Perform With South Carolina Ballet
South Carolina Ballet offers young dancers across the state the opportunity to perform in select productions each season. These roles—ranging from Nutcracker and Dracula to educational outreach performances—allow students to gain professional stage experience and develop their artistry in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Whether joining the professional company in a beloved holiday production or auditioning for SCBII, our official second company for pre-professional dancers, young artists are invited to grow their skills and be part of something extraordinary.
Who Can Audition?
- Boys and girls ages 4 to 10 (for children’s roles)
- Intermediate–advanced dancers (ages 9 and up) for SCBII
- Age requirements and prerequisites may vary by production
- Dancers must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances
What to Expect
Auditions consist of a short ballet class and movement exercises led by South Carolina Ballet staff. No solos are required. Dancers will be evaluated on musicality, stage presence, and ability to follow direction.
Audition Attire
- Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet slippers, hair in a slick bun, light stage makeup
- Boys: White t-shirt or leotard, black tights, appropriate ballet shoes
2025 Audition Schedule
SCBII Auditions – Columbia, SC
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Columbia Conservatory of Dance
1545 Main Street, Columbia, SC
Eligibility: Dancers ages 9 and up
Note: Female dancers must have two years of pointe experience
Register Here
Nutcracker Children’s Makeup Auditions – Columbia, SC
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Columbia Conservatory of Dance
1545 Main Street, Columbia, SC
No Pre-registration available.
South Carolina Ballet invites boys and girls ages 4–10 to audition for children’s roles in William Starrett’s Nutcracker. This is a wonderful opportunity for young dancers to perform alongside the professional company in a holiday tradition loved by families across the state.
Dracula Children’s Auditions – Columbia, SC
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Columbia Conservatory of Dance
1545 Main Street, Columbia, SC
Register Here
Nutcracker Children’s Auditions – Sumter, SC
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Miss Libby’s School of Dance
155 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, SC
Register Here
Nutcracker Children’s Auditions – Florence, SC
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: School of Dance Arts
1001 S. Cashua Drive, Florence, SC
Register Here
Nutcracker Children’s Auditions – Indian Land, SC
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Dance U Studio
8356 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, SC
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Nutcracker Children’s Auditions – Lancaster, SC
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Lancaster High School Multipurpose Building
325 Woodland Drive, Lancaster, SC
Register Here
Registration & Fees
- Early Registration: $20 (closes two days prior to audition)
- Day-of Registration: $25 (cash or check accepted)
Fees help cover instructional and production costs.
Rehearsals & Performances
- Rehearsals begin several weeks prior to each performance
- Attendance is mandatory
- Schedules and performance dates are provided upon acceptance
Questions?
Email: tinyperformers@southcarolinaballet.com
Phone: 803-799-7605