COMPANY AUDITIONS

Ballet Des Moines accepts applications for male, female, and nonbinary candidates with strong classical technique for company, apprentice, and trainee positions. Formal auditions for the 26-27 season will be announced by December, 2025.

Upon completing the form below, interested candidates should direct the following to auditions@balletdesmoines.org.

  • CV

  • Headshot

  • 2-3 full body dance photos that show body proportions and line.

  • Regardless of online submission or in-person audition, dancers are required to send a recent video (with no introduction or complex editing) including the following selections in form fitting dance attire:

  • 1 short selection of classical repertoire, danced en pointe if appropriate.

  • 1 selection of contemporary repertoire that illustrates the dancer’s command of a range of movement and artistry that contrasts their classical work.

  • 3-5 minutes of barre work showing both sides.

  • 3-5 minutes of center work including adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro, danced en pointe if appropriate.

  • Examples of partnering experience are greatly encouraged.