December 28-30, 2024
A platform for dancers to further their professional careers without spending thousands of dollars on an audition tour one city at a time.
Be seen by many company directors in one California location!
Registration $400
September 15th, price goes up to $435
Registration after December 1st is $450
1261 Sartori Ave
Torrance, California
Lauridsen Ballet Centre
Home of Ballet California
This three day audition allows dancers to be seen by many directors of major US companies in one convenient location. National Master Audition ’23 featured directors from the following companies:
American Midwest Ballet
Ballet Arkansas
Ballet California
BALLET 5:8
Ballet Austin
Ballet north texas
Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Boulder Ballet
dayton ballet
Louisville Ballet
Milwaukee Ballet
Minnesota Ballet
Nevada Ballet Theatre
Utah Metropolitan Ballet
Each dancer was seen in a ballet and modern class. Company directors decided who they wish to call back, and each director worked in their own way with the dancers they called back.
December 28 - 30, 2024
Thank you so much for planning, organizing, and hosting the National Master Audition. The opportunity to be seen by so many company directors at one time and place, is truly special. I am incredibly grateful for your positive and encouraging energy inside and out of the studio. As it allowed me to experience more than just an audition but to learn and grow as a dance artist. I now have valuable information that will undoubtedly guide me towards my next adventure in the dance world. And have many doors open to explore.
All of your hard work allowed each dancer to be seen and take a chance to show who they are as an artist. Throughout the entire process I felt supported and encouraged by how much care and consideration was put into each class. And also by the additional information about housing and food options. It means a lot as a dancer to have that support coming into a new city and studio. Not to mention going into an audition with so many important names at the front of the room.
Having come away with so much I wanted to express my gratitude for your work, the opportunity and experience. I appreciate you and all that you do. From your staff to your dancers and students it was a warm and welcoming experience that I hope to attend again.
- Sophia Schwinghammer, 2021
“It was a good opportunity to be seen over multiple days and I wouldn’t have normally been able to afford auditioning for 10 different places”
- Catherine DeBry, 2022
Registration for the National Master Audition also includes the opportunity to audition for the Summer Intensive programs. This audition is included in the price ($425). The summer audition will be held separately on Saturday, December 30th.
For more information or to receive updates, please
contact us at info@nationalmasteraudition.org.
Submit Completed Application
by DECEMBEr 1st, 2024
Registration is first come, first served. Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
To begin preparing your audition materials early, please see the requirements linked below.
Please submit your materials to info@nationalmasteraudition.org
Master Audition does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), marital status, sexual orientation.
I just wanted to say thank you so much, Ms. Diane and Mr. Elijah for hosting the National Master Audition. It really was an incredible learning experience and a privilege to learn from and be seen by so many company directors. As a young dancer who can’t travel much due to the cost, I was especially grateful for this opportunity to learn about companies from all over the country at the same time. I very much enjoyed taking class and learning company repertoire as well.
Thank you again!
-Emma Marcellana, 2023