• NOVEMBER Early Acceptance Auditions
    2027 Ballet Intensive & 2027-2028 Professional Division

    Dancers who are accepted from Early Acceptance Auditions can register for summer programs one month before the National Audition Tour begins. Note that some Professional Division applicants may need further assessment during Ballet Intensive.

    JANUARY National Audition Tour
    2027 Ballet Intensive & 2027-2028 Professional Division
    In-person auditions & video auditions for summer & school year programs. Virtual auditions available for summer programs only.

    FEBRUARY Ballet Intensive fills to capacity
    Most Ballet Intensive sessions reach capacity in February. Video auditions are still accepted, however, a waitlist is to be expected.

    MARCH Professional Division Enrollment
    2027-2028 Professional Division Intent to Enroll deposits are due. School year dormitory typically nears maximum capacity at this time.

    JUNE/ JULY Professional Division Intake Form and 1st Tuition Installment Due

    SUMMER Professional Division Auditions during Ballet Intensive
    Available to Ballet Intensive participants only. Spots in the 2027-2028 Professional Division are limited by this point in the enrollment cycle. A waitlist is to be expected.

  • Dancers have the option auditioning in-person, by video submission, or virtually. Virtual auditions are for summer programming only. Dancers who audition in-person or by video may also choose to be evaluated for the Professional Division. Video audition adjudication begins on January 4. Audition results will be sent via email 2-3 weeks after the audition.

    Pre-registration is available for a fee of $50. Audition spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Audition fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

    Pre-registration for in-person auditions closes at 12PM EST on the Tuesday before the audition, or when the registrants list has reached capacity. Walk-in registration is available for a fee of $50 if space permits. All dancers will receive an audition confirmation email for their specific audition location no later than 24 hours before the scheduled audition.

AUDITION REGISTRATION

Early Acceptance Auditions

Dancers who are accepted from Early Acceptance Auditions can register for summer programs one month before the National Audition Tour begins. Note that some Professional Division applicants may need further assessment during Ballet Intensive. Dancers accepted to the Professional Division will be able to reserve their spot for the 2027-2028 school year in March.

All dancers will receive an audition confirmation email for their specific audition location no later than 24 hours before the scheduled audition.

  • Sunday, November 8
    Check-In:  1:30 - 2:00PM
    Audition:  2:00 - 3:30PM

    1101 S. Broad St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19147

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, November 15
    Check-In:  3:00 - 3:30PM
    Audition:  3:30 - 5:00PM

    434 6th Ave,
    New York, NY 10011

National Audition Tour

  • Sunday, December 20, 2026
    Check-In:  10:00AM - 10:30AM
    Audition:  10:30AM - 12:00PM

    Lewis Auditorium
    14 Granada St,
    St. Augustine, FL 32084

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Check-In:  1:30PM
    Audition:  2:00PM - 4:00PM

    The Rock School for Dance
    1101 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education
    1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
    Atlanta, GA 30318

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Audition #1
    Check-In:  3:00PM
    Audition:  3:30PM - 5:00PM
    Audition #2
    Check-In: 5:00PM
    Audition:  5:30PM - 7:00PM

    School of American Ballet
    70 Lincoln Center Plaza,
    New York, NY 10023

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 3, 2027
    Check-In:  1:00PM
    Audition:  1:30PM - 3:00PM

    Maryland Youth Ballet
    926 Ellsworth Dr,
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 3, 2027
    Check-In:  4:00PM
    Audition:  4:30PM - 6:00PM

    Boston Ballet School
    19 Clarendon St,
    Boston, MA 02116

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 9, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Texas Ballet Theater
    6118 Luther Ln
    Dallas, TX 75225

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 9, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    IBA Cary
    201 Davis Grove Cir,
    Cary, NC 27519

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 9, 2027
    Check-In:  4:00PM
    Audition:  4:30PM - 6:00PM

    San Francisco Ballet School
    455 Franklin St,
    San Francisco, CA 94102

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 10, 2027
    Check-In:  1:00PM
    Audition:  1:30PM - 3:00PM

    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
    2900 Liberty Ave,
    Pittsburgh, PA 15201

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 10, 2027
    Check-In:  2:30PM
    Audition:  3:00PM - 4:30PM

    Westside School of Ballet
    1709 Stewart St,
    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 10, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Ballet Arizona
    2835 E Washington St,
    Phoenix, AZ 85034

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Wednesday, January 13, 2027
    Audition:  6:00PM - 7:00PM

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event. Virtual Auditions are not evaluated for school year.

