Orlando Ballet Auditions

Why Dance with Orlando Ballet?

Join one of America’s top ballet companies in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that champions artistic excellence, innovation, and dancer well-being. Orlando Ballet, under the leadership of Artistic Director Jorden Morris, is proud to be named among the Top 20 ballet companies in the United States.

Why professional dancers choose Orlando Ballet:

• Diverse, High-Caliber Repertoire
  • Perform classical masterworks, bold contemporary premieres, and innovative new commissions
  • Work with internationally recognized choreographers and artistic collaborators
• World-Renowned Performance Venue
  • All Main Stage productions are held in Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center
  • Recognized as the 11th most beautiful theater in the world (Architectural Digest)
  • Enjoy live orchestral accompaniment at select performances and acoustically perfect sound
• Premier Facilities for Daily Training
  • Rehearse at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, a state-of-the-art complex with:
    • Expansive studios
    • Cross-training equipment
    • Floor-to-ceiling lake views
  • Located just minutes from Orlando’s vibrant downtown arts district
• Comprehensive Dancer Support
  • Access to an on-site volunteer medical team from Orlando Health
  • Injury prevention, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment available throughout the season
• Vibrant Location
  • Based in Orlando, the #1 travel destination in the U.S.
  • A culturally diverse, energetic city with year-round sunshine, no state income tax, and a growing arts scene
• Company Culture
  • A collaborative, supportive atmosphere focused on artistic growth and creative risk-taking
  • Competitive contracts and a commitment to dancer wellness

We are seeking versatile, passionate, and technically accomplished artists who are ready to grow and thrive in an environment that values both tradition and innovation.
Audition for your next stage. Your next story begins here.

Audition Information

Orlando Ballet supports the International Audition Pre-Selection Guidelines and welcomes dancers interested in auditioning for the Company. Interested dancers should submit all required materials before taking any further steps. Submitted materials will be reviewed, and selected applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person audition.

Required Submission Materials:

One unedited video with no introduction or effects, performed in appropriate attire:

• Women: Leotard and tights, pointe shoes as specified
• Men: Tight-fitting dance attire, soft shoes

Video must include:

1. Two classical variations from the standard repertoire
   1. Performed in pointe shoes by female applicants
2. One contemporary variation
   1. May include repertory excerpts, class phrases, or original choreography
   2. Should demonstrate versatility beyond classical technique
3. Barre work (3–4 minutes)
   1. Include both sides
   2. Performed in soft shoes by male applicants and pointe shoes by female applicants
4. Center work (4–5 minutes)
   1. Must include adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro
   2. Performed in pointe shoes by female applicants

Additional Required Materials:

• Current CV/resumé, including applicant’s height
• Headshot
• 2–3 full-body dance photos that clearly show body proportions and line

Required Photos for Registration Upload:

• 1st Arabesque
• Tendu à la seconde (en face)

Once materials are submitted, you may be invited to register for an in-person audition.

2026 In-Person Auditions

Saturday, February 28, 2026
School of American Ballet
New York, NY
Registration: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Audition: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
Orlando, FL
Registration: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Audition: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL
Registration: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Audition: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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