The Agony And Ecstasy Of A 6-Year-Old Auditioning For Ballet School

One hundred 6-year-olds audition for the prestigious School of American Ballet.

Each spring, the School of American Ballet holds auditions for the upcoming Winter Term at community audition locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Harlem, Chinatown and the Bronx.

Each spring, the School of American Ballet holds auditions for the upcoming Winter Term at community audition locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Harlem, Chinatown and the Bronx.

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Children ages 6-10 are invited to audition for the prestigious ballet academy. No previous dance training is required.

Children ages 6-10 are invited to audition for the prestigious ballet academy. No previous dance training is required.

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The School of American Ballet is considered to be the best institution for classical ballet training in the United States.

The School of American Ballet is considered to be the best institution for classical ballet training in the United States.

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The Manhattan-based academy is the official school of the New York City Ballet, and those children selected for the Winter Term will perform in the company's annual production of The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center.

The Manhattan-based academy is the official school of the New York City Ballet, and those children selected for the Winter Term will perform in the company's annual production of The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center.

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