Company
Dancers interested in auditioning for Pasadena Dance Theatre must be age 17 and older and must have strong classical training. Women must be strong on pointe. Auditions are held in May and September. Interested dancers may contact Cynthia Young, Artistic Director, at (626) 683‑3459 and send a resume and headshot to Pasadena Dance Theatre, 1985 E. Locust St., Pasadena, CA 91107. Resumes may be faxed to (626) 683‑3559.
PDT II
Students in the advanced levels of Pasadena Dance Theatre’s Conservatory may be invited by the artistic directors to join PDT II. Members of PDT II perform with Pasadena Dance Theatre’s professional company in it’s annual production of The Nutcracker, and may also appear in several more productions throughout the year.
Open Auditions for Childrens’ Roles in The Nutcracker
Auditions for children’s roles in PDT’s annual production of The Nutcracker are held each year during October at PDT’s Conservatory. Boys must be age 8 and up; no training is required. Girls must be age 8 and up, with at least one year of ballet training. See height chart below. The annual audition schedule will be posted in advance of the date.
Audition Groups Height Chart
| All Boys |
| Girls 4′ to 4’5″ |
| Girls 4’5″ to 4’9″ |
| Girls 4’9″ to 5′ |
| Girls 5’1″ and over |
Bring leotard, tights and ballet slippers. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your audition.
