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Application to audition for corps and soloist dancers

Northern Ballet tours the UK and overseas extensively. Our repertoire is a varied and imaginative mix of neo-classical and classical narrative ballets. You should be open-minded, creative and imaginative with strong classical technique and pointe work, exceptional partnering skills and strength. With a diverse Company of dancers, Northern Ballet actively encourages applications from dancers of all ethnicities.

To apply

You must complete the online application form and upload your CV with two to three dance photos that showcase the dancer’s body, proportions and line and a current video of the required listed long combinations done on both sides (adage, pirouette combination, battu, grand allegro, tours for men). This must be in leotards/tights and female dancers must wear pointe shoes.

The video must be hosted on YouTube.

For those with three or more years professional experience, you may include current videos of studio material plus performances that demonstrate equivalent skills. Please contact auditions@northernballet.com with any questions you may have.

Closing application date: Friday 20 December 2024 (13:00 GMT)

Audition date: Sunday 16 March 2025 by invitation only

Only successful applicants will be notified of invitation by Friday 31 January 2025 latest.

More information on your application

Dancers, dressed in pale gold costume, paired with the male holding the female by the waist for stability as she in en pointe ion one foot and in arabesque.

Photos Colleen Mair and Tristram Kenton.