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How Do I Audition for Miami City Ballet School?

Throughout the year, Miami City Ballet School offers audition opportunities to students interested in being considered for our School Year and Summer Programs in the following ways:

1. School Year Program (Sept 2024 – June 2025)
Option 1 – Submit a Video Audition
Option 2 – Audition at Miami City Ballet School (visit Auditions at MCBS below for more information)

2. Summer Programs (June 2025– August 2025):
2025 National Audition Tour or Video Submission (Details Coming Soon)

Video Auditions

We are currently accepting Video Auditions for the following:

VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION

Video Audition Details:

Please complete only ONE registration form per applicant.

If you have registered for a past program, please enter the previously used email address to submit your video audition.

Accepted students are invited for the appropriate program(s) based on artistic evaluation.

  • Video audition registration is available online through the Video Audition portal.
  • $40.00 Audition fees* are only accepted via credit card through the online audition registration.
  • Students will receive email notification of the results within 5 – 7 business days after video submission is received.
  • The video must be filmed within three months of the submission date.
  • Admitted students will be provided detailed instructions for registration - including parent/student handbook, pricing, dress code and performance information.
  • Results will not be given over the phone. No exceptions.

$40 Audition Fee – all audition fees are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance.

IMPORTANT: To view Video Submission guidelines and instructions for your age please refer to the link below.

See MCB school's video submission guidelines for ages 8-18.

Auditions at MCB School

Audition registration is available now for dancers to join Miami City Ballet School.

Please contact school@miamicityballet.org to set up your audition class.

Student Division - 24/25 School Year
For ages 8 – 14

Pre-Professional Division - 24/25 School Year
For ages 14 – 19

Audition Details

  • Please contact school@miamicityballet.org to set up your audition class.
  • Create an account and complete the registration form in the audition online portal.
  • If you have registered for a past program, please enter the previously used email address to register.
  • Please complete only ONE registration form per applicant.
  • During the audition class, students will be carefully evaluated for all appropriate programs.
  • Girls 8-18 are expected to have previous ballet training and should wear a leotard (any style and color), tights and ballet shoes. Hair must be pulled off the face, in a bun. Girls 11 – 18 should bring pointe shoes, if en pointe.
  • Boys 8-18 are expected to have previous ballet training and should wear a white shirt, black tights, and ballet shoes. *Boys age 8 may have little or no training.
  • A COVID-19 vaccination will not be required for auditions.
  • Parents will not be permitted to enter the building. No exceptions.
  • Students can expect to take a 1 hour to 1 hour 30-minute ballet class with a 30-minute check in process.
  • All students will receive email notification of the results within 5 - 7 business days after their audition.
  • Admitted students will be provided instructions for registration - - including parent/student handbook, pricing, dress code and performance information.
  • Results will not be given over the phone. No exceptions.

Pricing:

  • $40 Pre-Registration Audition Fee
  • All audition fees are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable regardless of circumstance.

2025 National Audition Tour Dates

During the 2025 National Audition Tour, MCB School will visit cities across the United States in January 2025. Students interested in attending our 2025 summer programs may audition in-person in any of the cities below.

SAT. JAN. 4, 2025 Boston, MA

SUN. JAN 5, 2025 Chicago, IL

FRI. JAN 10, 2025 Salt Lake City, UT

SAT. JAN 11, 2025 Los Angeles, CA

SAT. JAN 11, 2025 Miami Beach, FL

SUN. JAN 12, 2025 San Francisco, CA

SAT. JAN 18, 2025 Tampa, FL

SAT. JAN 18, 2025 Philadelphia, PA

SUN. JAN 19, 2024 Washington, D.C.

SUN. JAN 19, 2024 Atlanta, GA

MON. JAN 20, 2025 New York, NY

SAT. JAN 25,2025 Houston, TX

SUN. JAN 26, 2025 Seattle, WA