DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL AUDITION TOUR

Victoria Academy of Ballet’s Audition Tour welcomes aspiring dancers from across Canada and around the world to audition for VAB’s Full-Year and Summer Programs.

Students ages 12+ are invited to demonstrate their talent, commitment, and artistry in front of VAB’s internationally acclaimed faculty. Auditions include training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, reflecting the Academy’s emphasis on preparing versatile, well-rounded artists.

Pathways to Training at VAB

Participation in the Audition Tour provides the opportunity to be considered for:

Registration Information

  • Online Registration: Complete your registration form and upload three photos: 1 headshot, 1 tendu à la seconde, and 1 first arabesque (example photos below).

  • Walk-Ins: If online registration has closed, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring exact cash for the audition fee.

  • Questions? Contact our Admissions Team at admissions@vaballet.ca

Registration Open! 

Registration for 2026 tours dates opening soon! Check back regularly.

DOMESTIC LOCATIONS

Edmonton: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Calgary: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Vancouver: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Victoria: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Toronto: Monday, January 12, 2026

Ottawa: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Québec City: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Penticton: Friday, January 16, 2026

Kelowna: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Nanaimo: Friday, March 13, 2026

Courtenay: Sunday, March 14, 2026

MEXICO LOCATIONS

Mexico City: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Mexico City: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Guadalajara: Sunday, November 16, 2025

ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Costa Rica

Brazil

Japan

China

CANADIAN TOUR LOCATIONS

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

5:30 5:45pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
5:45pm – 7:15pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
7:15pm – 8:00pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Edmonton School of Ballet

8205 90 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 1N8

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Friday, October 25. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

 

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025

4:00 4:15 pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
4:15 – 5:45pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
5:45pm – 6:00pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS

111 12th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0Z9

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Friday, October 24. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025

12:00  12:15pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
12:15 – 1:45pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
1:45pm – 2:30pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

SCOTIABANK DANCE CENTRE

677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Friday, November 14. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

THURSDAY, November 27, 2025

Audition start tine: 1PM.

Location:
VICTORIA ACADEMY OF BALLET
2713 Quadra Street, Victoria BC V8T 4E5

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Wednesday, November 27th. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 CAD cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

1:30 – 1:45 pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
1:45 – 3:15pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
3:15pm – 4:00pm Information Session

*Please note, the time is listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

 

THE SCHOOL OF CANADIAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE

509 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P3

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Sunday, January 11th. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below). These photos do NOT have to be professional photos.
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2026

9:30 – 9:45 am : Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
9:45 – 11:15am :
Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
11:15am – 12:00pm :
Information Session

*Please note, the time is listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

 

THE SCHOOL OF DANCE

200 Crichton St, Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2026 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Monday, January 12. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below). These photos do NOT have to be professional photos.
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition in Ottawa. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC, CANADA

THURSDAY JANUARY 15TH, 2026

10:30am 10:15am : Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
10:45am – 12:15pm : Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
12:15pm – 1:00pm : Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

MAISON POUR LA DANSE

336, rue du Roi Québec, QC G1K 2W5

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2026 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Wednesday, Jan 14. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins available at Maison Pour la Danse. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

DUNCAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

This audition will take place in March 2025. More details to be announced shortly.

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - APRIL 22 [AUDITION CLOSED]

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Check-in & warm up
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Audition
5:00 am – 5:30 pm Information session

 

VICTORIA ACADEMY OF BALLET
2713 Quadra Street, Victoria BC V8T 4E5

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Monday, April 21st. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA [AUDITION CLOSED]

SATURDAY, March 8, 2025

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Audition
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm Information session

 

Harbour Dance Studio
139 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A2

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Friday, March 7. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA [AUDITION CLOSED]

SATURDAY, March 15, 2025

10:00 am – 10:15 am Check-in & warm up
10:15 am – 11:45 am Audition
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Information session

Triple Heat Dance Studios
 2364 Rosewall Crescent #3, Courtenay, BC V9N 8R9

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Friday, March 14. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026

4:30 – 4:45 pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
4:45 – 6:15pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
6:15pm – 7:00pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

OKANAGAN DANCE STUDIOS

128 Dakota Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 8X1

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2026 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Thursday, January 15. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed - walk-ins are accepted. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you have any questions. We are also accepting video auditions via email for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026

1:00 1:15pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
1:15 – 2:45pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
2:45 – 3:15pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

CANADIAN SCHOOL OF BALLET

2303 Leckie Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 6Y5

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2026 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration close on Saturday, January 17. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $35 cash (exact change).
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.
– No street shoes inside of the studio, no use of rosin or other sticky/gummy substance permitted in studio.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed, walk ins are encouraged. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

INTERNATIONAL TOUR LOCATIONS

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - November 8

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2025

1:00  2:00pm Check-in & Registration (Ages 12 -22)
2:15pm – 3:30pm Audition Ballet Class (Ages 12 -22)

3:45pm – 5:00pm Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in CDMX time

 

ACADEMIA DE BALLET DEL PEDREGAL
Director Irasema de la Parra

Plaza Loreto Local 30-B 1er Piso,  Altamirano 46, Tizapán San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, 01090 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Phone: +52 55 55 68 48 26

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Friday, November 7. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $500 Pesos Mexicanos (Mexican Pesos) cash (in the exact amount).
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition will be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.


REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our Summer 2026 and Full-Year 2026-2027 Programs.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - November 9

SUNDAY  November 9, 2025

To learn more and register contact:

Message +52 55 31 55 70 11 on WhatsApp

contactoprixdeladanseluisadiaz@gmail.com

Academia Luisa Diaz
Nunkini 372, Jardines del Ajusco, CP 14200, Mexico City.

Pre-registration required.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition may be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - November 16

SUNDAY  November 16, 2025

To learn more and register, contact:

https://wa.link/env4as

Teacher: ANA EMILIA CARDENAS ITURRIRIA

Avenida López Mateos Sur #3911

Plaza Gavilanes Local C-4

Paty Geyer dance center

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2025 to qualify for our auditions.
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition may be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SUNDAY [AUDITION CLOSED]

AUDITION CLOSED – PLEASE VISIT OUR ZOOM AUDITIONS PAGE OR CONTANT ADMISSIONS@VABALLET.CA FOR MORE AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2024

12:00 – 1:00pm – Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
1:00 – 2:30pm – Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
3:00 – 4:30pm – Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).

 

ACADEMIA LUISA DIAZ
Director Luisa Diaz

Nunkini 372, Jardines del Ajusco,
CP 14200, Tlalpan Ciudad de México

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2024 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Saturday, November 9. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $500 Pesos Mexicanos (Mexican Pesos) cash (in the exact amount).
– Once registered, please e-transfer audition fee to Luisa Diaz (Contactoprixdeladanseluisadiaz@gmail.com) or pay by cash on arrival.
– If the current audition class fill up, an additional audition will be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.

 

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

QUERETARO, MEXICO [AUDITION CLOSED]

AUDITION CLOSED – PLEASE VISIT OUR ZOOM AUDITIONS PAGE OR CONTANT ADMISSIONS@VABALLET.CA FOR MORE AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2024

12:00 – 1:00pm – Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
1:00 – 2:30pm – Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
3:00 – 4:30pm – Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST)

 

CONSERVATORIA DE DANZA ATHIE
Director Sonia Athie
Plaza Doxa local 15, Anillo Vial Fray Junipero Serra #2080,
Anillo Vial Fray Junípero Serra 15, 76230 Juriquilla, Qro., Mexico
Phone: +52 442 605 9599

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2024 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Friday, November 15. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $500 Pesos Mexicanos (Mexican Pesos) cash (in the exact amount).
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition will be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.


REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

VERACRUZ, MEXICO [AUDITION CLOSED]

AUDITION CLOSED – PLEASE VISIT OUR ZOOM AUDITIONS PAGE OR CONTANT ADMISSIONS@VABALLET.CA FOR MORE AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2024

9:00 – 10:00am – Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)
10:00 – 11:00am – Audition Ballet Class (Ages 11 +)
11:20 – 12:30pm – Information Session

*Please note, the times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).

 

ESCUELA CUBANA DE BALLET VERACRUZ
Director Daniela Ortiz
Located in: Britania Sport Center
Forestacion Esquina, Orquideas Fracc,
Jardines del Virginia, 94299 Ver., Mexico
Phone: +52 229 223 1634

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2024 to qualify for our auditions.
– Online registration closes on Friday, November 22. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $500 Pesos Mexicanos (Mexican Pesos) cash (in the exact amount).
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition will be announced.
– You are required to upload the following images: headshot/tendu a la seconde/first arabesque (please refer to sample images below).
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).
– Following the submission of your audition registration and closer to your audition date, you will receive an Information Package with further details.


REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed. Please contact admissions@vaballet.ca if you would like to audition. We are currently accepting video auditions for our 2024-2025 Summer and Full-Year Programs.

TRES RÍOS, COSTA RICA [AUDITION CLOSED]

AUDITION CLOSED – PLEASE VISIT OUR ZOOM AUDITIONS PAGE OR CONTANT ADMISSIONS@VABALLET.CA FOR MORE AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2024

5:00pm – Check-in & Registration (Ages 11 +)

*Please note, the times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).

 

BODY MOTION DANCE STUDIO
Izadora Scorza
Located in:
Carretera Vieja a Tres Ríos
Urbanización Omega, Costa Rica (CR)
WhatsApp: 87155193

 

PLEASE NOTE:
– Students must be the required age by July 1st, 2024 to qualify for our auditions.
– Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring $20 CAD cash (in the exact amount).
– If the current audition class fills up, an additional audition will be announced.
– This class will be an intermediate to advanced level ballet class with barre and centre work (no pointe work).


REGISTRATION

Izadora Scorza

centrobodymotion@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 87155193

 

PHOTO EXAMPLES

© David Cooper & Victoria Academy of Ballet

Sample: Headshot

Sample: Tendu a la seconde

Sample: First arabesque

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