Cleveland Ballet Trainee Program:
Auditions
Artists wishing to be involved in the Trainee Program must be 18-24 years of age and at an advanced level of ballet technique. Ladies must also be proficient and comfortable working in pointe shoes.
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Tuition:
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$5,000 per 40-week term.
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Cleveland Ballet is unable to provide housing at this time; trainee artists are responsible for their own housing.
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List of experiences, skills and training
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A letter of recommendation from a ballet teacher, director, or choreographer.​
RESUME
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos must be unedited and showcase the full length of the body.
Ladies: Black leotard, pink skin-toned tights, pointe shoes, no skirt.
Gentlemen: White T-shirt, black tights, black technique shoes.
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Fifth position of feet, arms in second position facing the camera.
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Tendu a la seconde, arms in second position facing the camera.
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First arabesque en pointe - profile
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First arabesque en pointe – facing the camera
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Attitude derrière – profile
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Recent Headshot
VIDEO MATERIALS
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube as an unlisted video and sent to trainees@cleveballet.org along with your resume and photography requirements:
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Video should be no more than 20 minutes in length.
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The full body must be shown throughout the entirety of the video.
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A ballet barre should not be used in any part of the video. Please dance in the center of location. Please include:
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Adagio:
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Display port de bras, developpe, arabesque, and attitude.
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Display musicality.
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Pirouettes:
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Double or triple en dehors and en dedans.
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Across the floor turn sequence.
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Petite and Grand allegro combinations:
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jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.
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Contemporary Solo:
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En pointe is optional for ladies.
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Men only:
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Tours en l’air
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Jump and/or turn manège
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Ladies only:
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Classical variation en pointe
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