2026-2027 Company Auditions
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Auditions will be held for dancers ages 6 and up to take part in our 2026/2027 productions.
This audition includes, but is not exclusive to roles for The Nutcracker, with performances scheduled for November 28 & 29, 2026 at Century II Concert Hall. Dancers will also be considered for our annual summer Park Performances and other various performance/touring opportunities throughout the year.
Dancers will have the opportunity to work with esteemed Artistic Director, Jill Landrith, who has more than 25 years of experience directing The Nutcracker in Wichita.
Along with performances, auditioning to be part of Metropolitan Ballet will give dancers additional educational opportunities throughout the 2026/2027 season including the opportunity to dance alongside professional Guest Artists. Previous Guest Artists include professional dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Memphis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, and Broadway.
2 WAYS TO AUDITION: Virtual and In-Person.
IN-PERSON AUDITION INFO:
All In-Person Auditions take place SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026.
Ages 6-10:
11:30am-1:00pm
Must be enrolled in one ballet technique class per week with at least one year of ballet training.
Ages 11-14:
1:30pm-3:00pm
Must be enrolled in two ballet technique classes per week with at least two years of ballet training.
Ages 15 and older:
3:30pm-5:30pm
Must be enrolled in three ballet technique classes per week with at least two years of ballet training.
Required audition paperwork and additional details can be found on our website.
metropolitanballetwichita.com/auditions
VIRTUAL AUDITION INFO:
Virtual Auditions must be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026 at Midnight.
See our website for details on what to include in your video audition and the required paperwork. Linked below.
Required Paperwork and more information:
metropolitanballetwichita.com/auditions
Auditions will be held for dancers ages 6 and up to take part in our 2026/2027 productions.
This audition includes, but is not exclusive to roles for The Nutcracker, with performances scheduled for November 28 & 29, 2026 at Century II Concert Hall. Dancers will also be considered for our annual summer Park Performances and other various performance/touring opportunities throughout the year.
Dancers will have the opportunity to work with esteemed Artistic Director, Jill Landrith, who has more than 25 years of experience directing The Nutcracker in Wichita.
Along with performances, auditioning to be part of Metropolitan Ballet will give dancers additional educational opportunities throughout the 2026/2027 season including the opportunity to dance alongside professional Guest Artists. Previous Guest Artists include professional dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Memphis, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, and Broadway.
2 WAYS TO AUDITION: Virtual and In-Person.
IN-PERSON AUDITION INFO:
All In-Person Auditions take place SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026.
Ages 6-10:
11:30am-1:00pm
Must be enrolled in one ballet technique class per week with at least one year of ballet training.
Ages 11-14:
1:30pm-3:00pm
Must be enrolled in two ballet technique classes per week with at least two years of ballet training.
Ages 15 and older:
3:30pm-5:30pm
Must be enrolled in three ballet technique classes per week with at least two years of ballet training.
Required audition paperwork and additional details can be found on our website.
metropolitanballetwichita.com/auditions
VIRTUAL AUDITION INFO:
Virtual Auditions must be submitted by Friday, July 31, 2026 at Midnight.
See our website for details on what to include in your video audition and the required paperwork. Linked below.
Required Paperwork and more information:
metropolitanballetwichita.com/auditions
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