Video Requirements:
Video audition guidelines:
OBA accepts WEB LINKS(e.g. YouTube, Vimeo). A single video file, containing all the elements outlined below. Only one side needs to be shown of each combination. The frame of the video should show the full body throughout and not include any dancers other than the applicant. The video must have been filmed on or after October 1, 2025 and should not exceed 15 minutes in length. Videos of performance or solo variations will not be considered (you can include them as a separate links).
Girls ages 16 and up should complete all barre work in ballet shoes and wear pointe shoes for
center. Girls ages 12-15 should wear ballet shoes for all combinations, except for the pointe work
combination, which should be completed on pointe. This combination may be placed at the end of the
video after grand allegro. Girls ages 9-11 should wear ballet shoes for all combinations.
Barre work (maximum of 5 minutes; only one side needed of each combination)
Pliés, battlement tendus, adagio, grand battements.
Center work (maximum 10 minutes):
Adagio, battlement tendus, pirouette combination (optional )
Allegro combinations:
one small jump- pas echappes, pas assembles, pas jetés;
one medium jamp - sissonnes ouverte, sissonne fermee;
one big jamp - grand jetes, grand pas de chat (optional )
Pointe work (ladies only) - pas echappés, sissonne simple, pirouettes (optional )
Women's Dress Code
Girls should wear a black leotard (current OBA students can wear their regular class uniform) and pink ballet shoes with pink tights.
Students who identify as neither or both males and female may choose from one of the above.
Please no warm-ups, skirts, or baggy clothing.
Current OBA students (Pre-Ballet 5, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) should wear their regular class uniform.
Men's Dress Code
Boys should wear solid color leotard or fitted t-shirt, black or grey tights, and black or white ballet shoes.
Students who identify as neither or both males and female may choose from one of the above.
Please no warm-ups, skirts, or baggy clothing.
Current OBA students (Pre-Ballet 5, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) should wear their regular class uniform.
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