Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive 2027 In-Person Audition in NYC

Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) is a unique training program designed for young dancers between the ages 13 and 18 to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts.These in-person auditions will take place at Gibney Studios, located at 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, in Studio 5-2. They will be led by Kaatsbaan's Artistic Director, Paloma Herrera with Kaatsbaan co-founders and faculty members Kevin McKenzie and Martine van Hamel in attendance.Auditions will take place on January 15th-16th, 2027.Auditions will be an hour and a half long.Please arrive with enough time to check-in. There will be no waiting area inside the building for parents. Please plan to drop dancers off and return at the end of the audition. Girls should wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, and should have both flat and pointe shoes. Boys should wear black tights and a white shirt.KBI 2027 will take place over four 2-week sessions from June 21, 2027 to August 14, 2027.Residential and Day Student availability.* After purchase of ticket, please check your SimpleTix confirmation email with information as to sending your dancer's Headshot and First Arabesque Photo *We look forward to seeing you at the audition! Happy Dancing!Please note that audition fees are non-refundable.