Albany Berkshire Ballet's Annual
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS
2026 Student Dancer Auditions
Be part of the magic — Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) is coming to a city near you! ABB’s The Nutcracker 2026 performance will visit four cities
in the Northeast. More than 600 young students will have the opportunity to dance alongside the company’s professional dancers as they bring this holiday classic to more than 9,000 delighted audience members.
Audition Information
Pre-Registration Forms
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An audition form must be filed out for each child auditioning. A copy of your responses will be sent to the email provided, this will confirm that you have pre-registered. There is a $25 registration fee per dancer.​
Audition Dates & Locations
Albany, NY — September 13, 2026
School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet
25 Monroe St. #210, Albany, NY 12210
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Ages 6–8: 10am
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Ages 4–5: 12pm
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Ages 9–11: 12:45pm
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Ages 12 and up: 2:30pm
Pittsfield, MA — September 13, 2026
Cantarella School of Dance
116 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA 01201​
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Ages 4–5: 10–11am
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Ages 6–8: 11:15am–12:45pm
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Ages 9–11: 1–3pm
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Ages 12 and up: 3pm
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Springfield, MA — September 20, 2026
Dazzle Studio of Dance
60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030
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Ages 4–5: 10–11am
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Ages 6–8: 11am–12:30pm
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Ages 9–11: 12:30–2:30pm
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Ages 12 and up: 2:30–4:30pm
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Clara Audition: 4:30pm
In order to audition for Clara, you must have already auditioned for a part in the performance.
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Burlington, VT — September 20, 2026
Flynn Center
153 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401​
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Ages 4–5: 10–10:45am
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Ages 6–8: 11–11:45am
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Ages 9–11: 12–1:30pm
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Ages 12 and up: 1:45–3:15pm