Question 1

When to submit

Accepted Answer

VIDEO AUDITION and COMPANY CLASS AUDITION is accepted at any time during the year.
OPEN AUDITIONS are published online as soon as they are known. Applications are accepted year round.

Question 2

Applicant Requisites

Accepted Answer

We pride ourselves to offer equal opportunities to all artists, regardless of their citizenship, gender, height, etc.

DANCER - We are looking for serious dancers with a classical background and an interest in contemporary movement. Ajkun Ballet Theatre prides itself for the multicultural and physical diversity featured on its roster and is not looking for a specific body type. A dancer’s talent and skills are the driving force behind our decision.
CHARACTER ACTOR - We are looking for actors with stage experience and interpreting skills to portray special roles (King, Queen, etc.). Some roles require minor dancing or movements.
CHOREOGRAPHER - We are looking for innovative choreographers interested in presenting their works to the worldly New York City audience and to broaden their networking and performance horizons.

Question 3

What should you audition for?

Accepted Answer

Naturally, it depends on your interests. This is our recommendation, based on our offerings:
Professional dancers should audition for the Company or, when looking to enhance their training, for the Trainee Program and/or Performing in New York.
Advanced dancers should apply for the Trainee Program and/or Performing in New York.
Intermediate dancers should apply for the Dance in Italy Festival and/or the New York Winter Festival Workshop.
Beginner dancers should inquire for current offerings at ajkun@aol.com 
Choreographers, Ensembles and Dancers should audition for the New York Winter Festival, when looking to showcase their talent in New York.

Question 4

Dancewear/Attire

Accepted Answer

Please wear simple dance attire. Leotard/Unitard, tights, and ballet/pointe shoes for women; tights/ unitard, Tshirt
and ballet flats for men. Skirts and shorts are acceptable.

Question 5

In Person

Accepted Answer

There are no cuts during our audition, and all participants stay to the end of the class.

OPEN AUDITIONS
Open Auditions are open calls. You do NOT need an invitation to attend. Dates and Locations are published online
as soon as they are known. Dancers are typically allowed to warm up 30-45 minutes before the audition starts.
The audition consists of a ballet class: barre, center and enchaînment from our repertory. Female dancers are
required to wear Pointe shoes for center work. This option best suits professional dancers and advanced dance
students. Participation is only guaranteed to dancers who submitted in advance their application online.

COMPANY CLASS AUDITION
By invitation only. Please submit a Video Audition to be invited. Only selected applicants are invited to attend
Company Class. Company Class is 45-90 minutes and candidate may be required to stay for rehearsals. Female
dancers are required to wear Pointe shoes. This option is only available to professional dancers.

Question 6

Video Audition

Accepted Answer

The Video Audition option is recommended to Dance Students applying to our programs and to Professional
Dancers and Character Artists as a first qualification step. Choreographers must submit a video audition.
Dancers: please submit footage including a 5-minute excerpt from the following: Adagio, Grand Battements, Allegro (Petit or Grand or both), Pointe work (female only). You may include optional performance excerpts in traditional ballets and/or contemporary dance if performing a soloist role.
Character Actors: please submit footage of a recent performance or a self-tape showing your interpreting skills.
Choreographer: please submit a 5-minute excerpt of a recent work. The footage does not need to be professional but should represent the quality of your creative skills.

Question 7

Outcome Notification

Accepted Answer

The outcome notification is emailed to all auditionees within 15 business days following the audition.

Question 8

Audition Information

Accepted Answer

Please do not call us for information. We welcome inquiries via email ONLY. Contact ajkun@aol.com for inquiries.
Ajkun Ballet Theatre is not affiliated with a union; all auditionees are therefore equally considered, and subject
to the same registration requirements. It is our commitment to the Dance community to assist dancers in a timely
fashion, and to the best of our ability. Due to the high volume of requests, our office reserves the right to give
priority to questions that are not answered in this document or on our online sources.

Question 9

Do Ballet Competition Dancers Benefit From Ajkun Ballet Theatre’s Programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dancers who participate in ballet competitions often seek the next step: daily professional training, artistic coaching, repertory experience, and guidance toward auditions. Ajkun Ballet School programs are designed for serious dancers who want to develop beyond competition preparation and train within the environment of a professional ballet theatre.

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