GCDANCE AUDITIONS
GCDANCEVENTS organizes auditions across the world, granting dancers the rare privilege of working directly with the Artistic Directors of esteemed international institutions.
GCDANCEVENTS curates international auditions that redefine the encounter between talent and opportunity.
Not mere selections, but exclusive occasions where artistic directors can truly connect with dancers, and artists gain access to multiple career opportunities in a single setting guided and supported by the agency.
Over the years, our events have taken place in Italy, Canada, Argentina, Japan, the Philippines, and China. The next destinations will include Australia, South Korea, and Indonesia, opening new geographies and fresh horizons for emerging talent.
Our auditions have welcomed directors from institutions of excellence such as Houston Ballet, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Miami City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, National Ballet of Canada, Alberta Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and many more.
To date, more than 10,000 dancers have taken part in our events worldwide. Many now dance professionally in leading companies: our greatest pride.
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GCDANCE SUMMER AUDITIONS 2026
Where: Napoli, Italy
When: June 30 – July 4, 2026
What: academy and company auditions
A unique audition event offering numerous international work and study opportunities with renowned organizations.
This audition event, organized by GCDANCEVENTS, allows dancers to work over five days directly with Artistic Directors before participating in a final audition for each organization.
Participating Companies and Academies:
• HOUSTON BALLET
• SEMPEROPER BALLETT
• JUNIOR COMPANY OF DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET
• BALLET DE MONTERREY
• AALTO BALLETT ESSEN
• THE WIENER STAATSBALLETT
• MORAVIAN THEATER OLOMOUC
• SIBIU BALLET THEATER
• BALLET DE BARCELONA
• BALLET RHODE ISLAND
• CORNELIA DANCE CO
• THE EUROPEAN BALLET SCHOOL IN AMSTERDAM
• JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL
• THE PALUCCA UNIVERSITY OF DANCE
• UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND THEATER MUNICH
• PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL
• all other organizations within GCDANCEVENTS representation
Previous editions have opened the doors to outstanding opportunities, including:
• 18 company contracts
• 22 apprentice positions
• 15 production contracts
• 19 tour contracts
• 153 international opportunities
AUDITION TEAM
Julie Kent
Artistic Director
Houston Ballet
Young Soon Hue
Rearsal Director and Choreographer
Sempreroper Ballett
Christopher Powney
Artistic Director
Junior Company
of Dutch National Ballet
Armen Hakobyan
Artistic Director
Aalto Ballett Essen
Yosvani Ramos
Artistic Director
Ballet de Monterrey
Marcelo Gomes
Head Ballet Master
The Wiener Staatsballett
Jan Fousek
Artistic Director
Moravian Theater Olomouc
Adela Floricioiu
Artistic Director
Sibiu Ballet Theater
Chase Johnsey
Artistic Director
Ballet de Barcelona
Nyko Piscopo
Artistic Director
Cornelia Dance Co
Era Jouravlev
Artistic Director
The Joffrey Ballet School
Young Me Lee
Professor and university representative
The Palucca University of Dance
David Russo
Faculty Member
University of Music and Theater Munich
Cristina Saso
Resident Teacher and Talent Scout
The European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Yuriko Kajiya
Principal Dancer and academy rapresentative
Houst0n Ballet
Angelo Greco
Principal Dancer
Houston Ballet
Giuseppe Canale
Founder and Director
GCDANCEVENTS
Claudia Zaccari
Ballet Coach, Representative
Sò Dança
UNA SERATA DI GALA
Don’t miss this extraordinary evening celebrating the culmination of the GCDANCE SUMMER AUDITIONS. The event will take place on Friday, July 3rd at 9:00 PM at the Terrazza Belvedere di Villa Avellino, offering a magical atmosphere to conclude the week of auditions.
