Ballet LA originated from The Dance Center in Auburn, Maine, and is dedicated to inspiring and elevating the communities of Lewiston-Auburn through the beauty of ballet and dance. The establishment of a local dance company looks to collaborate and compliment the vibrant arts community of L/A.
Ballet LA collaborates with The Dance Center to present four shows each year. The lineup for the 2024-2025 Season features “A Nutcracker Christmas”, “Cinderella”, The Dance Center’s Annual Recital, and the Summer Choreography Showcase.
Ballet LA offers different participation levels within its tiered company structure. Non Company members are still welcome to audition and participate in all of Ballet LA’s and The Dance Center’s performance opportunities. Levels 1 through 4 and local dancer’s please check out our Nutcracker and Cinderella pages for information on auditions.
Senior Company is made up of adult dancers who receive exclusive invitations. These dancers have the choice to participate in all four performances or select specific ones to join.
Junior Company will consist of student dancers from The Dance Center in Level 5 only.
Guest Company are invitation only, and will be cast at the discretion of Ballet LA’s staff and instructors.
The Apprenticeship Program is designed for Level 5 dancers who may not be ready for a company position yet, but show a strong interest and potential for future development within the company.
All company members throughout Ballet LA’s performance season may be featured in corps de ballet or lead roles as Guest Company Members. All roles are at the discretion of Ballet LA’s staff and instructors.
Expectations and Requirements for Ballet LA Company Dancers:
Junior Company Member Role and Requirements:
- Must be in Level 5 Ballet classes at The Dance Center
- Dancers must attend the Ballet LA audition on Friday, September 13th 2024
- Regular attendance for weekly classes at The Dance Center, as well as company classes and all rehearsals
- Availability for all 4 of Ballet LA’s performances and corresponding rehearsals: Nutcracker, Cinderella, Recital & Summer Show
- Junior Company Members are eligible for lead roles, speciality roles and corps de ballet roles
Senior Company Member Role and Requirements:
- Invitation Only
- Regular attendance for company classes and rehearsals
- Availability for performances and corresponding rehearsals
- Senior Company Members are eligible for lead roles, specialty roles and corps de ballet roles
Guest Company Member Role and Requirements:
- Invite Only
- Regular attendance for rehearsals
- Guest Company Members are eligible for lead roles, specialty roles and corps de ballet roles
Apprenticeship Program Role Requirements:
- Must be in Ballet Level 5 at The Dance Center
- Dancers must attend the Ballet LA audition on Friday, September 13th 2024
- Regular attendance for weekly classes at The Dance Center, as well as company classes and all rehearsals
- Availability for most of Ballet LA’s performances
- Apprenticeship dancers are eligible for some lead roles and corps de ballet roles, as well as opportunities to understudy larger roles