Application Information
Eligibility Requirements
- Male or female advanced students ages 14-18
- At least five years of ballet training
(four years on pointe for girls) - Must be a student currently enrolled in high school
To Audition
Send your completed application and $5 application fee, postmarked on or before Friday, September 2, 2011 to:
Ballet Class Series AuditionKennedy Center Education Department
P.O. Box 101510
Arlington, VA 22210
LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR ASSIGNED AUDITION TIME.
Audition Date and Location
Saturday, September 10, 2011The Kennedy Center
2700 F Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20566
The audition will be held in a rehearsal room. Plan to arrive in front of the Eisenhower Theater at least 30 minutes prior to your assigned audition time dressed for the audition.
Series Participation
If selected, the series fee ($90 for finalists; $45 for alternates) must be received prior to the first class.
Finalists must commit to participating in all classes in the 2011-2012 season.
Notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to a class for an excused absence to allow the slot to be offered to an alternate.
Two unexcused class absences may result in dismissal from the series. No refunds will be given.
Where Are They Now?
We are pleased to announce that participants of the 2010-11 season, from area ballet schools, are now dancing with premiere companies across the country.
- Megan Amanda Ehrlich has joined the San Francisco Ballet.
- Alexandra Farber has joined the Houston Ballet II.
- Ryan Nussear has joined the Nashville Ballet.
- Beila Ungar has joined the BalletMet.
Questions?
Call the Kennedy Center Education Department at (202) 416-8846.
Credits:Funding for the Ballet Class Series is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and the Kennedy Center Corporate Fund.
