Audition Call
Buy ticketsCAE’s I Love to Dance Program is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for young dancers to perform on a professional stage alongside world-class ballet artists.
For more than 12 years, Classical Arts Entertainment has developed and presented this program as part of its major touring productions across North America. Through the I Love to Dance Program, local partner ballet studios across the United States and Canada audition, rehearse, and prepare young students to appear on stage with the United European Ballet Company, featuring approximately 50 professional ballet dancers.
During the Fall and Winter touring seasons, more than 5,000 students take part in productions such as The Nutcracker, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. This unique experience gives young performers the chance to grow artistically, build confidence, develop discipline, and become part of a large-scale professional ballet production.
The program was founded and developed under the leadership of Michael Art, President and Founder of Classical Arts Entertainment. Over the years, Michael Art has created and shaped the children’s participation program for the company’s productions, including choreography and stage structure specially designed for young dancers. His vision has helped connect local ballet schools with the world of professional ballet, giving thousands of children the opportunity to share the stage with world ballet artists and experience the magic of live theater from the inside.
I Love to Dance Program continues to inspire the next generation of dancers by supporting local studios, encouraging young talent, and creating unforgettable performance opportunities for children, families, and communities.
Audition Cities in Grand National Tour 2026/2027, 130+ cities:
- ALABAMA
- NEW YORK
- FLORIDA
- NORTH CAROLINA
- GEORGIA
- OHIO
- ILLINOIS
- PENNSYLVANIA
- INDIANA
- SOUTH CAROLINA
- MARYLAND
- VIRGINIA
- MICHIGAN
- WISCONSIN
- NEW JERSEY
- etc.
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SWAN LAKE
Little Swans, Swans, Party Scene, Slavik Dance, Neapolitan Dance, Hungarian Dance.
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NUTCRACKER
Angels, Bon-Bons, Mice, Party Scene, Chinese Dance.
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CINDERELLA
Little Mice, Fairy Helpers, Garden Flowers, Butterflies Ensemble, Royal Pages, Palace Courtiers, Mini Princess Friends, Star Spirits, Clock Sprites, Crystal Carriage Attendants.
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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
Baby Birds Ensemble, Butterflies, Forest Fairies, Little Flowers, Young Dwarfs, Dwarfs Helpers, Little Miners, Gem Collectors, Cave Spirits.
I Love To Dance
CAE’s I Love To Dance Program is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for young dancers to perform on a professional stage. Through this program, local partner ballet studios across the United States audition and rehearse thousands of students each season, preparing them to appear alongside an international company of 50 professional ballet dancers.
During the Fall and Winter tours, more than 5,000 students take part in productions such as The Nutcracker, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. This experience allows young performers to grow artistically, gain stage confidence, and become part of a large- scale, professional production.
The program is led by the President of the company, Michael Art, founder of the initiative for local ballet schools, We Love to Dance, created to inspire, support, and connect the next generation of dancers with the world of professional ballet.
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Turning in the completed form and audition fee does not guarantee acceptance as a cast member. It only guarantees the opportunity to audition. No one will be allowed to audition without completed forms.
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Join us!
This unique project will provide an opportunity to get acquainted with 50 ballet dancers, who represent the highest level of classical ballet art globally.
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Great experience!
In addition, the prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to perform on stage alongside professional Ukrainian dancers.
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Be together!
All local dancers are welcome to join professional ballet stars of the United European Ballet Company on stage in the legendary classical ballets!
