School of Philadelphia Ballet seeks dancers with a strong classical and contemporary ballet background to audition for Philadelphia Ballet II, Philadelphia Ballet’s second company. Learn more and register at the links below. Auditions will be adjudicated by Philadelphia Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella, School Director Davit Karapetyan, and PBII Director Eddy Tovar.

ANNUAL LIVE AUDITIONS

School of Philadelphia Ballet holds annual, live auditions at the company’s studios in Philadelphia. Registration is confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis; advanced registration is required. Applicants may also be considered for School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Trainee Program.

APPLY BY VIDEO

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. Applicants who audition by video may be requested to attend an in-person class prior to acceptance into the program.

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:

  • A short barre showing plies, tendus, fondu, adagio, and grand battement. (one side only)
  • Centerwork including an adagio, pirouettes en dehor and en dedans, turns a la second, fouettés, petit and grand allegro.
  • Female-identifying students must demonstrate pointework, including one-legged relevé on both sides, échappé, and pirouettes.
  • Male-identifying students must include diagonal tours en l’air’s and grand a la second turns.
  • Optional: Recent performance videos:**
    • One (1) contemporary solo, no more than 2 minutes in length
    • One (1) classical solo
  • Optional: A pas de deux and/or partner work.

**Videos taken in a studio are preferred.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I be notified after my audition?
Dancers attending a live audition will be notified within (2) weeks. Video audition applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.

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.

Upcoming Live Auditions:

February 24, 2024
12:30-6:00 PM*
Ages 16-20**
*Dancers will audition in groups. Assigned audition times will be confirmed closer to the audition date.
**Age as of September 1, 2024

Registration Fee: $50.00

Registration for the live audition on February 24, 2024, has closed.

Live audition registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Live audition registration will close when the applicant cap is reached.

Video Auditions:

Video auditions are now being accepted for the 2024-25 season. Videos must be submitted by February 24, 2024 for consideration.

Registration Fee: $50.00

Registration for video auditions has closed.

Video audition registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

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