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Audition for the Student Company
We are delighted to announce another season of the Ballet Embody Student Company, an exceptional opportunity for dedicated dancers in the midst of their training years.
The Ballet Embody Student Company offers dancers the opportunity to train, rehearse, and perform within a collaborative professional ballet environment alongside members of Ballet Embody’s Professional Company. Through immersive rehearsal processes, performance opportunities, mentorship, and artistic development, students gain valuable insight into the expectations and experiences of the professional dance world while continuing to grow technically and artistically in a supportive environment.
Why Join Ballet Embody Student Company?
Ballet Embody Student Company offers dancers the rare opportunity to train and perform within a professional ballet environment. Student Company members work alongside experienced professional dancers, gaining valuable insight into the artistry, discipline, and professionalism expected within the performing arts industry.
Through rehearsals, performances, mentorship, and creative opportunities, dancers are encouraged to grow technically, artistically, and personally while building confidence, independence, teamwork, and communication skills that extend far beyond the studio.
A Student Company directly connected to a Professional Company remains a unique opportunity within Maryland’s dance community, and we are proud to foster an environment where young dancers are challenged, supported, and inspired throughout their training experience.
Opportunities for the 2026-27 Performance Season
Student Company Apprentice Positions
Advanced dancers aged 15 and older who demonstrate exceptional artistry and technical skill may audition for Student Company Apprentice Positions during general auditions. Apprentices will have the unique opportunity to rehearse, perform, and grow alongside Ballet Embody’s Professional Company more frequently throughout the season, gaining valuable insight into the expectations, artistry, and collaborative process of a professional contemporary ballet environment.
Mainstage Performance Opportunities
Student Company dancers will have opportunities to perform in Ballet Embody’s mainstage productions alongside our full company cast throughout the season. These experiences are designed to help dancers build confidence, adaptability, stage presence, and professionalism within a supportive and artistically driven environment. Younger and newer members of the Student Company are welcomed into productions in ways that encourage growth while allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the storytelling and performance experience.
Variation Coaching + Artistic Development
Select Student Company dancers may have the opportunity to participate in individualized or small-group variation coaching throughout the season. Similar to the coaching structure offered within our Professional Company, these sessions are designed to support artistic growth, performance quality, musicality, and confidence as performers. Dancers will work closely with company leadership and guest artists to refine both technical execution and personal artistic expression.
Mentored Choreographic Opportunities
Ballet Embody values creativity and innovation. This season, Student Company dancers may have the opportunity to participate in a collective mentored choreographic process. Through guided exploration and collaboration, dancers will be encouraged to develop their artistic voice while learning more about choreography, movement development, and the creative process within a professional setting.
Join Us
Are you ready to take your dance training to the next level? Join the Ballet Embody Student Company for an unforgettable season of growth, learning, and performance.
Eligibility:
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Ages 10 and older (unless special permission has been provided)
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Minimum three years of technical ballet training and strong ballet technique.
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Contemporary dance training is preferred and not required.
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Pointe work is not required.
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Dancers from all studios are welcome to audition.
Expectations of accepted Student Company Dancers:
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Complete and return a signed contract and share rehearsal availability prior to the start of the season.
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Performance fee: $565 + $170 Costume Fee. Scholarships are available.
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Adequately warm self up prior to rehearsal start times.
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Attend weekly rehearsals on Sundays and occasional Saturdays at Synergy Space in Westminster, MD with minimal absence. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as performances draw near.
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Minimum weekly ballet technique class requirements determined with Artistic Director.
To be considered for the student company, register to attend an upcoming audition. If you're unable to attend a posted audition, please contact Ballet Embody to coordinate an an alternative option.
If you have any questions regarding our company and how we operate, let us know via email. We value getting to know dancers prior to and during our audition process.
Summer Intensive
July 7-9, 2026
Students will focus on both the technique and artistry that are required to become a professional level dancer. The intensive will include class offerings such as ballet, pointe, classical variations, yoga, dance conditioning, and more.
Students will spend time learning Ballet Embody's repertoire, giving serious ballet students and professionals the chance to develop their unique performance qualities.