AUDITION INFORMATION

Elite Youth Intensive

 

Any student aged 8 to 13 may audition for New Jersey Ballet’s Elite Youth Intensive. Students must be 8 years old by the beginning of the program on July 7th, 2025.

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NJB will hold an in-person audition at its studios in New Jersey. If you cannot attend, don’t worry, video submissions are also accepted.

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Important Details:

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• You must register with the age group you are on the day of the audition.

• If your plans change after you complete pre-registration for a particular audition class or video submission, you may switch between an in-person and a video audition. To make this switch contact info@njballet.org

• Accepted students are invited to the program based on artistic evaluation.

• If accepted into the program, you will be required to submit proof of age.

 

What is the cost of the audition?

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In-person Audition
Pre-Registration Cost: $35.00
Walk-up costs: $40.00

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Prospective students can Pre-Register for the in-person audition. After the pre-registration deadline, day of registrations (walk-ins) will also be accepted. Please note, there is a cost increase for day of registrations. Space for each audition could be limited, therefore, pre-registration is highly recommended. Results for in-person auditions will be sent out within 7 days of the audition.

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Video Auditions

Video Audition Cost: $35.00

Results for video submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and sent beginning January 1st, 2025. The deadline for video submissions will be March 1st, 2025.

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Important Details:

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• All applicants must submit two photos on the application form: one in tendu à la seconde and one in relevé first arabesque. Photos do not have to be professionally taken and should be taken in practice clothes. 

• Pre-registration and video audition fees are only accepted via credit card through online audition registration.

• Walk-up audition fees are accepted via credit card, cash, or check.

• All audition fees are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance!

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​​​​​PLEASE NOTE: Video submissions will be accepted starting January 1st, 2025. The deadline for video submissions will be March 1st, 2025