The Nutcracker

Auditions are open to students in the École supérieure's professional and recreational programs. Please note that certain roles are reserved for the professional program.

How do I enter?

To participate, complete the registration form before midnight on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Note for the Superior cycle : the Grands Ballets team will observe the Superior cycle class on Friday, September 6, from 1 pm to 2:45 pm, to assign the corps de ballet roles. No registration is required for these students.

To simplify and enhance the audition experience :

• Organization by level : audition schedules are set according to Upper School student levels/cycles; most levels will audition for multiple roles.

• Roles assigned by size and level : as costume sizes are fixed, roles will be assigned with this criterion in mind. The student's height will be verified on site.

By applying, candidates agree to play the role assigned to them, whatever their initial preference.

Final decision : Roles will be assigned by the Grands Ballets team, who will then communicate the results directly to those selected. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified.

Roles available

For students in the professional program only (Junior, Inter, Advanced): Moutons noirs; Moutons blancs; Café; Matriochkas.

For students in the Professional (Junior, Inter) and Recreational programs: Party Kids; Mice; Rats; Angels; Reindeer.

Each role has its own particularities, advantages and style. Whatever the role assigned by Les Grands Ballets, taking part in The Nutcracker is an exceptional artistic adventure!

Consult the detailed audition schedules for each level and check the eligibility criteria in the document below.

View schedule and criteria

Rehearsal schedule

Anyone selected to audition will be expected to participate assiduously in rehearsals. The following is a preliminary schedule of rehearsals from September to December.

See rehearsal schedule