North Central Ballet
The Nutcracker 2025 Parent Information Packet

Rehearsals Begin: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Dear Parents,
Welcome to North Central Ballet’s 31st Annual Production of The Nutcracker! We are thrilled to have your dancer join us for this beloved holiday tradition. Please read the following information carefully, as it outlines important dates, rehearsal policies, and your family’s responsibilities.

Performance Venue
IM Terrell Performing Arts Center
1900 IM Terrell Way
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, December 14 at 5:00 or 6:00 PM TBD
*Subject to change. Full cast required.*

Performance Schedule
Date Time Notes
Mon, Dec 15 10:00 AM School Show (closed to public)
Tue, Dec 16 10:00 AM School Show
Fri, Dec 19 2:00 PM (closed to public)
7:00 PM Public Performance
Sat, Dec 20 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Public Performances

All dancers perform in all shows.

Arrival & Check-In Procedures
1. Dancers must arrive 45 minutes prior to each performance.
2. Check-in is required at the performer sign-in desk before entering the backstage area.
3. Parents must sign dancers in and out at intermission or after the show. No early pickups from backstage.

Rehearsals
- Rehearsals begin September 20 and continue every weekend through performance week.
- Attendance at the first three rehearsals and all rehearsals the week prior to the production is mandatory — no exceptions.
- Schedules will be posted in advance. Please notify us of any unavoidable conflicts early.

Tickets
- All audience members must have a ticket for admission.
- Tickets are not available at the studio and must be purchased online only:
www.nutcrackertickets.com
- Valid tickets include: Friday, Dec 19 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
- School performances are not open to the public.
- There is a per-ticket service fee charged by the ticketing platform. NCB does not control or collect these fees.

Financial Responsibilities
1. Costume Fee:
- $75.00 per costume (check) / $78.75 (online)
- Due: September 20
- Additional fee may apply for Mice and Cherubs (TBA)

2. Program Advertisement Requirement:
- Minimum ¼-page ad per dancer
- Cost: $135.00 (check) / $142.00 (online)
- Submit ready-to-print ad electronically by November 1
- Late ads will not be accepted, but dancers remain financially responsible

3. Ticket Sales Requirement:
- Each dancer must sell 12 full-price tickets ($35 each)
- Half-price tickets count as ½ ticket
- 6 tickets due by October 4, final 6 due by November 15

4. Rehearsal Fee:
- $130.00 (check) / $136.50 (online)
- Due: November 8

Note: All tickets must be purchased through www.nutcrackertickets.com only.


Thank you for your continued support of North Central Ballet and our mission to bring professional-quality ballet to the community for over 30 years.

With appreciation,
Les Jordan
Executive & Artistic Director
North Central Ballet

All parents are required to volunteer in some capacity, including helping with setup as well as loading trucks and trailers immediately after the last performance, and helping unload back into the studio.

Volunteer Sign-Up Information – Nutcracker 2025

Thank you for your interest in supporting North Central Ballet’s 31st Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us create a magical and professional experience for dancers, families, and audiences alike.

To ensure a smooth and successful production, we ask that all volunteers review the following policy before submitting interest:

Submission of this form does not guarantee placement.
All volunteer roles are filled at the discretion of North Central Ballet staff based on production needs, past experience, and reliability.
Assignments may be changed or revoked at any time if expectations are not met.
Volunteers are expected to communicate respectfully with staff, dancers, and families at all times.
Any behavior deemed disruptive, confrontational, or inappropriate may result in immediate removal from the volunteer roster and future eligibility.

By submitting this form, you agree to abide by the policies and values of North Central Ballet and to communicate with respect and professionalism at all times.

Alcohol Policy for Volunteers
North Central Ballet is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and family-friendly environment at all events, rehearsals, and performances. To uphold this standard, we have a strict policy regarding alcohol use by volunteers:
• No Alcohol Consumption While On Duty: Volunteers may not consume alcohol before or during their scheduled volunteer shift. This includes all backstage, front-of-house, and event support positions.
• Alcohol Use After Volunteer Shift: If alcohol is being served at an event, volunteers may only partake in alcoholic beverages after their shift has officially ended and they are no longer acting in a volunteer capacity.
• Visible Intoxication: Volunteers exhibiting signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, impaired coordination, or inappropriate behavior, will be immediately relieved of duty and may be prohibited from volunteering at future events.
• Zero Tolerance Around Minors: As many of our volunteers work closely with children and families, we strictly prohibit any alcohol use that compromises safety, professionalism, or perception of responsibility in front of our youth participants and their families.
• Enforcement and Disciplinary Action: Failure to follow this policy may result in removal from the volunteer roster, termination of future volunteer opportunities, or removal from associated performance participation (e.g., a child’s role in a production).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to maintain a respectful and safe environment for our dancers, families, and guests.

1) Parents will not be allowed into the audience without a ticket.

2) Parents are not allowed backstage or in the dressing areas. This will be enforced.

3) Dancers will greet their guests after performance. This is the time for flowers, hugs, kisses, etc.

4) Please notify the company in writing prior to absence. More than 3 absences will result in removal from the cast with no refund of financial obligations. (See financial obligations).

5) Absolutely no absences once the production moves into the venue.

6) Dancers are required to be at the first three rehearsals as well as all rehearsal in the studio the week prior to the production, no exceptions.

In addition to performing, it will be the responsibility of every dancer to:
1) Keep his or her personal belongings together and separate from the costumes.
2) Arrive on time and adhere to schedules.
3) Bring quiet games and activities to remain occupied while waiting in the lounge area.
4) Provide supervisors with a note should there be any irregularities in routine.
5) Arrive with proper dance supplies and hair in place for performance. Dancers should arrive with make-up on.
6) Dancers shall provide their own ballet slippers, pointe shoes, performance tights and make-up in good condition.
7) Excused absences will be determined by the Artistic Director.
8) Absolutely no eating, drinking or make-up application once in costume.
9) Listen and repeat instructions given by adult volunteers.

We will use volunteers to dress the dancers. These volunteers will be assigned for each performance.

Only these volunteers will perform this task.
ABSOLUTELY NO EATING, DRINKING OR MAKE-UP APPLICATION ONCE IN
COSTUME.

DANCERS IN VIOLATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CAST!

Volunteers will be assigned for each performance.
These volunteers will:
1) Make sure all performers have arrived.

2) Escort dancers to and from the staging area.

3) Wait with dancers until parents have picked them up after performance. (This means NO ONE will be admitted past the stage door!) Messages and supplies for dancers must be left at the check-in table. This is for dancer’s
safety.

Parents are permitted to videotape dress rehearsal ONLY. A professional videotape will be available for purchase during the run of the show.

PLEASE, NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AT ANY TIME! IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE PERFORMERS!

Scan the QR Code or copy and paste the link below to be taken to the Nutcracker Advertising Information Page.

https://northcentralballet.com/nutcrackeradvertising