Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Dance Projects by ME is happy to share the following arts admin opportunity for the Minnesota International Dance Festival (MNIDF): Ecuador at the Center for Performing Arts (CFPA) and the Southern Theater, September 14-October 3.

Job Opportunity: We are seeking a second Festival Coordinator for MNIDF 2026 with events September 21-October 2. You will support pre-festival tasks, rehearsal week, workshops and festival performances with the co-directors.

Coordinator Stipend Rate: Festival coordinator will receive a $1600 stipend for approximately 80 hours of work.

Schedule
Pre-Festival Remote Tasks: Community Outreach, Advertising, etc.
Required In-Person Events: Rehearsals at CFPA, September 21-25 from 10:00am-1:00pm; full day September 28-October 2 (morning Festival Classes at CFPA, evening Tech Rehearsals at the Southern); Dress Rehearsal and Performances October 1-3.

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 9

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a short email of why you are interested to us at meli@danceprojectsbyme.org and erika@danceprojectsbyme.orgto be considered.

Advanced ballet dancers aged 18 and up are invited to audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective (MNBC)! The Minnesota Ballet Collective is a performance group committed to empowering advanced ballet dancers by fostering artists’ creativity, collaboration, and passion. We seek to inspire our community through ballet’s storytelling ability and inherent beauty. The Minnesota Ballet Collective believes in the transformative power of dance and its positive impact on the community.

The audition will be on Saturday, September 12 from 5:00-7:00pm at Platinum Dance Center:

• Please wear ballet attire. Bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
• Dancers are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early to warm up.
• Please bring a printed headshot and first arabesque shot.
• There is no audition fee required.

We rehearse once a week on Saturdays from 4:00-7:00pm.

The registration deadline is by the end of the day on September 11.

For more information, please visit our website.

The Zenon Dance Zone is an intensive adult dance program for all levels, ages, and dance backgrounds who wish to deepen their dance journey and experiences. The program offers two tracks and welcomes new movers through a relaxed audition. Audition for the upcoming Fall Session, September 14-December 19.

Audition for Technique and Performance Group: Saturday, September 12, 12:00-12:45pm
Audition by taking the free Zenon Summer Open House Intermediate Modern Dance Class with Dustin Haug.

Performance Group: For movers with an intermediate/advanced level of dance technique and searching for opportunities to perform with local choreographers. The Fall Session will feature two choreographers, and the performance group members will perform in at least one Zone showcase piece on December 18 and 19, 2026.

Technique Group: For movers who wish to enhance their creative and technical skills while exploring different dance genres.

Performance and Technique Track tuition covers unlimited Zenon Dance School classes during the session, with a minimum of 3-4 weekly classes. Subsidized tuition and scholarships are available through the Zenon Xchange program.

Little Tanz Theater seeks youth, teen, and apprentice performers for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. 

Choreographed and directed by Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies, this family-friendly dance theater show combines traditional Eastern European Jewish dance steps with contemporary forms to bring Eric Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman’s classic children’s book to life. Hailed by audiences from the show’s 2024 St. Paul premiere as “infectious,” “dynamic,” and “so great we came a second time”, the production follows Hershel of Ostropol—a clever trickster from Ashkenazi Jewish folklore—as he tries to outsmart a pack of wily goblins. These mischievous creatures have seized the local synagogue and are preventing the community from celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah, oy vey!

Now in its third year, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins features live klezmer music and a multi-generational cast. Youth, teen, and apprentice dancers perform alongside professional Twin Cities dance artists.

Logistics

• Performances: December 12-13, The Andy Boss Stage at Park Square Theater. Select performers may also have the opportunity to join the company on tour December 5 at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro, MN, and December 6-7 at the Black Box at Rochester Civic Theater in Rochester, MN.
• Rehearsals: Sundays, September 27-December 2 in South Minneapolis with additional select weeknight rehearsals in late November/early December. Apprentices may be called for additional rehearsals; schedule to be determined based on availability.
• Costume Fee: $75 for youth and teen performers, but NOTAFLOF.
• Roles: Youth and teen dancers will be cast as villagers, dreidels, potato pancakes, and/or junior goblins. Apprentices will be cast as villagers and goblins, with the possibility of other roles TBD based on availability.

