Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Gender non-conforming students, students with religious and cultural considerations, and students needing additional support are welcome to contact us to discuss the dress code via our Customer Support team at support@joffreyballetschool.com.

Without previous discussion, adherence to the dress code is mandatory for all in-person, virtual, and digital auditions.

Ballet Auditions
(In-Person, Virtual, and Digital Auditions)

Students auditioning for a Summer Ballet Intensive or our year-round Ballet Trainee Program should wear:

• Option 1: A black leotard, pink/skin tone tights, and pink/skin tone ballet slippers. Tights and slippers should match in color. Students, with training en pointe, should bring their pointe shoes. Hair must be secured neatly off the face. Please remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition.
• Option 2: Black tights, black or white ballet slippers, with a black or white fitted t-shirt. Hair must be secured neatly off the face. Please remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition.

Jazz & Contemporary Auditions
(In-Person, Virtual, and Digital Auditions)*

• Students auditioning for a Summer Jazz & Contemporary Intensive or our year-round Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program should wear a form-fitted top, in a neutral color, with fitted pants. This can include tights, leggings, joggers, or other apparel that do not restrict a dancer’s ability to move freely. Shorts are not ideal, to be sure dancers are prepared for floor work. Socks are preferred, but ballet slippers or jazz shoes are also permissible, depending on the dancer’s preference during regular training. Hair should be secured neatly off the face. Please remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition. No sports bras or halftops in any style.

*If a Joffrey Ballet School Audition is held at a Convention or another event where time is limited before or after the audition, please do your best to adhere as closely to the dress code as possible. Dancers will not be penalized, if it is not possible to match all requirements of the dress code at these events.

Musical Theater Auditions
(In-Person, Virtual, and Digital Auditions)

• Students auditioning for a Summer Musical Theater Intensive should wear a form-fitted top, in a neutral color, with fitted pants. This can include tights, leggings, joggers, or other apparel that do not restrict a dancer’s ability to move freely. Character heels are preferred, but not mandatory. Heels should only be worn if already owned and the dancer has experience moving and wearing them regularly. Jazz shoes or socks are also permissible. Hair should be secured neatly off the face. Please remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition. No sports bras or half tops in any style.

Hip-Hop Auditions
(In-Person, Virtual, and Digital Auditions)

• Students auditioning for a Summer Hip Hop Intensive should wear apparel that represents their personality, without restricting their ability to move freely. Color and style of clothing are open to personal choice – but please do not wear jeans. Sneakers should be worn, but must be used for dance only – do not wear shoes that have been worn outside. Remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition.

Tap Auditions
(In-Person, Virtual, and Digital Auditions)

• Students auditioning for a Summer Tap Intensive should wear apparel that represents their personality, without restricting their ability to move freely. Color and style of clothing are open to personal choice – but please do not wear jeans. Tap shoes are required. Screws on tap shoes must be checked and tightened, to prevent damage to the studio floor. Please remove all accessories and large jewelry, prior to the audition. No sports bras or halftops in any style.

Should you have any technical difficulties on the day of your virtual audition, please contact remoteauditions@joffreyballetshcool.com.

Any questions prior to the day of the audition should be sent to our Customer Service department at support@joffreyballetschool.com.

Zoom Meeting URLs, IDs and Passcodes are available anytime on your Dancer Dashboard, accessible by logging into your account at http://auditions.joffreyballetschool.com/dates-and-locations/{{----}}. This information is also included in your confirmation email after registering for a virtual audition.

Click here to read our Technology Requirements for virtual auditions.

Quick Links

• Technical Difficulties DAY OF AUDITION: remoteauditions@joffreyballetshcool.com
  
• Zoom Questions leading up to the audition: support@joffreyballetschool.com
  
• Zoom Information: Click here to read our Technology Requirements