Peninsula Youth Ballet Nutcracker Auditions

The Peninsula Youth Ballet to Hold Casting Call for the 2009 “Nutcracker”
Announcing Auditions Schedule for Fairy Tale Holiday Ballet

Youth and aspiring dancers in the Bay Area are invited to become a part of this season’s classic ballet, the “Nutcracker”. The Peninsula Youth Ballet (PYB) is looking for dancers to perform in this classic holiday favorite, composed by Tchaikovsky. Everyone interested in participating has the chance to audition on Sunday, September 13th at the Ayako School of Ballet, 517 Marin View, in Belmont. Auditions for children between the ages of 8 and 10 are scheduled for 1pm; ages 11-13 at 2:00 pm; and, 14 – 19 at 3:00 pm. All dancers who are on pointe, should bring their own pointe shoes. Junior members from 5 – 7 years old need to call for special audition day, either the end of September or early October. (tbd).

Dancers from 8 to 19 years of age are welcome to demonstrate their dancing skills as part of the cast for the PYB’s “Nutcracker”, a performance that has been rated as the second best “Nutcracker” in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Examiner.

The beautiful choreography, costume and set designs have been dazzling audiences for many years. PYB, a respected non-profit organization, aims to draw attention to young performers while promoting an interest in the art of ballet and dance. PYB successfully combines both professional and amateur dancers, offering everyone the chance to develop valuable skills through expert coaching, culminating in a stunning performance enjoyed by the audience.

Over the years, many businesses and organizations have supported the Peninsula Youth Ballet. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Peninsula Beauty will be providing each of the performers selected for the cast with an “Are You $5 or Are You $50?” gift certificate. These gift cards are redeemable at any of Peninsula Beauty’s 10 retail locations in San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Campbell.

If you know you can dance, audition with the Peninsula Youth Ballet for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a part of one of the most popular and beautiful ballets of all time.

Who: The Peninsula Youth Ballet
What: Amateur auditions for the 2009 Nutcracker ballet performance
(Note: Professional cast has already been selected.)
When: Sunday September 13, 2009
Time: 5-7 year olds: (call for special audition times and dates)
8 – 10 year olds (pre pointe): 1:00 pm
11 – 13 year olds: 2.00 pm
14-19 year olds: 3:00 pm
Note: If you are dancing on Pointe, please bring your Pointe shoes.
Cost: $15
Where: The Ayako School of Ballet
517 Marin View
Belmont, CA, 94002
Info: Online at www.pyb.org or call 650.631.3767 (photos available)

Note: The 2009 Nutcracker performances will take place on Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5 and 6, 2009 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware, San Mateo, at 2:00 pm.

About PYB: The Peninsula Youth Ballet was founded in 1979. It is a non-profit organization, whose goals are to bring attention to young dancers and to promote an interest in the art of ballet and dance within the local community. Under Ayako Takahashi’s direction, PYB has provided dancers the opportunity to improve their dance skills through professional level preparation and presentation of classical and contemporary works. To learn more about PYB, call (650) 631-3767 or visit the company’s website at www.pyb.org.