The Nutcracker Auditions - Canandaigua
Schedule
Sat Aug 23 2025 at 09:45 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Finger Lakes Ballet Academy | Canandaigua, NY
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🩰 Nutcracker Auditions for Young Dancers (Ages 5–12)Saturday, August 23rd | No dance experience required!
Step into the magic of the holiday season! Rochester City Ballet invites young dancers ages 5–12 to audition for our upcoming performances of The Nutcracker — featuring live music by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and held at two beautiful venues:
🎻 Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre with the RPO in Rochester, NY
🎭 Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY
Dancers may participate in one or both locations!
📅 Audition Date: Saturday, August 23rd
📍 Location: Finer Lakes Ballet Academy
✅ Online registration is required prior to the audition.
🕘 Audition Schedule:
Ages 9–12
– Registration: 9:45 AM
– Audition: 10:00 AM
Ages 7–8
– Registration: 11:00 AM
– Audition: 11:15 AM
Ages 5–6
– Registration: 11:45 AM
– Audition: 12:00 PM
📣 Note: Dancers ages 9–12 may be invited to a callback audition on Sunday, August 24th at 1:30 PM in Rochester.
✨ No dance experience required — just bring your joy, energy, and a love for movement! This is an unforgettable opportunity to perform on a professional stage as part of a treasured holiday tradition.
📅 Audition for Ages 12–18:
Dancers ages 12–18 must attend auditions in Rochester on Sunday, August 24th.
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Where is it happening?
Finger Lakes Ballet Academy, 24 Coy St,Canandaigua (city), New York, Canandaigua, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: