AUDItions
There are multiple ways to audition for Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive.
In-person auditions will be held at both Gibney Studios and Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in January 2026. Click the links below to secure your audition spot today!
Gibney Studio 5-2 — 890 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10003
Friday 1/16/26 — 4:00-5:30 PM
Saturday 1/17/26 — 1:30-3:00 PM
Saturday 1/17/26 — 3:30-5:00 PM
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park— 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY, 12583
Sunday 1/18/26— 12:00-1:30 PM
Video Submissions will be accepted starting on December 1, 2025.
You must audition in order to be considered for a placement into Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive. Students may only audition once each year. Online pre-registration is required for all auditions. Dancers who have participated in past Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensives must audition. Past participation does not guarantee you a place in KBI.
Email balletintensive@kaatsbaan.org for all questions.
Eligibility
To audition for KBI:
You must be between the ages of 13 and 18 during the KBI.
be available for the entire program
be fully immunized according to the NYS Immunization Requirements for School Attendance
are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a FDA or WHO authorized vaccine
have a minimum of 2 years of prior training in pointe work required
Students are expected to carry personal medical insurance for the risk of accidents and illness. Make sure your Health Insurance policy provides for out of town/state routine and emergency care. If not, you must take out a temporary rider for the duration of KBI.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Video auditions for KBI 2026 are accepted starting on December 1st, 2025.
Video footage of performances and/or variations will not be accepted. Your audition should be no more than 10 minutes in length. Once registered, will be asked to submit your video, headshot, and first arabesque photo by filling out a Google Form. The link to this form along with these video audition guidelines will be in your confirmation email after registering.
Please review the video audition submission guidelines before registering:
All videos must be uploaded to a streaming service such as YouTube or Vimeo prior to submitting the online application. You will be required to provide a link/url to your final video in the application. Additionally, please do not provide links that require an invitation to a specific email address to view (such as in the “private” setting for YouTube uploads).
For privacy, YouTube users should choose the “unlisted” setting (instead of the default “public” setting) when you upload your video. An “unlisted” video will not be publicly viewable in your YouTube channel and cannot be found through a YouTube search. Only those with the direct link can access it. Vimeo users should set their video setting to “Private” so that only people with the link can access it.
Start the recording by stating your name, age, and DOB. Create your own combinations both at the barre and in the center using the below requirements.
Barre:
• Grande plie in each position
• Tendu en croix with demi plie
• Tendu and degages en croix
• Rond de jambe en dehors and en dedans
• Developpe and fondu en croix, end with an arabesque
• Grand Battement en croix
Center Work:
• Adage, show ecarte and attitude
• Pirouette en dehors and en dedans
• Petit allegro
• Grand Allegro
• Ladies: Pointe work combinations
• Men: double tours and pirouettes a la seconde en l'air
