SUMMER INTENSIVE: June 20 – July 22, 2023
5-Week Option (June 20-July 22)
3-Week Option (June 20-July 8)
Performance Opportunity for 5 Week students
Summer Intensive at Richmond Ballet is designed for young people who love dance and are committed to developing their ballet technique. The variety of classes offered in ballet, as well as associated dance forms, encourages participants to advance and expand their training. Faculty for Summer Intensive are from the School of Richmond Ballet and the Richmond Ballet professional company. Guest faculty, including Artistic Director Stoner Winslett and Associate Artistic Director Ma Cong, also contribute in specialized areas of expertise. We’re especially proud of our previous participants who have gone on to professional careers with Richmond Ballet, as well as other ballet companies throughout the country.
AUDITIONS
Requirement: 12-21 years of age with strong ballet training.
Click here for the SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM & TRAINEE PROGRAM AUDITION SCHEDULE
Acceptance into this intensive program is by audition only. Complete this pre-registration form before attending. A $40 audition fee is due when registering.
School of Richmond Ballet auditions take place annually January – February. We strongly recommend that those interested attend an audition in person. However, if this is not possible School of Richmond Ballet will accept a video audition. We have established specific building entry and class protocols that all staff and students must follow to keep our community safe. Please visit richmondballet.com/school for details on our safety procedures.
Audition Photos
Full length. Ladies in black leotard with pink or skin-toned tights and shoes. Gentlemen in white or black t-shirt with black tights and shoes.
1. First position of feet, with tendu a la seconde, arms low or in second position facing the camera.
2. First arabesque profile (ladies en pointe if advanced).
3. Recent Headshot (required for Trainee Audition only)
Résumé
Resumes are optional for ages 12-16. They are encouraged for ages 16 and older. Letters of recommendation are appreciated.
VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
If unable to attend an audition in person, video auditions will be accepted. Please note that no video applications will be accepted after March 1, 2023. We ask for you to upload your audition video via the Pre-Registration Google Form. If technical issues occur, then feel free to send it to either auditions@richmondballet.com or Kate Fillenwarth, 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
Summer Intensive Audition Video Requirements: (No more than 10 minutes in length)
No Barre Work, only basic Centre work (please film in a studio or appropriate space, ensuring your entire body can be seen head to toe):
1. Adagio work displaying port de bras, body positions, arabesques, and attitudes showing line and musicality.
2. Multiple pirouettes, en dehors and en dedans, sur place and en diagonal. (Please show double and triple turns if advanced level)
3. Small and medium allegro combinations displaying a range of technical advancement and musicality. (Including jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.)
4. Grand allegro, as space permits. (Men include tours en l’air)
5. Ladies only – Pointe work – Center floor only.
Trainee Audition Video Requirements: (No more than 15 minutes in length)
No Barre Work, only basic Centre work (please film in a studio or appropriate space, ensuring your entire body can be seen head to toe):
1. Adagio work displaying port de bras, body positions, arabesques, and attitudes showing line and musicality.
2. Multiple pirouettes, en dehors and en dedans, sur place and en diagonal. (Please show double and triple turns if advanced level)
3. Small and medium allegro combinations displaying a range of technical advancement and musicality. (Including jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.)
4. Grand allegro, as space permits. (Men include tours en l’air)
5. A Classical Variation. (ladies en pointe)
6. A Contemporary Solo.
