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

The 2022 30th Anniversary Tour signifies rebirth and transcendence in many ways as it will also mark 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! Magic of Christmas Ballet” are excited to return to stages across America and to celebrate the season by bringing families together for this beloved holiday tradition. In solidarity with the artists and people of Ukraine, a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, allowing the artists and patrons of “NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet” to use this 30th Anniversary Tour as a platform to directly help those in need.

2022 Nutcracker was a great success again! Each year the BalletSchool of Charlottesville hosts The Nutcracker. Over 20 young dancers auditioned with the Moscow Ballet and rehearsed with instructors from the BalletSchool during the Fall 2022 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!

2023 Audition Date: October 3 at 5:00-6:00. Registration starts at 4:30 Parents’ meeting at 6:00-6:30.

2023 Performance: Friday November 24 @3:00 & 7:00 at Paramount Theatre.

Mandatory choreography rehearsal with Audition Director: Tuesday October 3 & Wednesday October 4

We will be rehearsing continuously on tentatively following Saturdays Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 18, and Sunday 19* 1pm- 4pm. (each rehearsal is about 30-45 minutes. Call time and length of rehearsal is dependent on your role)

November 18

Studio A

1:00-1:25 Snowflake

1:25-2:05 Mice

2:05-2:40 Party

2:40-3:00 Snow Maiden

Studio B                   

1:20-1:40 Spanish 

1:40-2:00 Arabian

2:00-2:20 Chinese

2:20-2:40 Slavic

2:40-3:00 French

Please arrive about 15 minutes before the scheduled time to get ready. 

*Run through: Sunday Nov 19, 2-3pm.  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.

There will be no charge for students to audition. All students who are chosen for a roll in the NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet will be charged a participation fee of $50 due on registration. (Students who are NOT chosen will get refund)

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>.