A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Local Participant Program
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Local Participant Program gives young dancers the opportunity to perform with a professional dance company. They interact with professional dancers and gain invaluable performance experience as they dance with Ballet Jörgen.
Ballet Jörgen is looking for a total of 9-12 dancers to perform with the company in their performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The cast will be assembled from local area students, based on a recommendation by their dance teacher. The cast will rehearse with the Company for 1.5 hours, the day before the show and then 3-4 hours on the day of the show.
The candidates will need to learn the choreography quickly, listen well, and follow and retain directions easily. They must have good stage presence and carry themselves well. The Changeling (Lynx) role may require additional rehearsal.
*All roles and requirements are subject to change.*
- Eligibility Criteria
- Performance Cities & Schedules
- What You Need
- Appropriate Contact in Dance Policy
Mouse & Bunny
2 roles
9 years old and up
Height: 5’1 – 5’5
Waist: up to 31", Chest: up to 34"
Train Bearer
1 role, female
9 years old and up
Height: 4’3 – 5’2
Waist: up to 29", Chest: up to 28"
Village Children
2-4 roles
10 years old and up
Height: 4’5 – 5’3
Waist: 24" – 28"
Chest: 26" – 31"
Fairies
2 roles
11 years old and up
Height: 4’8 – 5’2 & 5’2 - 5’6
Chest: up to 35"
Village Teens
2-3 roles
13-17 years old
Height: 5’2 – 5’9
Waist: up to 30", Chest: up to - 38"
Changeling (Lynx)
1 role
13 years old and up
Height: 5’ – 5’5
Waist: up to 30", Chest: up to 35"
Local Participant Performance Cities
| Performance City | Deadline | Performance Date(s) | Performance Location | Rehearsal Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD PREMIERE Oakville, ON | Open | January 8 & 9, 2026 | Oakville Centre for Performing Arts | Coming soon... |
| Guelph, ON | Open | January 11, 2026 | River Run Centre | Coming soon... |
| Windsor, ON | Open | January 17, 2026 | Chrysler Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Markham, ON | Open | January 23, 2026 | Flato Markham Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Vernon, BC | Open | February 5, 2026 | Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre | Coming soon... |
| New Westminster, BC | Open | February 7, 2026 | Massey Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Campbell River, BC | Open | February 11, 2026 | Tidemark Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Duncan, BC | Open | February 13, 2026 | Cowichan Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Trail, BC | Open | February 18, 2026 | Charles Bailey Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Nelson, BC | Open | February 20, 2026 | Capitol Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Cranbrook, BC | Open | February 25, 2026 | Key City Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Camrose, AB | Open | February 28, 2026 | Peter and Jane Lougheed Centre | Coming soon... |
| Fort McMurray, AB | Open | March 4, 2026 | Keyanna College | Coming soon... |
| St. Albert, AB | Open | March 7, 2026 | The Arden | Coming soon... |
| North Battleford, SK | Open | March 10, 2026 | Dekker Centre | Coming soon... |
| Prince Albert, SK | Open | March 12, 2026 | E.A. Rawlinson Centre | Coming soon... |
| Regina, SK | Open | March 15, 2026 | Conexus Centre | Coming soon... |
| Saskatoon, SK | Open | March 17, 2026 | TCU Place | Coming soon... |
| Gatineau, QC | Open | April 12, 2026 | Salle Odyssey | Coming soon... |
| Chicoutimi, QC | Open | April 14, 2026 | Diffusion Saguenay | Coming soon... |
| Baie Comeau, QC | Open | April 19, 2026 | Centre de Arts Baie Comeau | Coming soon... |
| Saint John, NB | Open | May 2, 2026 | Imperial Theatre | Coming soon... |
| Halifax, NS | Open | May 5 & 6, 2026 | Dalhousie Arts Centre | Coming soon... |
| Summerside, PEI | Open | May 8, 2026 | Harbourfront Centre | Coming soon... |
| Cornwall, ON | Open | May 24, 2026 | Aultsville Theatre (Cornwall Concert Series) | Coming soon... |
Please note that we do not expect anyone to have to purchase special items in order to participate in the show. We can provide most anything a student does not already own or borrow for the show.
For your first rehearsal:
Please wear your regular ballet class dancewear and ballet shoes. When possible, please bring footwear that pertains to the roles you are eligible for, see below for requirements.
For your wardrobe fittings and stage rehearsals:
As well as your own regular dance wear and dance footwear please bring the following: TBA
Wardrobe Requirements:
TBA
For the performance(s):
Wardrobe, footwear and hair as determined at the fittings.
Make-up: Basic make-up: brown/black eyeliner – Some roles may be required to wear lipstick & mascara as well.
Please view the document below for the policy