Nutcracker 2021 Open Auditions
Friday, September 10th
5:00 - 7:00 P.M. | Ages 12 - 20
Ballet dancers with a minimum of 3 years dance training. Pointe work not required for all roles. Roles cast from this include rats, party guests, flowers, mirlitons, candy cane, coffee and possibly Clara.
Saturday, September 11th
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Ages 7 - 9
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Ages 10 - 11
Dancers of all ages and experiences. Must be currently enrolled in ballet at any studio/school to be cast. Priority is given to GDT students. Roles cast from these auditions include mice, angels, soldiers, party guests, gingerbread, Fritz and possibly Clara.
Audition fee: $10 (waived for current GDT students)
Participation fee if cast: $50 per family OR commitment of 2 hours parent volunteering
Click here Pre-register for Nutcracker auditions.
5:00 - 7:00 P.M. | Ages 12 - 20
Ballet dancers with a minimum of 3 years dance training. Pointe work not required for all roles. Roles cast from this include rats, party guests, flowers, mirlitons, candy cane, coffee and possibly Clara.
Saturday, September 11th
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Ages 7 - 9
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Ages 10 - 11
Dancers of all ages and experiences. Must be currently enrolled in ballet at any studio/school to be cast. Priority is given to GDT students. Roles cast from these auditions include mice, angels, soldiers, party guests, gingerbread, Fritz and possibly Clara.
Audition fee: $10 (waived for current GDT students)
Participation fee if cast: $50 per family OR commitment of 2 hours parent volunteering
Click here Pre-register for Nutcracker auditions.
Audition and Participation FAQs
What does my child need to bring to the audition?
All auditioners should wear proper dance attire, including tights and a leotard or fitted top and ballet slippers. Dancers on pointe should bring their pointe shoes.
What happens at the audition?
Children's auditions will include a short warm up and learning choreography from the performance. Teen auditions will include a ballet barre, brief center work and choreography from the performance. You do not need to prepare a dance or choreography to show.
When are rehearsals and performances?
Most children's roles will rehearse Saturdays between 12 pm and 4 pm beginning in mid-October. Teen roles will rehearse Friday evenings and some Saturdays.
All cast members must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends the first 2 weeks of December. Some cast members will be asked to participate in school performances during the school day. We will coordinate this with families and schools on a case by case basis. All rehearsals and performances are strictly mandatory. If cast, dancers will be sent a full schedule to review before committing to the role.
Rehearsals are held at the Genesee Dance Theatre studios in Perry, NY. Performances will take place in schools, libraries and other venues across WNY. Parents are responsible for transporting children to and from rehearsals and shows.
My child dances at another ballet school/studio. Can they still audition?
Absolutely! We encourage all local dancers to attend.
I am a professional and/or adult dancer. How can I audition?
Professional adult dancers seeking employment are encouraged to make an audition appointment by contacting us. We offer competitive pay, housing and transportation.
All auditioners should wear proper dance attire, including tights and a leotard or fitted top and ballet slippers. Dancers on pointe should bring their pointe shoes.
What happens at the audition?
Children's auditions will include a short warm up and learning choreography from the performance. Teen auditions will include a ballet barre, brief center work and choreography from the performance. You do not need to prepare a dance or choreography to show.
When are rehearsals and performances?
Most children's roles will rehearse Saturdays between 12 pm and 4 pm beginning in mid-October. Teen roles will rehearse Friday evenings and some Saturdays.
All cast members must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends the first 2 weeks of December. Some cast members will be asked to participate in school performances during the school day. We will coordinate this with families and schools on a case by case basis. All rehearsals and performances are strictly mandatory. If cast, dancers will be sent a full schedule to review before committing to the role.
Rehearsals are held at the Genesee Dance Theatre studios in Perry, NY. Performances will take place in schools, libraries and other venues across WNY. Parents are responsible for transporting children to and from rehearsals and shows.
My child dances at another ballet school/studio. Can they still audition?
Absolutely! We encourage all local dancers to attend.
I am a professional and/or adult dancer. How can I audition?
Professional adult dancers seeking employment are encouraged to make an audition appointment by contacting us. We offer competitive pay, housing and transportation.