Auditions
Auditions
NEW Summer Intensive Audition February 9
The Music Center at Strathmore
12 pm | 7 – 9 years old
1:30 pm | 10 – 12 years old
3:15 pm | 13 + years old
During the summer CityDance partners with world-renowned dance companies and artists to offer unparalleled opportunities for young dancers ages to train with working professionals as well as CityDance’s stellar faculty, including Ballet Master Stanislav Issaev and Choreographer-in-Residence, Robert J. Priore. In addition to intensive training in classical ballet, contemporary, and commercial techniques, students may learn and perform professional repertory. Dancers experience a warm and welcoming environment with a curriculum designed to advance both their technique and artistry.
Learn about 2025 Summer Intensive offerings!
CityDance Conservatory is an audition-entry program that selects students based on evaluated potential, technical accomplishments, and proven determination to pursue professional careers in dance. We are intentional in our intake and evaluation process to assess talent on an individual basis, taking into account each student’s past training as well as their goals and aspirations. While we do allow for rolling admissions in our year-round program, entering CityDance Conservatory during our Summer Intensives or in September at the outset of a new season is ideal in order to maximize training, growth, and performance opportunities. A limited amount of merit scholarships are available for students whose talent and commitment are at the highest level.
Contact inquiry@citydance.net for questions.
Video Auditions 2025
Video Auditions for Summer 2025
Video Requirements by Age Category:
7-10 Years:
– Video from a dance class
– Short video of improvisation or performance
11+ Years:
Ballet Requirements:
– Ballet Barre: pliés, tendus, jetés, rond de jambes, frappés, fondus, grands battements (both sides)
– Ballet Center: développés, pirouettes, petits and grands allegros
– Pointe Work:** if applicable
Modern Requirements:
– Short warm-up including floor work with contractions, spirals, and leg extensions, along with center technique using a parallel base
– Contemporary movement phrases, sequences, and/or progressions
– Demonstration of any additional genre, if applicable
– Dancers who have competed with a solo in YAGP or other competitions may include a video link of their performance. Please email summer@citydance.net for questions.
Dress Code
Ballet:
– Leotard, pink tights and ballet shoes, or skin-toned tights and shoes (pointe shoes if applicable)
– Fitted ballet shirt, ballet tights, and ballet slippers
– Hair should be in a neat bun or secured out of the face and off the neck
Jazz/Modern:
– Leotard, fitted dance shorts; jazz shoes or bare feet
– Fitted shirt, biker shorts; jazz shoes or bare feet
– Hair should be in a bun, secured out of the face and off the neck