Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

2023/2024 Apprentice Program, September 2023–May 2024
Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program provides the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide company and in the world of theater dance.

Selected apprentice dancers will take technique class with the company 3–5 days a week, have an opportunity to perform in a Collide show, and participate in an apprentice showcase at the end of the year.

The technical classes include a variety of styles rooted in ballet and jazz, but also including tap, acting for dance, and hip hop. Apprentice dancers will also have an opportunity to participate in monthly master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

This is a tuition-based program.
Scholarships are available for underrepresented artists.
Enrollment is competitive and audition-based.

We are now accepting video submissions
In your video, please include around 3 minutes of ballet center work including adagio, pirouettes, and grand allegro, and 3-4 minutes of jazz highlighting technique and acting abilities. Please also submit a head shot and resume, if you have one.

In-person auditions tonight: May 31, 7:00-8:30pm.

For more information, please contact Grace at grace@collidetheatrical.org.

Apply to be Ballet Co.Laboratory’s 2024 Emerging Choreographer!

Ballet Co.Laboratory believes in the development of the whole dancer and works to invest in artists’ professional growth. Each season, through our Laboratory II: Emerging Choreographer Program, one choreographer is hired through this program to create a new, full-length, staged ballet production which is performed by the upper-level students at The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory, ages 11-20.

Choreographers applying to this program are encouraged to think critically about how ballet can continue to evolve in becoming more inclusive and forward-thinking. Rather than create a piece that is simply based on movement, artists are asked to create a production with a storyline that sparks the imagination and challenges the audiences’ perception of what ballet is. Choreographers are encouraged to expand upon the classic narrative by rethinking the characters, adding characters, or even reimagining the characters’ paths. 

All applicants must live in Minnesota, have had formal ballet training, and consider themselves to be an emerging choreographer.

Deadline is tomorrow, June 1!

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is seeking technically trained professional dancers with excellent acting skills for 23-week contracts and Guest Artist positions in our 2023-2024 Performance Season.

Auditions will take place:
Thursday, June 1 at 10:00am
The studio will be open at 9:30 to warm up.
Please bring a resume and head shot, as well as jazz shoes, ballet shoes, and heels.
Callbacks will happen the same day. Please plan to stay for 2 hours.
Register

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, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, status with respect to public assistance or veteran status, or other status protected by law.

AMP is looking for dynamic and expressive movers for projects as part of our upcoming 2023-24 season. We are seeking passionate, authentic, and curious movers who want to work collaboratively, immerse and challenge themselves with a wide range of material, and continue their artistic development through working with a variety of artists. If this is you, come Move BIG with AMP!

Ideal candidates to join our community of artists should have a strong sense of your individual/unique movement point of view and possess an inquisitive and investigative nature rooted in community-building. All genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.

Alternative Motion Project serves as a catalyst to empower and connect individuals and communities through the art of contemporary dance. AMP presents accessible, compelling, and collaborative dance experiences through performance and education programs. To interact with and learn more about the AMP community, we encourage you to attend (either in part or fully) AMPLIFIED 2023 – AMP’s Summer Workshop, June 5-8. More on AMPLIFIED.

Movers selected as company members will be independent contractors. Stipends will be contracted based on the amount of time and involvement within each project and performance. Benefits also include free weekly movement practice, when offered.

Audition
Friday, June 9
10:00am-1:00pm
At Zenon Dance School
RSVP/Registration by June 8 is appreciated and highly encouraged.

Bring with you:
Your general schedule/availability.
Knee pads are also recommended.

Priority will be given to in person auditions. If you are unable to attend, you may submit a video through the RSVP/Registration form. Video submissions must be received by 11:59pm on June 8 to be considered.

Direct questions to alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

Experience
– Minimum of 2 years general office experience
– Office software experience, with these or similar software and platforms:
FilemakerPro database, Mailchimp email platform, Quickbooks, Weebly/Wix or other 2nd party web platform, Microsoft Word, and Excel
– Familiarity with social networking sites and their use in marketing
– Experience with writing for marketing
– Experience with grant writing a plus though not necessary.

Working Profile
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, strong creative writing and business communication skills, create and follow a calendar of responsibilities, manage details, communicate clearly and directly, and work professionally in an informal atmosphere with a flexible schedule. Will work with supervision from the Artistic Directors.

Hours and Pay
The Administrative Assistant will work an average of 5-6 hours per week. Hours are flexible. Minimum pay starting at $18/hour. The Administrative Assistant will be working mainly in the home office of the Artistic Directors of the company (owners of a friendly dog), with some off-site work possible.

Tasks and Responsibilities
– Data Maintenance – update information in FileMakerPro
– Marketing – create and send monthly e-newsletters and email blasts for productions and events, press releases, working with the Artistic Directors on writing the copy
– Update and maintain social networking sites (FaceBook, Twitter, mnartists.org, etc)
– Update website
– Financial – track donations, enter cash disbursements and receipts in Quickbooks
– Support the organization with other administrative tasks as needed
– Attend bi-monthly board meetings and take minutes