Joining Hendersonville Ballet Company

Annual auditions are held in the summer before the season and rehearsals begin. Consider taking summer classes and a summer intensive as a way to prepare for the audition.

Dancers who cannot attend the scheduled audition may request an audition during a scheduled class. To schedule an audition to perform with Hendersonville Ballet, please contact us at contact@hendersonvilleballet.org.

Our company dancers must take a minimum of three ballet classes a week, at an Intermediate to Advanced level. You do not need to study dance at Southside Dance to be in Hendersonville Ballet. We welcome all trained dancers.

Requirements for Company Members

Southside Dance students in Ballet Level 4 and Advanced Ballet are all welcome and encouraged to audition. Advanced Ballet dancers training at any schools in the WNC area are encouraged to audition.

Being a member of the Hendersonville Ballet Company and Corps de Ballet is a year-long commitment. Dancers are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week (Level 4 or Advanced), the Saturday company or corps de ballet class, and attend all rehearsals. The cost for participating in Hendersonville Ballet is $500 per dancer per year [male dancers will have a reduced rate of $100]. Each member will also be asked to pay a one-time joining fee of $100. Payment can be made in full or invoiced monthly $50 for 10 months. The participation fee includes all choreography and costumes (property of HB). Not included are any personal alterations required or incidentals for each dancer such as required footwear and tights. Participants may earn credit toward the Company fee by selling ads for the program, securing sponsorships, and/or volunteering to help with needed tasks.

Rehearsals are scheduled mainly on Saturday afternoons starting at 1:15 pm . Members are expected to attend each rehearsal, with an allowance of up to 2 excused absences (approved by director). Students missing rehearsals without proper notice will be placed on probation. Dancers are required to attend all dress rehearsals and to be present for all performances.

Fees for HB do not cover all costs. Sponsorships and donations are critical for HB to remain viable. Ticket sales also provide income to cover costs such as theater rental, costumes, and studio rental fees. Dancers are asked to sell at least $150 of ad sales per year to help offset the costs of print materials, including programs and posters, and to cover costs of producing the shows.

Expected Dance Attire for Each Dancer

Tights in a variety of colors for performances, free of runs or holes
Ballet shoes, Pointe shoes, and other dance shoes as required and as appropriate for the individual dancer
Each dancer must provide their own makeup for performances
Each dancer is expected to arrive to and depart from all performances well dressed (no denim or tennis shoes)

Requirements for Junior Company Members

Southside Dance students in Ballet Level 3 and 4 are all welcome and encouraged to participate in Junior Company. Intermediate Ballet dancers training at any schools in the WNC area are encouraged to audition.

The cost for participating in Hendersonville Ballet Junior Company is $150 per dancer per performance [male dancers can join free]. The participation fee includes all choreography and costumes (property of HB). Not included are any personal alterations required or incidentals for each dancer such as required footwear and tights. Participants may earn credit toward the Company fee by selling ads for the program, and/or securing sponsorships.

Rehearsals are scheduled mainly on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Members are expected to attend each rehearsal, with an allowance of up to 2 excused absences (approved by director). Students missing rehearsals without proper notice will be placed on probation. Dancers are required to attend all dress rehearsals and to be present for all performances.

Expected Dance Attire for Each Dancer

Tights in a variety of colors for performances, free of runs or holes
Ballet shoes, Pointe shoes, and other dance shoes as required and as appropriate for the individual dancer
Each dancer must provide their own makeup for performances
Each dancer is expected to arrive to and depart from all performances well dressed (no denim or tennis shoes)