Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory is seeking seasoned, professional ballet teachers to join our staff.

The Teaching Artists at The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory instruct, mentor, empower, and inspire every student from ages 3 to adult with excellent, individualized, and healthy dance training using our curriculum/syllabus.

Is this you? Apply here!

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 20

Get ready to sparkle on stage this season! Collide is casting local youth dancers for our Holiday Spectacular – a magical celebration featuring iconic scenes from The Nutcracker and festive dance storytelling set to your favorite holiday hits!

Join us for an unforgettable winter performance filled with classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, and character work. From Sugar Plum dreams to Santa’s Workshop, this is your chance to shine in a show that brings holiday joy to all ages! The Holiday Spectacular will offer young dancers an opportunity to perform alongside the Collide professional company at the beautiful Luminary Arts Center, home to the MN Opera, in the North Loop.

Roles and Casting: Seeking youth dancers, ages 8-18, who are proficient in ballet and jazz dance. Additional skills (tap, acro, pointe) are a plus! Specialty roles include Clara, Toy Soldiers, Holiday Elves, Toys, and more featured soloists alongside an ensemble cast.

Audition Date 1: Wednesday, July 23
Ages 8-10: 6:00-6:30pm
Ages 10-13: 6:30-7:00pm
Ages 14-18: 7:00-8:00pm

Audition Date 2: Sunday, August 17
Ages 8-10: 1:00-1:30pm
Ages 10-13: 1:30-2:00pm
Ages 13-18 2:00-3:00pm

Audition Expectations: Auditions are located at Collide Theatrical Dance Company. Wear dance attire (ballet/jazz shoes recommended) and bring a headshot and resume, if available. Dancers should expect a short across-the-floor combination and choreography to be taught on site. Please be prepared to stay for the full audition slot. Roles will be cast by Monday, August 18. Sign up here!

Dates and Times
Sunday Rehearsals at Collide Theatrical Dance Company: October 5-November 30
Rehearsal Times: Elves, 1:00-2:00pm; Toys, 2:00-3:30pm; Nutcracker, 3:30-5:00pm
First Meeting of Student Company and Parents: Sunday, October 28 from 11:00am-12:00pm
Full Youth Company Technical Rehearsals at the Luminary Arts Center: Tuesday, December 2, 5:00-8:30pm; Wednesday, December 3, 5:00-8:30pm
Performance 1 and 2: Thursday, December 4 from 9:30am-12:30pm and 6:00-8:30pm
Performance 3 (Gala): Friday, December 5 from 6:00-9:00pm
Performance 4 and 5: Saturday, December 6 from 1:00-3:30pm and 6:30-9:00pm
Performance 6: Sunday, December 7 from 1:00-3:30pm

Please arrive with hair and makeup ready. Parents, please pick-up during break hours. Parking and drop-off information for The Luminary Arts Center to come.

Questions? Email education@collidetheatrical.org. Come be part of the magic – let’s make this season spectacular together!

Staff
Holiday Spectacular Director: Regina Peluso
Artistic Associates/Choreographers: Jarod Boltjes, Heather Brockman
Managing Director: Noelle Bohaty
Engagement Coordinator: Jess Yates

Application Deadline: July 25

Job Description:

• Works in partnership with and reports to the Artistic/Executive Director to guide the company’s voice and vision.
• Responsible for the Business Operations, including Marketing, Communications, and Fund Development strategies of Threads Dance Project.
• Oversees program development and programming at the Threads Dance Nexus.

Download the full job description.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resumé to kcharles@threadsdance.org.

Lanesboro Arts invites Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) artists in Minnesota to apply for the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program. This personally tailored, stipend-supported residency program offers the opportunity for support and open access to Lanesboro Arts and Lanesboro Area facilities, personnel, and natural environment.

Applications are due by 11:59pm on Friday, August 1. 

Residencies will happen between October 2025-April 2026. There are 12 weeks of residencies available to distribute for this year’s program. The artist may select either one or two weeks. The residency offers a weekly stipend of $1,250 to cover food and other costs while in residence. Artists can receive an additional $500 for supplies if working on a creative project. There is no output or product required for this residency. However, there is one community share-back opportunity required, which could be a community workshop, school visit, small gathering, or blog post.

Concerto Dance is hosting auditions for our upcoming season! Concerto Dance creates jazz and modern dance works driven by musicality and virtuosity, aiming to uplift the human spirit through vibrant concert dance. We are seeking versatile dancers who have a strong jazz and modern dance background, possess a high level of musicality, are excellent storytellers, are willing to contribute to the creative process, and are committed to building community.

Audition: Friday, August 1 from 4:00-6:00pm
Dancers will be led in a short warm-up followed by a jazz and modern audition combination. Please bring a resume and headshot, and be prepared to fill out an audition form, including providing any potential schedule conflicts. Dancers who are unable to attend the in-person audition may reach out to info@concertodance.com to inquire about submitting a video audition. Video submissions are due August 1. See the website for more information.

Rehearsals: Starting August 22, Wednesdays/Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Two Visiting Guest Artist Intensives: Held in January and February, 1 week Wednesday-Sunday
Performances: November 20-21 at Bloomington Center for the Arts and March 20-22 at the Southern Theater, with additional educational performance opportunities and a late spring/early summer performance to be announced prior to the audition date.

This season includes two new original jazz dance works by Artistic Director Jolene Konkel, including the expanded Tradition, set to a jazz arrangement of selections from the Fiddler on the Roof score, and Konkel’s newest theater-dance work set to Duke Ellington’s Such Sweet Thunder Suite, that explores the universal themes of freedom, love, conflict, agency, and community through the intersection of Shakespearean drama and American jazz, along with works by two visiting guest artists and company repertory.

