Royal Winnipeg Ballet Nutcracker auditions:

Register Now: Nutcracker Auditions
Note: check age/height restrictions in Audition Info Package carefully

Join the Children's Ensemble with Royal Winnipeg Ballet!

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Dance Victoria Studios
111-2750 Quadra Street

Pre-registration online is required.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, September 9, 12:00 pm

Schedule Details:

10:00–11:30 am • Check in for ALL DANCERS
11:30–11:45 am • Break (15 min)
11:45–1:00 pm • Audition Class for 7-8 year olds
1:00–1:30 pm • Break (30 min)
1:30–2:45 pm • Audition Class for 9 years and older (Some of these dancers may be asked to stay for the Reindeer Audition)
2:45–3:00 pm • Break (15 min)
3:00–3:30 pm • Reindeer Audition (Invitation-only following the audition classes)

NOTE: Parents/guardians may not observe the audition.

Dance Victoria is hosting auditions for the Children's Ensemble of Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker, accompanied by Victoria Symphony. The acclaimed company will be sharing five performances at the historic Royal Theatre:

November 27–29 • 7:00 pm
November 28 + 29 • 1:00 pm

Successful dancers will be selected by a Royal Winnipeg Ballet artist via the audition process and receive weekly professional training culminating with on-stage rehearsals and performances the week of November 23–29. Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory.
 
The children are an integral part of the production, performing as polar bears, angels, partygoers and more. Every successful dancer will have the opportunity to perform in full costume with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on the Royal Theatre stage.

The online Audition Information Package contains important casting information, please review before registering. 

To read the Audition Information Package and register online, please visitDanceVictoria.com.  We recommend giving yourself 10-15 minutes to complete the online registration. 

Please note that an audition fee of $25 will be applied to each child registered to audition. If accepted, each child will be charged an additional rehearsal fee of $60. These fees help offset costs associated with professional instruction and studio usage.

The Nutcracker Children's Ensemble is generously sponsored by the Victoria Academy of Ballet.

Audition Information Package

Register Online 

Ballet Etoile Storybook Nutcracker auditions:

Sunday September 13, at Victoria Academy of Ballet, 2713 Quadra Street (note - this is across the street from Dance Victoria Studios, where the RWB auditions are being held)

4.00-5.00 pm - Ages 8-12
5.15-6.15 pm - Ages 13+

To register, email info@balletetoilecanada.com

Performance dates: November 28 & 29, 2026