THE NUTCRACKER
Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts
THE NUTCRACKER
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us!
AUDITIONS ~ NUTCRACKER 2024
The Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts in partnership with
Hamilton City Ballet will be holding auditions for dancers from
age 8 to advanced levels for all roles including:
Clara, Princess Clara, the Nutcracker, Harlequin Doll,
Ballerina Doll, Moor Doll, Party Children, Fritz, Parents,
Grandparents, King of Mice, Mice, Angels, Bakers, Spanish,
Arabian Dance, Chinese, Russian, Pas-de-trois, Mother Ginger,
Clown Children, Snowflakes, and Waltz of the Flowers.
Ballet experience required.
Upon successfully auditioning, dancers must fill out an agreement form and pay a the participation fee.
Dancers are required to attend all rehearsals, held on each Sunday from September to the performance dates.
The Nutcracker performances will be on December 6 & 7, 2024 at McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Hamilton, Ontario.
The general rehearsal at the theatre takes place on December 5, 2023.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, June 9, 2024
or
Sunday, July 14, 2024
1:00pm to 2:30pm ~ Registration and audition for dancers age 8-12
2:00pm to 4:00pm ~ Registration and audition for dancers age 13 and up
Registration will take place within the first 30 minute of each time slot.
or
FINAL AUDITION: Thursday, September 5, 2024
5:30pm to 7:00pm ~ Registration and audition for dancers age 8-12
6:30pm to 8:30pm ~ Registration and audition for dancers age 13 and up (please bring pointe shoes)
Registration will take place within the first 30 minutes of each time slot.
The audition fee is $30.
Payment can be made in cash or cheque payable to Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts
Auditions are held at: 108 Park Street West, Dundas, ON L9H 1X4 289-238-9855
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NUTCRACKER 2024 PERFORMANCE DATES:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Vasily Vainonen
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre – Mohawk College, Hamilton
Evening performances with the Hamilton City Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Mate Szigeti
Featuring guest artists & young dancers from across Hamilton and surrounding area.
Tickets go on sale in September at www.onstagedirect.com