Performance Date

May 30 at 4:00 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, January 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Check-In: 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time

Registration:

To register, complete the ONLINE FORM.

For current JCBS students only, CLICK HERE. (Any payment made by a non – JCBS student is considered invalid.)

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026, by 11:59 PM. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Participation Fees:

  • One role : $149
  • Two or more roles: $249
  • Solo, Duo, Trio, or Quartet: Additional $35 (total $284)
  • Partner Role (Pas de Deux): Additional $150

Family Discount: 10% off for each additional sibling 

Eligibility:

  • Male dancers: Ages 18 and up, with dance or theater experience
  • Female dancers: Ages 5 and up, currently enrolled in ballet classes

 

Audition Breakdown

• Ages 11 and up: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Ages 5–10: 11:15 AM – 12:00 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, February 7 and continue through Friday, May 29. Full-cast rehearsals begin in late April. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, May 29.

Rehearsals are held every Saturday; however, not all dancers will be called each week. Dancers who are needed for rehearsal will be notified. The rehearsal schedule will be sent out every Sunday and may change from week to week.

Please note that there will be no rehearsals during Spring Break.

Expectations

  • Closed auditions – no parents or observers
  • Dancers must arrive dressed and ready; please do not arrive more than 10 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 School.
  • How will I find out about my dancer’s part?
    Casting will be posted by audition number on www.JaxCityBalletSchool.com following auditions. An email notification will be sent when casting is available.
  • What costume items am I responsible for?
    Families must provide dance shoes, undergarments, and makeup. Students must also wear nude leotards (if needed), footed ballet pink tights, and pink ballet canvas slippers. Tights and shoes should match in color. Boys may be required to wear specific pants or socks depending on their role. All costumes are provided by Jax City Ballet School.
  • How do I get updates & information?
    All updates will be emailed and shared on our social media pages. If you have questions at any time, please reach out to us directly.
  • Are parents allowed backstage during the performance?
    No. Only approved volunteers will be allowed backstage. Chaperones will supervise dancers in dressing rooms and backstage areas.
  • How much are tickets to performances?
    Ticket prices vary depending on seat location. 
  • Will there be a video?
    Yes. Families may order a digital download of the performance.
  • What is the attendance policy?
    Dancers may miss only three rehearsals prior to May 1. Mandatory rehearsals include all in-studio run-throughs and dress rehearsals. If a dancer is unable to attend a rehearsal, they must notify the school. Missing rehearsals during the final week may result in removal from the performance.
  • Questions?
    Email jaxcityballetschool@gmail.com or text 904.554.2722

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