IABD PROGRAMS

IABD Auditions

IABD Auditions offer dance students and professionals a one-of-a-kind, in-person opportunity to grow their careers and technical skills by securing summer intensives and company roles. Conducted by world-class faculty and attended by professional dance companies, colleges, universities, and arts organizations, IABD Auditions help connect dancers with opportunities for scholarships and contracts with dance companies.

Youth Summer Scholarship (10-14)
January 21, 2027


Multi-Company Dance

January 24, 2027



Youth Summer Scholarship (15-17)
January 22, 2027

Ballet for People of Color

January 24, 2027


Artists Summer Scholarship (18+)
January 23, 2027


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Recruiting the Field's Next Generation 

For Employers & Educators 

Dance companies, production representatives, colleges, universities, and seasonal programs attend IABD Auditions to identify and recruit standout talent for roles, scholarships, and training opportunities. IABD Auditions offers:


  • Direct access to a broad pool of vetted dance talent
  • Opportunities to recruit for company roles and productions
  • Connections with students seeking training and education
  • A centralized, in-person recruitment event


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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect at the IABD Auditions?

On the day of your audition, arrive at the designated time. You will be directed to check in, where you will receive your audition number. You will then place your belongings and warm up in the holding room, which is currently the same space as the warm-up studio. When the audition is ready to begin, you will be placed in your audition group, which is organized by age. You will learn and perform choreography in front of a panel of adjudicators. When the audition is over, return your number and collect your items.


Note: Parents and chaperones are not permitted to watch the audition.

What if I have not completed my payment?

Payment must be completed before the day of your audition. Onsite payments will not be accepted, and you will not be permitted to attend the audition with an outstanding balance.

What if my name is not on the audition list at check-in?

If we do not have your name on the audition list, that means we have no record of your audition registration. There is no in-person registration at the IABD Auditions.


Note: Proof of payment and receipt of registration will be requested for any missing records.

When does audition registration open and close?

Registration for all IABD Auditions opens on [insert date] and closes on [insert date and time]. Online registration, and phone and email requests, will not be accepted after the deadline.

Can I register online after the deadline?

No. Once online registration closes, we no longer accept online registrants.

Will there be in-person registration?

No. There is no in-person registration. You must register and pay online before the registration deadline.