Company
About
UBC Ballet Club's Company is an audition-based performance group based at UBC Vancouver campus.
Throughout the winter terms, our company dancers create, and rehearse classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet works, including both self-choreographed pieces and selections from pre-existing repertoire. Dancers participate in both small and large group performances, bringing ballet to audiences across the UBC campus and throughout Vancouver through our own showcases, other UBC dance club shows, and community events such as weddings and senior home performances.
Company members commit to weekly rehearsals and multiple performances each term, fostering artistic growth and a close-knit ballet community. For example, all Company solos, duos, and group pieces perform at our own ballet-centered showcase in Term 1.
Audition Details:
This year's audition will consist of a short advanced level ballet class, followed by a repertoire section where you will learn a phrase of our original choreography for this season. Please arrive in clothes you can move in and that are not too baggy. In addition, please arrive 10-15 minutes before your group's start time so that you can sign-in, pay, and receive a number.
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 11 AM-1 PM or 2-4 PM
Location: NEST 2301
Cost: $5, paid by cash or card at the door
If you cannot attend the in-person audition slots, email us about video auditions.
Interested in joining a dynamic and supportive dance family at UBC?
UBC Ballet will be holding auditions for the 2026-27 Company in September of 2026! We encourage you to audition if you:
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Are passionate about classical and/or contemporary ballet,
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Have competitive/pre-professional or professional of dance experience (5+ years of training and pointe experience is an asset)
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Want to have the chance to perform existing repertoire and original large/small group choreography.
FAQ
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What is the commitment level for company dancers?
Being a member of our company involves mandatory weekly company class and rehearsals. Rehearsal days and times this year are TBC. Additional rehearsals may be added closer to show dates as needed.
Attending at least one additional class a week is highly recommended for company dancers. If none of the class times work for you, please let us know and we will work with you to come to an agreement.
Throughout the school year, the company learns ~2-3 large group pieces in the style of classical and contemporary ballet, with opportunities to dance on pointe as well. There will be various performance opportunities, including UBC Ballet’s showcase entitled NOCTURNE, other dance club shows, and events around UBC and the greater Vancouver community. Additionally, we host one photoshoot for company and executive dancers per term.
2.
Is there a financial cost to joining the company?
Company members have to pay an additional company fee of $45, which covers the cost of costumes for the year.
3.
Do I have to be a member in order to join?
Yes, as per AMS policies, company dancers must be active members of the club for the duration that they are in the company. However, memberships can be purchased upon acceptance and are not needed for the audition.
4.
How will I be held accountable for attending rehearsals and classes?
All company dancers will be required to sign an agreement upon acceptance, indicating your understanding of these policies.
5.
What if I am unable to make some rehearsals?
Extenuating circumstances, such as illness, conflicting exams, etc. are excused. However, we ask that you catch up on any new choreography before the next rehearsal. If you miss more than 2 rehearsals without such circumstances, choreographers reserve the right to remove you from group pieces.
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What is the company performance schedule this year?
The performance schedule is currently tentative, although dancers can expect to have at least one performance at the end of each semester, typically the weekend before finals. At the end of Term 1, for example, we will be hosting our own showcase. Participation in these shows are required unless extenuating circumstances occur. Planning accordingly for finals, assignments, and projects is the responsibility of each dancer.