Auditions

Join us for Auditions for Swan Lake on Saturday, January 17th, 2026!

Whether you are currently dancing at a studio, you haven’t danced in years, or you are still learning, we have a space for you!

All dancers, ages 14 to All Adults, are welcome to audition and dance!

Time:

Saturday, January 17th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

(Please arrive at 10:30 to check in and warm up.)

Location:

Center Stage Dance Studio

575 N 1200 W

Orem, UT, 84057

Details:

Ages 14 – All Adult || All Dancers of All Skills & Abilities

Please arrive at 10:30 AM to complete registration, receive a number, and begin warming up.

The audition will consist of a short technique class, group learning of several parts, and audition each part in small groups.

How to Register:

Please register for auditions using the form below.

This form is now available.

Pre-Registration Form

$15 Audition Fee (Venmo or Cash)

Note: If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please consider sending in a video audition. See FAQ’s for Video Audition Instructions. This option is only available for dancers who will be residents of Utah from January-April 2026.

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Swan Lake Auditions

Parts to Audition:

Adult Audition (Ages 14 – All Adult of all skills & abilities)

Parts to Audition: Odette, Odile, Four Swans, Swan Demi-Soloist, Swan Corps de Ballet, Pas de Trois, Royal Court, Fiancés, Czardas, Neapolitan, and Mazurka.

Men’s Audition (Ages 14 – All Adult of all skills & abilities) Dancing, light dancing & partnering, and acting roles.

Parts to Audition: Siegfried, Rothbart, The Prince’s Advisor, Friends of Siegfried, Pas de Trois, Royal Court, Czardas, Neapolitan, and Mazurka.

Note: If your child is around the age of 14, and you are unsure if your child can audition, please consider their current ability, level, and maturity.

FAQ’s

When & where will rehearsals be held?

Saturday Afternoons in Orem and Utah County

Below is a basic schedule. A detailed schedule will be released with casting, so dancers can plan accordingly.

Senior Company:

Saturdays, Center Stage Dance Studio, Orem.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Approx.) Class & Rehearsals

Note: Soloist and Pas de Deux rehearsals will be scheduled on Saturday mornings at the Vineyard Dance Center or Muse.

Exact schedules and locations will be sent with casting.

When will the performances be?

March 19th-21st, 2026 at the Orem Library Hall.

Are there any key dates I need to be aware of?

TBA. Yes, please make note of the list below. Close to the shows, there will be full day rehearsals, so please plan on blocking out time from 9 AM – 9 PM (even though, it might not extend the full period).

Key Dates:

Sa, March 7th – All Day, Full Dress

Sa, March 14th – All Day, Full Dress

Th, March 19th – All Day, Tech & Full Dress, Possibly Show (Mandatory)

F, March 20th – All Day, Tech & Full Dress, 1 or 2 Shows (Mandatory)

Sa, March 21st – All Day, 2 Shows (Mandatory)

How can I prepare for auditions?

Continue working on your ballet technique, acting skills, and stage presence. No need to prepare a specific piece for auditions, we will teach you the choreography there.

Arrive at 10:30 AM to receive your number, and start warming up as soon as you can. Come feeling your best by eating a good breakfast before, and dress your best with your hair done and clean attire.

Is there a tuition fee for the season?

Yes, there will be a small tuition for the season for the Adult Company will be about $150-200 total, including the costume fee. Exact amounts announced shortly.

Men will have a discounted tuition that will be announced shortly.

Note: Scholarship options may be available. Please reach out to a director if you have any questions regarding tuition.

I will not be in town for the live audition, can I submit a video?

Yes, if you absolutely cannot attend the live audition, you may submit a video audition, which is due Friday, January 16th at 11:59 PM. Although we do not recommend this option, as it is difficult to determine without seeing you dance side by side other dancers, and we want to be sure your submission is seen.

To submit, please fill out the Pre-Registration Form, the Video Audition Form, and send a text to 801-358-8102, with the following “Hi, I submitted a video audition for Swan Lake, my name is ___. Thank you!”.

Below is the list of videos to record yourself performing:

Brief Barre: Plies, Fondus, Frappes (Only 1 Side)
Brief Centre: Pirouettes, Adagio, Petit Allegro
Excerpt of Variation: 30 Seconds of a Variation of your choosing.

*Depending on your level, please record as much as you can en pointe, with the very least performing your variation.

Pre-Registration Form

Video Audition Form

I would love to be involved, but I’m not interested in dancing. Is there another way I can be a part of UVCB?

Yes! You can join the team and help put on this classic production of the Nutcracker.

Do you know how to, or want to learn how to:
- sew, mend, and design costumes
- design, build, and paint scenery
- bookkeep, budget, and account for finances
- plan activities and fundraise
- edit, cut, and balance music
- photograph and video
- create and post content
- arrange flowers
- …?
We need you!
There are so many things to do and to prepare to bring a full-length ballet together, and we can’t do it alone. Come be involved as much or as little as you’d like!
Lead a committee in an area you’re interested in, or come be a part of a committee and help where you want.