Canyon Concert Ballet, Fort Collins’ premier ballet company is seeking male and female ballet dancers for their 2021/2022 season.
Audition Dates:
- Company: Advanced dancers ages 17+
- Saturday, August 21st:
- 10:00am-11:30am: Technique Class
- 11:45am-12:45pm: Pointe Class/Choreography
- Must have 4 years of pointe experience.
- Please be prepared for a ballet class, pointe work and a contemporary ballet section of choreography
- Saturday, August 21st:
- Character Artists: Community Members ages 18+
- Saturday, August 21st: 1:00pm-2:00pm
- For roles in The Nutcracker like Grandma, Rat King, Party Parents, Mother Ginger, Drosselmeyer, etc
Location:
CCB’s main studios at 1031 Conifer Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Live Audition Requirements for New Dancers:
- Headshot/ 1st Arabesque photo
- Dance Résumé
Video Audition Submission:
We accept video auditions from July 1-August 1. All submissions and questions should be sent to Erica Mugoye at assistant<at>ccballet.org. Please submit video via a clear file, Vimeo, Youtube or other URL link.
- Headshot/ 1st Arabesque photo
- Dance Résumé
- 15 Minute video link of barre, center work for ALL; solo(s) – pointe for females, other dance if a clear video is available
- Submissions may be submitted between July 1 – August 1, 2020
Company
Canyon Concert Ballet’s main company and CCB2 (a training company for dancers ages 16-18), currently includes 16 dancers under the direction of Erica Rothfuss. Company and CCB2 dancers perform a mixed repertoire that ranges from original full-length ballets such as The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and The Little Mermaid, to cutting-edge contemporary ballets in 3 full-length productions annually. As a growing company, CCB is a diverse group of dancers who have an extensive background in classical ballet, who are generally 18 years or older and have completed approximately 10 years of training. Our dancers include college students, dancers who have moved on to other full-time careers and family or dancers who are working toward a professional career in dance. All see the benefit of the rigorous training opportunities available to them through the School and the extensive performing opportunities available to them through the Company. All dancers show personal and artistic maturity and are able to perform in a wide-range of styles.
Company Member Benefits:
- $100 per month for unlimited classes. This is waived for CCB faculty and college students!
- 2 pairs of pointe shoes annually / Men: shoes & tights each performance
- 2 comps per show
- Video link fees only $15
- Free rental space for approved projects
- Choreography and teaching opportunities
