Audition for School of Philadelphia Ballet

School Year Program Auditions

Open to dancers ages 7+

Audition for School of Philadelphia Ballet’s School Year Programs! Auditions are required for acceptance to School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Student and Pre-Professional Programs. Live, in-class, and video auditions are available. The audition registration fee is $50.00. Registration fees are payable by credit card/debit card only; cash payments are not accepted.

Live and in-class auditions are held at both studio locations. Audition registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you need to change your audition date or audition method, please contact the School Office at [email protected].

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School of Philadelphia Ballet holds annual auditions for the following school year beginning in February. The fee to attend a live audition is $50.00.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:00pm-7:30pm
Ages 7-20 | 323 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Summer Maintenance Class Auditions

Dancers ages 12+

Dancers ages 12 and older may choose to be evaluated for our year-round programs while participating in our drop-in Summer Maintenance Classes. This is an excellent opportunity to experience our training while receiving an audition evaluation at a reduced rate.

All Maintenance Classes will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM on the dates listed below. Advance registration is required and closes at 12:00 PM on the day of class. Classes must meet minimum enrollment to run. If a class is canceled, registered students will be notified by 1:00 PM. Payment will be charged to the card on file on the day of the class. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Rates:
$18.00/Single Class
$45.00/3-Class package

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026

3-Class Package: August 18, 19, and 20, 2026

3-Class Package: August 25, 26, and 27, 2026

Dancers who are unable to attend a live audition are invited to apply by video. Video auditions are accepted on a rolling basis.

Classical Division 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:

Contemporary Division Video Audition Guidelines:
Dancers must submit a contemporary video in addition to their ballet video if they would like to be considered for the Pre-Professional Contemporary Division.

• One Contemporary Solo or Phrase – 2 Minutes Maximum
• Uninterrupted Improvisation – 2 Minutes Maximum

*Studio Footage Preferred to Stage Footage

How to Register for a Video Audition:

1. Complete the JackRabbit registration form linked below. Once your submission has been received, payment will be manually processed by the School Office.
2. After payment has been processed, you will receive the Summer Audition Information Form via email to submit your audition video and provide additional details about your dance experience.
3. Video audition applicants will be notified of their audition results via email within two (2) weeks of submission. Video auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Submit a video audition

Dancers ages 7+ are invited to schedule an in-class audition for acceptance to our School Year programs. In-class auditions are scheduled during existing class times. The fee to schedule an in-class audition is $50.00. Registration fees are payable by credit card/debit card only; cash payments are not accepted.

How to Schedule an In-Class Audition:

1. Complete the JackRabbit In-Class Audition Registration Form at the link below.
2. Once your submission has been received, a member of the School Office will connect with you to learn more about your student’s dance experience and availability.
3. Once your in-class audition date has been confirmed, payment will be manually processed by the School Office.
4. In the days leading up to your in-class audition, check your email for class times and arrival instructions.

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Auditions are not required for School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Children’s Program (Ages 3-7). Learn more and register at the link below.

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