Washington Ballet
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Washington Ballet – Auditions
Audition purpose: Dance company
Audition type: In person, Video submission, Open call
Audition fee?: No
Style(s): Ballet, Contemporary dance
Audition date(s):
New York: Sunday, February 15th, 2026 San Francisco: Sunday February 22nd, 2026 Washington, DC: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
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: Pointe work (ballet), Center work (ballet), Barre work (ballet), Headshot(s), Resume, 1 ballet variation, Dance photos, Partnering Work
About
The Washington Ballet, led by Artistic Director Edwaard Liang, invites dancers to audition for both The Washington Ballet Company and The Washington Ballet Studio Company for the 2026–27 season.
Rooted in its mission to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation’s capital and the world’s stage, TWB is dedicated to presenting outstanding ballet, providing exceptional training, and serving the community through education and engagement.
The Washington Ballet Company
The Washington Ballet Company is TWB’s AGMA-represented professional company, performing a wide repertory of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers.
The Washington Ballet Studio Company
The Washington Ballet Studio Company is a non-union, pre-professional training, apprentice, and performance program for advanced dancers preparing for professional careers. Studio Company dancers receive high-caliber training and have opportunities to perform alongside the TWB Company throughout the season, gaining meaningful stage experience within a professional company environment.
TWB Company dancers and Studio Company dancers appear in productions on major stages across the Washington, DC–metro region, including the Warner Theatre, Capital One Hall, the Filene Center at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Harman Hall, Dupont Underground, and THEARC. This integrated approach reflects TWB’s commitment to artistic excellence, rigorous training, and the development of the next generation of ballet artists.
Eligibility
Strong classical technique
Experience in contemporary movement
Commitment to a collaborative rehearsal and performance environment
Interest in contributing to TWB’s artistic and community-focused mission
Representation
TWB Company dancers are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA).
The Washington Ballet Studio Company is not union-represented.