Delta Festival Ballet
A New Orleans Classic Since 1969
Artistic Director Joseph Giacobbe
2025 Nutcracker Auditions
Auditions for the 2025 production of The Nutcracker will be held September 6 & 7. Auditions are open to ALL dancers age 7 to professional.
Makeup Auditions will be held Saturday, September 13.
Audition Schedule
Saturday, September 6, 2025
2:30pm-4:00pm: Dancers Ages 14- Professional
*Ladies: Please bring pointe shoes.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
1:00pm-2:30pm: Girls ages 7-10
2:30pm-3:00pm: Boys ages 7+
3:00pm-4:30pm: Girls ages 11-13
Audition and Studio Rehearsals take place at Giacobbe Academy of Dance. 6925 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie (504) 889-0940 www.giacobbeacademyofdance.com.
For Collegiate & Professional Dancers Age 18+
Please email deltafestballet@gmail.com with your resume and reel prior to September 6 or plan to attend the September 6 audition in person. There is no audition or production fee for collegiate and professional dancers.
About Us
Since 1969, Delta Festival Ballet has played a leading role in the cultural development of Louisiana.
Giacobbe Academy of Dance
Since 1943, Giacobbe Academy of Dance, Official School of Delta Festival Ballet, has dedicated itself to excellence in dance education.
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