Audition Opportunities

AUDITION NOTICE | 2027/2028 SEASON

Kittiwake Ballet invites professional dancers and pre-professional trainees to audition for our upcoming 2027/2028 season. Based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Kittiwake Ballet offers vibrant performance opportunities across classical and contemporary repertoire.

Audition Details & Schedule

The in-person audition will take place on Friday, January 30, 2027, in Toronto.

An additional in-person audition will be held on Friday, January 16, 2027, at the Kittiwake Studio in the Village Mall.


Toronto Audition Schedule (Friday, January 30, 2027)

  • 4:30 PM: Registration & Check-in (Studio Entrance & Check-in Desk)

  • 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Ballet Class & Audition (Master Ballet Class & Repertoire Selection)

Location & Venue

  • Toronto Venue: Jörgen Dance Studios / George Brown Dance, Studio D

  • Address: George Brown Polytechnic – Casa Loma Campus, 160 Kendal Avenue, Building C, Toronto, ON

  • Location Info: Jörgen Dance Contact & Location Guide

St. John's Audition Schedule (Friday, January 16, 2027)

  • 3:30 PM: Registration & Check-in (Kittiwake Studio, Village Mall)

  • 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Ballet Class & Audition 

Location & Venue

  • St. John's Venue & Address: Kittiwake Studio, Village Shopping Centre, 430 Topsail Road, St. John's, NL  Village Mall

Positions Available

  • 1 Full-Time Company Dancer: Seeking a dancer with strong classical and contemporary dance skills.

  • Trainees (Unlimited Positions): Seeking pre-professional dancers for our Trainee Program; female-identifying dancers must demonstrate pointe work.

2027/2028 Season Highlights

Selected dancers will participate in a dynamic performance schedule including:

  • Autumn Main Stage Production

  • The Nutcracker

  • Passion

  • Contemporary Ballet Production

  • Community Outreach & Regional Touring Performances

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents (PR), or hold a valid Open Work Visa.

  • Strong classical ballet technique and contemporary versatility required.

  • Male-identifying dancers: Advanced partnering and pas de deux experience required.

  • Female-identifying dancers: Advanced pointe skills required.

  • Application deadline for both auditions is January 15, 2027.

How to Register

To register for the audition, click the link below and submit your CV and Resume via email prior to the deadline:

Register for Audition