VIDEO REQUIREMENTS:
The following criteria are for candidates to be danced in soft ballet shoes.
BARRE: (one side only) no more than 10mins
FEMALE & MALE
• Plies (1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th positions)
• Tendu & Jete
• Adage
• Grand Battement
CENTRE: no more than 10mins
FEMALE & MALE
• Adage
• Pirouettes En Dehors & En Dedans
• Petit Allegro & Beats
• Medium Allegro (Including Assemble Jete, Sissonne etc)
• Grand Allegro
MALES ONLY
• Tour en l’air on both sides
FEMALES ONLY (Pointe work if over 14 years): no more than 1 to 2 mins
• Echappes Retires
• Double pirouettes en dehors & en dedans
VARIATIONS: All applicants must submit both Classical and Contemporary videos.
Classical:
• Applicants must select and perform a Classical Variation from the classical repertoire that a reputable ballet company performs
• Variations must be performed on pointe for females.
For applicants under the age of 14, you may submit a short, choreographed classical ballet piece as part of your audition.
Contemporary:
• Applicants must perform a contemporary self-choreographed 1 to 2-minute phrase that shows artistry, rhythmic expression, and articulation through the body.