Performance Opportunities
Live Theater
Performances are an important part of a dancer’s training. Live performances give dancers an opportunity to learn choreography, to work with other dancers to create patterns on the stage, and even to act! Dancers of the Vacaville Ballet Company School will have several opportunities for live performances each school year, including The Nutcracker and an end of the year recital.
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Auditions
Nutcracker 2023 Auditions
Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Vacaville Ballet Company
878 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA
Dancers from all schools are invited to participate in our 2023 presentation of The Nutcracker, returning to VPAT December 7-10. Students enrolled in the VBC School will be prioritized for casting. (Participation in The Nutcracker is optional for VBC School students). Click here for more information about age groups, times, and fees.
Production Fees
Production fees help the non-profit organization offset the costs of a production, including costume and prop storage and maintenance, theater rental fees, drop and equipment rentals, etc. All production fees are non-refundable and do not include the cost of supplies (i.e., tights, leotards, technique shoes, pointe shoes, make-up, hair supplies, etc.)
VBC School Students
All Roles- Dancers who are enrolled in the VBC School.
- Performs in all (single cast) or half (double cast) of the shows. Performances will include a dress rehearsal and/or 1 or more student matinee performances (SMATs).
- Includes a warm-up class at the theater prior to each performance for dancers cast in Lead & Corps roles.
Open Supporting Role
Double Cast- Dancers who are not enrolled in the VBC School but are enrolled in regular ballet classes.
- Performs in half of the shows. Performances will include a dress rehearsal and 1 or more student matinee performances (SMATs).
Open Supporting Role
Single Cast- Dancers who are not enrolled in the VBC School but are enrolled in regular ballet classes.
- Performs in all of the shows. Performances will include a dress rehearsal and 1 or more student matinee performances (SMATs).
Open Lead & Corps Role
Single or Double Cast- Dancers who are not enrolled in the VBC School but are enrolled in regular ballet classes (including pointe work).
- Performs in all (single cast) or half (double cast) of the shows. Performances will include a dress rehearsal and 1 or more student matinee performances (SMATs).
- Includes warm-up class at the theater prior to each performance.
Production Policies
These policies and expectations are designed to ensure the running of a smooth production and for the safety of our performers and volunteers. We aim to provide a positive experience for you, your family, and our patrons while aiming to preserve the traditions of ballet and the theater. Any infractions of these policies and expectations may be grounds for removal from current and future productions. We encourage you to review these policies prior to committing to participate.