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Kildare Youth Ballet Company holds auditions on Saturday 5 September 2026 for its 2026/27 season.
The company runs in three tiers. Associates is a pre-training programme that prepares dancers for entry into the Groups, and above it sit Group A and Group B. Auditions and casting are decided on merit and ability, and are open to dancers from any school.
The 2025/26 season included the Irish National Ballet Competition, workshops and a production of The Nutcracker.
Email to register your interest. You will be sent an information sheet and an audition questionnaire to complete and return.
Who it's for
Ballet dancers aged 10 and over, from any school. Dancers are placed in Associates, Group A or Group B on merit and ability.
The audition questionnaire asks about your dance school, how many ballet classes you take each week, your most recent exam, whether you are en pointe, and any injuries. A high level of commitment is expected.
Schedule
Company classes run on Sundays through the season, with some additional Fridays and Saturdays ahead of performances. Rehearsal dates are confirmed when required and usually follow company classes on Sundays.
Important
For the most up-to-date timings, please confirm via the official organiser website.
Audition kit
Bloch Hair Kit (Caramel)
Two nets, fifteen 3-inch pins, ten 2-inch pins, six bobby pins, four elastics, and an instruction card. The kit most Irish teachers wish every dancer had.
€13.50
Bloch Pointe Shoe Bag (Large, Black Mesh)
Open-mesh drawstring bag so pointe shoes actually dry between classes instead of living in damp fabric. Double-width - fits two pairs plus toe pads.
€13.50
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