Eligibility Criteria

• Youth (ages 7-12): At least one year of formal dance training; no audition required.
• Teen (ages 13-18): At least three years of formal dance training; no audition required.
• Apprentice (ages 18+): Significant dance experience; application/audition required.

All are welcome. For more information, email info@littletanztheater.org, and if you know a young person who might be interested, we would be exceptionally grateful if you would share this notice with them.

Dance Trance Minneapolis is looking for another instructor to add to the team! We are looking to expand our weekly class offerings by adding another day to the schedule, and we need another teacher to help us grow. Good candidates would have some hip hop and team dance experience, although a wide variety of dance styles are acceptable and supported. Previous instructing experience is great!

Pay is $25/hour. Minimum class schedule for 2 hours at a time: 90 minutes for the class, and arriving early and staying late to prepare, check in students, and clean up after class. Additionally, instructors get free attendance to classes where you’re not instructing—a great opportunity for a workout and to practice your moves.

Dance Trance is a cardio-based fitness program that’s focused on fun, music, and community. We’re building a supportive and positive space for attendees to move, sweat, and shake their butts!

Classes are currently Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm and Sundays from 10:30am-12:00pm.

Interested instructors are welcome to attend a class for free to see if you’re interested. Email DanceTranceMSP@gmail.com, and we’ll reserve a spot for you!

Collide Theatrical Dance Company seeks male-identifying dancers for their thirteenth season at the Luminary Arts Center—specifically, strong technical jazz dancers with excellent acting skills. All styles of dance – tap/hip-hop – are encouraged to apply. Virtual submissions can be sent to auditions@collidetheatrical.org.

Season 13 Schedule:

• Rehearsals are during daytime hours, usually 9:30am-3:30pm
• Mainstage Show #1 (Hollywood): Rehearses September 14-October 15, with performances October 15-25
• Mainstage Show #4 (Holiday Spectacular): Some Sundays in the fall, November 9-December 1, with performances December 2-6
• Mainstage Show #3 (The Scarlet Letter): Rehearses January 11-February 18, with performances February 18-28
• Mainstage Show #4 (Sherlock Holmes): Rehearses March 15-April 14, with performances April 15-May 2

Company Dancers are salaried employees at $400-$800/week.
Second Company Dancers are hired on a per-show basis at $300/week.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transsexual and inter-sexed), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, status with respect to public assistance or veteran status, or other status protected by law.

Are you passionate about dance and eager to inspire the next generation of dancers? We are seeking enthusiastic, patient, and skilled Substitute Instructors to support our Youth Intro to Ballet classes this fall! Our intro program focuses on teaching foundational ballet techniques, posture, and coordination in a fun, supportive, and movement-rich environment for young learners. If you love dance and working with kids, we’d love to hear from you!

Substitute Instructors: On-call basis to step in and cover classes on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings as needed (and occasional adult classes on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Saturdays).

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach fundamental ballet techniques, terminology, and creative movement tailored to our littlest dancers and youth beginners.
• Create a welcoming, encouraging, and structured classroom atmosphere.
• Plan or execute engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Communicate effectively and warmly with young dancers and their parents/guardians.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Classes primarily take place at the Edina Community Center (Edina, MN):
Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:15pm
Saturday mornings from 9:00am-12:15pm
Intro to Ballet 1: Ages 3-5.5
Intro to Ballet 2: Ages 5.5-7
Level 1/Pre-Teen Ballet: Ages 8-14

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in ballet instruction or formal dance training required.
• Previous experience working with young children (ages [e.g., 3-14]) in an instructional or recreational setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and highly energetic.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Pay:  $35-$45 per hour depending on experience.

How to Apply: Please send your resume to midwestballetmn@gmail.com with the subject line “Youth Ballet Instructor / Sub – [Your Name]”. Please specify whether you are applying for a Regular Instructor position, a Substitute role, or both. Resumes should include relevant training and teaching experience (1-2 pages), a dance sample that you feel demonstrates your current dance style, and please also write a paragraph about how you see teaching our youngest dancers and how you see interacting with their families.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit training school dedicated to providing a comprehensive dance education with a solid foundation in ballet and modern techniques. The school is devoted to enriching students’ worlds for a lifetime by exposing dancers to the richness and diversity of dance expression.