In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, “Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker,” was renamed “NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.”

The 2022 30th Anniversary Tour signifies rebirth and transcendence in many ways as it also marked the return to touring and performing for live audiences after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The artists and dancers of “NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet” are excited to return to stages across America and to celebrate the season by bringing families together for this beloved holiday tradition.

2023 Nutcracker was a great success again! Each year the BalletSchool of Charlottesville hosts The Nutcracker. Over 35 young dancers auditioned with the Company and rehearsed with instructors from the BalletSchool during the Fall 2023 semester.

Please make sure you do not have any schedule conflicts with the dates below.
 Dancers must attend all rehearsals and costume fittings. Only 1 missed rehearsal will be accepted providing the parents have notified the Local Rehearsal Director (Atsuko Nakamoto) in a timely manner. (Dancers may also be dismissed from the cast if they cannot catch up on missed work.)

The 2nd missed rehearsal = dismissal from the performance, and the fee will not be returned. No exceptions!

2024 Audition Date: Thursday September 12 at 5:00-6:00. Registration starts at 4:30 Parents’ meeting at 6:00-6:30.

2024 Performance: Tuesday Nov. 12 & Wednesday Nov. 13 @7:00 at Paramount Theatre.

Mandatory choreography rehearsal with Audition Director: Thu. Sep. 12 & Fri. Sep.13

We will be rehearsing continuously on following Saturdays Sep. 14, 21, 28 Oct. 5, 19, 26 Nov. 2, and 9* 1pm- 4pm. (each rehearsal is about 20-30 minutes. Call time and length of rehearsal is dependent on your role)

“10/5” rehearsal schedule Please arrive about 15 minutes before the scheduled time to get ready. 

Studio A

1:00-1:30 Snowflake

1:30-2:00 Mice

2:00-2:30 Party

2:30-2:50 Slavic small 

2:50-3:10 Snow Maiden

Studio B                   

1:00-1:20 Spanish 

1:20-1:40 Chinese

1:40-2:00 French

2:00-2:20 Arabian

2:20-2:40 Slavic

2:40-3:00 Spanish Small

3:00-3:20 Chinese Small

*Run through: Nov 9, 1-2:30pm.  This rehearsal is mandatory. If you miss this rehearsal, you will not be allowed to dance in any of the performances, even if it is the only one you missed.

Cast/Registration Fee; $50

For more info about performance, please go to The Nutcracker

Before our Audition, please register below and forward The Nutcracker’s confirmation email to <director@balletschoolVA.com>.