Auditions

All auditions for Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet performances and scholarships are conducted as a class, and are held at the Royal Academy of Ballet located at 949 Englewood Avenue.

Audition - September 18

Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet's Halloween Spooktacular

Schedule
Dancers, ages 6–11:
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Audition Class: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Dancers, ages 12 and older:
Registration: 6:30 p.m.
Audition Class: 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Audtion Fee: $10

Audition - November 15

Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet's Sleeping Beauty

Schedule
Dancers, ages 6–11:
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Audition Class: Noon–1:30 p.m.

Dancers, ages 12 and older:
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Audition Class: 1:30–3:00 p.m.

Audtion Fee: $10

Audition Rules

Dancers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to audition time to allow for sign-in and class preparation.
Dancers should come in dance attire ready to dance.
Hair should be pulled off the face in a bun or pony tail.
Dancers on pointe should bring their pointe shoes for the audition.
Boys are encouraged to audition.
There is no gum chewing allowed during the audition or in class at any time.

You may fill out an audition form (pdf file, 18 KB)* and bring it with you to the audition.
Audition forms are also available at the Royal Academy of Ballet.

*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file.

All auditions are held at:

Royal Academy of Ballet
949 Englewood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14223
716-835-3585