2025/26 Season Auditions are May 3rd!
Eligible dancers audition once a year to be part of the Mankato Ballet Performing Company (MBPC) or Mankato Ballet Performing Ensemble (MBPE). Those who are taken into the MBPC are ranked by Soloist, Demi Soloist, Corps de Ballet, Apprentice and Trainee. Dancers in the Ensemble are a collective performing group and are not ranked.
Once a member of the MBPC, the dancers take a 2-hour weekly Company Class in addition to their regular classes and have mandatory rehearsals 2-3 times a week for performances that occur 3 times a year.
Once a member of the MBPE, the dancers take an additional 1-hour class per week and learn different dances that will be performed in the community throughout the year. Occasionally, dancers from the MBPE may be asked to perform smaller parts in the Company’s full-length productions.
The MBPC and MBPE dancers engage the community and youth through mini performances and interactive opportunities throughout the year.
Auditions
Auditions are held each spring on the first Saturday in May. Auditions are typically given by a guest instructor. MBC staff members join in observing the dancers and make recommendations. Dancers may audition for Company or Ensemble. Dancers who audition for the Performing Company and do not make it in may be offered a spot in the Ensemble. Final decisions are at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
To audition for the 2025/26 Season, complete the audition form below by May 2nd and attend the corresponding audition.
- Performing Ensemble 2025/26 Audition: Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00am to 12:00pm in Studio A/B
- Performing Company 2025/26 Audition: Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Studio A/B
We realize dancers move into town mid-year or after auditions have occurred. If you have a dancer who is new to MBC that is eligible and interested in joining the Performing Company or Performing Ensemble, email us at info@mankatoballet.org. Late applications will be accepted at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
Performing Company Audition Criteria
- Dancer must be in middle school or high school
- Dancer must have completed one year of pointe work
- Dancer must have had one prior year of a supplementary class (Completed 3 or 3A)
- Dancer must be enrolled in ballet and at least one supplementary class for the fall of 2025
- Dancer must take 3 weeks (or equivalent) of a summer intensive at MBC or another reputable school
- Dancer must enroll for the MBPC Company Crash Course in August (counts as one week of intensive)
Performing Ensemble Audition Criteria
- Dancer must be in Ballet 3 or higher in the fall of 2025
- Dancer must be in middle school or high school
- Dancer must have had one prior year of a supplementary class
- Dancer must be enrolled in ballet and at least one supplementary class for the fall of 2025
- Dancer must take 2 weeks (or equivalent) of a summer intensive at MBC
Audition Applications
Click here for to complete the PERFORMING COMPANY Audition Application
Click here for to complete the PERFORMING ENSEMBLE Audition Application
Please note that dancers who audition for the Performing Company and are not accepted will be AUTOMATICALLY considered for Ensemble. They do not need to audition for both. If you ONLY want to audition for Ensemble please attend that audition.
Information about Joining
Click here for a PERFORMING COMPANY Info Packet
Click here for a PERFORMING ENSEMBLE Info Packet
Click here for the Code of Ethics