How do I audition for ABT?

Prospective students may audition by attending an open audition, select Summer Intensive auditions, submitting a video audition, or by attending an ABT Summer Intensive. Auditions are open to all male and female students who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training.

Do ABT studios get paid?

However, nearly 80% of the current dancers in ABT have come through the Studio Company, including 9 Principal Dancers and 13 Soloists. Dancers in ABT Studio Company are provided with full scholarships, stipends, and, in some cases, housing. Studio Company dancers do not pay a fee to participate.

How much does it cost to go to ABT?

Tuition is $6750 for students in Upper 1; $8250 for students in Upper 2; and $9100 for students in Upper 3. Scholarships are awarded based exclusively on merit and are extremely competitive. There is no financial aid available.

How much does ABT pay their dancers?

A ballet dancer makes anywhere between $14,500 and $256,500 in a year. This range represents the highest and lowest earners. Most ballet dancers’ salaries fall between $14,500 and $36,500. The average salary is about $1,326 per week.

How does the American Ballet Theatre audition dancers?

Other than submitting a video audition or attending an open audition, auditions are by invitation only. The vibrant young dancers of ABT Studio Company bring the artistry, professionalism, and innovation of American Ballet Theatre to a worldwide audience, serving as an ambassador for American Ballet Theatre by touring to venues large and small.

How old do you have to be to audition for Abt?

To audition for ABT Studio Company’s 2020-2021 season, you must be between the ages of 16 and 20 years old by September 1, 2020 and have reached an advanced level of ballet training. Space in ABT Studio Company is extremely limited. Video auditions are accepted on a rolling basis starting on September 1, 2019.

Who are current members of American Ballet Theatre?

Nearly 80% of current American Ballet Theatre dancers are alumni of ABT Studio Company. ABT Studio Company graduates have also gone on to dance for other leading companies in the United States and abroad. Dancers currently in American Ballet Theatre who started their careers in ABT Studio Company (formerly ABT II) include:

How old do you have to be to audition for the SAB ballet?

Each winter, ballet students ages 10-18 are invited to audition for its summer programs. SAB will conduct a virtual application process for the 2021 summer programs. Details will be available by mid-November. Each spring, we invite children ages 6-10 years old to audition for the upcoming Winter Term.

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