PRO: Professional Training Program Application

Gibney PRO: 2022 Pilot Application
Pilot Program Dates: September 12 - December 17, 2022

Apply by March 20, 2022 for Video Auditions

Apply by April 3, 2022 for In-Person Auditions

Tuition: $6,500

Scholarships Available

M-1 Student Visas Available

For more information, contact Director of Training, Jessie Kardos at jessiek@gibneydance.org
Personal Information
Name *

First Name Last Name
Preferred Name or Nickname
(Optional)
Personal Pronouns *
(Eg. she/her/hers; they/them/theirs; he/him/his; etc.)
E-mail *
Phone Number *

Area/Country Code Phone Number
Date of Birth *

Month Day Year
Age as of September 1, 2022 *
You must be 18+ by this date
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Link to Personal Website or Social Media
(Optional)
How did you find out about Gibney PRO? *
A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need. We cannot guarantee any requested scholarship amount but will work with participants to meet their needs to the best of our ability.

Please note your interest in a scholarship application below. Scholarship interest and applications will be reviewed separately from program applications, and are not shared with audition panelists.

If accepted into Gibney PRO, you will be asked to provide tax forms and a statement of need by April 22nd. Scholarship awards will be shared by April 26th
If accepted, are you interested in scholarship opportunities?

No, I am not interested in a scholarship Yes, I am interested in a scholarship Maybe, I will need more information
Application Information
Headshot *
Artistic Resume or CV *
PDF preferred
Please submit a personal statement sharing your background, why you would like to join Gibney PRO, and your future goals.

You can select to submit a 1-2 page written statement OR a 2-3 minute video submission of yourself speaking your statement.

This statement will be considered for content and motivation only, not for writing, speech, or language proficiency.

Please select an option to view upload fields.
I would like to submit my personal statement as.. *

Written Statement Video Statement
Written Personal Statement
PDF preferred
Link to Video Personal Statement
Please include any password details.
Student Visa Information

Gibney can sponsor M-1 student visas for Gibney PRO
Will you need student visa sponsorship to participate in Gibney PRO? *

Yes, I will need student visa sponsorship No, I will not need student visa sponsorship
Country of Citizenship
Passport Issued In
Passport Expiration Date

Month Day Year
Date
Are you currently a U.S. Visa holder?
If yes, please note you will likely need to apply for a new visa for this program.
Audition Information
Applicants may select to submit a video audition OR attend in-person auditions. All applicants must select one option.

Applications for video auditions are due by March 20, 2022. There is a non-refundable application fee of $35 for video auditions.

Applications for in-person auditions are due by April 3, 2022. There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for in-person auditions.

In-person auditions will take place at Gibney 280 Broadway on Saturday, April 9 or Sunday, April 10, 2022 between 12pm-6pm.

Please select an option to view additional details.
I would like to audition with: *

In-Person Audition at Gibney 280 on April 9 or 10 Video Audition submission
To audition with a video submission, please share a link to a video of yourself dancing. The video should include 3 minutes of a ballet class center exercise and 3 minutes of improvisation and/or repertory in your preferred vernacular.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $35 for video auditions, which can be submitted here. If the application fee is prohibitive for you, please contact jessiek@gibneydance.org.

Select dancers will be scheduled for interviews in late March or early April.
Link to Video Audition
Please include any cue times or password details. This video should be separate from statement of interest video.
In person auditions will take place on Saturday, April 9 or Sunday, April 10, 2022 12pm-6pm at Gibney 280.

Applicants should attend only one day of auditions. You can select your preferred day and we will do our best to accommodate requests. You should be prepared to stay the full 6 hours. Audition day assignments will be confirmed by April 6th.

The in-person audition will include ballet, repertory, and improvisation. Select dancers will be called for in-person interviews on the day of the audition.

Please note that masks are required for all individuals at Gibney Center, and as of September 7, 2021, Gibney requires proof of full vaccination for all visitors. Read more about our COVID-19 safety plan on our Plan Your Visit page.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for in-person auditions, which can be submitted here. If the application fee is prohibitive for you, please contact jessiek@gibneydance.org.
Please select the in-person audition date you can attend:

Saturday, April 9, 2022 12-6pm Sunday, April 10, 2022 12-6pm Both dates work for me
Thank you for submitting your application to Gibney PRO!

Please be sure to submit your audition fee by the application deadline.

All applicants will be notified of acceptance decisions by Monday April 18th, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Training, Jessie Kardos, at jessiek@gibneydance.org.
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Gibney PRO: 2022 Pilot Application

Personal Information

Application Information

Student Visa Information

Audition Information