Richmond Ballet
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Richmond Ballet – Auditions
Audition purpose: Dance company
Audition type: In person, Video submission, Open call
Audition fee?: No
Style(s): Ballet
Audition date(s):
Saturday, January 24, 2026: Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA Registration: 12:00pm-12:30pm Audition Class: 12:30pm-3:00pm Saturday, February 7, 2026: Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA Registration: 12:00pm-12:30pm Audition Class: 12:30pm-3:00pm Saturday, February 21, 2026: (ages 15 & up) University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC Registration: 12:00pm-12:30pm Audition Class: 12:30pm-3:00pm Sunday, February 22, 2026: Ailey Studios, New York, NY Registration: 10:00am-10:30am Audition Class: 10:30am-1:00pm Sunday, March 1, 2026: (ages 17 & up) Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta, GA Registration: 10:00am-10:30am Audition Class: 10:30am-1:00pm Saturday, March 7, 2026: San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco, CA Registration: 4:00pm-4:30pm Audition Class: 4:30pm-7:00pm Saturday, March 14, 2026: Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA Registration: 12:00pm-12:30pm Audition Class: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Paid position?: Yes
Contract(s) Offered: Company Member
Contract Length (weeks): 38
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
Professional Company Auditions
Richmond Ballet welcomes applicants who strive to present and evolve the art of ballet with utmost integrity. Specifically, we look for dancers who demonstrate strong classical and contemporary technique, a dedicated work ethic based on passion and discipline, and an understanding of mutual respect and cooperation. We are seeking dancers with a mastery of dynamic movement qualities capable of inspiring and captivating audiences.
Within the Professional Company auditions, we may also find Studio Company or Trainee Program candidates. To read more about the Richmond Ballet Studio Company click here and the Trainee Program click here.
Age Requirements
Company/Studio Company – 19 & up
Trainee – 17 & up
Contract Information
Guaranteed minimum of 38 weeks
Competitive salaries
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accidental/Critical Illness insurance policies, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Retirement Account
Professional Company, Studio Company, and Trainee Program Auditions
All auditions ages 18 & up unless otherwise noted
Click here to register for auditions.
Video Auditions
If you are unable to attend an in-person audition, video auditions will be accepted. We ask for you to upload your audition video via the Audition Pre-Registration Form. If technical issues occur, then feel free to send it to auditions@richmondballet.com and include the following materials:
– Resume (including contact information, height, age, citizenship, training, and performance experience)
– Headshot
– 2-3 full body dance photos
– Video links which include performance footage and a classical variation (performed on stage or in a studio)
*please note video audition materials will not be reviewed until January