Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker Children’s Roles

Dayton Ballet School is holding open auditions for dancers ages 6–18 years old to be in Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

August 17, 2024

For ages 6–8: 9–11am
For ages 9–12: 11am–1pm
For ages 13–15: 1–3pm
For ages 16–18: 3–5pm

Location: Dayton Ballet Studios

138 N Main St, 4th floor
Dayton, OH 45402

The audition fee is $25 for current Dayton Ballet School students, and $35 for dancers who are not Dayton Ballet School students.

Rehearsals begin September 6. Click here to view current rehearsal schedule.
Parents must be available for a mandatory meeting on August 23.
Performers must be available for both weekends of The Nutcracker (Dec. 13–15 and 20–22).

Registration for Ages 6–8

Registration for Ages 9–12

Registration for Ages 13–15

Registration for Ages 16–18

Come Sing with Us!

Auditions will be held for the 2024-2025 season at the University of Dayton, Fitz Hall on August 8 and 9.

Fill out the form below to indicate your interest. Our chorus manager Carolyn Sweezy will contact you to arrange a time. If you are unavailable for the scheduled audition time, other arrangements can be made. The audition will last 8-10 minutes, and we will notify you of the result within one week.

Each audition will consist of the following:

• Singers should prepare one vocal solo song that demonstrates their best vocal qualities. Foreign languages are welcomed. A pianist is provided.
• Auditioning singers should bring a copy of their music for the pianist. Memorization is not required.
• Each person will be vocalized and tested on tonal memory (sing back what you hear).
• Each person may be asked to sight-read, often a Bach chorale.

2024-2025 Season for DPC

• Handel Messiah (DPO Chamber Choir) | December 18, 2024
• Thompson Seven Last Words of the Unarmed | March 14 & 15, 2025
• Fauré Requiem | March 14 & 15, 2025

Neal Gittleman, Artistic Director and Conductor announces the following permanent vacancy commencing for the 2024-2025 Season. The Dayton Philharmonic is a per-service ROPA orchestra. The minimum service guarantee for 24-25 is 119. There are 26 additional principal quartet services, plus other opportunities for solo and chamber music performances. $50,000 minimum salary, plus medical/dental/vision benefits. Compensation is negotiable upon selection of a winning candidate.

Audition dates: June 4 and 5, 2024
Resume deadline: May 21, 2024

Winning candidates will be required to show proof of U.S. citizenship or a work permit/green card before a contract can be offered. Highly-qualified applicants, please contact Sean Vore, Personnel Manager, at svore@daytonperformingarts.org

View Audition Materials