Friday, August 6, 2021

CASTING DANCERS FOR 2 NUTCRACKER PRODUCTIONS

 
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Brooklyn Ballet and City Ballet of Boston are seeking 4-5 experienced male and female dancers for The Brooklyn Nutcracker in Brooklyn, NY and City Ballet of Boston’s Urban Nutcracker in Boston, MA. 

Performances and tech/dress are December 6th-11th in Brooklyn, NY and December 13th-26th in Boston, MA 

Both productions represent the people, cultures, and dance styles of our communities. Diverse dancers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. All dancers must have strong classical ballet technique. Proficiency on pointe required for women. 

LIVE & IN-PERSON AUDITION: 

Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at 2-4pm 

Brooklyn Ballet, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 

Lynn Parkerson, Artistic Director of Brooklyn Ballet and Tony Williams, Artistic Director of City Ballet of Boston will be in attendance. 

Rehearsal and performance schedules make it possible for dancers to perform in both productions. NYC based dancers who can travel to Boston are strongly preferred. 

Paid rehearsals and performances plus travel to Boston and lodging are covered. 

Click here to register for the audition on Saturday, August 28th. 

Please note: All those auditioning must present proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test result from within 72 hours on the day of the audition. 

Email info@brooklynballet.org or visit brooklynballet.org and urbannutcracker.com for more information.

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