JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: The Nutcracker - Brisbane City Youth Ballet

Title: The Nutcracker

Presented By: Brisbane City Youth Ballet (BCYB)

Genre: Ballet / Youth Dance Production

Synopsis: Step into a world of festive enchantment with Brisbane City Youth Ballet’s beloved annual production of The Nutcracker! BCYB invites dancers aged 7 and up from across Australia and New Zealand to audition for this magical Christmas Season event.

Audition Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025

Audition Location and Address: BCYB Studios, Millway Street, Kedron

Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Friday, 18 July 2025

Audition Requirements:

• Open to dancers aged 7+

• Dancers can audition in person or via video submission.

• Audition registration required via the link below

Available Roles: Casting will be based on age and experience level, and placement will be made into the Petite, Junior, or Main Company

Audition Registration: Click here to Register

Performance Dates: 19 – 21 December 2025

Performance Location: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Rehearsal Dates:

• Main Company: 13 – 21 December 2025

• Junior Company: 14 – 21 December 2025

• Petite Company: 15 – 21 December 2025

Rehearsal Times: Full-time attendance required. Rehearsals held at BCYB Studios, Kedron

Required Age: Dancers aged 7+

Production Website: https://www.bcyb.com.au

Other information:

• Fees (inc. GST):

  • Main Company: $1100

  • Junior Company: $990

  • Petite Company: $550

• A 50% non-refundable deposit is due by 28 July 2025, with the balance due by 25 August 2025

• Compulsory Media Fee: $176 per family

• Additional external costs include shoes, undergarments, makeup, show tickets, programs, and merchandise

• Dancers auditioning for both The Nutcracker and Cinderella (Main Company) will receive a 15% discount on combined company fees if accepted into both seasons