— Lana Salenko and Marian Walter
Principal dancers with Staatsballett Berlin
— Misa Kuranaga and Angelo Greco
Principal dancers with San Francisco Ballet and Houston Ballet
— Alessandro Giaquinto and Timoor Afshar
International guest artist and Principal dancer with Wiener Staatsballett
— Connor Walsh and Yuriko Kajiya
Principal dancers with Houston Ballet
— Nicolas Grimaldi Capitello, Leopoldo Guadagno, Francesco Russo
Dancers with Cornelia Dance Company
— Rosario Guerra and Giada Zanotti
Soloists with Ballet Basel
— Tyler Donatelli and Aaron Robison
Principal dancers with Houston Ballet
— Maria Anzivino and Antonio Tello
Dancers with ArtgaragedanceCo.
— Rench Soriano and Sayako Toku
Demi Soloist and Soloist with Houston Ballet
— Karina González and Gian Carlo Perez
Principal dancers with Houston Ballet
GCDANCE SUMMER AUDITIONS is proud to announce the official patronage of the Municipality of Pozzuoli, which supports and endorses this important international initiative dedicated to the training and promotion of young dance talents worldwide.
BOOK YOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT WITH FEDERICA CAPO
During the event days, dancers will have the opportunity to book a professional photoshoot session with Federica Capo, an international dance photographer holding a master’s degree in photography, cinema, and television, as well as a master’s in performance photography on stage with Teatro alla Scala di Milano.
Federica has collaborated with some of the most prestigious theaters and dance events, including Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Teatro Bellini di Napoli, the Moravian Silesian National Theater, and many more. She was awarded at Premio Europa in Danza as Best Photographic Talent by Alessandro Rende and, since the very beginning, has been working side by side with GCDANCEVENTS as a major partner.
You can already reserve your slot and secure a personalized photoshoot session with Federica Capo, receiving a professional photo book. Contact us now to book your place.
REGISTRATION
If you wish to enroll in the audition and secure your place, please contact
gcdancevents@gmail.com, gcdance.japan@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp at +39 353 352 6633.
You can also reach us on WhatsApp by clicking the green button at the bottom of the website.
GCDANCE PHILIPPINES AUDITIONS
Where: Manila, Philippines
When: 29 October -2 November 2026
What: Auditions and Masterclasses
GCDANCEVENTS announces the fourth edition of the GCDANCE PHILIPPINES AUDITIONS, taking place in Manila from October 29th to November 2nd, 2026, in collaboration with Studio Dance By Lina, located in the heart of the city.
This event offers Filipino dancers the opportunity to work directly with Giuseppe Canale, Artistic Director of GCDANCEVENTS, as well as Claudia Zaccari, acclaimed coach and international relations of Só Dança.
Previous editions have opened doors to numerous international opportunities for Filipino dancers, many of whom have participated in prestigious summer programs and are now continuing their studies abroad.
AUDITION TEAM
GIUSEPPE CANALE
Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
CLAUDIA ZACCARI
International Relations
Só Dança
REGISTRATION
Places are limited, don’t miss your chance! Hurry up and secure your spot today.
LINA ISHII
Lina@dancebylina.com
NING NUNEZ
Ning@dancebylina.com
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Each edition is already in preparation, with new companies and academies joining.
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GCDANCE CONTEMPORARY AUDITIONS
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: 24-26 April 2026
What: contemporary company auditions
At its 4th edition, GCDANCE CONTEMPORARY AUDITIONS presents a new audition event with choreographic masterclasses and workshops led by directors from international contemporary companies, ending with final auditions for job opportunities with the participating organizations.
Participating companies include:
• Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck
• Tanz Theater Trier
• Kamea Dance Company
• Cornelia Dance Co
• Kayzer Ballet
• HumanBodies program
• Joffrey Ballet School
The last edition offered:
• 6 company contracts
• 12 apprentice positions
• 16 production contracts
• 3 tour contracts
• 148 international opportunities
AUDITION TEAM
LÁSZLÓ NYAKAS
Artistic Director
THEATER OSNABRÜCK
MARCEL LEEMANN
Artistic Director
TIROLER LANDESTHEATER
IN INNSBRUCK
Artistic Director
BETH ANDREWS
Artistic Director
TANZ THEATER TRIER
Artistic Director
ELLIOT THOMPSON
Reharsal Director
KAMEA DANCE COMPANY
RICCADO RUNA
Artistic Director
KAYZER BALLET
NYKO PISCOPO
Artistic Director
CORNELIA DANCE COMPANY
GIUSEPPE CANALE
Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
EVENT LOCATION
Passeig de les Torres, 37, 08191 Rubí, Barcelona, Spain
HOW TO FIND US
Taxi / Uber / Cabify (Easiest Option)
Time: 35–45 minutes Cost: €45–60
A direct taxi from the airport to Rubí is the fastest and most comfortable option.
