Perform with us.
We are always interested in meeting new dancers. If you're interested in working with us, please submit your resume to sarah@geneseedance.org. Guest contracts as well as seasonal contracts are available (must be 16+ and legal to work in the United States). Child performers should attend our open auditions (see below).
Open Auditions for Nutcracker
Saturday, September 14th
11:30 - 1:30 pm
Genesee Dance Theatre School
33 Main St South.
Perry, NY
ages 7+
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Saturday, September 21st
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
David A. Howe Public Library
155 N. Main St, Wellsville, NY
ages 7+
Pre-registration required: sarah@geneseedance.org or call (585) 237-8815
Who may audition?
Any child, teen or adult over the age of 7 may audition! You do not need to be a GDTS student.
What experience do I need?
None is required for the roles of mice and soldier and for extras in the prologue. A minimum of 1 - 2 years of dance experience is required for party children, rats, gingerbread and Fritz. We also prefer to case children who are currently enrolled in ballet at any area studio.
What should I wear and bring?
If you are a ballet dancer, please wear ballet class attire and bring ballet shoes. If you are not a ballet dancer, wear something you are comfortable moving in and plan to audition in socks. Teen and adult ladies are encouraged to bring character shoes and pointe shoes if you have them.
How to I pre-register?
Let us know if you're coming by emailing sarah@geneseedance.org.
Is there a fee?
There is an audition fee of $10 per dancer or $25 for a family. There is no fee to participate in the production. Audition fees are non-refundable.
When are performances and rehearsals? Where? Are all rehearsals and performances required?
Wellsville performances are at the David A Howe Public Library
December 13th at 7pm
December 14th and 15th at 2pm
Mandatory dress rehearsals will occur the evenings of December 11th and 12th at the library
Perry performances are location and date TBA
NEW this year, we are splitting certain small roles into separate casts for Wellsville and Perry shows. Wellsville-only cast members will rehearse at the library. Perry cast and cast in both shows will rehearse at GDTS in Perry. Rehearsal schedule TBA (more info provided at auditions). All rehearsals are mandatory.
Note: Children's roles are not compensated. We will not discuss casting decisions with parents!
Any child, teen or adult over the age of 7 may audition! You do not need to be a GDTS student.
What experience do I need?
None is required for the roles of mice and soldier and for extras in the prologue. A minimum of 1 - 2 years of dance experience is required for party children, rats, gingerbread and Fritz. We also prefer to case children who are currently enrolled in ballet at any area studio.
What should I wear and bring?
If you are a ballet dancer, please wear ballet class attire and bring ballet shoes. If you are not a ballet dancer, wear something you are comfortable moving in and plan to audition in socks. Teen and adult ladies are encouraged to bring character shoes and pointe shoes if you have them.
How to I pre-register?
Let us know if you're coming by emailing sarah@geneseedance.org.
Is there a fee?
There is an audition fee of $10 per dancer or $25 for a family. There is no fee to participate in the production. Audition fees are non-refundable.
When are performances and rehearsals? Where? Are all rehearsals and performances required?
Wellsville performances are at the David A Howe Public Library
December 13th at 7pm
December 14th and 15th at 2pm
Mandatory dress rehearsals will occur the evenings of December 11th and 12th at the library
Perry performances are location and date TBA
NEW this year, we are splitting certain small roles into separate casts for Wellsville and Perry shows. Wellsville-only cast members will rehearse at the library. Perry cast and cast in both shows will rehearse at GDTS in Perry. Rehearsal schedule TBA (more info provided at auditions). All rehearsals are mandatory.
Note: Children's roles are not compensated. We will not discuss casting decisions with parents!