| 2008/2009 International Audition Tour Brochure
2008/2009 International Audition Tour Form
2008/2009 International Audition Tour Brochure (French)
2008/2009 International Audition Tour Form (French)
Auditions for the Ballet Academic Program,
Aspirant Program and Teacher Training Program
are held during the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School’s
International Audition Tour. Students participating
in the 2008/09 International Audition Tour are
auditioning to gain acceptance into Summer
Session 2009, which takes place in Winnipeg from
June 28 – July 24, 2009. Summer Session for the Teacher Training Program takes place from june 28 - July 19, 2009. Although walk-ins are
welcome, all candidates are encouraged to preregister
for audition classes.
Students entering academic grade 6 in September
2009 are eligible to audition for the Ballet
Academic Program. No previous training
is required for young students
and no special preparation is
required for the audition class.
Applicants for the Aspirant and Teacher Training
Programs must have completed their high school
education or equivalent by the start of Summer
Session. Previous dance training is required for
Teacher Training Program applicants.
Teacher Training Program applicants unable to
audition during the International Audition Tour
may do so during Summer Session. Contact the
RWB School Office for more information on the
possibility of attending Summer Session without an
advance audition.
Summer Session serves as the second phase of
the audition process for acceptance into the RWB
School Professional Division programs commencing
the following September. It introduces students
to the discipline and high standards required of a
professional dancer. Throughout Summer Session,
RWB School artistic faculty evaluate students
on their talent and aptitude for classical dance.
Elements such as musicality, coordination and
artistry are considered. Residence accommodation
is available during Summer Session for out-of-town
students.
To ensure students are relaxed and able to
work effectively, all audition classes are closed
to observation.
At the audition, all students must provide a recent
photograph of themselves in a leotard, tights
and ballet slippers. The photograph should show
a tendu in 2nd position, en face (facing front).
Arms should also be in 2nd position.
There will be a question and answer period at each
audition location, giving parents, teachers and
students the opportunity to ask questions about
the RWB School.
Auditions by Mail
Students who are unable to make it to one of
our tour locations may audition by submitting a
standard DVD. Please note that other formats are
not compatible and may result in the audition
application not being processed. The 5 - 10 minute
video should demonstrate barre and centre work.
Senior students (those 16 years and older) may
include pointe work and/or a variation. As well,
students auditioning by mail must include:
• a recent photo of themselves facing front
showing a tendu in 2nd position; arms
in 2nd position
• a letter of recommendation from their
dance teacher
• a completed Audition Application and
payment of the Audition By Mail fee
Workshops
Workshops led by noted RWB School Professional
Division faculty are offered for both dancers and
teachers of dance during the International Audition
Tour. Dance students are invited to participate in
a Ballet Workshop to complement their training.
Seminars designed specifically for teachers of
dance are available in some audition centres (see
schedule for details). Students are not required
to attend an audition in order to participate in
Workshops. Pre-registration is encouraged as
space is limited. Ballet workshops are open to
observation.
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