School of Philadelphia Ballet invites dancers ages 15-20 with strong classical and contemporary ballet backgrounds to audition for Philadelphia Ballet II (PBII), the second company of Philadelphia Ballet. Led by School of Philadelphia Ballet Director Davit Karapetyan, PBII offers exceptional training and unparalleled performance opportunities from classical to contemporary repertoire.
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School of Philadelphia Ballet hosts live auditions in cities across the country each year. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Applicants may also be considered for School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program. The fee to register for a live audition is $55.
Live auditions are adjudicated by Davit Karapetyan, School Director, and/or Angel Corella, Philadelphia Ballet’s Artistic Director.
March 14-16, 2025
Location: School of Philadelphia Ballet, Philadelphia, PA
Experience an exclusive, in-depth weekend designed for aspiring members of Philadelphia Ballet II! The Audition Weekend Package includes Ballet Technique classes led by Angel Corella, Artistic Director, and Davit Karapetyan, School Director; and Pas de Deux / Repertoire classes with School of Philadelphia Ballet faculty. Participants will gain insights through a Q&A with current and former Philadelphia Ballet II dancers, enjoy a guided tour of the School’s Residence Program, and receive a discount on tickets to Philadelphia Ballet’s production of Swan Lake on Saturday, March 15th. The Audition Weekend will conclude with a final audition for Philadelphia Ballet II.
The fee to participate in the Audition Weekend is $200 and includes registration for the Philadelphia Ballet II audition on March 16th.
Audition Weekend Schedule:*
*Subject to change
Friday, March 14th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Ballet Class with Angel Corella, Artistic Director, Philadelphia Ballet
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Pas de Deux / Repertoire Class with School of Philadelphia Ballet faculty
2:00 PM: Tour of the Residence Program
Saturday, March 15th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Ballet Class with Davit Karapetyan, School Director, Philadelphia Ballet
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Contemporary / Repertoire Class with School of Philadelphia Ballet faculty
5:30 PM: Philadelphia Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the Academy of Music
Sunday, March 16th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Philadelphia Ballet II audition
Q&A with current Philadelphia Ballet II dancers and alumni
Dancers who are unable to attend a live audition are invited to audition for Philadelphia Ballet II by video. Video auditions are accepted on a rolling basis until the closing date. Applicants who audition by video may be requested to attend an in-person class prior to acceptance into the program. The fee to register for a video audition is $55.
Video Audition Guidelines:
Video auditions should be a maximum of 15 minutes in length. Applicants should begin their video with a short introduction including their name, age, birthdate, and current training facility. The video audition should include the following:
**Videos taken in a studio are preferred.
I registered for a live audition but can no longer attend. Can I submit an audition video for consideration?
Yes. To change your audition method from live to video, please contact the School Office at [email protected]. Please note that audition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
When will I be notified after my audition?
Acceptance into Philadelphia Ballet II is highly competitive and subject to open positions on the Philadelphia Ballet II roster. Invitations to join Philadelphia Ballet II and acceptances to the Professional Program will be sent via email on a rolling basis within the weeks following the audition. All auditions close on March 16, 2025. Dancers will receive notification no later than June 1st.
Do you accept applications from international dancers?
Dancers must be authorized to work in the U.S. to participate in the program. School of Philadelphia Ballet is unable to sponsor visas at this time.