There will be a one-time audition fee of $10.00 payable at registration. Please bring exact amount if possible. If you are in need of financial assistance please call (402) 441-0739 for information. Checks are payable to LMBC.

All those auditioning should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time, and everyone who is under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please also bring a 3x5 snapshot of head and shoulders; females’ hair should be in a bun. Please do not write your name on the photo.

For an audition application, download here or call (402) 477-8446. For more information on the Lincoln Midwest Company, please call the Artistic Office at (402) 411-0739.

• MANDATORY: Any auditioner under 18 years old MUST have a parent/guardian sign the release BEFORE auditions and bring this to the audition.  Auditioners 18 and older must sign release for themselves.
• Due to limited waiting space, please bring only one parent/guardian per auditioner.
• Only closed water bottles are permitted within the entire facility.  Please do not bring other beverages or food.
• Ages are established as of the date of the audition. Except for gymnasts and party boys, all dancers must be at least eight (8) years old on September 8, 2007. Gymnasts and party boys must be at least 6 years old on September 8, 2007.
• Auditioners must be at least 12 years old, or entering 7th grade to be considered for appointment as apprentice dancers and 14 years old or entering 9th grade to be considered for company dancers.
• You must audition with your age group.  Your age and grade are determined on the day of the audition.
• LMBC Board policy requires that its artistic staff participate in the audition process and has final approval of judges' casting decisions.
• Audition results will be mailed the week of September 10th.  No results will be given by phone until after September 18th.

• Judges expect professional attire: females in pink tights, black leatards and ballet shoes; males in black tights or trousers that allow easy movement and white tee shirts.
• Be well-groomed; females' hair should be held back.
• When you register, you will be given an audition number.  The judges will not know your name or dance studio.
• You will audition in groups.  LMBC staff will call you in from the waiting area.
• During the audition, someone will tell you what to do.  So do not worry about "What should I do when I audition?"
• If you make a mistake, don't worry about it.  Go on and do your best.
• If you dance on pointe, be prepared to put on pointe shoes, but judges may choose not to ask for this or ask you to remove them.
• Smile, be yourself, and enjoy the audition.

Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company requires cast members to attend all rehearsals scheduled for their parts. However, the artistic director has discretion to allow a cast member one excused absence when a rehearsal coincides with another very serious event. Such an event includes an important responsibility at the academic school, a significant dance opportunity, or a once-in-a-lifetime family event.

Download Absense Request Form PDF