Giselle Student Auditions

General Audition Information

Auditions are open to students in good standing* who are enrolled in 2025.26 School Year programs at our NW and SE campuses.

The children’s cast have specific height and level requirements. Please read requirements carefully before registering. Note that there are a limited number of roles. Not every auditioning student will be cast.

Casting is determined by both the repetiteurs and the artistic team. Depending on the cast size or other changes to the production, not every auditioning student may be cast.

Auditions are level-specific and cannot be rescheduled. If a student is unable to participate in the audition, they will not be cast. Students who are cast must be present at ALL the following rehearsal weekends and all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals, and all performance dates.

*Good Standing qualifies as being up to date on all payments, and students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance rate in classes.

Important Registration Dates

Registration will open on Friday, December 19th at 12:00 am and close on Thursday, January 8th at 11:59 pm. Registration will be through our ACTIVE system. Registration is required to audition. There is no additional cost to audition. 

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Spring Performance Conflict for Students: Information coming soon!

Audition Date and Location

Saturday, January 10th at the Main Building (3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016).

Audition Times, Levels, and *Height Requirements

*Due to costume sizing, students must meet the height ranges in addition to the level requirements to audition.

Eligibility: Levels 4A through Junior Trainee (male and female dancers)

Audition time: TBD

Height Requirements: Female students 5’7″ and below. Male students have no height requirements.

Rehearsal & Performance Dates

Mandatory Rehearsals

Location: Main Building – 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC

*dates are tentative and subject to change.

• Saturday, January 17th  

• Saturday, January 24th  

• Saturday, January 31st  

• Sunday, February 8th  

• Sunday, February 15th  

• Wednesday, February 18th – 2:30 pm 
• Thursday, February 19th – 2:30 pm 

Performances

Sidney Harmon Hall – 610 F St NW, Washington, DC

Tech Dates: 

• Tuesday, February 24th  

• Wednesday, February 25th  

• Thursday, February 26th  

• Wednesday, March 4th  

Performance Dates 

• Friday, February 27th – 7:30 pm 

• Saturday, February 28th – 7:30 pm 

• Sunday, March 1st – 2 pm 

• Thursday, March 5th – 7:30 pm 

• Friday, March 6th – 7:30 pm 

• Saturday, March 7th – 2 pm 

• Saturday, March 7th – 7:30 pm 

• Sunday, March 8th – 2 pm 

We aim to release ticket & performance information when casting is released

• Parent Information Session: INFO TBA
• Casting Decisions: Casting is determined by the repetiteurs and the artistic team. Roles are limited, and not all auditioning students will be cast. Casting will be sent out by TBA
• Rehearsals & Performances: Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled rehearsal weekends, technical and dress rehearsals, and performance dates.  
  • If a student is unable to audition or participate in the required dates, they cannot be cast. 
• Spring Performance Conflict for Students: INFO TBA
• Tickets: We aim to have student performance dates and ticket information when casting is released. 
• Good Standing: Students must maintain a minimum of 80% class attendance and be up to date on all payments. 

STUDENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Production Title: ______________________________________
Production Year: ____________ 

Student Name: _________________________________________
Student Level: _________________________________________ 

RULES AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT 

Please read the following requirements carefully. A signed agreement is required at the time of audition or registration. 

PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION 

• To participate in professional TWB productions or TWSB school productions, the student must be registered and actively attending classes at The Washington School of Ballet, with a minimum attendance rate of 80 percent. Students who are not actively attending classes may be dismissed from the production. 

• If a student becomes injured and must modify class or rehearsal attendance, the Artistic Administrator or appropriate School staff must be contacted in advance to create an adjusted schedule. Staff will coordinate with company repetiteurs or school choreographers to adjust rehearsal expectations. 

• Enrollment at TWSB does not guarantee selection for TWB productions. Previous participation, level, or talent does not guarantee casting in a specific role. Casting and production needs may change from year to year. 

• Participation in TWB productions constitutes participation in a professional production. Students must adhere to company rules, production expectations, and any AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) guidelines communicated by production staff. Students may be recast, rescheduled, or dismissed based on the needs of the company. 

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 

• Students selected for participation are required to attend all rehearsals and performances, including in-studio and theater rehearsals. Some theater and rehearsal activities may require early dismissal from school. 

• Rehearsals begin on: Saturday, January 17, 2026 

• Rehearsal and performance schedules are posted weekly on the designated student cast portal. These schedules are subject to change. Students and families must check regularly. 

• Roles and casting decisions are made solely at the discretion of the artistic staff and may be adjusted during the rehearsal period. Parents and students may not request specific roles or casts. 

• Performance assignments are not interchangeable. Alternates may only perform in emergency situations with prior approval from the Children’s Coordinator. 

• Students must be available for all listed performances, including those for which they are listed as alternates: 

Performance Dates: 

• Thursday, May 14th – 8 pm 

• Friday, May 15th – 8 pm 

• Saturday, May 16th – 2pm 

• Saturday, May 16th – 8 pm 

• Sunday, May 17th – 2 pm 

Technical Rehearsal Dates (Mandatory): 

• Tuesday, May 12th  

• Wednesday, May 13th 

 

• Arrival time for each performance is one hour prior to curtain (Call Time). Students must sign in at the theater no later than five minutes after Call Time. 

• Students participating in both a matinee and evening performance must be picked up between shows. They may not remain at the theater unattended. Please arrange supervision and meals accordingly. 

BEHAVIOR AND CODE OF CONDUCT 

• All students are expected to demonstrate respectful, responsible, and kind behavior consistent with the values of The Washington School of Ballet. 

• TWSB and TWB management reserve the right to dismiss a student from a production or from the school entirely if they feel the student is not prepared, their behavior is disruptive or abusive, or if their parent/guardian is repeatedly disruptive or abusive to staff. 

• Dismissal from a production does not constitute dismissal from the School, but dismissal from the School does constitute dismissal from all TWB productions. No refunds will be given for tuition or production fees if a student is dismissed due to behavior or non-compliance with School or production policies. 

• Possession or use of alcohol, illegal substances, or unauthorized prescription drugs is grounds for immediate expulsion from TWSB and removal from all productions. 

OTHER EXPECTATIONS 

• Students may be required to purchase specific items, such as ballet slippers or accessories, depending on their assigned role. Additional information will be shared after casting. 

• Only approved parent volunteers may be backstage during rehearsals or performances. A volunteer meeting will be scheduled and required for participation. 

• The Washington Ballet reserves the right to use students’ images or likenesses for promotional purposes associated with this and future productions. 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

I have read and understand the above terms and expectations. If my child is selected, I agree to comply with this Rules and Participation Agreement and accept the role as assigned by the artistic staff. I will not hold The Washington Ballet liable for any illness or injury incurred as a result of participation. 

 

Signature of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________
 

Signature of Student: ___________________________________________
 

Date: ___________________