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Ballerinas and dancers can audition for Ballet Pacifica’s 34th annual production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday and Sunday at the company’s facility, 1824 Kaiser Ave.

Beginning and intermediate dancers 6 and older will audition in two groups. On Saturday, dancers who are 4 feet, 8 inches or shorter will be seen at 2 p.m. Taller dancers will be seen at 4 p.m. Advanced and professional male and female dancers will audition at 10 a.m. Sunday. There is a $7 fee to audition. Male dancers are especially needed.