2025–26 Season: Youth Division
The Nutcracker Bird Enrollment: Level 2 (Sunbeams)
Youth Division Level 2 dancers participate as Sunbeams.
Saturday or Sunday Cast:
Youth Division Level 2a and 2b dancers participate as either a Saturday or Sunday cast dancer; this cast name refers to a dancer’s performance date: Saturday, 12/13/2025 or Sunday, 12/14/2025. Each dancer participates in two shows on their cast’s performance date: 1:00pm and 5:00pm
Volunteer hours are asked of participating dancers' families, and volunteers are integral to the success of rehearsals and performances. If you haven’t heard from a volunteer organizer by November, please reach out.
Locations:
BBT Studios: 1370 Tenth Street, Berkeley
Oakland Scottish Rite Center: 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Tuition: $375.00
| Youth Division Level 2a and 2b: Sunbeams | ||||||
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| Absences: Participating dancers are permitted two absences from their schedule of eight rehearsals; Full Call and Theater Week rehearsals are mandatory for participation. | ||||||
| Enrollment: | Saturday Cast: [Enroll] | Sunday Cast: [Enroll] | ||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | Saturday Cast | Sunday Cast | Location |
| Sunday | 09/28/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 1 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 09/28/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 1 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/05/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 2 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/05/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 2 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/12/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 3 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/12/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 3 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/19/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 4 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/19/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 4 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/26/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 5 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 10/26/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 5 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/02/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 6 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/02/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 6 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/09/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 7 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/09/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 7 | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/16/2025 | 1:45pm | 3:00pm | Rehearsal 8 | -- | BBT Studios |
| Sunday | 11/16/2025 | 2:30pm | 3:45pm | -- | Rehearsal 8 | BBT Studios |
| BBT Uniform, Costume Items, Hair, and Makeup are expected to be performance-ready for all Full Call, Technical, and Dress Rehearsals. | ||||||
| Saturday | 11/22/2025 | 12:00pm | 4:00pm | Full Call Rehearsal | -- | BBT Studios |
| Saturday | 11/22/2025 | 3:00pm | 7:00pm | -- | Full Call Rehearsal | BBT Studios |
| Fall Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, 11/24/2025–11/30/2025 | ||||||
| Saturday | 12/06/2025 | 12:00pm | 4:00pm | Full Call Rehearsal | -- | BBT Studios |
| Saturday | 12/06/2025 | 3:00pm | 7:00pm | -- | Full Call Rehearsal | BBT Studios |
| Theather Week: Modified Youth Division class schedules and rehearsals, Monday, 12/08/2025–Sunday, 12/14/2025. | ||||||
| Calls TBA: | Dismissals TBA: | |||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | Saturday Cast | Sunday Cast | Location |
| Monday | 12/08/2025 | Hold start: 4:00pm | Hold end: 9:00pm | Modified TBA | Modified TBA | Location TBA |
| Tuesday | 12/09/2025 | Hold start: 4:00pm | Hold end: 9:00pm | Modified TBA | Modified TBA | Location TBA |
| Wednesday | 12/10/2025 | Hold start: 4:00pm | Hold end: 9:00pm | Modified TBA | Modified TBA | Location TBA |
| Thursday | 12/11/2025 | Hold start: 4:00pm | Hold end: 9:00pm | Modified TBA | Modified TBA | Location TBA |
| Friday | 12/12/2025 | Hold start: 4:00pm | Hold end: 9:00pm | Modified TBA | Modified TBA | Location TBA |
| Saturday | 12/13/2025 | Hold start: 9:00am | Hold end: 7:00pm | Two Performances: 1:00pm and 5:00pm |
-- | Oakland Scottish Rite Center |
| Sunday | 12/14/2025 | Hold start: 9:00am | Hold end: 7:00pm | -- | Two Performances: 1:00pm and 5:00pm |
Oakland Scottish Rite Center |
| Performance Resources | ||||||
| Requirements: | [Hairstyle Guide] | [Makeup Guide] | Costume:
| [Theater Guide and Packing List] | ||
| General contact: info@berkeleyballet.org | ||||||
| Dancer inquiries; hair, makeup, backstage preparedness: School Director Courtney Henry: courtneyh@berkeleyballet.org | ||||||
| Box Office, Ticketing: tickets@berkeleyballet.org | [Ticket Purchasing] | |||||
| Parent/Guardian Volunteering: Executive Director Ali Griffin: alitl@berkeleyballet.org | Volunteering List Link: TBA | |||||
| Locations: BBT Studios: 1370 Tenth Street, Berkeley / Oakland Scottish Rite Center (OSRC): 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland | ||||||