Just follow the TAXI signs at the airport exit.
Aerobus + FGC (Cheapest Option)
Time: 1 hr 20 min Cost: €10–12
1. Take Aerobus from Airport → Plaça Catalunya.
2. Walk 5 minutes to FGC – Catalunya station.
3. Take S1 -> Rubí.
REGISTRATION
If you wish to enroll into the audition event and secure a ticket for the final show reach out to gcdance.contemporary@gmail.com or via whatsapp at +39 353 352 6633.
GCDANCE JAPAN AUDITIONS 2025
Where: Tokyo, Japan
When: November 14–16, 2025
What: academy and company auditions
Following the success of the 2024 edition, GCDANCEVENTS is proud to present the third edition of the GCDANCE JAPAN AUDITIONS in Tokyo.
Many participants from previous editions received offers for professional contracts, study abroad programs, and summer intensives.
This year’s event will take place over three days, from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend exclusive masterclasses led directly by artistic directors from renowned organizations and to take part in an official audition on the final day, reviewed by an international panel of directors and organization representatives.
Participating Companies and Academies:
• HOUSTON BALLET II
• HOUSTON BALLET SCHOOL
• EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
• PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
• JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL
• BALLET RHODE ISLAND
• BALLET DE BARCELONA
• AJKUN BALLET THEATRE
• ÉTOILE BALLET THEATRE
• PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL
• all other organizations within GCDANCEVENTS’s representation
Previous editions have opened the doors to outstanding opportunities, including:
• 23 professional company contracts
• 19 apprentice positions with renowned institutions
• 12 production contracts on international stages
• more than 500 international opportunities for young dancers worldwide
AUDITION TEAM
Yuriko Kajiya
Principal Dancer
and academy representative
Houston Ballet Academy
Cristina Saso
Resident Teacher
and Talent Scout
EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
Durante Verzola
Faculty Member
MIAMI CITY BALLET SCHOOL
Kathleen Breen Combes
Artistic Director
Ballet Rhode Island
Jan Fousek
Artistic Director
Moravian Theater Olomouc
Chase Jonsey
Artistic Director
Ballet de Barcelona
Giuseppe Canale
Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
Mikiko Arai
Japanese Representative
GCDANCEVENTS
BOOK YOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT WITH FEDERICA CAPO
During the event days, dancers will have the opportunity to book a professional photoshoot session with Federica Capo, an international dance photographer holding a master’s degree in photography, cinema, and television, as well as a master’s in performance photography on stage with Teatro alla Scala di Milano.
Federica has collaborated with some of the most prestigious theaters and dance events, including Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Teatro Bellini di Napoli, the Moravian Silesian National Theater, and many more. She was awarded at Premio Europa in Danza as Best Photographic Talent by Alessandro Rende and, since the very beginning, has been working side by side with GCDANCEVENTS as a major partner.
You can already reserve your slot and secure a personalized photoshoot session with Federica Capo, receiving a professional photo book. Contact us now to book your place.
REGISTRATION
If you wish to enroll in the audition and secure your place, please contact
gcdancevents@gmail.com, gcdance.japan@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp at +39 353 352 6633.
You can also reach us on WhatsApp by clicking the green button at the bottom of the website.
GCDANCE ARGENTINA AUDITIONS 2025
Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: November 28 to 30, 2025
What: academy and company auditions
GCDANCEVENTS is proud to present the second edition of the GCDANCE LATINOAMÉRICA AUDITIONS, following the success of the 2024 event.
