Upcoming Events
Nutcracker Auditions
Audition Groups:
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in
Parent information meetings will take place while dancers are audiditoning
Ages 4-6: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Ages 7-10: 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Ages 11-13: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Ages 14 & Up: 7:30 - 8:45 PM
WHAT TO WEAR:
- hair ballet bun
- ballet slippers (bring pointe shoes if applicable)
- black leotard & pink tights
- black skirt optional
- boys: white t-shirt and black ballet tights
Can we make a Nutcracker tab/page for the website just to stay on there? And dancers can accept their roles through the page (like company/competition) too!
Here’s some info we could put on the page:
Each year in December Flatirons Dance Academy puts on a full production of The Nutcracker ballet. All dancers at Flatirons Dance are invited to audition for this magical performance. Dancers can expect to deepen their ballet training and performance skills while meeting new friends and having fun! Auditions take place in June, followed by main characters and solo choreography in July & August. Full cast rehearsals begin in August on Friday evenings with performances in December.
Fairy Princess Camp
Our most beloved camp. Dancers ages 3 and up are invited to a fairy princess get away. Dancers will spend there day dancing, crafting and having the most fun!
Technique Intensive
Turns, Jumps and Leaps. Learn the important foundation behind the technique of dance. Ages 6 and up will be split up based on age and skill level to learn and advance in these skills.
Company Summer Training Program
Mandatory Company Summer Training Schedule!
All company members will be required to follow the summer training schedule.
Hip Hop Intensive
Popping, locking, choreography and free style. Dancers ages 6 and up join us for this epic opportunity. Dancers will be split up amongst other dancers with the same skill level and age .
Musical Theater Intensive
Dancer 6 and up, join us for a three day intensive. Dancers will learn choreography, songs and moves to popular musicals of today!
Tumbling Camp
Ages 3 and up join is for this super fun day! Dancers will learn tumbling and acrobatic skills age appropriate .
Dance Team Tryout Prep Clinic
High School Dance Team Tryout Prep Clinic
A clinic in turns, jumps, flexibility, and work to gain confidence for High School Tryouts.
Fairy Princess Camp (Copy)
Our most beloved camp. Dancers ages 3 and up are invited to a fairy princess get away. Dancers will spend there day dancing, crafting and having the most fun!
Technique Intensive
Turns, Jumps and Leaps. Learn the important foundation behind the technique of dance. Ages 6 and up will be split up based on age and skill level to learn and advance in these skills.
Hip Hop Intensive
Popping, locking, choreography and free style. Dancers ages 6 and up join us for this epic opportunity. Dancers will be split up amongst other dancers with the same skill level and age .
Tumbling Camp
Ages 3 and up join is for this super fun day! Dancers will learn tumbling and acrobatic skills age appropriate .
Contemporary Intensive
Join us for a contemporary ( formally lyrical) intensive. Open to ages 6 and up. The class will be split into different classrooms and groups dependent upon age and skill.
Cheer & Poms Camp
Join us for cheer, stunts, chants and fun !! Ages 5 and up always enjoy this fun camp !!
Nutcracker Auditions
Flatirons Dance Academy Presents // The Nutcracker 2025 Auditions
📅 Audition Dates: June 2nd or June 9th
📍 Location: Flatirons Dance Academy
🕰 Audition Times by Age Group:
• Ages 4-6: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
• Ages 7-10: 5:00 - 5:45 PM
• Ages 11-13: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
• Ages 14 & Up: 7:30 - 8:45 PM
Company Auditions
For more details please email jessica@flatironsdance.com or lanea.blackburn3@gmail.com for details.
Company – A Full-Time Competitive Dance Commitment
The Company is for dancers looking to fully commit to competitive dance as their primary activity. It is a pre-professional program designed for dancers who want to be challenged in multiple styles, train at a high level, and grow as performers. Company members will participate in more than two group dances, have additional performance opportunities, and be expected to bring their best effort to every class and rehearsal.
Company is a full-time sport commitment—dancers in this program must be ready to prioritize their training.
Requirements:
✔️ Must take at least two weekly ballet classes
✔️ Must take at least one weekly technique class
✔️ Must be registered in all the classes for their competing styles (including solo styles)
✔️ 3 competitions + 1 competition & convention + 1 classes-only convention
✔️ Mandatory Fall Classes-Only Convention
✔️ Production Dance (Company Only) – performed at 3 competitions
✔️ Minimum of 6 hours of dance per week
✔️ May compete in up to two specialty dances (limited to one solo)
Competition Team Auditions
4:00–5:00 PM – Ages 7 & under (Jazz) (Gray Studio)
4:30–5:30 PM – Ages 8–10 (Jazz) (Studios A & B)
5:45–6:45 PM – Ages 11–13 (Contemporary) (Studios A & B)
7:00–8:00 PM – Ages 14–18 (Hip Hop – bring tennis shoes!) (Studios A & B)
Recital 2025
As a reminder everyone will participate in the recital on May 9 ( dress rehearsal ) and 10 (Recital) . The recital is split up into multiple mini shows based on the days of week they dance. The studio will measure dancers for their costumes for recital . Costume fee’s will be automatically charged to your accounts on March 15. Costume fee’s are $85 per dance. The recital will be held at Pinnacle Charter School, please see dress rehearsal and recital times below. We are so excited to get these dances started and for you to see your dancers shine on stage!
May 9th - Dress Rehearsal
( At Pinnacle Charter School )
Classes will perform as follows:
Monday Classes 4-5pm
Tuesday Classes 5-6pm
Wednesday Classes 6-7pm
Thursday and Saturday Classes 7-8pm
May 10th - Recital!( At Pinnacle Charter School )
Classes will perform as follows:
Monday Classes 9am show
Tuesday Classes 11 am show
Wednesday Classes 1pm show
Thursday and Saturday Classes 3pm show
Picture Week
All students will participate in recital week at the studio. Dancers will wear their hair in a low bun with a middle part. Costumes will be passed out the beginning of March.
Website: https://www.breblakephotography.com/general-7
Shortcut to Direct Links:
Individual Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ij96Gv-xNkulXN1d4xdpflX-JPmSY4gumgzwYTHtlsE/edit
Sibling/Multi class Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BxbXaW8gS8-a7RMgSTKaQW9sHumExsvLnDRqe2Ubs5A/edit
Digital Flyer:
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Recital Fee Due
Recital/ Costume fee’s are automatically charged to your account. $85 per dance class.
Dance Team Mock Tryout
Dancers ages 13 and up. Join us for a mock tryout and class to prepare for high school dance team tryouts!! Judges will give you feedback, ideas and suggestions to help your tryouts!
Company Showcase
Company Showcase - Open to all friends and family!!
Arvada Highschool!:
Show #1 - 10:00 AM
Show #2 - 11:15 AM
Show #3 - 12:45 PM
Show #4- 2:00 PM
No tickets are required!
Competition Team Showcase!!
Competition Team Showcase - Open to all friends and family!!
Arvada Highschool!:
5:00 PM: Show Number 1 (Mini, Yellow, Purple Team)
6:00PM Show Number 2 (Black, Green Team)
7:30PM Show Number 3 (Orange, Blue Team)
No tickets are required!
Company Stage Run Through
Company Stage Run Through - Closed Stage Practice at North Arvada Middle School!
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal
Nutcracker: Presented by Flatirons Dance Academy!
Dress Rehearsal Saturday December 7th 1-4pm
