Dance Repertory Company ‘Nutcracker’ auditions near

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will host auditions Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m. for the Dance Repertory Company’s 2010 production of “The Nutcracker.”

Auditions will be held at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St., and are free and open to dancers, actors, and community members ages 5 to adult. A variety of roles are available for this year’s “Nutcracker” performances, which will be held Dec. 2-5 at Page Theatre.

All interested candidates are encouraged to wear movable clothing and are asked to bring a photo of themselves to the audition. (Color or black and white photos of any size are acceptable.) Intermediate and advanced dancers should be dressed in appropriate ballet attire. Children ages 12 or younger should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Presenting “The Nutcracker” every other holiday season, The Dance Repertory Company continues a special holiday tradition. Children and adults alike will enjoy this timeless classic that allows us to transform into a child again, and experience the magical spells of Herr Drosselmeyer and the sweet dreams of Clara with visions of Nutcracker princess and Sugar Plum fairies.

For more information, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500.