When applying, students should include a 5 x 7 photo taken in first arabesque. Students must audition in person or send a standard VHS videotape (U.S. format) or DVD. Recorded audition presentations should be no longer than six minutes and must contain the following material:

• Center - Grand Adagio including dévelopés in each position, promenades and pirouettes
• Petit Allegro
• Grand Allegro including jêtés, tour jêtés and tour enlair (for men)
• Pointe work including pirouettes, rêlevés and échappés
• Solo - This should include a prepared solo of applicant’s choice lasting no longer than two minutes,
• showing the full range of abilities of the dancer
• No barre work is required on the audition tape

Required Audition Attire

Females: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, and hair in bun for ballet
Males: White smooth-fitting T-shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes, and hair no
longer than collar-length