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.

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Since 1969, Delta Festival Ballet has played a leading role in the cultural development of Louisiana.

 
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Since 1943, Giacobbe Academy of Dance, Official School of Delta Festival Ballet, has dedicated itself to excellence in dance education.

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