Auditions for The Nutcracker at L'École supérieure de ballet du Québec

Registration to audition for Les Grands Ballets' Nutcracker is now open! Thanks to our affiliation with Les Grands Ballets, students in the professional and recreational divisions of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec have a unique opportunity to audition for this major show.

Taking part in The Nutcracker is an exciting and formative experience. The children and teenagers selected will have the chance to :

● Perform on stage from December 12 to 30, 2025 at Place des Arts de Montréal and, for certain roles, from December 4 to 7, 2025 at the Grand Théâtre de Québec.
● Company the professional artists of Les Grands Ballets.
● Live a unique experience in a prestigious setting and in front of thousands of spectators.

Commitment required: Participation in this project implies total commitment to the performances, as well as to the rehearsals, which take place outside class hours and our building.

● Organization by level: audition schedules are set according to the levels/cycles of Upper School students; most levels will audition for multiple roles.
● Roles assigned by size and level: since costume size is fixed, roles will be assigned with this criterion in mind. A height check will be carried out on site.
● 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.

By attending the auditions, candidates agree to play the role assigned to them, whatever their initial preference.
As auditions are reserved for students of the École supérieure, any young dancer selected to take part in the show undertakes to continue her or his courses at the ESBQ at the same time.

For students in the professional program only (Junior, Inter, Advanced) : Moutons noirs ; Café ; Matriochkas ; Moutons blancs.
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 in the document below.
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Anyone selected to audition will be expected to attend rehearsals, which will run from September 15 to performances in December (rehearsal schedule to follow).

To participate, complete the registration form before midnight September 2.

Note for the Superior cycle : the Grands Ballets team will observe the Superior cycle class on Friday, September 5, from 1 pm to 2:45 pm to assign the corps de ballet roles. No registration is required for these students.

Good to know : It's still possible to sign up for the recreational program for a chance to audition for The Nutcracker (subject to eligibility criteria). Spread the word!