The Port Theatre and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet are looking for dancers between the ages of 7 and 15 years (as of December 31, 2026) to audition for our production of Nutcracker.
Auditioning dancers must be between 3'8" and 5'6" in height. We regret that we are unable to allow for any exceptions to the age or height requirements.
We are looking for:
- Mounties (3’8″ – 4’10”) required to act and perform basic dancing/blocking actions
- Mice (3’8″ – 4’10”) required to perform basic dancing/blocking actions and wear large head piece
- Party Children (3'8" - 4'11") required to act and perform intermediate dancing steps
- Polar Bears (3'8" - 4'10") required to perform basic dancing/blocking actions and wear head pieces
- Angels (3'8" - 4'11") required to act and perform intermediate dancing steps
- Dieter (3'8" - 4'11") required to act and perform advanced dancing steps.
- Reindeer (5'0" - 5'6") required to pull the sleigh and perform advanced dancing steps.
Audition Day:
All rehearsals are led by a member of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Artistic staff and supported by Port Theatre staff.
All auditioning dancers will be required to bring a photo on the day to attach to their registration.
When:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:30pm - 1:00pm – 7-9 yr registration
1:00pm - 2:00pm – 7-9yr audition
2:00pm - 2:30pm 10+ yr registration
2:30pm - 3:30pm 10+ yr audition
3:45pm - 4:15pm – reindeer registration
4:15pm - 4:45pm – reindeer audition
Where:
The Port Theatre
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6Z4
Parents may not observe the audition, however we ask that a parent/guardian remain in the building during the audition as the dancers may finish early.
Please carefully read and fill out the following mandatory registration form for your child's participation in Nutcracker. If you are registering multiple children, a form must be filled out for each child separately.
Audition Fee:
Please be aware that there is a $10/child registration fee in order to participate in auditions. (If cost is a barrier to participation for your child, please contact The Port Theatre Society regarding access support).
Audition Results:
The results of the auditions will be relayed to parents via email. There is no need for dancers or their families to contact RWB or The Port Theatre to enquire if they are cast.