The aspiring dancer, depending on their program, will be given the opportunity to:

• experience a structured audition process followed by a thorough rehearsal process
• perform onstage in a professional ballet
• witness and participate in all that happens backstage before, during and after the performance
• receive one-on-one direction from professional dancers and artistic staff, including a theatre coach
• travel, eat and stay overnight with the Company on tour, these expenses are covered by the Company and a chaperone is provided
• develop a greater understanding of the role of the individual dancer as an integral part of a larger team that includes dancers, directors, technical, wardrobe, and artistic staff
• engage the artistic staff in conversations that may inspire, encourage and support the educational choices in their growth as young dancers (written recommendations supplied upon request)
• achieve all or part of high school volunteer hours required for graduation

Students can be a youth participant as follows:

• THE NUTCRACKER YOUTH TOURING PARTICIPANT PROGRAM  – for ages 12-17 yrs
• THE NUTCRACKER YOUTH LOCAL PARTICIPANT PROGRAM – for ages 8-17 yrs
• ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE BALLET™ – for ages 15 – 17 yrs