Young dancers invited to late-April audition for elite ballet-academic program in Okaloosa County schools
Okaloosa County, Florida – In cooperation with the Okaloosa County School District, the Northwest Florida Ballet Académie is excited to announce auditions for the 2025-2026 school year. Aiming at students from third to eighth grade, this prestigious, tuition-free program uniquely combines demanding academics with professional dance training.
Scheduled auditions for the next academic year will be run by appointment only. Third graders will audition on April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on April 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fourth graders are welcome to try out on April 26 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Interested parties must register online by the deadline of April 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Emphasizing both academic and ballet training, the program offers a supportive atmosphere for students who demonstrate love and potential for dance. The Académie hopes to develop not just the artistic abilities but also the intellectual development of its students by including daily dance classes into a strong academic program.
Young dancers will have an excellent opportunity under this program to seek a high degree of dance training while receiving quality education. The dual focus guarantees that students gain a flexible skill set that helps their overall growth and prepares them for future artistic and academic pursuits.
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Prospective students and their families can go to the Northwest Florida Ballet’s website at https://www.nfballet.org/auditions for additional details on how to sign up for an audition or to find out more about what the program provides.
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The NFB may be reached directly at [email protected] or by phone at (850) 664-7787 for more questions. This program is a fantastic opportunity for young students to excel in ballet while achieving academic excellence, setting them on a path to success in both the arts and their educational careers.
