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The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble (RYDE) is a Not-for-Profit organization, created to offer a forum for students and emerging artists in dance and theatre and to develop their talents in a fully integrated environment of education and performances. The purpose of RYDE is to foster an intelligent appreciation of the many forms and styles of dance through high quality performances, lectures and demonstrations. The organization provides young, talented dancers and choreographers opportunities for excellence by developing and demonstrating their creative talents in the performing arts.

10/31/2026

Some fugglers tricked the social media team and took over the Nutcracker transmissions! We hope you all have a spooky weekend full of tricks and treats!

10/28/2026

Want to know more about Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble, and how to support our goals to support students and emerging artists in dance and theatre in Rockland County? Head to rocklandyouthdance.org!

10/14/2026

It's such a joy to watch the Nutcracker cast learn their dances! Getting to see the work that goes into making it look absolutely effortless on stage is such a treat, because pointe work is no joke and these dancers make it look so smooth!

Watch the sugarplums float across the stage December 11-13th at Rockland Community College

10/10/2026

🌟The Nutcracker props and tutus have just been waiting for their time to shine again in the spotlight! Soon my friends, soon! ❄️

A little in our warehouse and costume closet!

Come see these props and tutus in all their glory! RYDE's The Nutcracker will be December 11-13th at Rockland Community College theatre.

10/06/2026

🩰✨️We're just a few weeks into rehearsals and the cast of this year's Nutcracker are hard at work learning their parts! A special shout out to the instructors at Coupé Theatre Studio teaching a whole show with multiple variations, and so many moving parts! It's so special getting to see a production like this come together from behind the scenes, and they make it look so easy and effortless.

The Nutcracker show dates:
December 11-13th at Rockland Community College theatre
Keep an eye out for tickets in the near future.

10/01/2026

The Nutcracker cast is officially in rehearsals getting ready for the shows, December 11-13th! The costumes are making their way out for fittings so here's a little look in our costume closet👗🩰

09/09/2026

Today is the day!!
AUDITIONS for the 2026 season of The Nutcracker begin today! We can't wait to see you all at Coupé Theatre Studio!

AUDITION SCHEDULE
Wednesday September 9

4:30-5:00 pm: Ballet 2
5:00-6:00pm: Ballet 3, 3-5N, 4, 4B
6:00-7:00pm: Ballet 5B, 5/6, 6B, 7/8
7:00-7:30pm: Young Boys
7:30-8:45pm: Ballet 7B, 8B/9B,
8B/9B Adv. and Teen Adv.

09/08/2026

We can't believe it's that time already!
Auditions start tomorrow at Coupé Theatre Studio! Have you preregistered?
Visit rocklandyouthdance.org/auditions to register!

AUDITION SCHEDULE BELOW

Be a Part of the Nutcracker Magic!

RYDE invites ballet students in grades 2-12 and adults of all ages to audition for their 2026 production of The Nutcracker.
Auditions: September 9th and 10th at Coupé Theatre Studio in Nanuet, New York
Performances: December 11th-13th at SUNY Rockland Cultural Arts Center in Suffern, New York

AUDITIONS
Wednesday, September 9th
4:30-5:00 pm: Ballet 2
5:00-6:00pm: Ballet 3, 3-5N, 4, 4B
6:00-7:00pm: Ballet 5B, 5/6, 6B, 7/8
7:00-7:30pm: Young Boys
7:30-8:45pm: Ballet 7B, 8B/9B, 8B/9B Adv. and Teen Adv.

Thursday, September 10th
4:30-5:30pm: Ensemble Ballet, Older Boys, Ballet 10B
5:30-7:30pm: Senior Ensemble
7:30-8:00pm: Adults
8:00-8:30pm: Call Backs

Pre-register online by 9/8/26 at
rocklandyouthdance.org/auditions

Questions? Contact RYDE at [email protected]

Making the Magic Happen 46 Years and Counting!

09/06/2026

🩰 3 days until auditions for Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble's The Nutcracker! Join us in celebrating the magic of the season! ✨️

Register your dancers at rocklandyouthdance.org/auditions.

Address

Nanuet, NY
10954

Telephone

+18456232808

Website

http://www.rocklandyouthdanceensemble.org/

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