“Rumpelstiltskin”

The LCB is looking for 50 keen dancers of all shapes and sizes, aged 9-14 (boys 9-16)

to dance in LCB’s new production of the magical fairytale Rumpelstiltskin by the Brothers Grimm in the West End in April 2011. The ballet offers a truly special chance to perform as part of a professional production with an orchestra. There are many challenging roles for boys and girls with great scope for beautiful classical dancing and an opportunity to make new friends. Only a small costume contribution is requested with grants offered in cases of need.

All newcomers welcome!

31 OCTOBER (Sunday) AUDITION 9.30am– 7.00pm

(age groups to be confirmed)

7 NOVEMBER (Sunday) AUDITION 9.30am – 7.00pm

(age groups to be confirmed)

21 NOVEMBER (Sunday) FINAL AUDITION 9.30am – 6.00pm

All age girls and boys

5 DECEMBER (Sunday) CASTING 10.00am – 6.00pm

12 DECEMBER (Sunday) CASTING 10.00am – 6.00pm

VENUE The Dance Attic, 368 North End Road, London SW6

REHEARSALS Sundays, 2 January to 17 April 2011 , 12 noon to 5.00pm Easter holiday weeks 11 – 22 April (Good Friday) 2011, Saturday 23 April 10.00am – 5.00pm

Easter Sunday 24 April FREE

Technical rehearsal in theatre Easter Monday 25 April

Dress rehearsal in theatre 27 April 10.00am to 8.30pm

PERFORMANCES 8 Performances in the Peacock Theatre, London WC2

28, 29, 30 April and 1 May 2011

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER 2010

Click here to download the registration form

Click here for a few basic pointers you can practise before the audition. They are aimed particularly at younger dancers with little or no audition experience.

“May we congratulate you all at LCB for a brilliant day you offered to the many children who auditioned. Giving this opportunity to kids without asking for qualifications really is a fantastic way for our young students to learn and experience for themselves the auditioning process.”

Loretta O'Neill, Ballet school principal

“We just wanted to thank everyone at London Children's Ballet for making the auditions such a positive experience for our daughter. Although she was not successful this time she is keen to try again next time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”

Sara & Howard Hopkins, Parents

Photos: Pedro Ferrer and LCB archive