Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Joanna Lees is holding an audition for a new independent creative project called Shadowland, Summer 2026.

Joanna seeks mature, athletic, authentic, talented, and curious movers who want to work collaboratively in a community-centered environment. Ideal candidates will be inquisitive problem solvers who have a strong sense of their individuality and unique movement point of view. The work will be contemporary in nature, but movers of all dance backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Saturday, May 16
10:00am-1:00pm
Hennepin Center for the Arts, studio 5B on the fifth floor

Registration is highly encouraged by Thursday, May 14.
Video Submissions: Video submissions will be accepted if you cannot attend. Click here for more information.

Shadowland will investigate ideas of vulnerability, paradox, shame, and healing through the lens and physicalization of invisible experiences. How can complex and contradictory internal experiences be expressed authentically and externally through movement and sound? How are movement choices shaped with the knowledge of being seen or heard? We will traverse an artistic landscape of ‘both/and.’ Original sound by Dameun Strange.

Email questions to joannajacksonlees@gmail.com.

Joanna Lees is a fiscal year 2026 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is auditioning dancers to join Season 13 as Guest Dancers (paid), Second Company (paid), and the Apprenticeship Program—specifically, strong technical jazz dancers with excellent acting skills. All styles of dance – ballet/tap/hip-hop – are encouraged to apply.

Collide is seeking strong, technical dancers with exceptional acting ability for all roles in our upcoming 2026-27 season.

Auditions: Thursday, May 21 at 9:30am
Sign up for an audition here. Learn more about Collide here.
Come prepared to dance with a headshot and resume. Pre-registration is required.

2026/27 Season 13 Schedule:

• Rehearsals are during daytime hours, usually 9:30am-3:30pm
• Special Project: Rehearses September 14-18, with performances throughout the fall
• Mainstage Show 1: Rehearses September 21-October 14, with performances October 15-25
• Holiday Show: Rehearses November 16-December 2, with prior youth rehearsals on Sundays in the fall and performances December 3-6
• Mainstage Show 2: 2027 dates TBD
• Mainstage Show 3: 2027 dates TBD

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.

Collide Apprenticeship Program Auditions: Thursday, May 21 at 9:30am
Sign up for an audition. Please come prepared to dance with a resume and headshot.

Education and Performance Experience

• Apprentices take class and rehearse alongside the First and Second Company on Mondays/Wednesdays and Fridays from September 2026-April 2027.
• All Apprentices perform in The Holiday Spectacular and the Apprentice Showcase, boosting their resumes and dance reels.
• They are invited to attend quarterly Master Classes with visiting Broadway Tour dance captains and local industry professionals.
• All Apprentices receive periodic meetings with Collide Staff to individualize career goals and assist with growth and development from all angles.

Regional Gathering on Dance Education and Disability: July 24 to 25 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Young Dance invites artists, educators, and organizers to submit proposals for our upcoming regional gathering. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas with financial support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), this two-day event is part of a national series dedicated to centering disability in dance education. Specifically, the Minnesota gathering will explore ways we practice belonging through inclusive dance and dance education.

Our Vision
This convening brings together dance and arts educators, presenters, and creators to explore how we foster belonging through inclusive dance. Together, we aim to:

Celebrate work that challenges norms and reimagines dance as an accessible, evolving field.
Investigate access-centered pedagogy, practices, and policies.
Build connections and a lasting network of resources to support and uplift one another.

Session Details
We are looking for diverse formats, including workshops, movement classes, panel discussions, think tanks, or drop-in activities. We anticipate most sessions will run 90-120 minutes. However, we are open to whatever length is best for your work, with a minimum of 45 minutes. Facilitators receive a $150 stipend, plus reimbursement for approved materials. Additional funds may be available depending on session needs. All events are free for participants.

Deadline: Sunday, May 24
Notification: Wednesday, June 3

Submit materials or direct questions to Gretchen Pick at gretchen@youngdance.org. We prioritize accessibility in our application process. Please submit your proposal in the format that works best for you:

Digital — Complete the Call for Proposals Google Form or email a Document (Word/PDF).
Multimedia — Submit a video or audio recording answering the questions below.
Conversational — Email us to schedule a time to discuss your proposal verbally.

Please include the following information in your submission:

Session Title
Format: (e.g., Workshop, Panel, Movement Class, Discussion, Think Tank, Drop-In Activity, or Other)
Short Description: A 1–3 sentence summary for promotional materials.
Full Description: A detailed overview for the review committee to understand your goals and methods.
Facilitator Information: Name(s) and a brief bio of the facilitator(s).
Duration: Requested length of time.
Other: Please share anything else about your offering you would like us to know.

Please indicate all blocks that work for you:
Friday, July 24 — Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Saturday, July 25 — Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Belonging is not a destination, but an ongoing practice. We look forward to seeing how your work contributes to this movement.

Threads Dance Project is seeking a diverse group of dancers ages 21+ who are versatile, expressive, quick learners, and fluent in a variety of dance forms.

Audition: Saturday, June 17, 9:00am-12:30pm
Registration and self-warm-up: 9:00-9:30am
Audition: 9:30am-12:30pm
At Threads Dance Nexus.

Registration: Dancers are encouraged to pre-register by Wednesday, June 24, and upload a headshot and resume via the Google Form. In-person registration will also be available, but we prefer interested dancers to pre-register online. 

A virtual audition format is available upon request; however, in-person auditions are preferred. Virtual auditions must be arranged with the Rehearsal Manager, Maddy Harper, by Monday, June 1, and virtual audition materials must be submitted no later than Friday, June 12. Please email Maddy at mharper@threadsdance.org for additional information on virtual auditions or for any other audition/registration questions.

Ballet Co.Laboratory is looking for versatile and accomplished classically trained dancers with partnering and pointe experience for our 2026/27 performance season.

If interested, please contact Zoé Henrot at zhenrot@balletcolaboratory.org.