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Auditions: Polish National Ballet Junior, Paper Bridge x Bayerisches Staatsballett, Avant Chamber Ballet, PNSD Rosella Hightower, Acosta Dance Foundation

All dates are 2026 unless otherwise noted.

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THE POLISH NATIONAL BALLET JUNIOR, Poland

The Polish National Ballet is inviting young male and female dancers to participate in the PBN Junior program.


Applicants must be 20 years or older at the time of joining the programme. Minimum heights are 1.78 m for male dancers and 1.72 for female dancers.


To apply, send a CV (in docx. or pdf. file) to junioraud@teatrwielki.pl

The CV should include;

  • birth date

  • height (in cm) and weight (in kg)

  • education

  • competitions and awards

  • work experience

  • photos: headshot and dance photos in separate files


It is also recommended to send a link to a video available online. The photos and video footage should not be older than a year. The size of the application should not exceed 5 MB. 


The application deadline is 1st March. Only full applications will be considered.


An invitation-only audition will be held in the Teatr Wielki, Warsaw, Poland, on 22nd March.


For more details, click here.

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PAPER BRIDGE X BAYERISCHES STAATSBALLETT, Germany

Paper Bridge x Bayerisches Staatsballett are looking for professional Munich-based freelance dancers aged 18–40 to join a new creation for young audiences by Eliana Stragapede and Borna Babić.


The premiere of the new work is scheduled for 9th January 2027 in Munich. Rehearsals will start in mid-December.


Applicants should have strong contemporary technique, risk-taking energy, and openness to a collaborative process. All genders and backgrounds are welcome.


To apply, send CV, headshot & video links (YouTube/Vimeo only) to: magdalena.padrosa@staatsoper.de


The application deadline is 1st March. Auditions will take place on 15th-16th April in Munich, Germany.


Click here for the audition call.

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AVANT CHAMBER BALLET, the United States

Avant Chamber Ballet (Dallas, Texas) will hold auditions for the company and apprentice positions.


The locations and dates are:

  • Chicago: 22nd February at Joffrey Ballet

  • New York City: 15th March at Alvin Ailey Studios

  • Dallas: 12th April at Avant Chamber Ballet Studios


To apply, click here, fill in the form and upload required visual materials. The company also accepts video auditions from those who cannot attend in-person auditions. Deadlines are not specified.


There is a non-refundable application fee of $20.


Fore more details, click here.

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PNSD ROSELLA HIGHTOWER, France

Pôle National Supérieur de Danse (PNSD) Rosella Hightower (Cannes-Mougins) is accepting applications for its education and preparatory programmes for the 2026-2027 term.


It will hold auditions at its Mougins campus on 26th April and in Rome, Italy, on 9th-10th May.


To apply for auditions in France, click here and fill in the form. The application deadline is 20th March. There is an application fee of €57.


To apply for the audition in Rome, click here.


For more details, click here.

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ACOSTA DANCE FOUNDATION, the United Kingdom

Acosta Dance Foundation will hold a masterclass-audition for young dancers on 28th February and 11th April at its studios in London.


This masterclass is designed as an enriching learning experience. It also provides a window for the artistic team of the foundation's artistic team to observe emerging talent.

 

Participation can therefore support a dancer’s candidacy for both the Acosta Advanced Training Hub +16 and +18, as well as serve as consideration for the 2026 Summer Programmes.


Click here for more details and to register. You are asked to fill in the form and visual materials. The price is £25.

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Prima Materia is not associated with these companies and organisations. Please contact them directly for any questions.

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