2022/23 Vitacca Ballet Pro + Company Auditions
IN PERSON AUDITION DETAILS
Dancers are welcome to check in at 11:30am and should be prepared with headshot and resume. Ladies should be prepared with pointe shoes for a portion of the audition process.
DANCER CALL
Train with Us
Our professional training program, Vitacca Ballet Pro seeks dancers ages 17+ interested in continuing their advanced training within an intensive program of daily technique and rehearsals. The limited acceptance, 35-week contract begins in August. Dancers will receive performance stipends per performance and a season pointe shoe allotment.
In-person or video audition required.
Join the Company
Vitacca Ballet is seeking professional contemporary ballet dancers, ages 17+ for our upcoming season. Women, some pointe work required. Paid rehearsal/performance contracts typically run August through May. We are currently unable to offer visas for international applicants. Submissions accepted until positions are filled.
Dancers may audition via video submission (due 5/30/22) or in person on April 2. Please see below for video audition details. Registration required.
— Job Details
As a repertoire-based company, Vitacca Ballet performs original works created by our Season Guest Choreographers. Our current guests include Garrett Smith, Tina Kay Bohnstedt, and Andrea Dawn Shelley. While season performance dates are still being confirmed, company premieres are planned for the spring alongside festival appearances and guesting performances.
REHEARSALS
Sample Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:15am–2:30pm. Vitacca Ballet works primarily at the Houston location of Vitacca Vocational School for Dance (2311 Dunlavy St.). Performances and additional rehearsals will occur throughout Houston and The Woodlands, TX.
PAY
Weekly compensation for rehearsal and performance.
Contracts run August 2022 through May 2023
CONTACT
For questions or additional details, please contact Kelly Ann Vitacca at info@vitaccaballet.org.
LOCATION
Vitacca Vocational School for Dance, Houston
2311 Dunlavy St.
Houston, TX 77006
DAY’S SCHEDULE
Vitacca Ballet Pro & Vitacca Ballet (17+) | 12:00–1:30pm
Dancers are welcome to check in at 11:30am and should be prepared with headshot and resume. Ladies should be prepared with pointe shoes for a portion of the audition process.
Video Auditions
REQUIREMENTS
Submissions due MAY 30, 2022!
Please register for video auditions using the audition registration link and select the Video Audition option. Your confirmation email will include additional details about submitting your video audition.
Dancer introduction with full name, resume, and headshot
Four to five barre exercises (one side)
Center adagio including développé a la seconde on both right and left, and en dehors pirouette
Center contemporary phrasing on flat
Ladies - Center pointe work including a pirouette, pique arabesque, and extension of choice
Please submit current headshot, dance shot, and resume via email at time of registration to info@vitaccaballet.org; subject– Vitacca Ballet Audition.
TO SUBMIT VIDEOS
Please follow all instructions from the audition registration confirmation email, then email your audition as follows:
Email: info@vitaccaballet.org
Subject: Vitacca Ballet Audition
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