Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker 2026 Open Audition

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker is staged at the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Theatre from December 17 to December 20, 2026.

Audition for a chance to be part of Vancouver’s very own Nutcracker production where you will have the opportunity to work and perform alongside International guest artists. All dancers aged 6 and up are welcome to join us this April 26, 2026 to audition for select Act I and Act II ensemble and soloist roles. This audition is open to all dancers from Metro Vancouver, The Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes but no more than 1 hour before the audition start time for check-in and individual warm-up.

Gymnastics and Adult Auditions TBA - Summer 2026

Please select one (1) of the two options listed below:

1. Option 1: May audition in any color leotard, tights, and ballet slippers, with hair neatly secured away from the face (i.e. Classical bun). Short skirts may be worn. No jewelry or watches. Pointe shoes may be worn for the Intermediate and Senior auditions
   
2. Option 2: May audition in form-fitting T-shirt, tights, and ballet slippers, with hair neatly secured away from the face. No jewelry or watches

*For safety reasons, glasses must be removed for all run-throughs, dress rehearsals, and performances, including outreach events for The Nutcracker. Any visible piercings and tattoos must be covered or removed for these events.

All cast members who have accepted a role in Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker are required to attend all rehearsals, as well as a casting call in early September 2026 (Dates and times TBA). Roles may be relinquished from dancers not in attendance.

Rehearsals will begin in mid-September and will continue until the conclusion of the performances.

Senior dancers must be available for rehearsals on Friday afternoons/evenings and Sundays.

Children, Junior, and Intermediate dancers must be available for rehearsals on Sundays.
All in-studio rehearsals will be held at:
Goh Ballet Academy
2345 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C9
604-872-4014

September 13th - December 13th, 2026 - In-studio rehearsals & Dress rehearsals (Goh Ballet Academy - Vancouver)

December 14th- December 20th, 2026 - Production Week (At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre)

All cast members must be available for every dress rehearsal and for the duration of production week.

Please note that no refunds will be provided for cancellations or no-shows. Registered dancers who miss the audition must inform [email protected] as soon as possible. A make-up audition may be scheduled later in the year, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Dancers who are cast in Goh Ballet's The Nutcracker are required to pay a CAD $395.00 + GST (non-refundable production fee) which includes all rehearsals, performances, costume fittings, alterations and hair/headpieces. Please note that some roles require specific shoes and enhanced make-up items that are an additional fee.

A friendly reminder that due to construction in the area, drop-off space is limited in front of the building. Families may park in designated public parking lots or street parking, and should not use the private parking lots of neighbouring homes or businesses. Please see a list of recommendations below:

• Free: Behind Mount Pleasant Community Centre and around Dude Chilling Park
• Paid: Easy Park Parkade, Broadway and Main (Southeast Corner), Mount Pleasant Community Centre (underground parking lot), Main and 6th

Please note that casting in The Nutcracker is not guaranteed, and there are no refunds for the audition. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about the audition process, or would like more information on the production. You can also visit our dedicated website: GohNutcracker.com

Info: May be required to stay for the Intermediate audition if requested by the Artistic Team.

Info: May be required to stay for the Senior audition if requested by the Artistic Team. For consideration of roles en pointe, dancers with pointe experience - may be requested to perform steps or exercises en pointe.

Info: For consideration of roles en pointe, dancers with pointe work experience will be requested to wear pointe shoes for the duration of the audition.

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