The Nutcracker Auditions
Community Auditions for dancers between the ages of 3 - 18 y/o. All who audition receive a role!
1:00: 3 - 7 y/o
1:45: 8 - 12 y/o
2:30: 13y/o +
For more information, please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com
The Nutcracker Auditions
Community Auditions for dancers between the ages of 3 - 18 y/o. All who audition receive a role!
1:00: 3 - 7 y/o
1:45: 8 - 12 y/o
2:30: 13y/o +
For more information, please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com.
The Nutcracker Tickets
The Nutcracker tickets go on sale at 12:00 PM
Tickets: 814.824.3000 or miac.universitytickets.com
The Nutty Night Out
Join us from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Calamari’s Squid Row for guest bartending, raffles, and fun…all to support the production of The Nutcracker!
Dad Dance Week
Calling all dads, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, and any male family members!!!! This week is dedicated to dancing in class with your special dancers ALL WEEK LONG!
The Nutcracker Photo Day
Sign up your special dancer to have his/her photo taken in costume between 8:00am - 12:00pm at the EDC Studios.
Alice in Wonderland Costume Orders due
Let us know if your child will be participating in the year end performance of “Alice in Wonderland”
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Join us for an afternoon with the Sugar Plum Fairy herself! You will enjoy a telling of the story coloring, crafts, a short performance with cast members, and a personalized photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy. For more information, please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com.
The Nutcracker
Join Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre dancers as they perform with a LIVE orchestra to present the holiday, classic The Nutcracker. This family-friendly performance featuring iconic music, stunning costumes, spectacular backdrops, and exquisite dancing set in magnificent scenes. This celebrated production will be sure to create memories that last a lifetime!
Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will present their 11th annual production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 29th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 30th at 2:00 PM at the Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, call 814-824-3000 or visit www.miac.universitytickets.com.
The Nutcracker
Join Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre dancers as they perform with a LIVE orchestra to present the holiday, classic The Nutcracker. This family-friendly performance featuring iconic music, stunning costumes, spectacular backdrops, and exquisite dancing set in magnificent scenes. This celebrated production will be sure to create memories that last a lifetime!
Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will present their 11th annual production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 29th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 30th at 2:00 PM at the Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, call 814-824-3000 or visit www.miac.universitytickets.com.
Super Bowl Block Raffle
Tickets are $50 per block.
1st Quarter Winner = $500
2nd Quarter Winner = $500
3rd Quarter Winner = $500
Final Score Winner = $1000
Family Observation Week
Come and observe all the progress your special dancer has made. All family members and friends are invited to observe classes all week. Please bring a portable, folding chair as we are limited.
Family Observation Week
Come and observe all the progress your special dancer has made. All family members and friends are invited to observe classes all week. Please bring a portable, folding chair as we are limited.
Alice in Wonderland Tickets
Alice in Wonderland tickets go on sale at 12:00 PM
Child $15.00/Adult $20.00
Tickets: eriedanceconservatory.com, Tickets/Merchandise tab
BINGO
Join us at St. Francis Xavier Community Center for an evening of CASH BINGO!
Doors open at 5:30 PM and BINGO begins at 7:00 PM. Parties of 8 can reserve tables in advance.
Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Food purchases are available as well as pull tab raffles, basket raffles, and so much more!
For more information, please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com
Alice in Wonderland Photo Day
Sign up your special dancer to have his/her photo taken in costume between 9:00am - 1:00pm at the EDC Studios.
Regional Dance America Northeast Dance Festival
Held in Albany, NY May 7 -9, 2026, ECBT dancers will be taking 3 days of master classes, attending dance-related seminars, and performing.
Alice in Wonderland
Join us for the year end performance of “Alice in Wonderland” on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 West 8th Street.
Optional/Maintenance Classes
These ballet classes are $5 per class for intermediate/advanced to help maintain their technique before attending summer dance intensives. Class times are 10:00 - 11:30 am.
EDC’s Summer Intensive
Join EDC’s 5-Week Summer Intensive, June 30 - July 31, 2026.
For more information, please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com
Summer Program
Semester 3, also known as EDC’s Summer Program is a 5-week course to further a dancer’s training, experience new genres of dance, and simply for the fun of it!
The Wizard of Oz
The year end production of The Wizard of Oz will take place at Strong Vincent Middle School Auditorium (1330 West 8th Street) at 2:00 PM.
