Dancers worldwide, ages 9-20, are invited to audition, in-person or via video audition, for our 2025 Summer Intensives. Students will be considered for acceptance and potential scholarship to all Ballet West Academy Summer Intensives, including those in partnership with artÉmotion.

2025 In Person Auditions


Video auditions are accepted, but in person auditions are strongly preferred. Video auditions can be submitted from November 20, 2024 - March 31, 2025. Ballet West Academy and artÉmotion does not accept DVDs or video tapes.

2025 Video Auditions

  • Introduction must include full name, age, birth date, where they are currently studying ballet, and the names of their teachers.

  • Plié, tendu, dégagé, ronde de jambe par terre, fondu, développé, frappé, and grand battement.

  • Adagio, pirouette en dehor and en dedan, petit allegro, and grand allegro.

  • Batterie and tour en l'air.

  • En pointe in center: Relevé, échappé, pirouette, and traveling turns.

  • A classical variation is optional to include.

  • A classical variation is required to include.

All videos should include:

The Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive challenges dancers to improve their ballet technique and study other dance forms that complement classical ballet. Our program offers the unique opportunity for advanced dancers to be considered for Ballet West Academy’s year-round programs at the Salt Lake City, Park City, and Utah County campuses. Auditions are required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.