Ballet Black - Auditions

[Katharine Kanter]

Audition Notice
Ballet Black is seeking dancers for their 2008 season at the Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House. We are looking for male and female classical ballet dancers of black or Asian descent, with strong classical technique and pointe work, for a short term contract (January-April/May 2008). Dancers should be enthusiastic and prepared to work with new choreographers in creating our growing repertoire. Candidates will take part in a 90 minute ballet class, and should also have a classical solo prepared (please bring recorded music on CD) that lasts no longer that 2 minutes. A brief interview will follow. Please bring a ONE PAGE CV/resume and ONE head shot to the audition. Diva's and drama queens need not apply!

NEW YORK AUDITION - 30th October 2007:
This will take place at the Trisha Brown Dance Company, 625 West 55th Street, New York City 10019, at 11am. Callback is Wednesday 31st at 11am. No invitation necessary, but please contact us at balletblack@gmail.com to give us an idea of numbers.

LONDON AUDITION - 11th November 2007:
This will take place at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2 9DD at 2pm. To register, email balletblack@gmail.com with your details. Invitation only. Deadline for applicants is the 8th of November 2007.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Best wishes,
Ballet Black
www.balletblack.co.uk