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: 10:45 am
- Class: 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Ages 17+
- Registration: 1:00 pm
- Class: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Registration for NSIA is now open!
Don’t wait to register! Space is limited for this special audition opportunity.
Pre-Registration is required for all NSIA auditions at The School of Ballet Arizona.
Walk-up and same-day audition registrations will not be accepted.
Audition Information
How do I register? What is the registration process?
- To join us for the NSIA audition, register for an audition on our registration portal. Please select the audition titled “NSIA at The School of Ballet Arizona.”
- Once payment is submitted, you will be emailed separately with an additional form to fill out specific to NSIA. This form collects supplemental details about the audition registrant and must be completed at least one week in advance of your audition date (i.e. before January 19).
Don’t wait to register! Space is limited for this special audition opportunity and registration for this audition is first come, first served.
Note: Pre-registration is required for all NSIA auditions at The School of Ballet Arizona. Walk-up and same-day auditions will not be accepted.
What is the audition process?
The audition process is as follows:
- Register and pay the audition fee on our registration platform.
- Fill out the NSIA (National Summer Intensive Audition) form no later than January 19, 2025. We recommend submitting this as soon as possible.
- Arrive 30 minutes early on the audition date. The audition will be held at Ballet Arizona’s studios at 2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
- The audition class will be 2 hours long and will include pointe work for the ladies. Please note the class will be recorded on Zoom.
What is the audition registration fee?
The cost to participate in the NSIA audition is $150.
This singular fee allows students to audition with multiple schools. Please note this fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Do students need to have pointe training?
Female students who are 13 years of age or older must already be training on pointe.
Attire and Hair
- Female students should wear a solid color leotard and tights, with hair in a bun. Ladies auditioning for the Upper Division program should also bring their pointe shoes.
- Male students should wear fitted bottoms or tights with a fitted T-shirt.
- All students should have their hair neat and off of the face.
Want to learn more?
Students and families can learn more about the audition at the official NSIA website here.
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 positions available!
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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