Stamford Audition Details:

STAMFORD, CT… Connecticut Ballet will hold open auditions on Sunday, September 21st for children’s roles in its upcoming production of THE NUTCRACKER at The Palace/Stamofrd. The audition will take place at Connecticut Ballet Center, 20 Acosta Street, Stamford. The audition is open to all young dancers from the Fairfield County region. Prior dance experience is helpful, but not necessary for younger children. Rehearsals will commence in mid-October. Public performances are Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14. Some cast members will also be invited to perform with the company in Hartford, December 21-22.
 

A longstanding tradition in downtown Stamford, the ballet features guest stars from American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet and Connecticut Ballet’s professional corps de ballet. Since 1984, nearly 3000 local children have performed in Connecticut Ballet’s production. For those chosen to participate, there is a $125 Participation Fee to support the production (which includes a performance dvd).

The following is the breakdown of audition times by age:
 

• Boys and girls ages 4-5 – 12:00-12:30pm

• Boys and girls ages 5.5-6.5 – 12:30-1:00pm

• Boys and girls ages 6.5-7.5 – 1:15-2:15pm

• Boys and girls ages 8-10 – 2:30-3:45pm

• Boys and girls ages 10.5-11.5 – 4:00-4:45pm

• Boys and girls ages 12-13 – 5:00-6:00pm

• Boys and girls ages 14-17 – 6:15-7:15pm

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time. Parents will check in their children and then remain outside the studio. Hair should be properly fastened and dance attire (including soft ballet slippers) is required. No skirts, no jewelry. For further info, email ctballet@ix.netcom.com or call 203-964-1211.