Audition for Ballet Hartford

 Ballet Hartford is looking for male and female dancers with strong classical technique for the 2025-2026 season.  All company auditions will be held via company class.

2025 Auditions Dates

Friday, April 4th

Friday, April 11th

Friday April 25th

Audition will consist of company class from 9:30-11:00am followed by a rehearsal observation.

Dancers may be asked to an interview after class with the Artistic Director

Audition Requirements

  1. Email resume, headshot and video footage to hbush@ballethartford.com

  2. Pay nonrefundable $30 fee and choose audition date of choice using the link below

  3. Dancers should bring a hard copy of headshot and resume to the audition

  • Ballet Hartford’s season runs September through May including main stage performances in Hartford, throughout the northeast and across the country. Ballet Hartford also engages in outreach events to serve our community.

  • Dancers are responsible for their own housing. Some choose to rent houses or apartments together. Our staff can assist Dancers in finding housing.

  • Most Dancers work evenings and weekends. There are many businesses in the surrounding areas that are suitable for finding work.

  • It is recommended that dancers have a car for ease in transportation.

  • Ballet Hartford observes standard holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and certain observed holidays.

  • Many of Ballet Hartford’s professional dancers have already graduated from college or university. Some dancers who are pursuing higher education while dancing with Ballet Hartford choose to take night classes at local community colleges or take courses online.

  • Ballet Hartford Company Artists are permitted to dress for class and rehearsal as is fitting to a Professional Ballet Company.

    Disclaimer Statement: All Ballet Hartford Dancers are asked to use careful discernment in making choices as to their attire for classes and rehearsals. Modesty is expected. All final decisions pertaining to Ballet Hartford Dancer’s attire are at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

  • Dancers have the opportunity to perform in many main-stage productions, festivals, and outreach events. Please see our tickets and upcoming and/or performance history section on our website for a list of performances.

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