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Is your passionate ballet dancer looking for more opportunities to perform locally? Will they be 10 by this September>
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The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) audition is open to all serious and committed ballet dancers ages 10–21. The Company has two annual performances in May and December and smaller performances at festivals, local schools, and more. Applications are available online: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz4DnfTnPPag3tFuTDNbS9KHxKxNtk59_B9GJmwdFeAMl_bA/viewform">Audition Form | City Ballet of Cleveland</a>.
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Potential dancers can be students from any area dance school. All dancers must be at least 10 years old by September 2025 and currently take ballet, and either modern or jazz. If you do not take ballet classes at Cleveland City Dance and are accepted into the Company, your current dance school will be asked to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member of the City Ballet of Cleveland.
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All potential Company members, including current Company members, must audition in the Spring prior to the upcoming season. A $25 non-refundable audition fee (paid online or via check or cash). <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz4DnfTnPPag3tFuTDNbS9KHxKxNtk59_B9GJmwdFeAMl_bA/viewform">Applications</a> are due <strong>Thursday, April 24</strong>. The application fee increases to $40 after Thursday. The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini.
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Note: Company members will receive preferential casting in all Company productions.
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Notice of nondiscriminatory policy: City Ballet of Cleveland does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, ancestry or nationality, religion, and gender or gender identity in its admissions policies, scholarship programs, or any other company activities administered.
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<strong>Virtual Audition</strong>
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If unable to attend the in-person audition, one may submit a virtual audition on a private YouTube channel. The audition requirements are below:
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<li aria-level="1">A 15–20 minute demonstration of barre and center technique.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The barre technique should include <em>pliés, battement tendus, battement jété</em>, <em>ronde de jambe, passé</em>, <em>développé en croix, grands battements</em> and balances on one leg.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The center technique should include <em>adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro</em> and <em>grande allegro</em>. (For female dancers on pointe include <em>relevés</em> in first, <em>sous sus</em>, <em>éschappés</em> and <em>retiré </em>balance)</li>
<li aria-level="1">A classical variation one to two minutes in length. (En pointe for advanced dancers). This variation will show your technical abilities and performing presence.</li>
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Email the video link with a brief resume and photograph in arabesque by <strong>Thursday, April 24,</strong> to:
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<a href="mailto:Courtney@cityballetofcleveland.org">Courtney@cityballetofcleveland.org</a>
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Please call if you have any questions or concerns <strong>216-848-9088.</strong>
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City Ballet of Cleveland is located at 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120.
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