2026/27 Season

Registration to audition for the 2026 Nutcracker is now closed. Auditions will take place on May 9, 2026. Successful dancers must be available for rehearsals and performances from early November through late December 2026.

Please email nutcracker@balletbc.com if you have further questions.

Eligibility

  • Ages 7–15 as of December 31, 2026

  • Height between 3’8″ and 5’6″ (no exceptions)

  • Must not be members of CAEA, ACTRA, or any professional performing arts organization

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Roles

3’8″ – 4’10″

  • Mounties – acting and basic dance/blocking

  • Mice – basic dance/blocking; must wear large headpieces

  • Polar Bears – basic dance/blocking; must wear headpieces

  • Dieter – acting and advanced dance steps

3’8″ – 4’11″

  • Party Children – acting and intermediate dance steps

  • Angels – acting and intermediate dance steps

5’0″ – 5’6″

  • Reindeer – advanced dance steps

How to apply

Auditions for 2026 are now closed. If you’d like to receive updates on future Nutcracker auditions, sign up at the link below.

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Auditions

Auditions will be led by Ballet BC artistic staff, with support from Royal Winnipeg Ballet artistic staff.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 (specific times will be shared closer to the date)
Location: Ballet BC, 1286 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8

All dancers must bring a printed headshot to their audition.

Parents/guardians may not observe the audition. However, a parent or guardian must remain in the building, as audition groups may finish earlier than scheduled.

If you have questions about Nutcracker auditions, please email nutcracker@balletbc.com.