AUDITIONS ~ NUTCRACKER 2025
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, 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 5 & 6, 2025 at McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Hamilton, Ontario.
The general rehearsal at the theatre takes place on December 4, 2025.
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, June 8, 2025
or
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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 (please bring pointe shoes)
Registration will take place within the first 30 minute of each time slot.
or
FINAL AUDITION: Thursday, September 4, 2025
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, cheque (payable to Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts), or e-Transfer.
Auditions are held at: 108 Park Street West, Dundas, ON L9H 1X4 289-238-9855
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PERFORMANCE DATES:
Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts
THE NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 5 & 6, 2025
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Choreography based on Vasily Vainonen’s version with additional choreography by Max Ratevosian & Melania Pawliw
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre – Mohawk College, Hamilton
Evening performances with the Hamilton City Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Mate Szigeti
Featuring guest artists, young dancers, and choir members from across Hamilton and surrounding area.