2026–27 Season: Youth Division
The Nutcracker Bird Enrollment: Level 5b (Party Kids)
Youth Division Level 5b dancers participate as Party Kids.
Saturday and Sunday Cast:
Youth Division Level 5 dancers participate in both Saturday and Sunday casts; cast names refer to the performance dates: Saturday, 12/19/2026 and Sunday, 12/20/2026. Dancers participate in four shows total, two shows on each performance date. Please note that dancers’ rehearsal schedules may take place on any day of the week; please see schedules below.
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.
Tuition: $400.00
| Youth Division Level 5b: Party Kids | ||||||
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| Absences: Participating dancers are permitted 2 absence from their schedule of 10 rehearsals; Full Call and Theater Week rehearsals are mandatory for participation. | ||||||
| Enrollment: | Saturday and Sunday Cast: [Enroll] | |||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | Saturday and Sunday Cast | Location | |
| Costume-fitting (TBA); if a dancer is absent for their costume-fitting, BBT will fit them during their regular weekly classes. | ||||||
| Thursday | 10/01/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 1 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 10/08/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 2 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 10/15/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 3 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 10/22/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 4 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 10/29/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 5 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 11/05/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 6 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 11/12/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 7 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 11/19/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 8 | BBT Studios | |
| Fall Break: No Youth Division classes or rehearsals, 11/23/2026–11/29/2026 | ||||||
| Thursday | 12/03/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 9 | BBT Studios | |
| Thursday | 12/10/2026 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Rehearsal 10 | BBT Studios | |
| BBT Uniform, Costume Items, Hair, and Makeup are expected to be performance-ready for all Full Call, Technical, and Dress Rehearsals. | ||||||
| Full Call Rehearsals and Theater Week: Modified Youth Division class schedules and rehearsals, Saturday, 12/12/2025–Sunday, 12/20/2025. Theater week rehearsals are mandatory. | ||||||
| Day | Date | Call | Dismissal | Saturday and Sunday Cast | Location | |
| Saturday | 12/12/2026 | TBA | TBA | TBA, Full Call Rehearsal | BBT Studios | |
| Monday | 12/14/2026 | Hold: 4:00pm | Hold: 9:00pm | Schedule TBA | -- | |
| Tuesday | 12/15/2026 | Hold: 4:00pm | Hold: 9:00pm | Schedule TBA | -- | |
| Wednesday | 12/16/2026 | Hold: 4:00pm | Hold: 9:00pm | Schedule TBA | -- | |
| Thursday | 12/17/2026 | Hold: 4:00pm | Hold: 9:00pm | Schedule TBA | -- | |
| Friday | 12/18/2026 | Hold: 4:00pm | Hold: 9:00pm | Schedule TBA | -- | |
| Saturday | 12/19/2026 | TBA | TBA | Two Performances: TBA |
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| Sunday | 12/20/2026 | TBA | TBA | Two Performances: TBA |
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| Performance Resources | ||||||
| Requirements: | [Hairstyle Guide] | [Makeup Guide] | Costume:
| [Theater Guide and Packing List] | ||
| General contact: info@berkeleyballet.org | ||||||
| Dancer inquiries; hair, makeup, backstage preparedness: Executive Director Ali Griffin: alitl@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 / Theater TBA: | ||||||
