UPCOMING EVENTS
🎠Join Us for The Nutcracker 2026!
Randazzo Dance Company invites you to be part of the magic! Join us on May 2, 2026 for Nutcracker Auditions and our Annual Meeting—your first step toward the stage.
📅 Annual Meeting (Mandatory) – May 2, 2026, 12:30 pm
All dancers interested in participating in The Nutcracker must attend the Annual Meeting with a parent/guardian. We’ll cover important details about the production, expectations, and how you can be part of this beloved holiday tradition.
We strongly encourage families with younger dancers to attend our Annual Meeting on May 2 at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about the production. We need your participation to support our young dancers and help make the show a success!
🩰 Auditions – May 2, 2026
Location: Randazzo Dance Studio
👉 All dancers must pre-register for auditions using the following form:
Auditions will begin immediately following the Annual Meeting.
Audition Schedule:
1:45 p.m. – Pre-Ballet 4 & Ballet 1
2:30 p.m. – Ballet 1–2
3:15 p.m. – Ballet 3–4 & Advanced
Dancers should arrive ready to audition and warmed up at their assigned time. You may arrive up to 30 minutes early to prepare. Each audition block will last approximately 45 minutes.
✨ Who Can Audition?
Dancers currently enrolled in:
Pre-Ballet 4
Ballet 1–2
Ballet 3–4
Advanced
are invited to register for the May 2 auditions using the provided form.
Younger dancers will have their opportunity to audition in the fall. Families of younger dancers are still strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to learn more and get involved!
🎄 Performance Details
Randazzo Dance Company, the non-profit associated with Randazzo Dance Studio, will present The Nutcracker at Washtenaw Community College’s Towsley Auditorium on:
December 4–5, 2026
Tech Week & Dress Rehearsals: Begin November 30
Important: Dancers must be available to rehearse Thanksgiving weekend; however, there will be no rehearsals on Thanksgiving Day or the Friday following.
If possible, Dancers may need to be excused early from school on the Friday, December 4th Performance Day.
💲 Participation Fees
Fees will be collected in August/September.
Senior Company (Pre-Ballet 4 through Advanced): $300
Youth Company: $150
Need-based scholarships are available – please see Sara.
🌟 Be Part of the Magic
The Nutcracker is more than a performance—it’s a cherished experience filled with growth, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see our dancers shine on stage!
More to come in 2026!
Randazzo Dance Showcase
May 9, 2026
Location: Saline Middle School
Join us in celebrating the end of the dance year with the Randazzo Dance annual showcase! This is a fantastic opportunity for all our students to shine on stage and share their progress with friends and family. RDC will be selling flowers at this event.
Join Our Dance Family!
At Randazzo Dance Studio, we believe in nurturing talent, building confidence, and fostering a love for dance. We invite all ages and skill levels to join us for a fantastic year filled with warmth, joy, and creativity. Visit our website at www.randazzodance.com