Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive 2026 In-Person Audition in NYC

  • January 16 - 18, 2026
  • Gibney

    890 Broadway
    New York, New York 10003
Description

Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) is a unique training program designed for young dancers between the ages 13 and 18 to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts. 

 

These in-person auditions will take place at Gibney Studios, located at 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, in Studio 5-2. They will be led by Kaatsbaan's Artistic Director, Paloma Herrera. Kaatsbaan co-founders and faculty members Kevin McKenzie and Martine van Hamel will also be attendance. 

 

Auditions will take place on January 16th and 17th. 

Auditions will be an hour and a half long. 

 

Please arrive with enough time to check-in. There will be no waiting area inside the building for parents. Please plan to drop dancers off and return at the end of the audition. Girls should wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, and should have both flat and pointe shoes. Boys should wear black tights and a white shirt.

 

KBI 2025 will take place June 22, 2025-August 15, 2025.  Residential and Day Student availability.

 

* After purchase of ticket, please check your SimpleTix confirmation email with information as to sending your dancer's Headshot and First Arabesque Photo *

We look forward to seeing you at the audition! Happy Dancing!

 

Please note that audition fees are non-refundable. 

Date & Time

Jan 16 - 18, 2026

Venue Details

Gibney

890 Broadway
New York, New York 10003 Gibney
Kaatsbaan