Auditions

From Spring Waters Fall Ballet 2005 Michelle Mahowald and Christopher Nachtrab

Audition Dates 2008-09 

- Friday, October 10, 2008 (opening evening of Ballets of Our Time*)
- Friday, December 5, 2008 (opening evening of Nutcracker)
- Friday, January 16, 2009
- Friday, February 6, 2009
- Friday, March 6, 2009
- Friday, March 27, 2009 (opening evening of Variations on a Russian Theme*)

*For repertoire details, please go to our "Performances" link.

About the Audition

• All auditions are on pointe.
  
• Each audition will last from 9:30am to 11:15am.
• All auditions are held in studio 305 in the Musical Arts Center and auditioners are asked to be at the studio no later than 9:00am. Check in time will be from 8:15am to 9:00am.
• Dress code for audition: (females) any color leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes; (males) white t-shirt, black tights, ballet shoes.

What to Bring to the Audition

• Students are asked to bring a photo in first arabesque, a headshot as well as a current dance resume with them to the audition.
• There is no need for letters of recommendation or a prepared variation.

Before Auditioning

• Students should contact the Jacobs School of Music Admissions Office at (812) 855-7998 or musicadm@indiana.edu for all application materials before auditioning.
• After completing and submitting both the IU General Admissions application and the Jacobs School of Music application, students should call the Ballet Department at (812) 855-6787 to reserve their audition date.
• Students must contact the Ballet Department in addition to completing both applications to be assured an audition date.

After the Audition

• There will be a question and answer session for auditioners and their families immediately following each audition.
• Auditioners and their families are invited to watch majors' classes and rehearsals which occur throughout the day.
• For those auditioning on dates that coincide with performances, tickets will be available to purchase at the MAC box office (812) 855-7433).

For more information on Ballet Auditions or to confirm an audition date, please contact the Ballet Department at ballet@indiana.edu or (812) 855-6787.

Video Auditions

• The Ballet Department does accept video auditions but it is strongly recommended that prospective students audition in person.
• If you must audition via video, please contact the Ballet Department at ballet@indiana.edu for more information.

Ad Hoc Auditions

• For students who are unable to attend one of the six scheduled audition dates, an ad hoc audition may be arranged. Please contact the Ballet Department at ballet@indiana.edu for more information regarding ad hoc auditions.