This three day audition experience offers dancers the opportunity to take part in exclusive masterclasses led directly by Artistic Directors from internationally renowned organizations and culminates in a final audition day evaluated by a jury of international directors and representatives of leading institutions.
All participants will have access to bilingual assistance in English and Spanish, ensuring an accessible and seamless experience throughout the event.
By joining this event, participants connect directly with some of the world’s most prestigious academies and companies, supported year round by GCDANCEVENTS with personalized guidance and assistance in both Spanish and English.
The event offers a wide range of opportunities, including full scholarships for annual programs in international academies, participation in summer intensives and professional events, apprentice contracts, company contracts including soloist positions, project-based engagements, and short-term opportunities with professional companies.
At GCDANCEVENTS we continue to expand our global network to create more and more pathways for dancers with professional aspirations.
Invited Organizations:
- English National Ballet
- Polish National Ballet
- Ballet de Monterrey
- Europa Ballet
- Sibiu Ballet Theater
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
- Joffrey Ballet School
- Ballet de Barcelona
- Ajkun Ballet Theatre
- Étoile Ballet Theatre
- Organizations represented by GCDANCEVENTS
Opportunities offered in previous editions:
6 company contracts
13 apprentice positions
135 scholarships for summer intensives
87 admissions to pre professional programs
GUEST OF HONOR
We are proud to welcome Paloma Herrera
an undisputed figure of International Dance,
former principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre,
former director of the Ballet Estable del Teatro Colón,
and current director of Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive.
JURY
Ballet Master
Polish National Ballet
Artistic Director
English National Ballet
Artistic Director
Ballet de Monterrey
TEAM
Founder & Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
Latin America Representative
GCDANCEVENTS
REGISTRATION
Our team speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Japanese.
If you wish to enroll in the audition and secure your place, please contact
gcdance.latinoamerica@gmail.com (English, Spanish)
gcdancevents@gmail.com (Artistic Director ), gcdance.japan@gmail.com (Japanese), or via WhatsApp at +39 353 352 6633.
You can also reach us on WhatsApp by clicking the green button at the bottom of the website.
GCDANCE CONTEMPORARY AUDITIONS
Where: Milan, Italy
When: 25-27 April 2025
What: contemporary company auditions
At its third edition, GCDANCE CONTEMPORARY AUDITIONS presents a unique audition event offering numerous international work opportunities with renowned contemporary companies.
Participants will have the chance to work over three days with Artistic Directors from multiple companies before participating in a final audition for each individual organization.
• Aalto Ballet Essen
• Tanz Theater Osnabrück
• Theater Görlitz Zittau
• Cornelia Dance Co
• Kayzer Ballet
• Kamea Dance Company
The last edition offered 8 company contracts, 13 apprentice positions, 6 production contracts, 3 tour contracts, and 55 international opportunities.
AUDITION TEAM
LÁSZLÓ NYAKAS
Artistic Director
THEATER OSNABRÜCK
ARMEN HAKOBYAN
Artistic Director
AALTO BALLET ESSEN
MASSIMO GERARDI
Artistic Director
G.H GÖRLITZ-ZITTAU
TAMIR GINZ
Artistic Director
KAMEA DANCE COMPANY
RICCADO RUNA
Artistic Director
KAYZER BALLET
NYKO PISCOPO
Artistic Director
CORNELIA DANCE COMPANY
GIUSEPPE CANALE
Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
MARISA CAPRARA
Artistic Director
JUNIOR BALLET AIDA
CORRADO DI LORENZO
Ballet Master
GCDANCEVENTS
LA DANZA AL MUSEO
At the end of the event, there will be a special evening organized in cooperation with Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, located in the heart of Milan. On Saturday, April 26th, at 8:30 pm, an international gala will take place, featuring performances by professional dancers from renowned companies.
Linda Giubelli
Soloist with Teatro alla Scala di Milano
Gaia Mentoglio
Former Soloist with
Theater Basel
Luca De Santis
Soloist with
ArtGarage Dance Co.
