Auditions

NYTB is auditioning male and female classically trained dancers for its 33rd Anniversary Season. NYTB presents two annual series as part of its New York season and on national tour. The Signatures Series consists of classic revivals by such master choreographers as Frederick Ashton, Antony Tudor, José Limón, and Merce Cunningham. The Company also performs new choreography suitable to its distinctive role as a national chamber ballet company. The Once Upon A Ballet series features 1-hour story ballets for family audiences. Featured ballets are Cinderella, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. This is a non-union, salaried position.

NYTB is no longer accepting resumes, dvds or links to personal performance reels in place of an audition. For audition inquiries, please email auditions@nytb.org.

Requirements:

Classically trained women with refined, strong pointe work

5′- 5’5″ only

Classically trained men with exceptional partnering skills

5’9″ – 6’2″ only

Audition Dress Code:

Please be dressed appropriately for a ballet company audition.

Women: plain leotard, pink or light colored tights (no black tights), ballet slippers, and pointe shoes with secured ribbons and elastics. No skirts, socks, sweat pants or bulky sweaters.

Men: tee shirt (rolled into a belt) or leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. No sweat pants, bulky sweaters or bulky socks.

If you are invited to audition, the studio opens 30 minutes before the class begins.