CANANDAIGUA
Saturday, August 15
Finger Lakes Ballet Academy
Ages 9–12
Registration — 9:45 AM
Audition — 10:00 AM
Ages 7–8
Registration — 11:00 AM
Audition — 11:15 AM
Ages 5–6
Registration — 11:45 AM
Audition — 12:00 PM
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS 2026
Online registration is now open!
Every dancer must complete the online registration form before auditioning. Use the link below for audition details and to submit your dancer's registration.
Register HereWHO CAN AUDITION?
FREE auditions are open to dancers ages 5–18. Scholarships for performance fees are available.
Children may audition at either location. During online registration, simply indicate your preferred performance location(s).
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Two locations, two days. Choose your preferred performance location(s) during online registration.
ROCHESTER
Sunday, August 16
Rochester City Ballet Studios
Ages 5–6
Registration — 9:45 AM
Audition — 10:00 AM
Ages 7–8
Registration — 11:00 AM
Audition — 11:15 AM
Ages 9–12
Registration — 11:45 AM
Audition — 12:00 PM
ROCHESTER · AGES 13–18
Sunday, August 16
Rochester City Ballet Studios
Registration — 12:30 PM
Audition — 1:30–4:30 PM
READY TO AUDITION?
Rochester City Ballet's Nutcracker is one of Rochester's most beloved holiday traditions, and it starts with dancers like yours.
Complete your dancer's online registration to reserve an audition slot. Every dancer must be registered before auditioning.
Register Here