National Ballet of Canada - video audition for — Seeking Dancers for the 25/26 Season — RBC Apprentice Programme

Recorded Video
Date: Dec. 1, 2024

Video Requirements:

A video link (YouTube or Vimeo) with no introduction or fancy editing, consisting of the following performed in leotard and tights for women and tight-fitting dance attire for men A short classical variation drawn from the standard repertoire, danced in pointe shoes by female applicants A short contemporary variation (that could consist of something drawn from repertoire, phrases from classwork or an applicant-created work) that illustrates the applicant’s command of a range of movement different from that demonstrated in the classical variation A CV (.pdf / .doc / .docx) that includes your email address, postal address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training and performance experience A head shot 2-3 dance photos (.pdf) that reveal the dancer’s body proportions and line Ideally, video work should not be filmed too far away. Performance video is acceptable if of good quality and filmed close-up

Audition Description

Auditions for the 2024/25 company contracts are by invitation only. Applicants must be dancers with strong, classical ballet technique and have performing experience with a professional company. Auditions are by invitation only. Application Process Applications to audition for the 2025/26 Season will be accepted between September 1 – December 1, 2024. International Audition Pre-Selection Guidelines An applicant would be required to submit the following material only: A video link (YouTube or Vimeo) with no introduction or fancy editing, consisting of the following performed in leotard and tights for women and tight-fitting dance attire for men A short classical variation drawn from the standard repertoire, danced in pointe shoes by female applicants A short contemporary variation (that could consist of something drawn from repertoire, phrases from classwork or an applicant-created work) that illustrates the applicant’s command of a range of movement different from that demonstrated in the classical variation A CV (.pdf / .doc / .docx) that includes your email address, postal address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training and performance experience A head shot 2-3 dance photos (.pdf) that reveal the dancer’s body proportions and line Ideally, video work should not be filmed too far away. Performance video is acceptable if of good quality and filmed close-up Contract dates: 2025/26 contracts will begin in July or August 2025, start date TBC, and conclude in June 2026.

Associated Jobs

Seeking Dancers for the 25/26 Season

Associated Programs

RBC Apprentice Programme
Updated: April 20, 2025