CONTACT US
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q : How can I audition for The Nutcracker ?
A : All the necessary information (roles, age, sex, height, procedures and rehearsals) is available as of June. Please read the press release to get them.
Q : How can I audition for the company ?
A : Simply look under the heading “Auditions/Jobs” page, where you will find all the necessary information including the date and place of the audition and the prerequisites.
Q : I would like to send my son/daughter to a dance school / I am a girl/boy who wants to take dance classes. Do you have a dance school? Do you offer summer camps ?
A : Unlike a school we do not offer classes or camps as we are a dance company. Although we have no school there is a well-known establishment in our building, L’École Supérieure de Ballet Contemporain. They can be contacted at 514 849-4929 or by visiting www.choreme.ca for further information.
Q : How can I get in touch with a dancer from your company ?
A : You may include your comments/questions in the space provided on the contact/info page. We will be happy to forward it to the dancer in question however please note that although our dancers will answer you if they are able to, we cannot guarantee their reply.
Q : Do you offer reduced-price tickets for students ?
A : Yes, students may attend Les Grands Ballets Canadiens performances for $ 35, and the Guest company performance (La Sylphide, by Guangzhou Ballet) for $ 38, taxes included (applies to category B and C only). Please fax proof of student status to 514 849-0098 and call 514 849-0269 to order your tickets, or go to Place des Arts ticket office. Please note that this offer does not apply to The Nutcracker.
Q : Where can I purchase a video/DVD of one of your shows ?
A : Unfortunately Les Grands Ballets has no videotaped material for sale at the present time however several of our ballets, danced by other companies, can be found for sale in the larger bookstores. Also, for a glimpse of what is being performed in the 2009-2010 season we invite you to view the video excerpts that can be found on the show pages in the “Behind the scenes” or "Program" sections.
Q : Is it possible to attend a ballet class ?
A : There is a possibility of watching the dancers take ballet class and/or rehearse works during our Open House days. We suggest that you consult the “News” page regularly so that you can take advantage of the dates offered when they are posted. Of course you can always see them perform during any of our shows!
