Audition Workshop

Audition Workshop

Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025
Venue: 2 Lee St, Carlton North
Price: $100

This workshop is designed to help dancers understand the audition process, refine their technique, , and develop the confidence and professionalism needed to stand out. As part of the workshop, we will be using excerpts from our upcoming La Bayadère auditions to help dancers practice picking up choreography and adapting quickly—an essential skill for any successful audition.

Age Groups & Schedule

10-14 years: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
15-21 years: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

What to Expect

10-14 Years (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Welcome & Audition Expectations (10:00 – 10:15 AM)

  • What happens in a ballet audition

  • How to present yourself professionally from the moment you walk in.

  • What the panel looks for: technique, musicality, expression, and adaptability.

Ballet Technique Class (10:15 – 11:30 AM)

How to Present Yourself in an Audition (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • How to stand in audition lines and be seen.

  • Learning and executing combinations quickly.

Performance & Confidence in an Audition (12:00 – 12:30 PM)

  • Projecting confidence, even when nervous.

  • Engaging with the panel through eye contact and expression.

  • Recovering from mistakes.

Q&A with MYBC Audition Panel (12:30 – 1:00 PM)

  • Discussion on audition etiquette.

  • Individual feedback on class performance.

  • Final tips for preparation.

15-21 Years (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

Welcome & Audition Expectations (1:30PM – 2:00 PM)

  • Key elements of a professional ballet audition.

  • How to demonstrate versatility and artistry beyond technique.

  • Understanding the panel’s expectations.

Ballet Technique Class (2:00PM – 3:00 PM)

How to Stand Out in an Audition (3:00PM – 3:30 PM)

  • Professionalism: how to enter and exit the studio.

  • Learning and adapting quickly to given choreography.

  • Handling feedback and applying corrections instantly.

  • Applying these skills using an excerpt from our upcoming La Bayadère auditions.

Stage Presence & Confidence (3:30 – 4:00 PM)

  • Projecting energy and artistry under pressure.

  • Projecting confidence, even when nervous.

  • Using facial expressions and body language effectively.

  • Performing for a panel vs. an audience.

Q&A with MYBC Audition Panel (4:00 – 4:30 PM)

  • Open discussion on audition strategy.

  • Individual feedback from the artistic team.

  • Tips for managing pre-audition nerves.