Boston Ballet – Audition

Please submit your audition material to only ONE level.

Professional dancers, either currently employed or previously employed:
Please select Company Auditions on the application to be considered for a position with Boston Ballet.
Students/pre-professional dancers:
Please select BBII Auditions on the application to be considered for a position with Boston Ballet II.
NOTE: You may still be considered for Boston Ballet if appropriate.
Dancers wishing to apply directly to the Graduate Program:
Please select Graduate Auditions on the application to be considered for the Graduate Program.
NOTE: You may still be considered for Boston Ballet II if appropriate.
For more information on Boston Ballet School’s Graduate Program, please visit the GRADUATE PROGRAM page.

AUDITION MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Boston Ballet supports the International Audition Pre-Selection Guidelines.

A video with no introduction or fancy editing, consisting of the following performed in professional, form-fitting attire that allows for proper assessment of placement and technical proficiency.
A short classical variation drawn from the standard repertoire

All required classical variations should be danced on pointe if you are trained in pointe work and wish to be considered for repertoire performed on pointe.
A short contemporary variation (for example – something drawn from repertoire, phrases from classwork or a self-created work) that demonstrates movement qualities different from the classical variation. Contemporary variation may be danced in any footwear you choose.
3-5 minutes of barre work, incorporating exercises to right and left sides
3-5 minutes of center work that includes adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro
Please submit videos via a NON-password protected YouTube or Vimeo link.
Resume / CV
1 head shot
2-3 dance photos showcasing line and proportions

The information and contacts above pertain to Boston Ballet Company, Boston Ballet II (BBII) and Graduate Program auditions only.