Nutcracker Auditions for Children & Dancers
June 17 & 18, 2025
Prepare for Nutcracker Auditions 2025! The Nutcracker will be returning to the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium this December for its 33rd season! Leica Hardy is the choreographer/artistic director of the ballet, which Symphony Nova Scotia, Mermaid Theatre and Halifax Dance co-produce. Auditions are on June 17 & 18 at Halifax Dance. Audition information is below. If you are close to 5 ft. tall, plan to attend both the children’s and dancers’ auditions. If you have any questions about the audition process don’t hesitate to contact the office or see our The Nutcracker & Clara’s Gifts page.
Children’s Auditions – Tuesday, June 17
Must be no taller than 5 feet & 9 years old by Sept. 30, 2025
Dance training required; dramatic abilities are an asset
Location: Halifax Dance
Times:
6:00-6:45 PM – Group A
6:45-7:30 PM – Group B
7:30-8:15 PM – Call-backs
Dancer Auditions – Wednesday, June 18
Must be over 5 feet tall
Dance training required; dramatic abilities are an asset
Location: Halifax Dance
Times:
6:00-6:45 PM – Group A
6:45-7:30 PM – Group B
7:30-8:30 PM – Call-backs
Audition Fee: $20 per dancer (If attending both auditions, the fee is only paid once.)
Audition Registration: Register by phoning Halifax Dance at 902-422-200 or email info@hfxdance.ca.
