National Summer Intensive Audition
The School of Ballet Arizona joins several professional ballet schools nationwide to create a unified collective. The collective is offering in-person auditions at its facilities, and students who attend a National Summer Intensive Audition (NSIA) will be considered by all schools in the collective for acceptance to their summer intensives.
Participating Schools
Atlanta Ballet | Atlanta, GA
Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ
BalletMet | Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH
Colorado Ballet | Denver, CO
Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO
Louisville Ballet | Louisville, KY
Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI
Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN
Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK
Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA
Sacramento Ballet | Sacramento, CA
Sarasota Ballet | Sarasota, FL
Texas Ballet Theatre | Fort Worth, TX
Tulsa Ballet | Tulsa, OK
How It Works
Students choose a city from the audition schedule and register with the host school. All auditions are in-person, and the remaining schools will observe the audition via Zoom. Students are required to follow the safety protocol of the school at which they audition. The auditions will be recorded so that the observing schools may review the auditions if needed. Students will have the opportunity to indicate which schools they would like to audition for; however, all schools in the collective may reach out to any students who audition. Students must pre-register and pay the registration fee directly to the host school in the city where they audition. The secondary registration form must be completed in order to be considered by observing schools.
NSIA Audition at The School of Ballet Arizona
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Ages 11-13
- Registration: 8:30 am
- Class: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ages 14-16
- Registration: 10:30 am
- Class: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages 17+
- Registration: 1:30 pm
- Class: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration for NSIA opens this winter!
Audition Information
What is the audition process?
Information coming soon.
What is the audition registration fee?
Information coming soon.
Do students need to have pointe training?
Information coming soon.
Attire and Hair
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The School of Ballet Arizona's
Upper Division Summer Intensive
The Upper Division Summer Intensive is a focused 6-week training program for serious ballet students. It offers expert instruction in classical ballet, pointe, variations, and other styles. Dancers refine their technique and artistry in a supportive, rigorous environment, advancing their skills as they prepare for a professional career.
Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed faculty, including members from prestigious companies like American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Kansas City Ballet, The Washington Ballet, National Ballet of Caracas, and The National Ballet of Canada, students will make significant progress in both technique and artistry.
Studio Company
Studio Company members are selected during The School of Ballet Arizona’s Summer Intensive Program.
Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company is an opportunity for students of the highest rank with the potential and desire to become professional dancers. Studio Company members gain professional exposure and train with The School of Ballet Arizona’s School Director as well as Ballet Arizona Artistic Director and staff. An indispensable and important part of their training is understudying and appearing regularly on stage with Ballet Arizona and in Studio Company productions.
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