• 30-week salaried contract  (number of weeks to vary depending on start date of contract term)

• Benefits package (details available upon offer)

• Pointe shoes for ladies

• Shoes for men

Acceptance to the Indianapolis Ballet professional company is by audition only. Candidates for the professional company must have at least three years of professional dance experience, and training in the Balanchine technique is a plus.

The audition consists of a full ballet class and repertoire. Please prepare a classical variation, contemporary work, and provide music. (Variation/solo not to exceed 3 minutes each). Active members of AGMA will have their registration fee waived (must provide proof of membership at on-site registration).

See below for audition dates currently on our calendar; video submissions will also be accepted (click here for the Video Audition guideline and submission form).

Online pre-registration for auditions via our Studio Director online portal is strongly suggested. Access Studio Director (by clicking the Pre-Register icon) and after logging in or registering your new account:

• Click the “Enroll in a Class” link

• Click “2025/26 Performances/Auditions”

• Enroll/Pre-Register

• A $30 registration fee will be due by cash or check on the chosen audition date or paid through Studio Director during pre-registration.

Dancers auditioning must bring:

• 2 photos: headshot and first arabesque

• CV or resume

• A classical and contemporary variation prepared with music

• 1-2 year (30-36 week) program to coincide with the professional company, additional school performances and outreach

• Salary for company season

• Pointe shoes provided

Apprentices will be invited to train, rehearse and perform with the professional company for a 1-2 year period. Candidates for the IB Apprentice program must have at least two years of professional dance experience, and training in the Balanchine technique is a plus.

Dancers invited to the Apprentice program concentrate on refining technique and developing artistry through an intensive full-day, 36-40 hour per week comprehensive program. Curriculum includes technique, pointe, variations, men’s class, adagio, modern, choreography, Pilates, strength training, and seminars on such topics as nutrition, personal safety, and injury prevention. Apprentices are considered for Company positions with Indianapolis Ballet. They will also have access to career counseling programs available through IB/ISB.

Acceptance to the Indianapolis Ballet company apprentice program is by audition only. Active members of AGMA will have their registration fee waived (must provide proof of membership at on-site registration).

The audition consists of a full ballet class and repertoire. Please prepare a classical variation, contemporary work, and provide music. (Variation/solo not to exceed 3 minutes each).

See below for audition dates currently on our calendar; video submissions will also be accepted (click here for the Video Audition guideline and submission form).

Online pre-registration for auditions via our Studio Director online portal is strongly suggested. Access Studio Director (by clicking the Pre-Register icon) and after logging in or registering your new account:

• Click the “Enroll in a Class” link

• Click “2025/26 Performances/Auditions”

• Enroll/Pre-Register

• A $30 registration fee will be due by cash or check on the chosen audition date or paid through Studio Director during pre-registration.

  Dancers auditioning must bring:

• 2 photos: headshot and first arabesque

• CV or resume

• A classical and contemporary variation prepared with music