Performance Dates

December 20 at 6:00 PM

December 21 at 3:00 PM

Locations

• Audition & Rehearsals: 545 International Golf Pkwy, Suite 16, St. Augustine, FL 32095
• Dress Rehearsal & Performance: Betsy Lovett Arts Center, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Audition Information

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 11:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Check-In: 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time

Registration

To register, complete the online form.

For curent JCBS student only click here.

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15 by 11:59 PM

No walk-ins will be accepted.

Participation Fees

• One role (e.g., Little Mice): $159
• Two or more roles: $259
• Solo, Duo, Trio, or Quartet: Additional $25 (total $284)
• Partner Role (Pas de Deux): Additional $150

Family Discount: 10% off for each additional sibling

Eligibility

• Male dancers: Ages 5 and up, with dance or acting experience
• Female dancers: Ages 5 and up, currently enrolled in ballet classes

Audition Breakdown

• Ages 5–7: 11:00 – 11:30 PM
• Ages 8–12: 11:45 – 12:30 PM
• Ages 13 and up: 12:45 – 1:45 PM

Dancers auditioning on pointe must have a minimum of one year of pointe training.

What to Wear

• Girls: Solid color leotard, tights, ballet skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in bun
• Boys: White or black fitted t-shirt, tights or jazz pants, ballet shoes
• Ages 10 and up: Bring pointe shoes if applicable

Rehearsals

Weekly rehearsals begin Saturday, September 6 and continue through Friday, December 19. Full cast rehearsals begin in late November. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, December 19.

Expectations

• Closed auditions – no parents or observers.
• Dancers must arrive dressed and ready: please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early.
• Dancers will be evaluated on technique, artistry, and performance.
• All casting decisions are final and made by Artistic Faculty.
• Please bring water and a snack, as auditions may run longer than scheduled.

FAQs

• Can a dancer decline a role? Yes; however, dancers who decline a role will not be eligible to audition the following year with Jax City Ballet.
• Where do I register? Visit jaxcityballet.org and follow the audition instructions.
• Questions? Email info@jaxcityballet.org or text 904.554.2722
• What costume items must families provide? You provide tights, undergarments, shoes, and makeup. All costumes are provided by JCB.
• Are parents allowed backstage during the performance? No. Only approved volunteers will be allowed backstage. Chaperones will be assigned to supervise dancers.
• Will there be a video? Yes. A digital download of the performance will be available for purchase.
• What is the attendance policy? A maximum of three excused absences is allowed prior to December 1. Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory.

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