AUDITIONS
Auditions
2021-22 Curriculum and Career Track Audition
*For dancers new to TPB only
Saturday, August 14, 2021 at The Portland Ballet
Ages 8 – 11
Registration: noon*
Audition: 12:30 – 1:30pm
Ages 12+
Registration: 1:15pm*
Audition: 1:45 – 3:45pm
Please bring pointe shoes if en pointe. Ladies should wear pink tights and a simple leotard and men should wear a fitted T-shirt and tights, no skirts or warmups.
*Pre-registration is encouraged. Email Registration to pre-register and guarantee your spot.
Video Audition Requirements
Now accepting video auditions for the 2021-22 Curriculum and Career Track programs.
For registration, email registration@theportlandballet.org for information.
Barre Work
(maximum of 5 minutes; only one side needed of each combination)
Pliés, tendus, adagio, grands battements
Centre Work
(maximum 10 minutes)
Pirouette combination with pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans, adagio
Allegro combinations:
Small jumps, petit allegro, medium size allegro, including assemblés, jetés, sissonnes, etc.
Pointe Work
(for ladies currently dancing on pointe)
Warm up échappés, retirés, double pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans on pointe, fouettés
Men
Include tour en l’air, entre chat six and a la seconde turns, if level applicable.
