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Auditions: Coastal City Ballet, Ballett Theater Magdeburg, Avant Chamber Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Boulder Ballet, Alberta Ballet

Coastal City Ballet, Canada

Coastal City Ballet is looking for dancers with strong classical ballet techniques for the 2025-2026 season.


Dancers who wish to audition for the Vancouver-based company are invited to apply to either an in-person company class or submit a video audition.


Applications or any queries are to be sent to our email via audition@coastalcityballet.com with your headshot, resume, audition video and any recommendation letters or dance photos.


For the in-person company class auditions, artistic staff members will consider each application and respond accordingly.


Applicants, especially those who are based outside the greater Vancouver area, can choose to apply for a video audition. The company has strict guidelines for video applications. Please read the guidelines carefully here before submitting.


Deadlines are not specified. For more details, click here.


Ballett Theater Magdeburg, Germany


The apprentice contracts are limited to one year and are designated to dancers (f/m/d) who have just finished their education and do not yet have a full contract with any company.


To apply, send your application with CV, headshot, full dance shot and video links (only Vimeo or YouTube) to: ballettaudition@theater-magdeburg.de


Application deadline is 1st March 2025.


Any further audition will be on invitation only.

For more details, click here.


Avant Chamber Ballet, the United States

Avant Chamber Ballet is looking for company dancers, trainees and apprentices.


The Dallas, Texas, -based company has in-person auditions in the following locations in February-March 2025.

New York City: 23rd February, 3:30-5:30pm

Chicago: 2nd March, 12-2pm

Dallas: 30th March, 3:30-5:30pm


Pre-registration must be completed online. The check-in starts 30 minutes before each audition. Audition fee is $20, non-refundable.


To register, click here.


The company also accept video auditions. Click here for more information.


Charlotte Ballet, the United States

Charlotte Ballet is looking for female and male identifying dancers with strong contemporary and classical technique to fill positions with the company for the 2025/2026 Season.


To apply, submit the following materials to to artistic@charlotteballet.org

  • Your resume

  • A video with no introduction or fancy editing, consisting of the following performed in tight-fitting dance attire:

    • Contemporary footage or performance excerpts that may consist of something drawn from repertoire, or an applicant’s own created work.

    • At least one classical variation.

    • Additional improvisation video is suggested.


The application deadline is 24th January 2025.


In-person auditions are by invitation only. Upon viewing submitted videos, Charlotte Ballet’s Artistic Team may invite artists to attend company class. The company is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


For more information, click here.


Boulder Ballet, the United States

Boulder Ballet will hold auditions in California, New York and Colorado to look for dancers for the 2025-season.


Register from here and email required materials to auditions@boulderballet.org before each audition.


Make sure to list "YOUR NAME - AUDITION" in the subject line of the email. 


Audition materials should include the applicant’s resumé, headshot, dance photo, and video link(s) of recent performance footage. Up to three professional references are encouraged, but not required. 

Resumés should include the applicant's date of birth and height, as well as previous and current companies and performed repertoire. 


Video materials should feature classical ballet technique, contemporary movement, and partnering excerpts. Women should include both work on pointe and in flat shoes in their video materials. 


Eligibility: 

  • At least 18 years of age and currently eligible for employment in the United States (US citizen or valid work visa)

  • Strong classical ballet technique expected, and proficient in contemporary movement

  • Professional experience preferred.


Audition locations and dates

January 5, 2025 - San Francisco, CA

Sumin Contemporary Ballet (1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA 94103)

Auditions at 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm

February 14, 2025 - New York, NY

Joffrey Ballet School - Manhattan (434 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY)

Auditions at 5:30-8:00pm, registration at 5:00 pm

February 23, 2025 - Boulder, CO

Boulder Ballet's Studios (The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Boulder, CO)

Audition 11:00 am- 3:00 pm, doorw open at 10:00 am


For more information, click here.


Alberta Ballet, Canada

Alberta Ballet is seeking male and female identifying experienced dancers with strong classical and contemporary technique for the 2025-2026 season.


The Calgary-based company will hold auditions in Canada and the United States. The company provides different links specific to each audition so make sure to apply from the correct link.


Calgary, Alberta – 8th February, 2025

Click here to apply.


New York City – 22nd February, 2025

Click here to apply.


Required materials

  • CV/Resume

  • Headshot

  • Two dance photos

  • One classical variation video

  • One contemporary solo video


The in-person auditions are invitation only. The company will contact those invited to the audition only.


Deadlines are not specified. Click here for more information.


Prima Materia is not associated with these companies. Please contact them directly for any questions.

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