Audition Information

Beyond Words Contemporary Season 2025

Audition Date: Saturday 26th July 2025
Location: Melbourne Youth Ballet Company Studios – 2 Lee St, Carlton North
Age Eligibility: Dancers aged 13–22 (as of 26th September 2025)
Audition Length: 1 hour 20 minutes per group
Registrations: Now open

About the Audition

We are seeking passionate and committed contemporary and neoclassical dancers for MYBC’s 2025 contemporary season, Beyond Words. Dancers will audition in front of a MYBC artistic panel. All auditions will be conducted as a group class – no solos are required.

Class Structure

Dancers will participate in a 1 hour and 20 minute group audition class, structured as follows:

  • Ballet Warm-Up (20 minutes)
    A short classical centre warm-up to prepare the body and establish alignment.

  • Ballet / Neoclassical Phrase (20 minutes)
    Dancers will learn and perform a set phrase drawing on classical and neoclassical vocabulary.

  • Contemporary Technique (20 minutes)
    Focused movement exploration incorporating floor work, weight shifts, and transitions.

  • Contemporary Phrase (20 minutes)
    Dancers will learn and perform a contemporary phrase in a group setting.

Age Groups

  • Junior: 13–14 years

  • Intermediate: 15–17 years

  • Senior/Advanced: 18–22 years

Age is calculated as of 26th September 2025.

Audition Attire

Dancers must wear attire that allows full freedom of movement and clearly shows lines and technique for both classical and contemporary components.

Females

  • Solid colour leotard (no patterns or frills)

  • Convertible tights – worn footed for ballet, can be rolled up for contemporary

  • Ballet shoes

  • Pointe shoes (Intermediate & Senior)

  • Hair neatly in a bun

  • No skirts or no jewellery

Males

  • Fitted leotard/top

  • Black tights

  • Ballet shoes

  • Bare feet or convertible tights for contemporary

  • Hair neatly styled away from the face

Note: Dancers may be asked to remove shoes for the contemporary section, so please ensure tights are convertible or bring suitable dance shorts for females or form-fitting dance pants for males if preferred.

Requirements & Notes

  • All dancers must demonstrate a strong base in classical ballet.

  • Pointe work may be included for Intermediate and Senior dancers.

  • Males may be asked to demonstrate jumps, turns, or basic partnering.

Audition Results

All applicants will be notified via email following the audition. Successful dancers will be invited to join the Beyond Words rehearsal intensive and performance season.