# 86. What No One Tells You About Professional Ballet Company Auditions

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Podcast: [The Brainy Ballerina Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194)
Published: 2026-01-19T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Auditioning for professional ballet companies is very different than auditioning for summer intensives, and that reality can catch even the most prepared dancers off guard. In this solo episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on the audition process and sharing the lessons I learned the hard way while navigating company auditions across the country. All the things I wish someone had told me before stepping into the room. Key Points in this Episode: * Why professional company auditions operate differently from summer intensive auditions * When the audition actually begins * The unexpected mindset shifts dancers need when auditioning for contracts * What directors may be looking for behind the scenes (and why you often won't know it) * How to mentally survive the uncertainty, rejection, and waiting that come with audition season This episode is a must-listen for: * Aspiring professional ballet dancers * Pre-professional dancers transitioning into company auditions * Dancers feeling discouraged, confused, or stuck during audition season * Anyone who wants a more realistic, grounded understanding of how the ballet industry works 🎧 Tune in to hear the full conversation and walk into your next audition feeling more informed and empowered. Links and Resources: The Brainy Ballerina Audition Hub: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/auditionhub The Ultimate Audition Guide: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/theultimateauditionguide Dance Audition Materials Audit: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/digital-resources/p/dance-audition-materials-audit 1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring] Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM:…

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