Auditions
The SBSC is a program comprised of the Trainee Project and SB2. These are dancers that are looking for a career in Ballet. If you are interested in joining the SBSC, please click the button below. If you choose to audition in person, you will also be auditioning for the Summer Intensive at Sacramento Ballet.
Please be aware that we request the following:
- a headshot and
- a photo showcasing your arabesque.
- a resume
- a link to your video reel (optional)
January 12 – 14, 2024 at Center for the Creative Arts (COCA)
6880 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
A faculty member will be in attendance at this conference to evaluate dancers that would be interested in attending a SI at Sacramento Ballet and/or joining the Second Company.
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 (registration opens the end of November)
17+ yrs – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST – Cost $125 Register
Sacramento Ballet Studios, 2420 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
NSIA is a collaboration of 13+ schools to audition dancers from all over the country. It allows dancers to be seen by many schools at the same time. Check back soon for the website link to sign up for the auditions.
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
Senior – 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
The Grand Academy of Ballet
16422 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024
Senior – 10:00am – 12:00pm – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
Long Beach Ballet
1122 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Senior – 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
Rock School for Dance Education
1101 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saturday, March 16
Senior – 10:00 – 12:00 – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
Texas Ballet Theater, Dallas School
300 N. Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Senior – 3:00pm – 5:00pm – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
Sacramento Ballet Studios, 2420 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Senior – 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Cost $40 Register
Check in begins 30 minutes prior to audition start time.
New Albany Ballet, 5161 Forest Dr, New Albany, OH 43054
We highly recommend that you audition in person, but if it is not possible, we are accepting video auditions until March 30, 2024.
If you are interested in joining SBSC, the first thing you need to do is complete the Interest form here:
The in-person auditions listed in the audition tour are for both SBSC as well as the Sacramento Ballet Summer Intensive. If you audition at one of these in-person auditions your offer letter will indicate if you are accepted for the SI, the SBSC or both.
You may also submit your materials and be reviewed on that only.
Sacramento Ballet’s auditions are structured similarly to a ballet technique class. Dancers will complete barre and center combinations, including pointe work. Audition results for live auditions are emailed within two weeks of the audition. Audition results for video auditions are emailed within four weeks of the submission.
Please find the audition you are interested in attending in the Audition Tour tab and click on the appropriate link.
If you register online, bring a copy of your audition registration confirmation and payment notification as proof of registration. If you uploaded an incorrect photo or document, you may bring the correct items with you to the audition.
If you register in person, you should bring a headshot. Payments must be made through the registration site. Credit cards and cash are not accepted in person.
A in-person audition is always preferred over a video audition. However, dancers not able to attend a scheduled live audition are allowed to submit a video audition through our online portal for $40.
Audition results for video auditions are conveyed within four to six weeks of the submission.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS (10 Minute Limit)
BARRE WORK (ONE SIDE ONLY)
- Pliés
- Tendus
- Rond de jambe
- Adagio
CENTER WORK
- Adagio
- Pirouette combination
- Petit allegro
- Grand allegro
GENTLEMEN, PLEASE ADD:
- Tour en l’air
- Entrechat
- Big jumps
Wear a solid color leotard, skin-tone or pink tights, skin-tone or pink ballet shoes, and have pointe shoes ready.
Male students should wear a solid color leotard or t-shirt, black or gray tights, and black or white ballet slippers.
Please reply to your offer letter if you are unable to decide by the deadline. The SBSC Director will decide on extension requests