Soloist with
Cornelia Dance Co.
REGISTRATION
If you wish to enroll into the audition event and secure a ticket for the final show reach out to gcdance.contemporary@gmail.com or via whatsapp at +39 353 352 6633.
GCDANCE SUMMER AUDITIONS
Where: Naples, Italy
When: 1-5 July 2025
What: academy and company auditions
GCDANCE SUMMER AUDITIONS presents a unique audition event offering numerous international work and study opportunities with renowned organizations.
This audition event, organized by GCDANCEVENTS, allows dancers to work over five days directly with Artistic Directors before participating in a final audition for each organization.
Invited Organisations:
• Semperoper Ballett
• Atlanta Ballet
• Croatian National Ballet Of Rijeka
• National Rumena Opera Iasi
• Serbian National Theatre In Novi Sad
• Ballet de Barcelona
• Ajkun Ballet Theatre
• Étoile Ballet Theatre
• Canada’s National Ballet School
• Joffrey Ballet School
• The European Ballet School In Amsterdam
• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
The previous edition offered:
• 12 Company contracts
• 15 Apprentice positions
• 8 Production contracts
• 22 Tour contracts
• 124 International opportunities
TEAM AUDIZIONI
KINSUN CHAN
Artistic Director
YOUNG SOON HUE-SIMON
Rehearsal Director
SEMPEROPER BALLETT
PAOLO MANGIOLA
Artistic Director
CROATIAN NATIONAL
BALLET OF RIJEKA
GENNADI NEDVIGIN
Artistic Director
ATLANTA BALLET
CRISTINA TODI
Artistic Director
OPERA NAȚIONALĂ
ROMÂNĂ IAȘI
CHIARA AJKUN
Artistic Director
AJKUN BALLET THEATRE
Artistic Director
SERBIAN NATIONAL
THEATRE IN NOVI SAD
NATIONAL DANCE FOUNDATION
WALTER ANGELINI
Artistic Director
INES ALBERTINI
Artistic Director
ÉTOILE BALLET THEATRE
Senior faculty member and manager of the Student Exchange Program
CANADA’S NATIONAL
BALLET SCHOOL
ERA JOURAVLEV
Artistic Director
THE JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL
Resident Teacher
and Talent Scout
THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL
OF BALLET – AMSTERDAM
GIUSEPPE CANALE
Artistic Director
GCDANCEVENTS
CLAUDIA ZACCARI
Ballet Coach
SÒ DANÇA International
Relations Representative
and Chief Choreographer
MARIA LUISA BUZZI
Editor-in-Chief
DANZA&DANZA
GARRETT SMITH
International Choreographer
FEDERICA CAPO
Dance photographer
ANTONIO NICASTRO
Pilates Matwork
and Reformer instructor
UNA SERATA DI GALA
On Saturday, July 5th, at 9:00 pm, an international gala will take place at the Teatro Augusteo in Naples. The event will be preceded by a press conference with Maria Luisa Buzzi, editor-in-chief of the dance magazine Danza&Danza.
Shiori Kase and
Lorenzo Trossello
Principal dancers with
English National Ballet
Ksenia Ovsyanick and
Alejandro Virelles
Former Principal dancers with
Staatsballett Berlin
Rachele Buriassi
and Esnel Ramos
Principal dancers with
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Danilo Notaro and
Luisa Ieluzzi
Étoile with Teatro
San Carlo di Napoli
Maude Sabourin
Principal Dancer with
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
Rosario Guerra
Former soloist with
Staatsballett Hannover
ArtGarage Dance Co.
Cornelia Dance Co.
REGISTRATION
If you wish to enroll into the audition event and secure a ticket for the final show reach out to gcdance.summer@gmail.com or via whatsapp at +39 +39 353 352 6633
Piazza San Pasquale a Chiaia 10 , Napoli 80121 (NA)
P.IVA 10799781215
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Photo credits goes to: Federica Capo, Sasha Onyshchenko, Erik Berg, Amitava Sarkar, Alexander Iziliaev and James Williams