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Professional Auditions

Ballet Bloom Project is seeking experienced ballet and contemporary dancers (ages 18 and up) for paid performance contracts for Rose Hutchins's production of The Little Mermaid to be performed August 7–8, 2026, at Biddeford's City Theater.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent artistry, a strong technical foundation in ballet and/or contemporary dance forms, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

To be considered, please complete the audition application form. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview and/or in-person audition.

audition application

 

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Student Performance Opportunities

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Ballet Bloom Project invites passionate student dancers (8–adult) to perform in The Little Mermaid on August 7–8 as part of our 3rd Annual Pre-Professional Training Program this summer.

This immersive experience is perfect for dancers who are curious about the professional world as well as those who simply love to dance and want to deepen their training by taking class, rehearsing, and performing alongside professional artists.

Designed with local dancers in mind, the program's schedule is intended as a supplement to student's regular dance schools for those looking for even more training and additional performance opportunities this summer.


The Experience

Students will:

• Experience a professional production from within
• Train, rehearse & perform alongside professional dancers
• Study under BLOOM Artistic Director Rose Hutchins:
  • Technique classes & warm-ups
  • Education in corps work (dancing as a unified ensemble)
  • Enhance artistry, acting & stage presence
  • Practical education in stage makeup, hairstyling, costuming, theater etiquette & backstage operations

Schedule

Studio + Rehearsals | Collective Motion Arts Center, Saco
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 — 10:00 AM–5:30 PM*

• 10:00–11:00 AM — costume fittings + special topic classes

• 11:00–12:00 PM — technique class
• 12:00–12:30 PM — lunch break
• 12:30–5:30 PM* — rehearsals with breaks throughout (younger dancers excused by 3:30 PM) 

Show Week | City Theater, Biddeford
Aug 4 — Blocking | 5:30–7:45 PM*
Aug 5 — Technical | 3:30–7:45 PM
Aug 6 — Dress | 3:00–7:45 PM
Aug 7 — SHOW DAY | 5:30–9:30 PM
Aug 8 — SHOW DAY | 11:00 AM–4:30 PM**

* End times vary by role, age & production needs
** Evening show may be added depending on ticket sales
Schedule subject to change
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Tuition/Participation Fee

Level I — $175 (1–2 roles)
Level II — $250 (2+ roles)
Levels determined at audition factoring in age, skill level, and experience
A limited number of need-based and work-study scholarships are available

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​Audition Details

​The live and video audition dates have passed, however, if you would like to be considered for the program, you may:

• attend the 2026 Spring Workshop and mark the box on the registration form to auditioned during those classes
  
• Email Rose Hutchins at [email protected] to request a video audition extension.