Auditions for The Nutcracker

Ballet d'Jèrri is staging a new production of E T A Hoffmann's classic tale set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

We are looking for community performers to take part in developing this work, which will premiere Winter 2026 at the Jersey Opera House.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a creative process and perform on stage in a large-scale professional ballet production — no previous dance experience required.

• Children aged 11–13
• Adults aged 18-120
• Enthusiastic, reliable individuals interested in being part of a professional theatre production

Not all roles require formal dance training and there will be opportunities for a variety of ability levels.

Please note: child dancers with previous dance training please register for the second slot.

Saturday 14 March
Location: the BDJ studio at Jersey Opera House

Audition sessions

• 12:00–13:30 – Children 11-13 years old (no previous dance experience required)
• 13:45–15:15 – Child Dancers 11-13 years old with at least two years of dance experience
• 16:00–18:00 – Adults (18+, all levels)

• Spaces are limited for each session
• Registration is first come, first served
• All participants must register in advance via Eventbrite
• Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a place

Auditions will be welcoming and accessible, focusing on:

• Drama and expression through movement
• Movement quality and musicality
• Confidence and stage presence
• Willingness to engage and work as part of a group

Selected performers will:

• Perform alongside the professional dancers of Ballet d’Jèrri
• Take part in structured, supportive rehearsals
• Be expected to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule

• These auditions are for community performance roles, not professional dancer roles. Involvement is voluntary and unpaid
• No previous dance experience is required to audition
• Rehearsals will be age-appropriate, supervised, and professionally run
• A clear rehearsal schedule and performance period will be provided in advance
• Participation requires a commitment to rehearsals and performances
• Spaces are limited, and registration does not guarantee casting
• Initial development rehearsal period: July 27th-31st day time
• Final rehersals will be scheduled at a later date but will take place in October and November in the evenings
• Performance dates: Nov 26th evening, Nov 27th evening, Nov 28th matinee and evening, Nov 29th matinee

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