Audition season for dance groups soon gets under way, and there are many opportunities out there for hopeful dancers.

Capital City Dance Team

The Austin Toros are seeking a new group of Capital City Dancers for the upcoming basketball season.

Dancers will perform at all Toros home games at the Cedar Park Center and various community events throughout the year. Hopefuls must be at least 18 years old with previous dance or cheerleading experience.

Auditions will take place August 23 will a prep session August 18. Anyone interested should register for try-outs before August 20 to ensure a $10 discount on the $35 registration fee.

Austin Children's Nutcracker

Auditions for the 14th annual production of Austin City Ballet's Nutcracker begin August 23.

Children age 7 and older will try out in their own age group. A variety of prep classes will be available until August 15.

Men with little movement experience are encouraged to try out. Pointe dancers with at least six months experience should bring their pointe shoes for auditions.

The audition fee is $20 with a discount offered for those who register before August 19. Call-back auditions will take place August 26.

Tapestry Dance Company

Tapestry Dance Company has a variety of groups for different ages with auditions for each coming in September.

Visions in Rhythm, also known as VIR, will hold auditions September 9 for 12- to 17-year olds who currently attend Tapestry classes. The group will explore a variety of dance forms during its practice.

The junior version of VIR will hold auditions September 13 for 8- to 12-year olds.

Auditions for Visions in Time, formally known as Tapestry, Too!, the company's adult group, will be held September 13.