Begin your journey at Ballet de Catalunya. The Trainee Program prepares emerging dancers for the professional stage through daily company class, rehearsals, repertoire and performance opportunities in Terrassa, Barcelona.
When an injury left the company without its Kitri days before the premiere, Barbara Almeida stepped in. With less than a week to prepare, she delivered a flawless debut in Don Quixote — and was promoted to Company Soloist live on stage.
The Trainee Program gave me more than technique. It gave me a home, a family, and the platform to become the dancer I dreamed of being.
Complete the form and pay the audition fee securely.
Our artistic team reviews your video, photos and CV.
Receive your final decision and instructions.
Have these ready — it only takes a few minutes once everything is on hand.
Spots are filled on a rolling basis as applications are evaluated. We do not hold places — once full, the audition closes.
Application for the Trainee Program (Women & Men) at Ballet de Catalunya, season 2026–2027.
Audition fee: €45.20. Payment is processed securely after submitting this form.
Powered by CAT — our in-house AI assistant. CAT helps us read your CV, validate your data and accelerate the audition process.
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Upload your resume / CV (PDF, max 5 MB) and CAT, our in-house AI, will pre-fill the form for you. You can review and edit everything before submitting.
Optional — you can also fill the form manually below.You are about to submit your application and pay the audition fee.
You will be redirected to Redsys, our secure payment provider. After payment you will receive a confirmation email.
The €45.20 audition fee is non-refundable as it covers the artistic team's review of your application materials. It is required to process your application, regardless of the outcome.
Yes. Indicate your expected graduation date in the Degree Year field. We will assess your application based on your current level and your readiness to join the Trainee Program at the term you choose.
We currently only accept YouTube links. Please upload your video to a YouTube channel and ensure it is set to public or unlisted (not password-protected). Private videos cannot be reviewed.
Our artistic team typically responds within 1 to 2 business days after submission. You will receive an email at the address you provided with the result and next steps.
Yes — we receive applications from dancers worldwide. EU and non-EU candidates are equally welcome. If you are not an EU national and are accepted, our team will provide guidance on the visa and residency process for Spain.
Email us at auditions@catballet.org · We typically reply within 24 hours on business days.
