Jan. 23rd - Weekly Auditions Newsletter

Auditions Weekend of January 23rd

Miami City Ballet is accepting video auditions for Company Dancers for the 26/27 Season until 1/23.

https://www.miamicityballet.org/about/auditions/ 

- Miami City Ballet is seeking exceptional dancers with a strong classical foundation for all company positions for the 2026/27 Season.

- Also warmly welcome first-time professionals and advanced dancers who may not yet have professional experience but demonstrate strong potential, artistry, and commitment.

- Qualifications:

          - Strong classical technique with refined musicality

          - Experience with Robbins works

          - Experience with the Balanchine repertory

          - Pointe proficiency required for women

          - Partnering experience required for men

          - Eligibility to work in the United States (unless otherwise noted)

          - If a visa is required, applicants must specify the status of their current visa or indicate the need for visa sponsorship

- Video submissions will be accepted, but any application with video links that do not work may result in the disqualification of your application.

- With questions please contact [email protected] 

Indianapolis Ballet has an audition for their 2026 Summer Intensive on 1/24.

https://www.indyballet.org/intensive

- Students must be 10 years of age by June 1, 2026.

- Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1804 22nd St, Columbus, IN 47201

- Ages 10-13:

          - Registration: 11-11:30am

          - Audition: 11:30am-1pm

- Ages 14 & up:

          - Registration: 1-1:30pm

          - Audition: 1:30-3pm

- Please being two photos - a headshot (may be a school photo) and a full-length dance photo in first arabesque.

- Ladies must bring pointe shoes

- Please see the link above for audition registration and further Summer Intensive information. 

New Jersey Ballet has a live virtual audition for their 2026 Summer Intensive on 1/24.

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

- All students will be considered for the Summer Intensive Program based on age and technical eligibility during the audition.​

- Pre-registration is only available at Audition Registration 

- Girls 12 to 20 are expected to have previous ballet training and should wear a leotard (any style and color), tights, and ballet shoes. 

          - Hair must be pulled off the face, in a bun.

          - Dancers should bring pointe shoes, if en pointe.

- Boys 12 to 20 are expected to have previous ballet training and should wear a white shirt, black tights, and ballet shoes.

- All applicants must submit two photos on the application form: one in tendu à la seconde and one in relevé first arabesque. Photos do not have to be professionally taken and should be taken in practice clothes. 

- You must register with the age group you are on the day of the audition and audition according to the age you are on the day of the audition.

- Students can expect to take a one hour-and-a-half (1hr 30min) ballet class with a 30-minute check-in process.

- All students will receive email notification of the results within 7 days after their audition.

- Admitted students will be provided with instructions for registration to the Summer Intensive Program. 

- After you complete a pre-registration for a particular audition class or video registration, and your plans change, you may switch audition locations and/or between an in-person and video audition. To make this switch please contact us at [email protected]

Ballet Arizona has an audition for Company Dancers for the 2026/2027 Season on 1/24.

https://balletaz.org/auditions/company-auditions/ 

- On the day of the open audition, Ballet Arizona requires a resume, headshot, and two (2) full body photos.

- Please fill out a registration form in advance and bring it with you when you audition. No pre-registration is required.

- CV: Include all performing experience with a professional ballet company, training, height, awards received, visa status, etc.

- Photos: Headshot and 2-3 dance photos that reveal body proportions and line.

- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

- Location: New York City Center Studios. 130 West 56th Street (Between 6th & 7th Ave.) Studio 5

- Time: 

          - Registration begins at 6:00pm

          - Ballet Class at 6:30pm – 8:00pm

          - Contemporary Improvisation 8:00pm – 9:00pm

- Fee: $25 registration fee at audition (cash only)

 - Dancers accepted into the Company must have the right to live and work within the United States.

- For questions, please contact [email protected]. 

Grand Rapids Ballet has an audition for their 2026 Summer Intensive on 1/25.

https://grballet.com/summer-2026-ballet-intensive 

- Ladies ages 15+ auditioning for the Ballet Intensive should plan to wear pointe shoes for the full class, if possible.

- Ladies ages 12–14 auditioning for the Ballet Intensive will be asked to wear pointe shoes for center work only.

- Please bring a physical copy (4×6 or 5×7 size is preferred) of the following to your Master Class Audition:

          - Full body photo in first arabesque (en pointe if applicable)

          - A headshot photograph

- Registration for a Master Class Audition requires payment of a non-refundable $35 fee. 

- Registration will also be available in-person on the day of your class beginning 30 minutes prior to the start time; exact cash or check only for in-person registration.

- Date: January 25, 2026

- Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.

- Location: Ballet Chelsea, Chelsea, MI

- For registration and additional summer intensive information, please see the link above.