AUDITIONS 2025
Ballet Austin Academy is still accepting digital auditions for the Summer Intensive. Led by an outstanding faculty, including Ballet Austin’s Associate Artistic Director Michelle Martin and Company Rehearsal Director Christopher Swaim, the Summer Intensive is one pathway to be considered for the Butler Fellowship Program for the 2025/26 season.
At this time, we have completed our company and Ballet Austin TWO audition process for the 2025/26 season. Thank you for your consideration of Ballet Austin.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Eligibility:
- Age: Must be 18 or older
- Height: Female 5’7” (maximum), Male 5’8” and above
- Residency Status: Must be eligible for employment in the United States as a U.S. citizen or possessing a permanent resident card.
Required Materials:
1. Use link to create a record in our audition database
2. Resumé (one-page summary)
3. Photographs (4 images)
- Headshot
- First arabesque
- Tendu à la seconde, facing the camera
- Tendu à la seconde, in profile
4. Video links (4 links)
A. Classwork (filmed in-studio)
- Barre (one side only, short exercises):
- Pliés
- Tendus
- Quick dégagés
- Adagio
- Grand battement
- Center (both sides, short exercises, women on pointe)
- Adagio
- Pirouettes
- Grandes pirouettes
- Petit allegro
- Entrechat six
- Grand allegro
- Men – double tours
- Women – diagonal turns
B. Classical variation (filmed in a studio, in practice clothes, if possible)
C. Contemporary variation (filmed in a studio, in practice clothes, if possible)
D. Partnering (men only – filmed in a studio, in practice clothes, if possible)
General audition inquiries may be directed to (512) 476-9151, ext. 128 or by email to Company Manager Eugene Alvarez.