17/06/2026
🌟 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EYB CAST MEMBERS! 🌟
Last night, 13 of our dancers took part in the English Youth Ballet Nutcracker auditions in Poole, and what an incredible experience it was for them all!
The standard was exceptionally high, and the audition itself was challenging, with dancers having to learn choreography quickly, perform in front of the audition panel, and demonstrate not only their technical ability but also their performance skills, confidence, and potential.
We are absolutely delighted that 7 of our dancers have been offered places in this year's production of The Nutcracker:
🩰 Juniors
✨ Bella Kershaw (Age 8)
✨ Elsie McNeilly (Age 11)
✨ Summer Redrup (Age 11)
✨ Jessica Seaton-Sykes (Age 12)
✨ Daisy Mills (Age 12) (also dances with Miranda Lee Ballet)
🩰 Seniors
✨ Pippa Talbot (Age 14)
✨ Blake Redrup (Age 17)
A huge congratulations to all of you! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and bravery in putting yourselves forward for such a prestigious opportunity.
To the dancers who weren't offered a place this time, please remember that every audition is a success in itself. Walking into an audition room, giving your best, learning from professionals, and gaining experience is invaluable. You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves, and we certainly are.
At SPLITZ Studio, we believe that auditions are about so much more than the final result. They build confidence, resilience, and experience, and every dancer who attended represented the studio beautifully.
Well done to all 13 dancers who auditioned – you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. 💖💙
