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Chautauqua Dance is thrilled to hold a live audition tour again in 2023! Live auditions will be held in seven cities during January and February. Festival and Pre-Pro can also submit a video audition in lieu of a live audition. Live auditions will be for Festival and Pre-Professional applicants ONLY. Anyone applying for our Workshop or Mini-Intensive programs will need to submit a video audition due by February 1. 

Photos are required for all applications, regardless of audition format.

Applications have closed for the 2023 season.

Download the 2023 Poster (PDF)

https://vimeo.com/602108922

Contact Information

Sam Minardi
Schools of Performing & Visual Arts (PAVA) and Arts Education Coordinator
716-357-6234
sminardi@chq.org

Sarah Malinoski-Umberger
Manager, Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
(716) 357-6233
fax: (716) 357-9014
smalinoski@chq.org

Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
P.O. Box 1098
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722

“Chautauqua is an intimate program where you develop close relationships with incredible, world class teachers and the talented dancers you’re surrounded by. You have the opportunity to explore different styles of dance and perform diverse repertoire for a wonderful, engaged audience. It’s a unique experience that you can’t find at any other summer intensive.”

– Alexandra Heier, Pennsylvania Ballet :: Apprentice Dancer 2013 & 2012

Live Audition Tour

Photo & Video Requirements

Admission

Scholarships

Live Audition Tour

Chautauqua Dance is thrilled to hold a live audition tour again in 2023!  Live auditions will be held in eight cities during January and February.  Live auditions will be for Festival and Pre-Professional applicants ONLY.  Anyone applying for our Workshop or Mini-Intensive programs will need to submit a video audition by February 1.   

Auditions:

Boston, MA 
Boston Ballet
Monday, January 16, 2023
4:30–6 p.m. – Festival
6:30–8 p.m. – Pre-Professional  

Bloomington, IN 
Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University
Sunday, February 5, 2023
10–11:30 a.m. – Festival
12–1:30 p.m. – Pre-Professional  

Charlotte, NC 
Charlotte Ballet
Saturday, January 21, 2023
9:30–11 a.m. – Festival
11:30–1 p.m. – Pre-Professional 

New York City, NY 
School of American Ballet
Sunday, January 15, 2023 
9:30–11 a.m. – Festival
11:30–1 p.m. – Pre-Professional 

Pittsburgh, PA 
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
Sunday, January 29, 2023
4:30–6 p.m. – Festival
6:30–8 p.m. – Pre-Professional  

St. Louis, MO 
Center of Creative Arts
Friday, January 27, 2023
5:30–7 p.m. – Festival
7:30–9 p.m. – Pre-Professional 

Tampa, FL (CANCELLED)

Washington, DC 
The Washington Ballet
Sunday, January 22, 2023
4–5:30 p.m. – Festival
6–7:30 p.m. – Pre-Professional

Registration

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Live auditions are by pre-registration only and space is limited for each site.  

Upon receipt of the online application, you will receive an email confirmation from the Schools office with additional details. Online applications for live auditions will be accepted until 5 days prior to the audition date. Application fees are non-refundable. 

To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the financial aid section of the online application or request a form to complete during the on-site registration. Scholarship decisions are made at the same time as admissions decisions. 

Audition Class

Dance_aud_2018_.jpgAuditions are in the form of an abbreviated ballet technique class. Girls and boys audition together. Girls will have pointe work, boys will have battu and air turns at the end of class. There will also be a short contemporary ballet component. Individual audition critiques are not provided at any point during or after the audition.

Dancers will typically receive audition results via email two or three weeks after their audition. Admission and scholarship decisions are made at the same time.

Dress Code
There is no dress code for the audition class, however, dancers should dress as they would for any ballet class. Solid leotard, tights, hair off of the face, etc. Men should be in tights and a T-shirt. No baggy or loose clothes, including skirts. Dancers should bring their pointe shoes.

Photo Requirements
Regardless of audition format, all students must upload two photos to their application, one in first arabesque position and one in battement tendu a la seconde a terre en face. Professional photos are not required. Hard copies are not necessary.

Photo & Video Requirements

Photo Requirements

Regardless of audition format, all students must upload two photos to their application, one in first arabesque position and one in battement tendu a la seconde a terre en face. Professional photos are not required. Hard copies are not necessary.

Video Requirements

Video submissions are only accepted through the online Slideroom application and must be received by February 1. The application accepts file uploads as well as embedded links (YouTube, Vimeo).

Video auditions should be of the student alone and no more than 15 minutes in length. Please include a brief introduction including your name and age, where you study, and why you want to attend the Chautauqua Dance program. The segment should show center work ONLY and include the following:

  • Battments tendu and turns
  • Adagio (including arabesque and attitude turns)
  • Jumps in first
  • Petit allegro with beats
  • Pique turns on diagonal (if space allows)

Sample Audition Videos

When applying to the Chautauqua School of Dance please use the following samples below for guidance.

Workshop

Male

Festival & Pre-Pro

Admission

Chautauqua welcomes applications from talented students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious background. Admission is by video audition only and students must enroll in the entire duration of the program. Admission decisions and scholarship awards will be made by March 1, and no decision will be released until the applicant’s file is complete and the non-refundable application fee is paid. Admission results are sent to the email address on the student’s application. Upon admission a $600 program deposit ($100 refundable security deposit and $500 tuition deposit) is required within seven days of notification of acceptance to secure your spot in the program.

Scholarships

Students may apply for scholarships, which are awarded based on the student’s talent, years of study and financial need. Chautauqua Institution awards direct scholarship aid to more than 60% of the students in the School of Dance. To apply for a scholarship please fill out the financial aid section of the online application. Learn more about Chautauqua’s scholarship opportunities here.

“Studying ballet at Chautauqua was one of the most rewarding experiences. There is something invaluable about working with the finest teachers from around the world. The opportunities provided for me at Chautauqua have prepared me to continue to grow as a dancer.”

– Gabriela Schiefer, Boston Ballet II :: 2014 Apprentice Dancer

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