Auditions for The Nutcracker

Ballet d'Jèrri is searching for community performers to join them on stage in November 2026 in a new production of the seasonal classic, The Nutcracker.

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

• Audition date: Saturday 14th March 2026
• Location: BDJ studio at the Jersey Opera House
• Sessions:
  
  • 12:00–13:30: Children 11-13 years old
  • 13:45–15:15: Children 11-13 years old
  • 16:00–18:00: Adults (18+, all levels)

Spaces are limited for each session, and registration is first come, first served. All participants must register in advance via Eventbrite. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a place. Rehearsals will be age-appropriate, supervised, and professionally run.

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.

Initial development rehearsal period: 27th-31st July, day time; final rehearsals will be scheduled at a later date but will take place in October and November in the evenings.

Performance dates: 26th November (evening), 27th November (evening), 28th November (matinee and evening), and 29th November (matinee).