Vail Youth
Ballet Company
VAIL YOUTH BALLET COMPANY
Vail Valley Academy of Dance, with the support of Friends of the Dance, provides its technically proficient students the opportunity to audition for inclusion in the Vail Youth Ballet Company. The Company dancers have additional performance opportunities throughout the year such as The Nutcracker and Student Showcase.
The Vail Youth Ballet Company has had the opportunity to work with such artists as Richy Romero, Roberto Munoz and many others. Company members are also exposed to many guest teachers and choreographers such as Joanne Whitehill from Burklyn Ballet Theatre, Sarah Tallman from Wonderbound, and Lauren O’Leary from LOimpact.
Ashley Calligan is the Artistic Director of VVAD and VYBC and brings to the studio and stage a lifetime of experience in the art and discipline of ballet.
Rehearsals and performances are separate from classroom work and participation in the Company requires sincere dedication and commitment on the part of the dancer and parents.
VYBC 2026-2027 - Audition Information
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: VVAD Edwards
Division 5 & 6 (current VVAD level)
9:00–9:30 AM – Check-In
9:30–11:30 AM – Audition Class (Ballet class with pointe work, if applicable)
Division 7 & Up (current VVAD level)
11:30 AM–12:00 PM – Check-In
12:00–2:30 PM – Audition Class (Ballet class with pointe work)
What to Bring
One-page dance résumé (including current classes, summer intensives, performance roles, and any awards or accolades)
Dance headshot
$35 audition fee paid to Vail Friends of Dance - Cash, Check or Venmo
Water bottle
What to Wear
Leotard (any color)
Pink ballet tights (worn properly in shoes, not rolled up)
Ballet flats
Optional: dance skirt
Pointe shoes (if applicable)
Hair neatly secured in a ballet bun or twist (no claw clips)