A Buck a Kid! Kids ages 15 and under can experience this performance for just $1, making it easier for the whole family to enjoy live entertainment together.
This tale of adventure, fantasy and dance is a family Christmas classic! More than 70 dancers from across Northeast Iowa perform alongside the professional dancers of the Minnesota Ballet bringing the magical story of The Nutcracker to life.
Youth ages 8–18 are invited to audition to perform in the holiday classic, The Nutcracker! Be a part of this magical story, reimagined into an exciting modern-day performance. Auditions will be held at the at the National Dance Academy on 411 Viking Road, Suite C, Cedar Falls on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. Sessions will be split by age group as noted in the schedule below. For more information, click here.
Thank you to our Corporate and Individual Sponsors.
Corporate: National Dance Academy and Iowa Public Radio.
Individual: Mike & Pat Deters and Western Home Ladies.
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Auditions Announced for The Nutcracker
Youth ages 8–18 are invited to audition to perform in the holiday classic, The Nutcracker! Be a part of this magical story, reimagined into an exciting modern-day performance.
Auditions will be held at the at the National Dance Academy on…
A Buck a Kid: $1 Youth Tickets for the 2026–2027 Season
At Gallagher Bluedorn, we believe that the magic of live performance should be accessible to everyone, including the youngest members of our community. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our “A Buck a Kid!” program – a transformative…
Tickets Start At $20
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