National Auditions

Summer intensives provide dancers with an opportunity to study under some of the most renowned dance instructors in the country. Each year Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre brings celebrated dance companies to Baton Rouge to audition regional dancers for limited spots in their prestigious programs.
All auditions will take place in person at The NeuroMedical Center Studio at The Dancers’ Workshop, 10745 Linkwood Ct., Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Each program has separate, specific audition requirements, so explore the links to each company’s website below for more information.

2025 auditions include:

Each summer intensive has its own specific audition requirements. Click the links for each program to learn more.

Nashville Ballet

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Nashville Ballet

Class: January 5, 2025,  1:30-3:30, Registration 1:00-1:30

Dancers ages 12 and up are invited to audition.

$45 pre-registration audition fee, $50 walk-up fee

Nashville Ballet Summer Intensive Website

Pre-Register

Next Generation Ballet- Patel Conservatory

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Next Generation Ballet-Patel Conservatory

Class:  January 19  12:30 – 2:30 pm

Ages: 11+  Dancers must be at least 11 years old and ladies must have at least 1 year of pointe experience by the start of the intensive to audition.

$40 audition fee.  Pre-registration strongly recommended.

Next Generation Ballet Summer Intensive Website

Sarasota Ballet

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Sarasota Ballet

Class: February 1, 2025,  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Dancers ages 12 and up are invited to audition.  Junior intensive for 9-12 y/o without audition.

Pre-register please $40 audition fee, walkups $45

Sarasota Ballet Intensive Website