2025–26 Season: Youth Division

The Nutcracker Bird Enrollment: Level 3 (Woodland Creatures)

  • Youth Division Level 3 dancers participate as Woodland Creatures.

  • Saturday or Sunday Cast:

    • Youth Division Level 3a and 3b 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 3a and 3b: Woodland Creatures
Absences: Participating dancers are permitted two absences from their schedule of eight rehearsals and first Full Call (11/22/2025); 12/06/2025 Full Call and Theater Week rehearsals are mandatory for participation.
Enrollment: Saturday Cast: [Closed: Currently at maximum enrollment.] Sunday Cast: [Enroll]
Day Date Call Dismissal Saturday Cast Sunday Cast Location
Saturday 09/27/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 1 Rehearsal 1 BBT Studios
Saturday 10/04/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 2 Rehearsal 2 BBT Studios
Saturday 10/11/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 3 Rehearsal 3 BBT Studios
Saturday 10/18/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 4 Rehearsal 4 BBT Studios
Saturday 10/25/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 5 Rehearsal 5 BBT Studios
Saturday 11/01/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 6 Rehearsal 6 BBT Studios
Saturday 11/08/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 7 Rehearsal 7 BBT Studios
Saturday 11/15/2025 5:15pm 6:00pm Rehearsal 8 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 12:45pm 1:45pm Full Call Rehearsal: Hair, no Makeup -- BBT Studios
Saturday 11/22/2025 3:15pm 4:00pm -- Full Call Rehearsal: Hair, no Makeup BBT Studios
Fall Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, 11/24/2025–11/30/2025
Saturday 12/06/2025 12:30pm 2:45pm Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair, no Makeup -- BBT Studios
Saturday 12/06/2025 4:00pm 6:15pm -- Mandatory Full Call Rehearsal: Hair, no Makeup BBT Studios
Theater Week: Modified Youth Division class schedules and rehearsals, Monday, 12/08/2025–Sunday, 12/14/2025. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory.
Day Date Call Dismissal Saturday Cast Sunday Cast Location
Monday 12/08/2025 -- -- No Class or rehearsal No Class or rehearsal --
Tuesday 12/09/2025 -- -- No Class or rehearsal No Class or rehearsal --
Wednesday 12/10/2025 7:15pm 8:45pm Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup Technical Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup Red Room: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Thursday 12/11/2025 5:00pm 9:00pm Dress Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup No class or rehearsal Red Room: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Friday 12/12/2025 5:00pm 9:00pm No class or rehearsal Dress Rehearsal: Hair and Makeup Red Room: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Saturday 12/13/2025 (Performance 1) 11:30am;
(Performance 2) 4:00pm		 (Performance 1) 2:45pm;
(Performance 2) 6:45pm		 Two Performances:
1:00pm and 5:00pm		 -- Red Room: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Sunday 12/14/2025 (Performance 1) 11:30am;
(Performance 2) 4:00pm		 (Performance 1) 2:45pm;
(Performance 2) 6:45pm		 -- Two Performances:
1:00pm and 5:00pm		 Red Room: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Performance Resources
Requirements: [Hairstyle Guide] [Makeup Guide] Costume:
  • BBT Uniform provided by dancer:
    1. Black Uniform Leotard and Black Bike Shorts OR White Uniform T-Shirt and Black Bike Shorts
    2. Uniform Shoes matching the dancer’s skin tone
  • Dancers do not wear tights; no underwear is worn under leotards. Dancers may not wear any jewelry or nail polish.
[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