NOVARTS BALLET - AUDITION

Applicants aged 18+ holding a European passport (EU, EEA + Switzerland) are invited to send their materials by email.

Dancers aged 18+ from other countries are also welcome to submit their candidacy: selected individuals will be guided through the D-visa application process and will be able to join the Studio Company provided that such visa gets approved before the start of the program (one-year D-visa cost c. €120).

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Materials must be sent to    novartsballet@gmail.com     

Please attach:

• curriculum vitae

• one portrait photograph (or more)

• one full-body photograph (or more)

• a video of class work filmed in the studio (barre, centre, jumps), of reasonable length (ladies must wear pointe shoes, although barre may also be performed in flats)

• a classical repertoire variation filmed in the studio

• performance videos of choice, if available

Chosen candidates will be contacted with further info, including clarifications and guidance regarding health insurance, housing and other practical matters.

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Novarts Studio Company will operate as a self-sustaining non-profit organisation, in the sense that the revenue derived from performances will be allocated to cover all its many running costs (such as resident and guest teachers’ fees, rental of studios and performance venues, costumes, props and more).

This structure will allow members to join the Studio Company entirely tuition-free: as such, their position can be considered both an unpaid trainee role and, at the same time, a free-of-charge course (sort of a hybrid between a pre-professional experience and a post-graduate training program).

The mission of Novarts, in fact, is to welcome dancers who are expected to complete their studies within the summer (or who graduated in recent years) but have not yet managed to secure a work contract for the 2026-2027 theatre season, despite having reached a very high level of preparation.

Bridging the gap between academy and company, this scheme is designed for talented dancers who remain highly motivated to pursue professional engagements and are looking for a safe space not only to maintain top ballet shape, but also to continue evolving once their formal education is completed. 

This model may also suit already experienced professional dancers who are temporarily navigating a career phase without employment.

Over the course of the 26–27 season, the Studio Company will assist members throughout their search for contracts within ballet companies.

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Running from September 2026 to June 2027, the plan will have a part-time structure (10:00–14:30), five days a week.

Training will generally take place on weekdays (Monday to Friday), although the timetable may occasionally shift during performance or audition periods.

In such cases, activities may be held during weekends while still maintaining an overall five-day working week.

Each day will begin with a morning ballet class, providing consistent professional training.

From time to time, prestigious guests will be invited for a few days to teach ballet class or other complementary disciplines (Pilates, conditioning and more).

In addition, the Studio Company will rehearse every day for its upcoming performances, allowing members to experience the daily routine of a professional dancer.

Through this process, dancers will develop the ability to retain choreography efficiently, dance in unison, work on acting and stage presence, adapt to different choreographic styles and further refine their technique and artistry in both group and solo roles, all within a very harmonious environment.

Members will share the stage with already accomplished professional dancers and will get to be inspired by them.

The overall amount of scheduled performances will remain moderate, allowing dancers to gain meaningful stage experience while maintaining a strong focus on quality and preserving time and energy to prepare for auditions.

In fact, amid audition periods, part of the rehearsal time will be replaced by individual sessions to work on required variations.

Longer breaks (seven to fourteen days) will also be scheduled throughout the year (autumn break, winter break, spring break etcetera).

Such off time may prove particularly useful, allowing dancers not only to recover and reunite with families, but also to potentially attend several auditions back to back, as these often fall within the same timeframe.

For this reason, the exact dates  of each vacation will be determined at a later stage.

Dancers may be excused to attend international auditions during regular working days as well, provided that the absence is communicated with appropriate notice and that a replacement/solution can be arranged should the audition fall on a performance day.

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Novarts Ballet will operate in Tallinn’s city centre within the facilities of Free Flow Studio: its building is often referred to as a “Creative Hub”, since it functions as a multidisciplinary arts centre combining dance studios, acrobatics facilities, a music recording studio, and a producing company.

Prior to the start of the project in September, the largest room will be equipped with ballet barres, Harlequin linoleum, and a high-quality sprung floor underneath it.

This will ensure that the dancers’ everyday work takes place in safe conditions at such crucial stage of their development.

The studio is located in Telliskivi (Tallinn’s cultural district), a dynamic space known for its artistic vibe, independent businesses, cafés, galleries and performing venues.