DURHAM BALLET THEATRE
Calling all Passionate Performers
Are you passionate about ballet, theatre, or aerial dance? You are welcome at Durham Ballet Theatre.
Our performers are given the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and explore the creative process while rehearsing for a professional dance performance. Receive training, meet other passionate dancers, learn from professionals, and enjoy the stage as you perform for hundreds of audience members with Durham Ballet Theatre.
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DBT provides theatre and dance opportunities to Durham's broad and diverse community. Our shows are open to passionate performers of all skill levels. We invite all ages, ethnicities, abilities, and levels of accomplishment to participate. This integration of skill levels allows DBT to provide a unique opportunity for aspiring artists to explore the magic of live theatre at the professional level.​​​​
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
COMING SOON
Aladdin Auditions
Calling ALL Dancers!
Durham Ballet Theatre is hosting open auditions for our 2026 production of Aladdin, featuring ballet, contemporary, aerial silks and lyra.
These auditions are open to the entire dancing community!
Saturday January 10
(Children’s Corps, Ballet & Contemporary)
Sunday January 11
(Aerial Silks & Lyra, Character dancers)
**See the specific group audition page for information on your check-in time and correct audition time
608 N Duke St, Durham NC 27701
[Durham School for Ballet and Performing Arts]
All auditions on both days will consist of a technique class or warm-up, followed by learning excerpts of original show choreography.
Dancers should arrive in dance attire appropriate to the type of audition:
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Ballet and contemporary dancers must wear leotard, tights, ballet slippers/socks OR gender neutral leotard & leggings. Dancers that are en pointe will be asked to demonstrate pointe work and will need pointe shoes
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Aerialists must wear leggings, leotard or unitard OR fitted t-shirt & leggings
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Character dancers may wear dancewear OR fitted t-shirt & leggings & socks or ballet slippers
If unable to attend in-person audition performer may submit a video audition no later than January 12th to dbt@DurhamBalletTheatre.org   
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Audition fee of $35 ($25 for dancers age 7 and under) is due at registration
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Company Member fee will be due upon acceptance into the showcase
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Performance “Tech” Week dates and times are listed below.
Tech Week Tuesday May 12 -- Thursday May 14 4PM
Invited Audience Performance Friday, May 15   6PM
Ticketed Audience Saturday, May 16    2 PM and 6PM
For more information, contact matthew@durhamballettheatre.org
Please read the following Code of Conduct and Expectations Documents before auditioning:
AUDITIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can audition for Durham Ballet Theatre productions?
DBT productions are open to the public. Dancers and performers of all skill levels, ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences are welcome to audition. DBT encourages diversity among its dancers and does not discriminate based on any characteristics, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
Does it cost money to audition and participate?
Durham Ballet Theatre is a non-profit, so we do require fees to audition and participate in performances. These fees offset the costs of running the production, such as studio space, costume rental, and instructor fees. However, DBT's mission is to provide access to the theatre arts to those who would otherwise be excluded, so we offer scholarships to those who can demonstrate economic hardship or limited access to the arts due to other factors. If you would like to participate and cannot afford the fees, please reach out to us to find out more about scholarships.
Do you have to take classes at Durham School for Ballet and the Performing Arts to participate in a production?
No. We are a separate non-profit that rents space from DSBPA. We highly encourage dancers from other studios, schools, and programs to participate.
Do you have to be a ballet dancer to audition?
No. While we are called a "ballet theatre," our productions have many opportunities for performers who are passionate about theatre arts in general. Depending on the production, there are many roles to fill including ballet dancing, modern dance, aerial arts, acting, and stage production. If you are interested in performing, reach out to see if there is an opportunity that may fit your skill set.