Paid rehearsal and performance stipends offered. Previous performance experience required. Seeking 1-2 women and 2 men ages 18 and older. Looking for a multi-generational cast for the upcoming season. Experienced mid to late career dancers strongly encouraged to audition. Concerto selects up to 2 apprentices per season. Apprentice roles are for dancers who are interested in gaining experience and developing their artistry while serving as understudies with occasional performance opportunities throughout the season. Apprentice roles are unpaid with performance stipends as applicable.

Please reach out to info@concertodance.com with any additional questions.

Doma Dance Theater is seeking new volunteer members to join our advisory board for a two-year term.

We are a fiscally-sponsored project entering our second season. Our advisory board offers ongoing support, advice, direction, and key expertise in cultural relevance, event planning, marketing, development, and strategic planning.

Forms will be accepted until Friday, August 8, at 11:59PM CST.

ARENA DANCES is excited to announce an open call for early-career choreographers to apply for a new choreographic commission. This opportunity invites talented choreographers to create and showcase their work as part of the 10th annual CANDY BOX Dance Festival (CBDF), May 4-9, 2026, at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis.

Eligibility:

• Open to early-career choreographers of all backgrounds and dance styles. Early career is defined as having more than 2 and less than 10 years of experience generating their own creative work outside of a degree-granting program.
• Applicants must have completed their own original work.
• Applicants must provide 1-2 open rehearsal sessions for feedback.

Benefits:

• $1000 commission fee for selected choreographers in addition to suggested donations received upon artists performance date.
• 30 hours of free rehearsal studio space.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a professional production team.
• Exposure through our promotional channels and media partners with supplied graphic design promotion.
• Wide-angle video documentation of the choreographer’s showing.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: 4:30pm CST on Friday, August 15
• Announcement of Selected Choreographers: October 1
• Rehearsal Period: January-April, 2026
• Performance Dates and Times: One evening from 5:30-6:30pm on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (May 6-8, 2026)

Application Requirements:

• Choreography Proposal: Submit a proposal outlining your choreographic concept, including the theme, style, and artistic vision for your piece.
• Feedback/Mentorship Sessions: Provide a brief narrative of dialogue expectations/hopes from open rehearsal feedback sessions within process of creation and identify 2-3 mentors to be involved within these feedback sessions.
• Previous Work: Provide a link to video excerpt(s) showcasing your previous choreographic work.
• Availability: Confirm your availability for performance dates.

Submission Guidelines: Email your application to arenadances@gmail.com with the subject line “CANDY BOX Commission Application – [Your Name].” Applications must be received by 4:30pm CST on Friday, August 15.

Selection Process: A panel of judges will review all applications based on creativity, artistic merit, and feasibility of the proposed choreography to select 3 choreographers to participate.

Contact Information: For inquiries and application submission, please contact Mathew Janczewski at arenadances@gmail.com.

We look forward to receiving your creative proposals and collaborating with talented choreographers to create an unforgettable performance experience.

Celebrate Dance at RADFest 2026!

Seeking dance making, presenting, and performing artists for the 17th Annual Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival (RADFest), March 5-8, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan!

RADFest is a four-day, juried festival held at the Epic Center and various downtown venues in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dedicated to showcasing “alternative” dance, RADFest celebrates artists creating work that is emerging, experimental, and boundary-pushing in form and content.

Through performance, film, installation, and discussion, the festival provides a platform for innovative voices in contemporary dance. It fosters a vibrant exchange between artists and audiences, encouraging risk-taking, exploration, and dialogue.

Seeking artists to present work in the following categories:

• ShortWorks Series
• Michigan Made Showcase
• Young Artists Series
• Alternative Space Series
• Durational Performance
• Screendance Series

Deadline for submission is Monday, September 1. Submission information here.

Two Harbors-based independent artist Kayla Schiltgen is hiring for one or two contracted support roles to assist with ongoing projects:

• Administrative Assistant
• Social Media/SEO/Website Manager

These roles may be filled by one individual or split between two, depending on the individual’s strengths and availability.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently. A background in dance/performing arts production, communications, or marketing is a plus, but not required. This is a flexible and collaborative opportunity, with responsibilities shaped around evolving project needs and the individual’s skills. Experience working in or with rural communities and Greater Minnesota is highly valued, and candidates from these regions are especially encouraged to apply.

Please note: Kayla is based in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Candidates not located in Northern Minnesota will work remotely.

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Managing communications and scheduling
• Supporting the rural Minnesota tour of is this magic?
• Website updates, social media content creation, and SEO strategy
• Researching venues, grants, and collaborators
• Assisting with grant writing
• Helping organize and facilitate a Give to the Max Day fundraiser in November

Compensation: $20–$30/hour, depending on experience.

Hours: Up to 60–70 total hours available through January 2026, with the potential for future collaboration on a project-by-project basis.

Interested applicants should reach out and/or send a brief cover letter and resume to Kayla at kayla.schiltgen@gmail.com. Referrals are also welcome.

Paragon Pilates and Physical Therapy is hiring in Edina!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist who is interested in a specialty clinic. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist who has experience in manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. This role involves the use of strong evaluation and musculoskeletal examination skills, as well as implementing individualized care plans to aid in patient recovery and improve their quality of life. The Physical Therapist will work with patients of all ages to provide effective treatment strategies tailored to their specific needs. Our approach to treating the whole body as one system is designed to improve our patients’ quality of life, not just provide a medical service.

Experience in an orthopedic setting is preferred. If you don’t have prior experience in the Pilates-Physical Therapy model, we may provide our staff with the training and mentorship that they need to become expert clinicians in treating patients in our Physical Therapy/Pilates model.

Job Type: Part-time, flexible schedule

Please reach out for more information! All inquiries, resumes, and letters of intent may be sent to hiring@paragonpilatespt.com.