Dear Dancers:

Ajkun Ballet Theatre just earned the reputation of America Most Original Company for its unique Repertory and the extraordinary ability of its Dancers.

If you are looking to join an upbeat Company in the heart of New York City, are strongly trained and have a lot to give as an Artist, please be advised that we are now accepting applications to audition for openings in the following positions:

CORPS DE BALLET AND SOLOIST DANCERS

Requirements: minimum age 16 years, maximum age 35 years. Background in ballet must include partnering skills and good knowledge of traditional repertory. Additional background in contemporary dance a plus, but not necessary. Annual contract: 48 weeks, 12 of which on tour.

TRAINEE

Requirements: minimum age 16 years, maximum age 23 years. Background in ballet must include strong pointe skills (females, only). Additional background in contemporary dance a plus, but not necessary.

SUMMER INTENSIVE “PERFORMING IN NEW YORK”

Requirements: minimum age 14 years, there is no maximum age for dance teachers. Background in ballet or Modern/Contemporary Dance. The 2012 edition runs July 21 – August 18.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER GRANTS (INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE)

The Fund grants US$130,000 per fiscal year to dancers and US$100,000 to choreographers. Currently accepting applications to candidatures for the fiscal years 2013-2014-2015.

Audition Applications must include the audition form and all items listed on the form.

Email ajkun@aol.com or log onto our website to obtain the form. Auditions by DVD are welcome.

FOR informaTion ABOUT THE compaNY

Please visit www.ajkunbt.org | navigate the website by clicking the links.

Watch performance excerpts on www.Youtube.com/AjkunBT

or join our Community on www.facebook.com/AjkunBT

AUDITION CALENDAR

South America

Argentina, Buenos Aires – Tuesday, December 20, 2011

USA & CANADA – February & March 2012

Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Chicago (IL), Seattle (WA), New York City

Toronto (CANADA), Vancouver (CANADA)

EUROPE – February & March 2012

London (UK), Amsterdam (NETHERLANDS), Madrid (SPAIN), Milan (ITALY)

AUSTRALIA – September 2012

Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), Perth (WA), Canberra (ACT)

Please inquire at artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org for details.

A complete Calendar is available online:

AJKUNBT AUDITION MAIN accessible at www.ajkunbt.org, COMPANY (menu), AUDITION (submenu)

We welcome Inquires for Information by email: Ajkun@aol.com