Build Your Audition List with BalletScout

(And Improve Your Chances of Finding the Right Dance Job, Training Program, or Summer Intensive)

Planning your audition season can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re searching for dance jobs, summer intensives, year-round dance training, or collegiate dance programs, BalletScout is here to help. One of the most effective ways to approach audition season is to create a targeted list of auditions and deadlines that align with your goals. With BalletScout's easy to use search filters, bookmark features, and personalized dashboard creating and organizing your audition season is easier than ever.

Here’s how to build your list of auditions—and use BalletScout to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

Step 1: Know Your Goal

Before you dive into audition research, you need to identify what kind of opportunity you're looking for. Company jobs, pre-professional programs, college dance degrees—each path requires a different approach.

What Are You Auditioning For?

Company Jobs (Professional Level)
You’re ready to pursue dance as a career. Find these on BalletScout under:
🔎 Search → Jobs → Full-Time

Second Company / Trainee Programs (Post-Graduation)
You’re preparing for a dance career but need more performance experience and exposure. Often a stepping stone to a company job. Find these on BalletScout under:
🔎 Search → Programs → Post-High School

Collegiate Programs (BFA, BA, or Dance Minor)
You want to continue dancing and growing while also earning a degree. This path is becoming more popular among aspiring professionals. Find these on BalletScout under:
🔎 Search → Programs → Collegiate

Year-Round School Programs (Pre-Professional)
You’re looking to join a full-time dance school, whether locally or at a national academy. Find these on BalletScout under:
🔎 Search → Programs → Year-Round
💡 Tip: Use the “local” and “national” filters to find programs that fit your goals and experience.  "National" training programs are generally hyper competitive and require auditions while Local does not.  

Summer/Winter Intensives
You're hoping to level up your training over break and make connections that could lead to future opportunities. Find these on BalletScout under:
🔎 Search → Programs → Intensives

Step 2: Set Your Priorities

Now that you know what you’re looking for, consider your personal must-haves. BalletScout’s “Must Haves” filter lets you tailor your results with just a few clicks.

Think About What Matters Most:

• Location – Big city? Close to home? International?
  
  
• Tuition & Housing – What can you afford? Does the program offer scholarships?
  
  
• Training Style – Balanchine, Vaganova, contemporary ballet?
  
  
• Extras – Pointe shoe support, performance opportunities, company affiliation, union contracts, or academic partnerships?
  
  

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t be too selective at this stage. Casting a wide net helps improve your chances.  You can narrow down once you have an initial idea of what's out there.

Step 3: Build Your Program or Company List

Once you’ve set your filters, start compiling your dream list of programs, jobs, or companies.

Use BalletScout to Your Advantage:

• From the homepage, click Search → Programs or Search → Jobs
  
  
• Use the Basic Filters on the left to refine your results
  
  
• Click the heart icon ❤️ to bookmark programs and jobs
  
  
• These favorites will appear on your Dashboard for easy access
• You can also click on the listing card to find auditions associated with the program or job!
  
  

Have a balance of:

• Reach programs/companies (dream goals)
  
  
• Target options (realistic fits)
  
  
• Safety picks (you’re confident you’ll get in)
  
  

Step 4: Find Auditions and Track Deadlines

Once you’ve built your target list, it’s time to find out where and when to audition.  All researched cards will notify you if there are upcoming auditions or not for the program or job you are interested in.  You can explore the auditions directly from your favorites or, you can use the audition search!

🔍 Use the BalletScout Audition Search:

• Go to Search → Auditions
  
  
• Filter by job or program type, location, date, video/in-person options, and more
  
  
• Bookmark auditions by clicking the heart icon ❤️
  
  
• Check your Dashboard to view all your favorites and see upcoming audition deadlines
  
  

💡 You can also hide auditions you’re not interested in to clean up your search results.

💬 Remember: new auditions on BalletScout are updated frequently. Keep checking back!

Pro Tips for Audition Planning Success:

• Apply to multiple places. This improves your odds and gives you flexibility.
  
  
• Don’t rely on one dream audition. Even if you're aiming high, always have backups.
  
  
• Take advantage of “rolling” & "video" auditions listed on BalletScout.
  
  
• Set reminders for deadlines by checking your dashboard frequently.
  
  
• Reach out to programs directly if you have specific questions—many are happy to help!
  
  

Final Thoughts

Whether you're looking for your first summer intensive or your next dance job, organization is everything. By using BalletScout’s search tools, filters, and favorites, you can confidently plan your audition season—and spend less time stressing and more time dancing.

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