GRAND RAPIDS BALLET | 2022-23 COMPANY AUDITIONS
Thank you for your interest in joining Grand Rapids Ballet, Michigan’s only professional ballet company.
- – Seeking classically trained and versatile male dancers of any height for company positions.
- – Male and female company, apprentice, and trainee positions are available
- – Company dancers receive a 31-week contract and full health insurance benefits
Recent repertoire includes choreography by Jennifer Archibald, George Balanchine, Val Caniparoli, Alejandro Cerrudo, Darrell Grand-Moultrie, Adam Hougland, Edwaard Liang, Trey McIntyre, Yuri Possokhov, Danielle Rowe, Penny Saunders, Katarzyna Skarpetowska, James Sofranko, and Christopher Stowell.
In-person auditions are preferred, but we are also accepting video auditions for anyone unable to audition in person. Please send class and performance footage along with resume and photos to audition@grballet.com. Auditions during company class are offered by invitation only, after receiving a video submission.
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET | AUDITION DATES
Please see below for the most up-to-date information about our upcoming company audition tour. Each of the audition venues requires proof of vaccination and attendees to wear a mask at all times while in the building.
Note: At New York City’s City Center and at San Francisco Ballet, proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible) is required to audition.
National Master Audition | December 28 & 29, 2021
This two-day audition in the Los Angeles area allows dancers to be seen by many directors of major US companies, including GRB, in one convenient location. Each dancer will be seen in a ballet and modern class. Company directors will decide who they wish to call back, and each director will work in their own way with the dancers they call back.
*requires separate audition fee paid to Ballet California.
Los Angeles | January 5, 2022
Registration 1 p.m. | Audition Master Class 1:30-4 p.m.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
3791 Santa Rosalia Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Grand Rapids | January, 23, 2022
Registration 11:30 a.m. | Audition Master Class 12-2:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids Ballet
341 Ellsworth SW
Grand Rapids, MI
New York City | February, 12, 2022
Registration 1 p.m. | Audition Master Class 1:30-4 p.m.
New York City Center
131 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
Note: At New York City’s City Center, proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible) is required to audition.
Chicago | March 13, 2022
Registration 1 p.m. | Audition Master Class 1:30-4 p.m.
Joffrey Ballet
10 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601
*The Joffrey Ballet is currently only permitting fully vaccinated individuals (as outlined by the CDC) to participate in external auditions and events. All persons entering the building must provide proof of vaccination to audition officials and wear a well-fitted face covering over the nose and mouth at all times while in the facility. Attendees may be asked to wait outside until the beginning of the registration period.
San Francisco | March 20, 2022
Registration 2:30 p.m. | Audition Master Class 3-6 p.m.
San Francisco Ballet
455 Franklin St,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Note: At San Francisco Ballet, proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible) is required to audition.
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