Audition

Your journey to discover the artist you were created to be starts with an audition!

Audition in person or submit a video audition online to enroll for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Auditions
2025-2026 Academic Year

*Störling Conservatory Experience Weekend

Friday, November 22, 2024*

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Culture House
14808 W. 117th Street | Olathe, KS 66062

~ Early Bird Scholarship audition ~

Friday, February 7, 2025*

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Culture House
14808 W. 117th Street | Olathe, KS 66062

Auditions held independent of the Störling Conservatory Experience will consist of Ballet, Pointe (optional), Modern and Contemporary or Improvisation. There will be a brief break between the Ballet and Modern portions of the audition.

Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the audition. Studio space will be available at that time. Please bring a printed copy of each of the following items:

  • Audition form

  • Dance résumé

  • Headshot

  • 1st arabesque photo

  • Full-body photo of your choice

Video Audition Requirements

Please select one of the two options listed below for your video audition. We are accepting video auditions through July 1, 2025.

Option One

Please include the following combinations in your audition video:

BALLET BARRE (only one side is necessary)

·         Plie with Port de Bras

·         Tendu and Degage

·         Fondu, Rond de Jambe, Developpe

·         Frappe and Grand Battement

BALLET CENTER (both sides)

·         Adagio

·         Waltz (including extensions and pirouettes)

·         Petit and Grand Allegro

MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

Two (2) combinations or previous performance clips, filmed within the past six (6) months, demonstrating two (2) different styles of movement and/or dramatic expression.

The total audition should be included in one (1) video and should not exceed 15 minutes. A YouTube link is preferred.

Option Two

If you have previously recorded a video audition from the current school year or have a dance video, filmed within the past six (6) months, that satisfies several of the above requirements, you may submit that video as your audition. The director, Kathleen Schuler, will determine if additional video is necessary to complete your audition.

Tips for Video Auditions:

  • Be sure the video quality is clear and you are in a well-lit space.

  • If using a performance video, please make sure you are easily distinguishable from other dancers.

  • Your video should be free from any passwords or other security protections that would prohibit access.