Ballet Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Ballet Des Moines – Auditions
Audition purpose: Dance company
Audition type: Video submission, Invite only
Audition fee?: No
Style(s): Ballet, Contemporary dance
Paid position?: Yes
Contract(s) Offered: Company Member
Auditioner gender: Female-identifying, Male-identifying
Skills Required: Strong ballet technique, Strong pointe work, Partnering/pas de deux
Application material: Center work (ballet), Resume, 1 ballet variation, Dance photos, Partnering Work
About
Male, female, and nonbinary candidates with strong classical technique for company, apprentice, and trainee positions are encouraged to apply. Candidates should direct the following to auditions@balletdesmoines.org:
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CV
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Headshot
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2-3 full body dance photos that show body proportions and line.
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A recent video (with no introduction or complex editing) including the following selections in form fitting dance attire:
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1 short selection of classical repertoire, danced en pointe if appropriate.
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1 selection of contemporary repertoire that illustrates the dancer’s command of a range of movement and artistry that contrasts their classical work.
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3-5 minutes of barre work showing both sides.
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3-5 minutes of center work including adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro, danced en pointe if appropriate.
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Examples of partnering experience are greatly encouraged.