Each year, Cincinnati Ballet auditions talented young performers to be part of our upcoming productions. This is a unique opportunity to dance alongside Company dancers and gain experience in professional productions.
The 2023-2024 Season will include opportunities to participate in
The Nutcracker, Don Quixote and Family Series: The Little Mermaid.
Participation in Cincinnati Ballet productions is by audition only.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be ages 8 and up by the audition date.
COVID-19 vaccination recommended but not required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Casting notices will be sent via email.
Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young dancers to be part of our upcoming production of Don Quixote.
Open to Otto M. Budig Academy students only.
Auditions for Cincinnati Ballet’s 2024 production of Don Quixote are complete.
Cincinnati Ballet is looking for talented young dancers to be part of our upcoming production of Family Series: The Little Mermaid.
Open to Otto M. Budig Academy students only.
| CHECK-IN TIME | AUDITION TIME | HEIGHT | REGISTER |
| 11:15-11:30 AM | 12:00-1:15 PM | 4’3″ – 4’11” | |
| 12:45-1:00 PM | 1:30-3:00 PM | 5’0″ – 5’7″ |
Select roles may require pointe work. Students with two or more years of pointe experience should bring their pointe shoes to the audition.
Online pre-registration for this audition closes
Friday, January 12, at 12:00 PM (EST).
Walk-up registrants are also welcome.
LOCATION: Auditions take place at the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance, 1801 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
AUDITION CHECK-IN: Check in will open 45 minutes prior to the audition. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to the audition start time.
WHAT TO WEAR: Academy uniform leotard, ballet pink or flesh-toned tights, and ballet slippers OR a white shirt, black tights or leggings, and ballet slippers. Hair pulled back and neatly secured.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Dancers do not need any prepared material for the audition. Gymnasts (Nutcracker only) should be comfortable performing cartwheels, back-walkovers, and round-off back handsprings. Audition participants may be excused early or asked to stay longer. Your patience is appreciated.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Audition participants must be available to attend all performances and mandatory rehearsals. Please note: not every role will be called to every rehearsal.
