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.*

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: 4852 & 5’2 - 5’6 
Chest: up to 35" 

Village Teens
2-3 roles 
13-17 years old 
Height: 52 – 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 CityApplication DeadlinePerformance Date(s)Performance LocationRehearsal Schedule
WORLD PREMIERE Oakville, ONClosedJanuary 8 & 9, 2026Oakville Centre for Performing ArtsSchedule Link
Guelph, ONClosedJanuary 11, 2026River Run CentreSchedule Link
Windsor, ONClosedJanuary 17, 2026Chrysler TheatreSchedule Link
Markham, ONClosedJanuary 23, 2026Flato Markham TheatreSchedule Link
Vernon, BCClosedFebruary 5, 2026Vernon & District Performing Arts CentreSchedule Link
New Westminster, BCClosedFebruary 7, 2026Massey TheatreSchedule Link
Campbell River, BCClosedFebruary 11, 2026Tidemark TheatreSchedule Link
Duncan, BCClosedFebruary 13, 2026Cowichan TheatreSchedule Link
Trail, BCClosed
February 18, 2026Charles Bailey TheatreComing soon...
Nelson, BCClosedFebruary 20, 2026Capitol TheatreComing soon...
Cranbrook, BCFebruary 10, 2026February 25, 2026Key City TheatreComing soon...
Camrose, ABFebruary 13, 2026February 28, 2026Peter and Jane Lougheed CentreComing soon...
Fort McMurray, ABFebruary 17, 2026March 4, 2026Keyano CollegeComing soon...
St. Albert, ABFebruary 19, 2026March 7, 2026The ArdenComing soon...
North Battleford, SKFebruary 23, 2026March 10, 2026Dekker CentreComing soon...
Prince Albert, SKFebruary 25, 2026March 12, 2026E.A. Rawlinson CentreComing soon...
Regina, SKFebruary 28, 2026March 15, 2026Conexus CentreComing soon...
Saskatoon, SKMarch 2, 2026March 17, 2026TCU PlaceComing soon...
Gatineau, QCOpenApril 12, 2026Salle OdysseyComing soon...
Chicoutimi, QCOpenApril 14, 2026Diffusion SaguenayComing soon...
Baie Comeau, QCOpenApril 19, 2026Centre de Arts Baie ComeauComing soon...
Saint John, NBOpenMay 2, 2026Imperial TheatreComing soon...
Halifax, NSOpenMay 5 & 6, 2026Dalhousie Arts CentreComing soon...
Summerside, PEIOpenMay 8, 2026Harbourfront CentreComing soon...
Cornwall, ONOpenMay 24, 2026Aultsville 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

JORGEN DANCE APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL CONTACT IN DANCE POLICY