  • Saturday, January 16, 2027
    Check-In:  4:00PM
    Audition:  4:30PM - 6:00PM

    Phelps Center // Seattle
    301 Mercer Street
    Seattle, WA 98109

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 16, 2027
    Check-In:  10:00AM
    Audition:  10:30AM - 12:00PM

    The Rock School for Dance
    1501 Paoli Pike
    West Chester, PA

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Saturday, January 16, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 17, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Joffrey Ballet
    10 E Randolph St,
    Chicago, IL 60601

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Sunday, January 17, 2027
    Check-In:  2:00PM
    Audition:  2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Straz Center
    1010 N WC Macinnes Pl,
    Tampa, FL 33602

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Monday, January 18, 2027
    Check-In:  12:00PM
    Audition:  12:30PM - 2:00PM

    Harid Conservatory
    2285 Potomac Rd,
    Boca Raton, FL 33431

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

  • Wednesday, January 27, 2027
    Audition:  6:00PM - 7:00PM

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event. Virtual Auditions are not evaluated for school year.

  • Saturday, January 30, 2027
    Check-In:  1:30PM
    Audition:  2:00PM - 4:00PM

    The Rock School for Dance
    1101 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

    *Audition time subject to change and will be communicated within confirmation email the week of the event.

Video Audition Option 1:

Any Classical Ballet Solo in-studio or on-stage within the past 12 months.

-OR-

Video Audition Option 2:

Follow the following requirements.

  • Video auditions are accepted on an ongoing basis, however, adjudication does not begin until January 4.

    Dancers will receive results via email. Please allow up to two weeks to receive audition results.

    Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each audition video must be prepared in accordance with The Rock School’s specifications and submitted with a non-refundable audition fee. Videos will not be reviewed without submission of payment.

    The auditioning dancer should be easily identifiable in the video. Film horizontal. Total length: No longer than 10 minutes

    BARRE WORK
    Tendu, fondu, développé, grands battements: each front, side and back (both sides of each combination are not necessary, please alternate sides, all shot in 3/4 profile).

    CENTER WORK
    Adagio with promenade (2X8). Pirouettes en dedans and en dehors, petit allegro with batterie, grand allegro with saut de chat and tour jeté (filmed en avant both sides).

    POINTE (Only for student with 6 months or more pointe training)
    At the barre: échappés and plié relevés on one foot (facing barre). Passés and pique arabesque - right and left (shown in profile). Dancers newly en pointe may complete their pointe work at the barre.  For older, more advanced dancers, it is helpful to see some pointe work in the center.

    TRADITIONAL MEN'S WORK
    Tour en l’air (right and left), turns in second (one side).

    Please demonstrate steps that you have learned and are comfortable dancing.

    Center work en pointe for advanced students. Please consult your teacher for approval.

    Students may include a classical and/or contemporary variations if available (NOT required).

    PREFERRED AUDITION ATTIRE

    Ladies

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink or nude color tights

    • Pink or nude color ballet shoes (shoes must match color of tights)

    • Hair secured away form the face in a bun

    • Minimal jewelry

    • Must bring pointe shoes

    Gentlemen

    • White or black fitted t-shirt

    • Black tights

    • White or black socks and shoes

    • Hair secured away from the face

  • LADIES

    • Solid color leotard

    • Pink or nude color tights

    • Pink or nude color ballet shoes (shoes must match color of tights)

    • Hair secured away form the face in a bun

    • Minimal jewelry

    • Must bring pointe shoes

      GENTLEMEN

      • White or black fitted t-shirt

      • Black tights

      • White or black socks and shoes

      • Hair secured away from the face

 

The Rock School’s 2027 Summer Audition Tour is sponsored by:

 
 
 

Please direct all audition related questions to info@therockschool.org.