Ovation
Ballet Company
Dancers Workshop's resident youth ballet company — bringing generations of dancers together for the magic, artistry and tradition of The Nutcracker.
More Than a Nutcracker Cast
Ovation Ballet Company gives dancers the opportunity to take their ballet training beyond the classroom and become part of a full theatrical production.
Company members rehearse together, learn featured roles and ensemble choreography, develop stage presence and experience the responsibility that comes with being part of a cast.
The result is more than a performance. It is a season built around artistry, confidence, friendship, tradition and the excitement of sharing the stage.
Ovation at a Glance
Why Ovation?
Artistry
Dancers learn to use technique, musicality and expression to create characters, tell a story and bring classical ballet to life.
Tradition
The Nutcracker becomes something dancers return to year after year — growing into new roles while becoming part of a shared holiday tradition.
Company
Every dancer contributes to the production. Ovation builds responsibility, connection and friendships across ages and levels.
Stage Experience
Rehearsing and performing a full ballet gives dancers meaningful experience with costumes, spacing, entrances, exits and theatrical performance.
“The performance is the celebration. The growth happens in every rehearsal that leads to it.”
Ovation gives dancers a reason to put their training into action. Technique becomes choreography, choreography becomes storytelling, and individual dancers learn how their work contributes to something larger than themselves.
We want dancers to leave the season stronger, more confident and proud of the role they played in creating a beautiful production together.
A Real Company Experience Built for Young Dancers
Ovation is designed to give students a meaningful ballet company experience while continuing their regular training at Dancers Workshop.
Dancers are cast in roles that fit their age, training and current development. As they grow, returning company members have the opportunity to take on new challenges, expanded choreography and greater responsibility.
From corps work and character roles to advanced featured parts, every role is an important part of telling the story of The Nutcracker.
Train. Rehearse. Perform.
Train
Continue developing ballet technique through weekly Dancers Workshop classes appropriate for the dancer's age and level.
Rehearse
Build choreography, characters and production skills through dedicated Ovation company rehearsals leading into the holiday season.
Perform
Step onto the stage as part of Dancers Workshop's annual production of The Nutcracker and share the tradition with family and community.
Audition for Ovation
Ovation is an audition-based performance opportunity for young dancers ready to take their ballet training to the stage. Current season audition details will be posted as soon as they are released.
Ask About AuditionsBe Part of The Nutcracker.
Whether your dancer is stepping into the production for the first time or returning for a new role, Ovation offers the chance to make the holiday season unforgettable.