Trainee Audition Submission Form
Advanced Level students ages 15-22 have the opportunity to study alongside the Company as Trainees of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees are advanced students who also study three times a week during the day with the Company in class and rehearsal. Trainees must be enrolled in the Pre-Professional Program at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees participate in all season productions and outreach performances. 


VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEE PROGRAM

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, we are accepting video auditions.

Video auditions must include short ballet center combination, short center pointe combination, and performance footage if possible. Videos should be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. Please no videos longer than 3 minutes. No audition fee.

All audition materials due by April 15, 2024.

Final decisions will be communicated over email by May 1, 2024.
 
Trainee season will begin late August/early September 2024 and go through late May 2025.

All Trainees must attend the July/August three-week School of Ballet Co.Laboratory Advanced Intensive.


Tuition = $575/month | Scholarships and Work Exchange Positions available

Trainee I and Trainee II positions open.

*SAMPLE* WEEKLY TRAINEE SCHEDULE

Mondays 
10:00am-11:30am Company Class
12:00-3:00pm Company Rehearsal

Tuesdays
3:30-4:00pm Progressing Ballet Technique©
4:00-5:30pm Ballet Technique
5:30-6:00pm Pointe

Wednesdays 
11:30am-1:00pm Company Class
1:30-4:00pm Company Rehearsal

Thursdays
10:00am-11:30am Company Class
12:00-3:00pm Company Rehearsal

Fridays 
9:00-9:45pm Pilates
10:00am-3:00pm Company Class and Rehearsal  
4:00-7:00pm Performance Ensemble Rehearsal

Saturdays
11:00am-12:30pm ALT class
12:30-2:00pm Ballet Technique
2:00-3:00pm Rehearsal

Email *
Red Roses from Nutcracker in Wonderland, Trainee: Ella Bursch, Photographer: Karin Lynn Photography
First and Last Name of Applicant *
Age of Applicant *
Email of Applicant *
Parent/Guardian First and Last Name *
Email of Parent/Guardian *
Phone Number of Parent/Guardian (Applicant Dancer phone number if Applicant Dancer 18+ years old) *
Please copy and paste the YouTube or Vimeo link of your 2-3 minute Trainee Audition Video. Videos must include short ballet center combination, short center pointe combination, short contemporary combination in pointe or flat shoes, and performance footage if possible. Video may be taken at home or outside if dancer does not have access to a studio. REQUIRED for dancers who are not able to audition in person on March 18th. OPTIONAL for dancers auditioning in person.
Are you able to commit to the required Trainee Schedule outlined above? Note: some days are optional. *
If you answered 'no' above, what conflicts do you have with the Trainee Schedule? Please elaborate.
How many years have you been dancing? *
How many years have you been en pointe?
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Short personal essay: Why are you interested in being a Trainee at Ballet Co.Laboratory? Are you interested in pursuing dance as a professional career? What about dance is most important to you? *
Are you interested in our Trainee Scholarship Program and in need of financial assistant to become a Trainee with Ballet Co.Laboratory? This answer to this question will not be used to determine whether or not you receive a place in the Trainee Program. At BCL we believe in making our programming accessible to all. *
If you answers 'yes' to the above question, please explain your scholarship need.
Short thought essay: Where do you see ballet and dance in 25 years? How should ballet continue to move forward into the future? Explore! Think about how our art form can evolve! There is no incorrect answer! *
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