The Nutcracker Bird Full Call and Theater Week Schedule

Full Calls @ Berkeley Ballet Studios

Saturday, November 22 @ 12:00-7:00pm

Fall Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, 11/24/2025–11/30/2025

Saturday, December 6 @ 12:00-7:00pm*

*Mandatory

Theater Week @ Berkeley Ballet Studios and Oakland Scottish Rite Center - All Rehearsals Are Mandatory

Monday, December 8

-Hold from 4:00-9:00pm -- Location TBA

Tuesday, December 9

-Hold from 4:00-9:00pm -- Location TBA

Wednesday, December 10

-Hold from 4:00-9:00pm -- Location TBA

Thursday, December 11

-Hold from 4:00-9:00pm -- Location TBA

Friday, December 12

-Hold from 4:00-9:00pm -- Location TBA

Saturday, December 13

-Hold from 9:00am-7:00pm -- Oakland Scottish Rite Center

-Two Performances: 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Sunday, December 14

-Hold from 9:00am-7:00pm -- Oakland Scottish Rite Center

-Two Performances: 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Studio Company / Apprentice Rehearsal Schedule

Dancers are asked to check the Rehearsal Schedule frequently. Dancers will be scheduled for rehearsals based on casting and their rehearsal schedule will be different from week to week.

If a dancer knows they will be absent for a rehearsal, please reach out to the BBT Office as soon as possible by filling out this Absence Notification Form.

2025 Casting: Studio Company/Studio Company Apprentice Casting Page

Monday, October 27

6:45-7:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Dew Drop, Sunlight Fairy, Desert Bird), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara

6:45-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Aurora Borealis), Studio 2 with Courtney Henry

Tuesday, October 28

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Rose Quartz and Crystal Gems), Studio 4 with Sandra Chinn

Costume Fitting: 7:00-7:15pm Aurora Borealis

Wednesday, October 29

6:30-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 4 with KT Nelson

Thursday, October 30

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers

7:15-7:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava), Studio 2 with Robin Dekkers

Costume Fitting:

7:30-7:45pm Lava

Friday, October 31

No classes or rehearsals on this day

Saturday, November 1

2:15-2:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Waves), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara and Robin Dekkers (2:15-2:30pm only)

2:45-3:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Constellations), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara

3:30-4:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Dew Drop and Flowers), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

4:00-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Moonlight Pas), Studio 2 with Ben Warner and guest artist Teddy O’Brien

4:15-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Finale, all Studio Company and Studio Company Apprentice dancers), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

5:00-5:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

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Monday, November 3

6:45-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Pas de Deux), Studio 2 with Kaori Ogasawara and guest artist Kyle Ikuma

6:45-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 3 with Courtney Henry

7:15-7:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Pas de Deux), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara and guest artist Kyle Ikuma

Tuesday, November 4

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Sunlight Fairy), Studio 4 with Sandra Chinn

Wednesday, November 5

6:30-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 4 with Robin Dekkers

Thursday, November 6

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers

7:15-7:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava)*, Studio 2 with Robin Dekkers

*Note: this rehearsal will be with the Level 6 Volcanoes as well

Friday, November 7

7:00-7:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Sunlight Fairy), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

7:00-7:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Rose Quartz and Crystal Gems), Studio 3 with Courtney Henry

7:30-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Aurora Borealis), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

7:30-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Dew Drop), Studio 3 with Courtney Henry

Saturday, November 8

2:15-2:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Constellations), Studio 3 (2:15-2:30pm) and Studio 2 (2:30-2:45pm) with Isaac Bates-Vinueza

2:45-3:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Waves), Studio 2 with Isaac Bates-Vinueza

3:30-4:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Dew Drop and Flowers), Studio 4 with Isaac Bates-Vinueza

4:00-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Pas de Deux), Studio 2 with Ben Warner and guest artist Kyle Ikuma

4:15-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Moonlight Pas de Deux), Studio 4 with Isaac Bates-Vinueza

5:00-5:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Fungi), Studio 2 with Ben Warner and guest artist Kyle Ikuma

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Monday, November 10

6:45-7:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara

6:45-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 2 with Courtney Henry

Tuesday, November 11

No classes or rehearsals on this day

Wednesday, November 12

6:30-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 4 with Robin Dekkers

Thursday, November 13

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers

Friday, November 14

7:00-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

7:00-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 3 with Courtney Henry

Saturday, November 15

2:15-2:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Ocean Waves), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers

2:45-3:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Constellations), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara

3:30-4:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Flowers), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

4:00-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 2 with Isaac Bates-Vinueza

4:15-5:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

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Monday, November 17

6:45-7:45pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara

6:45-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 2 with Courtney Henry

Tuesday, November 18

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 4 with Sandra Chinn

Wednesday, November 19

6:30-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Snowflakes), Studio 4 with Robin Dekkers

Thursday, November 20

7:00-7:15pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Lava), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers

Friday, November 21

7:00-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 4 with Kaori Ogasawara

7:00-8:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (TBD), Studio 3 with Courtney Henry

Saturday, November 22

10:00-11:15am, Class (Level 6/7), Studio 4 with TBD

10:00-11:30am, Class (Level 8/9), Studio 3 with TBD

12:00-2:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Full Call, Saturday Cast Divertissements), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara and Robin Dekkers

2:00-2:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Full Call, Saturday and Sunday Cast Snowflakes), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara and Robin Dekkers

2:30-4:30pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Full Call, Sunday Cast Divertissements), Studio 3 with Kaori Ogasawara and Robin Dekkers

4:30-5:00pm, The Nutcracker Bird (Notes, as needed), Studio 3 with Robin Dekkers