Carolina Ballet Theatre Presents: A Fairytale Opportunity

Calling all aspiring young dancers! Carolina Ballet Theatre is thrilled to offer a unique chance to perform alongside our professional company dancers in the upcoming production of “Snow White & Her Fairytale Friends.” This enchanting ballet will be performed on the weekend of April 25-26 at the Gunter Theatre.

Performance Dates:

• Friday, April 25 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM*

*A third show may be added based on demand. The decision will be made by the end of March. Dancers cast must be available for all performances.

Who Can Audition:

• Dancers between the ages of 8-18
• Taking at least 2 ballet classes per week
• DanceArts Greenville students enrolled in Ballet 3 or higher

Audition Information:

• Date: Sunday, January 12th
• Location: DanceArts Greenville (DAG) studios, 255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin
• Registration:
  • Closes Saturday, January 11th at noon.
  • Register online and review the Dancer Contract here: REGISTRATION CLOSED
  • Contact cast@carolinaballet.org for any questions.

Audition Schedule:

Dancers currently enrolled at DAG should adhere to their class level times.  Dancers not enrolled at DAG should follow their age group times.

• 1:30 Registration for DAG levels 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7/Community dancers ages 11-18
• 2:00-3:00 Audition for DAG levels 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7/Community dancers ages 11-18
• 3:00 Registration for DAG levels 3, 4A, 4B/Community dancers ages 8-10
• 3:30-4:30 Audition for DAG levels 3, 4A, 4B/Community dancers ages 8-10

Required Fees:

• A non-refundable $25 audition fee is required to be considered for the performance, payable by cash or check to CBT upon arrival. 
• Audition fee is required even if the dancer cannot attend auditions.
• If cast, a $175 production fee is due by February 1st. This fee covers a t-shirt and a Vimeo link of the performance.

Audition Day Reminders:

• Only registered dancers will be admitted.
• Arrive promptly; late dancers cannot enter once the audition starts.
• All auditions are closed to the public.
• Drop off dancers at the DAG entrance; a check-in table will be set up inside.
• Dancers should arrive in audition attire under street clothes.
  • Females: Tights, leotard (no skirt), ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if applicable). Hair in a neat bun, no jewelry.
  • Males: Trim-fitted t-shirt, tights, shorts or black tights, ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or socks.

What to Expect at the Audition:

• Dancers will be divided into small groups based on age.
• They will perform basic ballet steps and combinations for CBT’s Artistic Staff.
• Dancers will be evaluated on their performance and execution of the steps.
• All dancers will be photographed for height measurement.
• Dancers will be placed in a role that best suits their abilities; role or cast selection is not possible.
• Please remind your dancer that if they feel unwell at any time or need to use the restroom, they should ask an adult for assistance. We aim to ensure that dancers are as comfortable as possible during this process.

Rehearsal Information:

• Mandatory dress rehearsals will be held on April 12-13.
• No rehearsals on the following dates:
  • Jan 18 – YAGP Showcase
  • Feb 8 – CBT Winter Impact Performance
  • Feb 22 – DAYCo Bravado
  • March 14-23 – Spring Break (rehearsals will be held only 1 weekend, not both)
  • April 5 – DAYCo Showcase
  • April 20 – Easter Sunday

Costume Fitting Schedule:

Casting Announcement:

Audition results will be emailed within one week. Not all who audition will be cast.

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!