Auditions for Company (including trainee, apprentice & company)
We are now accepting auditions for the 2023-2024 season. We are looking for Company, Apprentice and Trainee female and male positions.
New York, NY, Open Audition
Date: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
Location: The School of American Ballet | 165 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023
Located on the NW corner of the Lincoln Center Campus between Amsterdam and Broadway. The plaza maybe accessed from an elevator, escalator or staircase located on the north side of W. 65th Street just east of Amsterdam.
Time:
Registration: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Ballet Class: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Audition Fee: $20 Registration at auditions (Cash only)
Phoenix, AZ, Open Audition
Date: Sunday, March 5, 2023
Location: Ballet Arizona | 2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Time:
Registration: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Ballet Class: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Audition Fee: None
Audition Requirements
On the day of the open audition, the company requires a CV/resume, headshot and 2-3 full body photos.
Click here to fill out a registration form in advance.
CV/Resume: Include all performing experience with a Professional Ballet Company, training, height, weight, awards received, visa status, etc.
Photos: Headshot & 2-3 dance photos that reveal the dancer’s body proportions and line
General Information
- Company, Apprentice & Trainee positions have been on a 36 non-consecutive week contract typically running August through beginning of June
- Company & Apprentice positions receive a salary plus benefits (including medical, dental and life insurance, after so many days of employment)
- Applicants must be a U.S. Citizens, or be able to obtain a U.S. visa and work permit
- Trainee positions receive a weekly stipend
- Company, Apprentice & Trainee positions typically range from age 21 and up.
- Studio Company members are selected through the School of Ballet Arizona. Students may audition to be a member of the studio company through the age of 21. For more information, please contact the school@balletaz.org.
Video Auditions
We encourage dancers to attend the open auditions on Sunday, February 19, or Sunday, March 5. If you are unable to attend an open audition, click here to submit your resume, headshot, dance photos, and video link of a classical variation or close up performance footage. We are accepting and reviewing audition materials from now until the Spring. Please note, if Mr. Andersen is considering you for a position you will be required to take Company Class in Phoenix.
Click here to submit a video audition through our Google Form.
Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be contacted by a representative of Ballet Arizona if Artistic Director Ib Andersen is considering you for a position in the company. A response is not guaranteed.
For questions, please contact Laura Cadieux at lcadieux@balletaz.org. Auditions will only be reviewed from the Google Form Submission.
Auditions for Studio Company
Auditions for Studio Company have concluded for the 2022-23 Season.
For Studio Company questions, please contact Jasmine Nunn at jnunn@balletaz.org.