This year we are excited to offer six in-person auditions, both at our studios in Harvard Square, Cambridge and at other locations across New England.
Students must pre-register for in-person auditions at least 72 hours in advance (except the January 6th JMBT Cambridge audition). Students unable to attend an in-person audition may submit an audition video.
AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONS
CAMBRIDGE, MA
(IN-HOUSE ONLY)
JANUARY 6, 2024
No pre-registration required. For currently enrolled JMBT students only.
All auditions will be held in-class and students will be notified of their acceptance status via email shortly after.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
DURHAM, NH
JANUARY 14, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
UNH Dept of Theatre and Dance
Stage Studio (2nd floor), 124 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824
NATICK, MA
JANUARY 21, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
Greater Boston School of Dance
1 HF Brown Way
Natick, MA 01760
NEW YORK CITY, NY
JANUARY 27, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
Dance Theatre of Harlem
466 W 152nd Street
New York, NY 10031
AMHERST, MA
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
Amherst Ballet
29 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
PORTLAND, ME
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
Portland Ballet
517 Forest Ave Suite #2
Portland, ME 04101
CAMBRIDGE, MA
MARCH 3, 2024
Ages 10-14 / 2:00-3:30pm
Ages 15-19 / 3:30-5:00pm
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Students should audition with the group for the age they will be on July 1, 2024.
AUDITION PRE-REGISTRATION
To attend an in-person audition, please click below to complete the Audition Pre-Registration Form.
You will be asked to upload two photos (headshot and first arabesque) and submit a $25 audition fee.
Students must pre-register for auditions at least 72 hours in advance.
AUDITION BY VIDEO
If you are unable to attend an in-person audition, you may submit an audition video.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
For students ages 10–14
The video should consist of a tendu exercise at the barre, an adage at the barre, and a tendu/adage exercise in the centre. If you have been on pointe for a year or more, please include pointe exercises (they may be at the barre if you are not proficient on pointe in the centre). All exercises should be 32 counts.
For students ages 15–19
The video should consist of an adage at the barre, an adage in the centre, and an allegro combination with turns. If you have been on pointe for a year or more, please include pointe exercises (they may be at the barre if you are not proficient on pointe in the centre). All exercises should be 32 counts.
Videos do not need to be professional quality. Please contact us if you require assistance putting together the required exercises.
In addition to your audition video, you will be asked to upload two photos (headshot and first arabesque) and submit a $25 audition fee.
Auditions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and students can expect a decision within two weeks of submission. Early submissions are encouraged.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Questions? Contact our office at registration@ballettheatre.org or 617-945-1944.
