Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) - video audition for — Seeking Company Dancers for 26/27 Season

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Date: Feb. 13, 2026

Video Requirements:

The closing time for the online application is February 13th at 12.00 PM (FINNISH TIME). No application by email will be accepted. A preselection based on the video material sent by the applicants will be carried out. A message with the result of the preselection will be sent to each participant on February 24th 2026. Those selected to join their selected audition will receive detailed information on the exact location and time of the auditions in the same mail.

Audition Description

The Finnish National Ballet will be holding two international auditions to recruit dancers for its main and youth companies. The first audition will be held in Helsinki on March 21st at 14:00 and the second one in Amsterdam on March 29th at 12:00 both 2026. Applicants are expected to have a strong classical ballet technique and a mastery of contemporary dance. The closing time for the online application is February 13th at 12.00 PM (FINNISH TIME). No application by email will be accepted. A preselection based on the video material sent by the applicants will be carried out. A message with the result of the preselection will be sent to each participant on February 24th 2026. Those selected to join their selected audition will receive detailed information on the exact location and time of the auditions in the same mail. The auditions will consist of two rounds. The first round will be a full ballet class. After the class, those chosen for the second round will be required to perform a classical variation chosen by the Finnish National Ballet (see link below). The applicants can perform their variations to the right or to the left, but no changes should be made to the steps. The applicants are also required to perform a short contemporary solo chosen by themselves. No costumes nor make up are required to perform the variations or solos. The minimum age of applicants is 18 years by July 31st 2026. When filling the form please be sure to select the correct date for the audition you would like to join. It is only possible to join one of the auditions.

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