ADAGIO – International Dance Meeting offers auditions for the Joffrey Ballet School, one of the most prestigious schools in the world, based in New York, USA.
Date: to be confirmed (will take place between 28 and 31 March 2026) Type of audition: in person Venue: Ourém Municipal Theatre Audition fee: €10 for participants registered in the ADAGIO competition and €25 for those not registered. Age range: 10 to 25 years The audition is held in the form of a classical ballet technique class, giving participants the opportunity to experience first-hand the classroom environment of the Joffrey Ballet School. Successful candidates may be admitted to the institution either to the Ballet Trainee Programme (A four-year program, with the option of attending just one year) or to the Summer Programme (an intensive summer course). In addition, scholarships may be awarded for the Summer Programme. For the Trainee Programme, participants aged 13 to 25 will be considered. For the Summer Programme, participants aged 10 to 25 are eligible. The Joffrey Ballet School offers a unique opportunity to enhance artistic training, broaden horizons, and open doors to a promising future in dance. Date: to be confirmed (will take place between 28 and 31 March 2026) Type of audition: in person Venue: Ourém Municipal Theatre Audition fee: €10 for participants registered in the ADAGIO competition and €25 for those not registered. Age range: 10 to 25 years The audition is held in the form of a classical ballet technique class, giving participants the opportunity to experience first-hand the classroom environment of the Joffrey Ballet School. Successful candidates may be admitted to the institution either to the Contemporary and Jazz Trainee Programme (a four-year program, with the option of attending just one year) or to the Summer Programme (an intensive summer course). In addition, scholarships may be awarded for the Summer Programme. For the Trainee Programme, participants aged 13 to 25 will be considered. For the Summer Programme, participants aged 10 to 25 are eligible. The Joffrey Ballet School offers a unique opportunity to enhance artistic training, broaden horizons, and open doors to a promising future in dance. The audition is open to participants aged 10 to 25 years. Participants may be selected for admission to the Joffrey Ballet School, either for the Trainee Programme (a four-year program, with the option of attending just one year) or the Summer Programme (summer course), and may also be considered for scholarships. Dancers aged 10 to 25 years may be selected for the Summer Programme. Dancers aged 13 to 25 years may also be considered for the Trainee Programme (one-year course in New York). Yes. The auditions are part of the ADAGIO programme and will take place between 28 and 31 March 2026. No. The audition is open to all participants, whether or not they are competing in ADAGIO. Yes, this audition is intended for dancers with prior training in classical ballet, jazz, or contemporary dance. Registration must be completed through the online form available on this page, starting from 1 December 2025. The audition fee is €10 for participants registered in the ADAGIO competition and €25 for those who are not. Yes, participants may register for both auditions. The class will be taught in English. The session will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Results are usually sent within one to two weeks after the audition. 1) At the audition: 2) In the Summer Programme:
Auditions for Joffrey Ballet School
Ballet Audition
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Audition led by Joffrey Ballet School faculty member, Ramona Kelley
Audition led by Joffrey Ballet School faculty member, Ramona Kelley
Contemporary & Jazz Audition
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Frequently Asked Questions
The number of spots depends on the maximum capacity of the studio where the class will take place. Early registration is recommended to secure a place.
The Joffrey Ballet School offers around 20 different summer programmes, each with specific dates, locations, and a limited number of spots. For dancers accepted into the summer programmes, early registration is strongly recommended, as some programmes fill up quickly.
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