Dear Civic Dance Center Families,

We are excited to invite eligible dancers to audition for Bakersfield City Ballet’s 2026–2027 season.

As many of you know, Bakersfield City Ballet serves as our city’s pre-professional ballet company and offers dedicated dancers the opportunity to expand their training, perform at a higher level, and experience the discipline and artistry required for collegiate and professional pathways.

Audition Details:
Ages 12+
Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Civic Dance Center

Register: https://givebutter.com/BCBseason9audition

This year, current company members were offered the opportunity to renew their contracts in advance, as a result, a limited number of positions (11) are available.

Dancers auditioning should have a strong foundation in classical ballet, along with experience in contemporary and/or modern. This opportunity is best suited for students who are ready to take on a higher level of commitment and training.

Bakersfield City Ballet remains closely connected to Civic Dance Center, with many of your dancers’ teachers and mentors performing and working within the company. We hope this connection continues to inspire our students to see a future for themselves in dance right here in Bakersfield.

Company members may receive select performance stipends (Corps level and above), as well as certain shoe and costume support, based on season funding.

We encourage dancers who are ready for this next step to attend the audition. If you have any questions about readiness or commitment, we are always happy to guide you.