AUDITION

DANCE INTO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF CINDERELLA

A groundbreaking production uniting dreamers ages 3 to 103 through the joy of dance

2024 CINDERELLA AUDITION TOUR & SCHEDULE

REHEARSALS will be held in BOTH the New York City and Connecticut areas for the convenience of all casts!

We’re excited to start off the new year with such a huge production involving Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre Stars Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside, and talented youth from all over the country and abroad! We’re calling ALL those who wish to join us for ths incredible opportunity to meet us on our 2024 Cinderella Audition tour:

New York City: FEBRUARY 3, 2024
- BALLET ARTS NYC: 130 W 56th St #6, New York, NY 10019, United States
  - 5:00-5:30pm ages 3-7
  - 5:30-6:00pm ages 8-12
  - 6:00-6:30pm ages 13-16
  - 6:30-7:15 (SOLOISTS) ages 16+ and (pre)professional dancers
    - *PLEASE COME WARMED UP*
  - 7:15-8:00pm adults

Children and adult auditions are OPEN TO ALL! Those auditioning for soloist roles en pointe are first required to submit an online video audition (SEE BELOW) to be approved for the second round of in-person auditions.

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR OPEN AUDITIONS:

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S CAST

ADULT/BALLROOM DANCERS

IN-PERSON AUDITION CHECKLIST:

IN – PERSON AUDITION FEE: $30 (cash or check to Open World Dance Foundation)

Before attending any one of our in-person auditions in NYC or Connecticut, please make sure you:

Complete the appropriate online registration form (soloists: submit video audition according to listed guidelines)
FILL OUT, PRINT, and BRING the following measurement form (needed for costume sizing) to the audition: MEASUREMENT FORM
Bring a HEADSHOT to the audition

Video Audition Guidelines for SOLOIST AND PRINCIPAL ROLES EN POINTE

In order to open this opportunity to as many dancers as possible–from young aspirants to experienced professionals–we have made the first round of auditions conveniently ONLINE this year!

Those who submit a video audition can expect to hear the results of their audition within two weeks. Applicants who pass the first round of video auditions successfully will be invited for in-person auditions in January 2024.

For BALLET DANCERS EN POINTE AGES 12 – 30 auditioning for SOLOIST AND PRINCIPAL ROLES, please create a 10-15 minute video including the following:

The applicant stating his/her name, age, and reason for pursuing ballet training;
Short combinations at the barre, on one side only, of the following: plié, battement tendu and jetés, rond de jambe par terre, fondu, and grand battements;
Center work: adagio, pirouette combination, petite and grand allegro.

2. Complete the online application form and submit your audition materials along with the audition fee payment by clicking the button below:

SUBMIT VIDEO AUDITION

REHEARSALS AND PARTICIPATION FEES

HELD IN BOTH NEW YORK CITY AND CONNECTICUT AREAS

REHEARSALS will be held ONCE A WEEK DURING THE WEEKEND.

Middlebury, Connecticut rehearsals will take place at Brass City Ballet on Saturdays.
New York City rehearsals will take place at Joffrey Ballet School on Sundays.
Each role will rehearse for no more than one hour each week.
Rehearsal schedules will be sent out in advance by email to accepted performers who have enrolled and paid the participation fees. Please be patient and wait for the schedules to be sent out!

Participation fees for accepted performers will help cover all necessary performance expenses like costumes, professional wardrobe department, and backstage assistance. We offer the following packages for families:

$175 single participant
$315 double
$500 triple

Payment links will be sent out to accepted participants following auditions.

What roles are available and who can audition?

We want Cinderella to create opportunities for each and every dancer to fulfill their dreams. That’s why we are extending our invitation and opening the door to the world of ballet to EVERYONE!

Children as young as 3 years old, WITH OR WITHOUT dance experience, have the chance to be introduced to the performing arts world and experience the magical story of Cinderella alongside world-renowned stars.

If you are a pre-professional or professional dancer, we offer the chance to star in SOLOIST AND PRINCIPAL ROLES and the opportunity to reach the next level in your dance career. Gain impressive performing experience for your resume, meet new connections and mentors, and access tools to help you find new work opportunities worldwide!

If you are an adult who simply loves to dance or an experienced ballroom dancer looking for a unique production, we open Cinderella’s stunning “Ballroom Scene” to you full of delightful waltzes and swirling dresses!

If you are a school owner, aspiring or experienced teacher, we offer the opportunity to shine through your students and give exposure to your name in the international world of professional dance!