Regional Dance America Northeast Festival
ECBT dancers will participate in three daily classes taught by renown instructors, attend daily dance-related seminars, and perform one of the evenings with fellow RDA/NE companies.
The Wizard of Oz Photo Day
The Wizard of OZ Photo Day is for cast members and by appointment only. EDC offers a special section in the program for cast members, and this is a perfect way to send your special cast member a message that lasts forever!
Observation Week
Family and friends are invited to observe your special dancer’s class. Please bring a portable chair as the studio has limited seating.
BINGO Night
You don’t want to miss ECBT’s BINGO Night! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of cash prizes, pull-tab raffles, food and beverages, and over 50 amazing baskets! The cost is $30 per ticket prior to the event/$35 at the door!
The Wizard of Oz Tickets on sale
The Wizard of Oz tickets are on sale at 12:00 PM. Tickets are $15.00 for Children (12 y/o & younger) and $20.00 for Adults. Babies/toddlers that will not sit in a seat and will be sitting on an adults lap do not need to purchase a ticket.
The Director’s Choice
Enjoy an evening of innovative and emerging, as well as some classic choreography while having hors d’oeuvres, beer/wine, and live statues!
Regional Dance America Northeast Adjudication
ECBT dancers will adjudicate three original performing pieces and one emerging piece.
Mom Dance Week
Calling all moms, big sisters, aunts, grandmothers, or female figures/guardians!!! We invite you to join your special dancer to participate in their class or classes! This is a fun way to spend time together while experiencing the joy of dancing.
Observation Week
Family and friends are invited to observe your special dancer’s class. Please bring a portable chair as the studio has limited seating.
The Nutcracker (Copy)
Join Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre dancers as they perform with a LIVE orchestra to present the holiday, classic The Nutcracker. This family-friendly performance featuring iconic music, stunning costumes, spectacular backdrops, and exquisite dancing set in magnificent scenes. This celebrated production will be sure to create memories that last a lifetime!
Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will present their 10th annual production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 1st at 2:00 PM at the Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, call 814-824-3000 or visit www.miac.universitytickets.com.
The Nutcracker
Join Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre dancers as they perform with a LIVE orchestra to present the holiday, classic The Nutcracker. This family-friendly performance featuring iconic music, stunning costumes, spectacular backdrops, and exquisite dancing set in magnificent scenes. This celebrated production will be sure to create memories that last a lifetime!
Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will present their 10th annual production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 1st at 2:00 PM at the Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, call 814-824-3000 or visit www.miac.universitytickets.com.
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Enjoy an afternoon with the Sugar Plum Fairy! You and your special guest will enjoy an afternoon full of crafts, coloring, performances by Nutcracker cast members, a personal photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy, and lots of goodies from the Kingdom of Sweets!
The Nutty Night Out
Enjoy an evening out with the cast of The Nutcracker! A portion of your dinner and drinks and 100% of all cash tips will be donated back to ECBT’s Nutcracker! There will be guest bartenders, specialty drinks (aka the Tchai-shot-sky), and pull-tab raffles every 30 minutes! Come on out and support ECBT while having a great time with family and friends! This is a family-friendly event!
Nutcracker Photo Day
Nutcracker Photo Day for cast members are by appointment only. ECBT offers a special section in the program for cast members, and this is a perfect way to send your special cast member a message that lasts forever!
Dad Dance Week
Calling all dads, big brothers, uncles, grandfathers, or male figures/guardians!!! We invite you to join your special dancer to participate in their class or classes! This is a fun way to spend time together while experiencing the joy of dancing.
Nutcracker Tickets on sale
Tickets for THE NUTCRACKER go on sale Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM. To purchase tickets: 814.824.3000 or miac.universitytickets.com.
Nutcracker Auditions
Open to the public, Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will be holding community auditions for ages 3+ on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at our studios, 8335 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509. Everyone who auditions gets a role! For more information please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com or 814.476.7123.
Audition Times:
1:00 PM 3-7 y/o
1:45 PM 8-12 y/o
2:30 PM 13 y/o+
Nutcracker Auditions
Open to the public, Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre will be holding community auditions for ages 3+ on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at our studios, 8335 Edinboro Road, Erie, PA 16509. Everyone who auditions gets a role! For more information please contact us at eriedance@gmail.com or 814.476.7123.
Audition Times:
1:00 PM 3-7 y/o
1:45 PM 8-12 y/o
2:30 PM 13 y/o+
