Audition for Swan Lake 2026

All auditioners must participate in the appropriate audition workshop ahead of their audition in order to learn the audition choreography.

Children must be 5 by date of auditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before the audition time to allow for parking and check-in. Dance attire of black leotard, pink tights, pink shoes, hair in a bun for the females. Black tights or leggings and white shirt or leotard, hair pulled back for the males.

Audition schedule by age:

Advanced Dancers age 13+ - Audition workshop on Sunday, February 1, 2-3:30pm and Audition on Saturday, February 7, 5:10-5:30pm

Intermediate Dancers ages 9-12 - Audition workshop on Saturday, February 7, 10:30am-12pm and Audition on Saturday, February 7, 4:50-5:10pm

Beginner Dancers ages 5-8 - Audition workshop on Saturday, February 7, 9:30-10:30am and Audition on Saturday, February 7, 4:30-4:50pm

Dancers should come to rehearsals on time, prepared to dance. Dancers who miss more than two rehearsals without prior approval will be in danger of being cut from the cast or having a reduced part, at the choreographer’s discretion. Attendance at all run-throughs and tech rehearsals is mandatory. Dancers will miss school on the day of the performance. We will be as accommodating as we can regarding missed rehearsals due to illness.

Scheduling conflicts (previously scheduled events) should be included on the audition form. Emergency circumstances will be considered when determining fulfillment of attendance requirements.

Principal roles in the ballet will be filled by professional dancers from International Ballet Stars and Classical Arts Entertainment. For most children’s roles, weekly rehearsal time will decrease after choreography is learned. Ages are an approximate guide. Placement is based on age, experience, height, etc.

Ages 5-8: Little Swans

Ages 9-12: Slavik Dance, Hungarian Dance, Party Scene/Waltz

Age 13+: Party Scene/Waltz, Neapolitan Dance, Hungarian Dance

Age 13+ (advanced pointe): Brides

Performance dates:

The official performance at the Cascade Theatre will take place on May 2, 2026 at 7pm.

Additional performance opportunities will be announced as they become available.

Our show runs on your generous volunteer support. We ask that each family sign up for and complete 5 hours of volunteer work on the production. Possible areas are: backstage assistants, promotions, poster distribution, etc.

Performance fees are non-refundable if a dancer drops out after the date of the first rehearsal. Refunds, if approved, are minus the credit card processing fees.

Audition Workshop Fee (RCB): $20-$30

Audition Fee (CAE): $25 early bird, $35 day-of

Performer Fee (CAE): $100

Cast T-shirt Fee (RCB): $20

Total investment: $165-$185