Weekly Auditions Newsletter - Weekend of August 8th

Auditions Weekend of August 8th

Dancing Wheels Company has an audition for Dancers for the 25/26 Season on 8/8.

https://dancingwheels.org/company/audition/

- Preferred candidates should be proficient in stylized techniques (such as ballet and modern), have a unique quality of movement, possess skills for partnering, and be able to work collaboratively and improvisationally. 

- Candidates must be strong and athletic and willing to train in any style or genre of dance. 

- Potential wheelchair dancers must have excellent wheelchair mobility skills.

- Interested candidates should prepare a letter of interest, résumé, headshot, and full-body dance photo to submit to Mary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director, at [email protected].

- If available, include a link to a YouTube or Vimeo video excerpt of a recent performance or class (filmed within the last 12 months). In ensemble work, please indicate your position in the performance.

- Audition Application Form can be found via the link above.

DanceEmotion Academy has an audition for their Stage Dance and Dance Pedagogy Program on 8/9.

- Start of training September 15th

- Audition registration is required

          - Please see the link above to submit

          - Applicants will be required to write a short letter of motivation as well as submit a dance photo.

- Please email [email protected] for further information

Philadelphia Ballet has an audition for their Professional Day Program & Student Program on 8/10.

https://philadelphiaballet.org/auditions/spb-school-year/ 

- For students ages 7 and up

- Audition will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM

- $50 registration fee is required

- Audition registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

- If you need to change your audition date/time, please contact the SPB team at [email protected].

Hong Kong Ballet has an audition for their Classical Ballet Training Program on 8/10.

https://hkballet.com/en/explore-and-engage/

- Prospective students will need to undergo an evaluation for proper class placement.

- This assessment will resemble a trial ballet class, and faculty teachers will see if a student is excited to explore their love of ballet and dance.

- Teachers evaluate students based on their ability to follow instructions, natural musicality and expression, taking into consideration previous experience and physical ability. 

- Faculty teachers will give the final decision on a student's placement level. 

- Some students may need to attend a lower level or attend two levels concurrently for a half-year period before mid-term evaluation. 

- Audition Times:

          - Ages 6-7 - 1:30pm-2:45pm

          - Ages 8-10 - 3:00pm-4:15pm

          - Ages 11-15 (with pre-pointe experience) 4:15pm-5:30pm

Orlando Ballet has an audition for their Academy Program on 8/12.

https://orlandoballet.org/placements-auditions/ 

- In person placement classes are scheduled during specific class times for evaluation by certified faculty. Students will take a ballet class with other students, and auditionees do not need to prepare a solo or classwork.

- Students with pointe experience should bring their shoes for evaluation en pointe during the audition class.

- For the comfort and benefit of auditioning students, audition classes are closed to families or viewers.

- Audition Attire:

          - Ladies: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (optional skin-toned tights with matching ballet shoes). Hair pulled back into ballet bun or similar hairstyle.

          - Men: White fitted shirt or all in one, black tights, leather belt to roll tights, white ankle socks with white ballet shoes.

- Results are sent within 3 business days for in person auditions, and up to 10 business days for video submission.

- Results are valid for the current school year only, or as otherwise stated on your results.