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Apply to the program

Thank you for your interest in our program!

 

*Limited merit-based scholarships available

**Please read guidelines prior to submitting your application

AUDITION GUIDELINES

 

We are still accepting applications for our 2023/24 season!

 

Requirements for submissions:

  • Resume

  • Headshot & Full body shot (arabesque and tendu a la seconde)

  • In-person class AND/OR Video audition

*Applicants must be between ages 14-21 years by August 1, 2023

 

A full application is required for acceptance into: TDC's Professional Division - Classical Training Program 

 

  • Audition attire:

    • Women - black leotard, pink tights, flat and pointe shoes 

    • Men - black tights, white shirt

    • *Video audition - do not include an introduction or any fancy editing

 

 

VIDEO submission guidelines:

If you will be submitting a video audition please follow the guidelines below to the best of your ability.

 

  • Barre work, up to 5 minutes.

    • plies

    • tendu

    • fondue

    • adagio

    • grand battements

      • Include only one side of each combination

  • Center Work, up to 5 minutes. 

    • adagio

    • pirouettes - en dehors & en dedans

    • small jumps

    • medium allegro - assemblés, jetés, sissonnes, etc.

    • grand allegro (length of combination should be 16-32 bars)

      • Men to include tours en l'air

  • Women to include:

    • Pointe work in center

      • warm-up, echappés, retirés

      • pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans

      • diagonal of turning step

  • Optional:

    • classical variation

    • contemporary solo 

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We are thrilled and excited to receive your application and can't wait to review it. Rest assured that we will be in touch soon to discuss the next steps.

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