow all dancers ample time for a lunch break and travel to the Pantages for the Alice in Wonderland dress rehearsal.
Required Dancewear: Performance
While the main costumes are borrowed from International Ballet Stars, dancers are responsible for providing their own foundations and shoes. All items must be the brands and styles listed below to make sure they match. All items (except dance belts) may be purchased through the studio. Shoes and tights need to be kept at the studio until the week before the performance to make sure everyone has clean, hole-free items.
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Female Dancers:
* Nude camisole leotard * Dancing Fair Tights: - Butterflies, Peasants, Dream Keepers: pink - Cards: white * Canvas Ballet Shoes: - Butterflies, Dream Keepers: Capezio Hanami in pink - Cards: Capezio Hanami or Stelle Stretch in white * Dancing Fair Character Shoes: - Peasants: Nude |
Male Dancers:
* Nude dance belt or compression shorts * Tights - Peasants: Capezio male tights in black - Cards: Capezio male tights in white - Butterflies: Purple Bodysuit ordered via the studio * Capezio Hanami or Stelle Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoes: - Butterflies: black - Dream Keepers: nude - Cards: white * Dancing Fair Black Tie Jazz Shoes: Peasants |