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Dec. 26th - Weekly Auditions Newsletter

Jessica Skinker - Nov 21st, 2025

Auditions Weekend of December 26th



Elite Classical Coaching is accepting video auditions for their Winter Ballet Intensive until 12/27.

https://www.eliteclassicalcoaching.com/intensives 

- December 27th- 31st, 2025 

- Upon submission of audition materials, we will notify you within 2 weeks.​

- Ages 10-18 & Professional Dancers

- ​Audition Video:

          - *Please submit your video via YouTube Link.

          - Submissions should include:

                    - Classwork (barre, center, and pointe work *if applicable)

                    - Recent photos in arabesque and developpe a la seconde 

                    - Brief training bio 

                    - Audition fee of $35 sent via Venmo - @ECC-payments (please include applicant name in notes when remitting payment) 

                    - Solos/variations may be included in addition to classwork, but will not be accepted in place of 

                    - *Please note applications will not be considered without a screenshot of proof of payment to be included in email application submission 

          - Video audition, fee, and photos must be submitted via email to [email protected]

- Housing is unavailable for this intensive. Please inquire regarding accommodation recommendations 

- Classes will be held between 9:00-2:00pm but specific times will be sent closer to the intensive. 



National Master Audition will be held from 12/28-12/29 and 12/30-12/31.

https://www.nationalmasteraudition.org/

- Opportunity for dancers to audition for 20 companies within the same audition.

- Each dancer in the professional audition will be seen in a ballet and modern class. 

- Company directors decide who they wish to call back, and each director works in their own way with the dancers who are called back. 

- Dancers will also have the opportunity to take a free Audition Success Seminar from The Ballet Scout.

- Dancers will be taught by the directors of the auditioning companies. 

- If called back, dancers will also learn rep from three different companies and may perform a variation. 

- Dancers not called back will have the chance to take class from Oklahoma City Ballet Principal Dancer Mayu Odaka.

- Registration for the National Master Audition also includes the opportunity to audition for the Summer Intensive programs. 

- This audition is included in the price.

- Dancers can sign up for one or both audition sessions.

- Session 1: December 28-29, 2025

          - American Midwest Ballet

          - Atlantic City Ballet

          - Ballet 5:8

          - Ballet Arkansas

          - Ballet Melange

          - Ballet North Texas

          - Dayton Ballet 

          - Diablo Ballet

          - Milwaukee Ballet

          - Minnesota Ballet

          - Nevada Ballet Theatre

- Session 2: December 30-31, 2025

          - Ballet Austin

          - Ballet Theatre of Maryland

          - Ballet Tucson

          - Colorado West Ballet

          - Louisville Ballet

          - Madison Ballet

          - Orlando Ballet II

          - State Street Ballet

          - Utah Metropolitan Ballet

- Please see link above for registration information.



Festival Internacional de Danza Contemporánea de la Ciudad de México is seeking Dancers, Choreographers and Teachers for The International Contemporary Dance Festival in Mexico City until 12/30.

https://www.instagram.com/fidcdmx

- Choreographers, contemporary dance companies, and independent or emerging dance groups are invited to participate in the open call.

- The Festival will take place in August 2026

- Requirements:

          - Provide a full video link to the piece you are applying with (works in progress will not be considered).

          - Only YouTube and Vimeo links will be accepted. Please ensure that the link is available from the moment application until the results are published. If the video is private, include the corresponding password.

          - A link with 5-10 high-quality images of the piece.

                    - Google Drive, Dropbox or similar platforms will be accepted. WeTransfer files will not be accepted.

          - A brief bio or CV of the choreographer and/or company applying.

          - Description of the piece

- Please see the link above for condition and registration link.



Contra Costa Ballet is accepting video auditions for their 2026 Summer Intensive on a rolling basis.

https://www.contracostaballet.org/summer-intensive

- Summer Intensive is a 4-week intensive where all levels have expanded classes and programs including character and contemporary, an integral part of classical ballet training and important disciplines for students to round out their education and develop versatility. 

- Intermediate and Advanced take 3 - 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, and Primary takes 2 classes per day, 3 days per week. 

- Students follow a Russian-based, yet truly American ballet syllabus. 

- Students can pick from 4, 3 or 2 weeks Summer Intensive. 

          - 4-weeks courses are recommended.

- Video Audition:

          - Ages 12-19 (with pointe experience)

          - Your video should not exceed 10 minutes in length. 

          - Prior to beginning your barre work, please introduce yourself briefly by saying your name, age and where you are from. 

          - Make sure to complete all exercises listed below. 

          - Complete barre (only one side necessary)

          - Center floor work:

                    - Adagio, Pirouette combination, Small jump combination, Grand allegro, Men- Grand Tour

          - Pointe work (if applicable)

                    - Echappés, Relevés in arabesque, Pirouettes on pointe, Diagonal turning combination

- Please see link above for further information.



Richmond Ballet is seeking Company Dancers, Trainees and Studio Company Dancers for the 2026-2027 Season on a rolling basis.

https://richmondballet.com/company/auditions/

- Looking for dancers who demonstrate strong classical and contemporary technique, a dedicated work ethic based on passion and discipline, and an understanding of mutual respect and cooperation.

- Seeking dancers with a mastery of dynamic movement qualities capable of inspiring and captivating audiences.

- Age requirements:

          - Company/ Studio Company - 19 & up

          - Trainee - 17 & up

- Video Auditions:

          - Resume (including contact information, height, age, citizenship, training and performance experience)

          - Headshot

          - 2-3 full body dance photos

          - Video links with include performance footage and a classical variation (performed on stage or in a studio

- Please note: video audition materials will not be reviewed until January

- Please upload your audition video via the Audition Pre-Registration Form found via the link above.

          - If technical issues occur, please send to [email protected] 

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