Link Audition Festival

May 26 – June 5, 2025

What is LINK?

LINK is a project for advanced dancers (18+) to make professional connections, audition for companies/projects, and to experience an in depth exploration of contemporary dance. Our world-class line-up of teachers and choreographers provide an intense and powerful incubator for dancers to develop. Each day includes ballet, contemporary form (improvisation and more), and two intimate choreographic process. LINK is truly an all-inclusive career development resource for dancers.

What you can expect:

  • Daily classes with guest artists from SALT and other companies from the US and beyond
  • 2 creative processes with both renowned and emerging choreographers
  • Auditions for companies, projects, workshops and intensives
  • Intensive training in ballet, improvisation, and contemporary forms
  • Professional seminars and Q&A’s with invited guests
  • End of week performance showcasing the newly created works

NEW 2025 LOCATION:

  • Week 1 Location: Ballet West Academy, Ballet Center: 52 West 200 South SLC, UT 84101
  • Week 2 Location: Trolley Corners: 515 South 700 East, Suite 1B SLC, UT 84102
  • Showcase/Tech: Rose Wagner Black Box, 138 Broadway SLC, UT 84101

Audition for LINK2025:

Fee for audition: $25

  • Option 1: Audition virtually
    • Priority deadline: December 8, 2024
    • Notified of audition status: December 18, 2024
  • Option 2: Audition in-person at one of our LINK Workshop and Audition ($250 workshop fee added to attend, participants will attend BOTH days at their respective location):
    • Orange County, California,
      • November 15 & 16, 2024
      • at Millenium Dance Complex Orange County: 5466 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
      • November 15 (3:30pm-7:00pm)
      • November 16 (2:00pm-5:30pm)
    • New York, New York
      • January 10 & 11, 2025
      • at Gibney Studios: 280 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
      • Times TBD

Register to audition below.

Video Audition Requirements:

Please submit a YouTube link, 3 minute minimum, 5 minute maximum of the following:
  • In-studio contemporary movement phrase (please show a variety of dynamics, textures, and expansive movement)
  • Improvisation (please include a wide range of tempo and “full-out” movement)
  • 3 examples of performance footage, where you are clearly identified
  • In-studio ballet technique (please showcase center or across-the-floor combinations)

All LINK participants will be considered for any open positions with SALT & SALT2. There will be a variety of auditions and audition workshops held throughout the festival, both virtually and in-person. Check back for a full list of auditions that will be happening throughout the week.

LINK aids the professional dancer at the various stages of their career by developing skills, broadening career opportunities, and increasing exposure.

Investment:

  • Your LINK investment of $1350 includes:
    • 10 day intensive
    • 2 choreographic processes with esteemed choreographers
    • Mentor sessions and Company Meet and Greets
    • LINK Events and discussion forums
    • Professional concert at the Rose Wagner Black Box Theater
    • Professional photos and videography package from concert
    • Consideration for available opportunities

Payment can be made in 1 installment, 4 installments (priority deadline only), or 3 installments.

**NO REFUNDS**

DAILY SCHEDULE 9:00am-6:00pm

The first half of the day is reserved for a variety of classes in ballet and contemporary. The 2nd portion of the day includes 2 choreographic processes. Exact schedule will be announced soon.

Choreographers (More TBA)

Amy Gunter
Amy Gunter
Franco Nieto
Franco Nieto
Gianna Burright
Gianna Burright
Brian Martinez
Brian Josiah Martinez

COMPANIES (More TBA)

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