Company Auditions
Auditions for the 2026-2027 season
We are looking for Company, Apprentice, and Trainee female and male positions.
Please note that in-person auditions have concluded but video auditions are open for consideration.
Open 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: Include your headshot and 2-3 dance photos that reveal body proportions and line.
Please click the + sign to open details on the audition dates, including times and location information.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Location: New York City Center Studios. 130 West 56th Street (Between 6th & 7th Ave.) Studio 5
Time:
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Registration begins at 6:00pm
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Ballet Class at 6:30pm – 8:00pm
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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.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Date: Saturday, January 31 2026
Location: Ballet Arizona 2835 E Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034. Studio 3
Time:
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Registration begins at 3:00pm
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Ballet Class at 3:30pm – 5:00pm
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Contemporary Improvisation 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Fee: No fee
Dancers accepted into the Company must have the right to live and work within the United States.
Video Auditions
We highly encourage dancers to attend the open auditions on Saturday, January 25 in New York City or on Saturday, January 31 in Phoenix. If you are unable to attend an open audition, click the button below to submit your video audition.
Resume or CV: Updated including all performing experience with a professional ballet company, training, age, height, awards received, citizenship, and contact information
Headshot & Photos: Headshot, plus 2-3 different full body views. (Female dancers on pointe.)
Audition Video: Please submit with a Vimeo or YouTube link only, and include the password if needed. Do not use editing tools within the solos, unless an arrow to show who you are in an ensemble performance video.
Videos to include:
- Class work: 15-20 Minutes -short barre, incorporating both sides. (Female dancers in soft shoe.)
- Center work including adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro (Female dancers in pointe shoes.)
- 2 Contrasting Classical variations from the standard classical repertoire
- 1 Contemporary solo.
Please Note: If Daniela Cardim is considering you for a position, you will be required to take Company class in Phoenix upon invitation.
Dancers accepted into the Company must have the right to live and work within the United States.
- Note: Auditions will only be reviewed from the Google Form Submission.
Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be contacted by a representative of Ballet Arizona if Artistic Director Daniela Cardim is considering you for a position in the company.
Questions
- For questions, please contact auditions@balletaz.org.
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