Bridge Program Audition Information

Admission Policy & Auditioning

Applicants should be 19 years of age, or possess a complete Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. If under 19, applicant must have parent or legal guardian’s consent and signature on the enrolment agreement and be able to demonstrate the maturity and technical ability required for the Bridge Program.

All applicants must have a valid passport and, for International Students, an updated study permit.

Admission is through a successful audition, interview and print application.

All applicants must provide an audition package including:

• Documentation of a student’s dance and training history (résumé/CV/summary)
• Confirmation of advanced technical ability and performance level via audition(s) in person, through video, and/or a short-term trial process.
• Demonstration of potential to become a professional dancer as well as reaching a high level of ballet technique acceptable to the Program Director.
• Must keep a valid passport and, for International Students, also an updated study permit.

The audition may be done in person or by the submission of a video link that follows standard ballet criteria and protocols. Auditions are conducted by the Director and/or the Bridge Program Director.  Acceptance into our programs is ongoing and auditions (both in-person and by video) will be accepted at any time. Applicants are notified in writing in a timely manner. VAB does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender or sexual orientation.

Auditions: In Person

In-person auditions are the best way to be seen and evaluated. Each year auditions are held in Canada as well as in countries including Japan, Mexico, USA. Please contact the Program Director or Director to arrange an in-person audition at our studios.

Auditions: By Video

Video auditions are accepted when travel is not possible.

• You may email a YouTube or Vimeo directly to the VAB Director (director@vaballet.ca) or Bridge Program Director (kerrylynn@vaballet.ca) using the subject line: VAB Bridge Program Audition.
• Alternatively, you may upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and set the privacy viewing settings for either director@vaballet.ca or kerrylynn@vaballet.ca.
• Your video should not exceed 15 minutes.
• Wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes (no skirt) and introduce yourself at the beginning of the video
• Demonstrate both sides with a short Barre; plies, tendus with degages, adage with port de bras, grand battements
• Centre work; 1 pirouette exercise, 1 adage, 1 petit allegro, 1 grand allegro (women show en pointe)
• Show, if possible, a solo of your choosing in either ballet or contemporary
• Photos: include a head shot, first arabesque or tendu à la seconde with your résumé/summary

You will be contacted within 2 weeks of your audition. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please contact the office.