Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

The Department of Performing Arts at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a part-time adjunct position in Dance for AY 2026–2027, pending funding. Appointment may be for the full academic year or a single semester. Teaching load is 4 credits per semester, with potential to create choreography for the Fall and/or Spring Dance Concerts.

We seek instructors able to teach one or more of the following: Contemporary technique, Jazz technique, Improvisation, and Dance Somatics. Master’s degree, MFA, or PhD required.

To apply, send CV or résumé to daniel.stark@mnsu.edu. Selected applicants may be asked to provide video samples of teaching and/or choreography and may be invited to campus to teach a class.

Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 12:00pm CST

Do you have a two-car garage? Do you love the performing arts? Do you enjoy bringing people together? If you answered “yes,” then you could be a great host for the Neighborhood Garage Tour!

Off-Leash Area’s Neighborhood Garage Tour (NGT) is the company’s arts access program, where the company travels from community to community with a truck full of lighting, staging, seating, performers, and more. Each weekend of the NGT, the company transforms a typical two-car garage into a 40-seat black box theater, bringing joy, laughter, and wonder directly into metro neighborhoods.

A Garage Tour Host is a homeowner who, with our support, takes the lead in gathering an audience for the performances on a weekend of the tour. Hosts are encouraged to work with neighbors to help with their duties of promotion and getting the garage ready for the Garage Tour to arrive!
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Off-Leash Area is especially looking for households where a person with disabilities resides, as Off-Leash Area’s mission includes working for equity and opportunity for all persons with all abilities.

Every year, past Garage Tour Hosts have asked to host again!

Off-Leash Area is currently hiring Technical Staff for its 10th anniversary season of the Neighborhood Garage Tour!

• 1 Crew/Box Office/Set-Up Crew Member
• 1 Crew/Set-Up Crew Member
• 1 Technical Director

Cathedral Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance that features master classes, performances by both participants and professional artists, and adjudication opportunities with industry professionals. We welcome dancers ages 7–18 from across the region, creating a space where their hard work, dedication, and passion can truly shine.

Our goal is to provide young dancers with the opportunity to perform and learn in a grand setting—an experience that pushes them beyond the studio while fostering growth through shared inspiration and a love of dance. With the support of our community members, dance families, and studios, we are thrilled to celebrate the 14th year of the Cathedral Dance Festival on May 1–2.

A core part of our mission is bringing the gift of professional performance to our participants. To support this goal, we are seeking professional dance artists to perform in our Closing Gala Concert on Saturday, May 2 at 7:15 PM. We invite submissions of 2–5 minute performances showcasing professional dancers from the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. All performances and music must be family-friendly.

We welcome all dance styles that highlight strong technique and artistry and are particularly interested in including a ballet performance this year. Submissions may include solos, duets, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles.

Please send a video of your proposed performance to info@cathedraldance.com at your earliest convenience. The submission deadline is April 1, though earlier submissions are encouraged. In addition to compensation, snacks, beverages, and dinner will be provided to all performers on Saturday, May 2. We also invite performers to participate in classes complimentary throughout the festival weekend. We welcome you to visit cathedraldance.com to learn more about our festival.

We are deeply grateful for your willingness to share your work with us and for the meaningful art you continue to create in service of the Minnesota and greater arts community.

Happy dancing!

We’re expanding our troupe and seeking committed Somali dancers for traditional performances.

Looking for adults (18+) identifying as Somali who are committed, reliable, team players. Rehearsal availability on Sundays.

Please bring:

• A one to two minute, traditional Somali dance solo.
• Comfortable dancewear and shoes.
• A short printed bio.

RSVP by Friday, April 3 via email at Mohamoud@somalimuseum.org.

Following the conclusion of the Wilder Research listening phase, the Minnesota Dance Task Force is moving from assessment to action. Formed in 2024, in response to the Cowles Center dissolution, the Task Force gathered statewide input from artists, educators, presenters, funders, and audiences through a variety of methods. Clear, recurring needs emerged—and now it is time to build forward.

We are seeking nominations for a five-person Transition Team (includes a small $500 stipend) to serve through 2026. This team will help move Wilder recommendations into action and guide the evolution of the Task Force into a sustainable engagement structure. Nominate yourself or someone in the community by Monday, March 30, 6:00pm.

The Transition Team tasks include:

• Exploring fiscal sponsorship models rather than forming a new nonprofit
• Strengthening statewide communication and resource platforms
• Building partnerships with organizations such as DanceMN, Springboard, and others
• Supporting communications, press outreach, and visibility efforts
• Assisting in planning biannual town halls (first targeted for June 2026)
• Ensuring geographic representation across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota

We seek nominees who:

• Represent diverse racial, cultural, gender, generational, and geographic identities
• Reflect varied dance styles and professional roles
• Bring collaborative leadership, energy, and systems-thinking skills to the group
• Are committed to statewide impact and accountability
• Nomination Form

We strongly encourage Greater Minnesota representation and BIPOC leadership. Commitment includes monthly virtual meetings and regular progress reporting. There is a stipend available; additional funding pathways are being explored to support defined tasks. We welcome self-nominations and peer nominations. Please submit a brief statement outlining relevant experience and interest in shaping the future of Minnesota’s dance ecosystem.

The listening phase is complete. Now we build.

Cathedral Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance that features master classes, performances by both participants and professional artists, and adjudication opportunities with industry professionals. We welcome dancers ages 7-18 from across the region, creating a space where their hard work, dedication, and passion can truly shine.

Our goal is to provide young dancers with the opportunity to perform and learn in a grand setting—an experience that pushes them beyond the studio while fostering growth through shared inspiration and a love of dance. With the support of our community members, dance families, and studios, we are thrilled to celebrate the 14th year of the Cathedral Dance Festival on May 1-2.

A core part of our mission is bringing the gift of professional performance to our participants. To support this goal, we are seeking professional dance artists to perform in our Closing Gala Concert on Saturday, May 2, at 7:15pm. We invite submissions of 2-5 minute performances showcasing professional dancers from the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. All performances and music must be family-friendly. In addition to payment, all performers are invited to take any dance classes complimentary throughout the festival weekend. Performers will also be provided with snacks, beverages, and dinner on Saturday, May 2.

We welcome all dance styles that highlight strong technique and artistry, and we are particularly interested in including a ballet performance this year. Submissions may include solos, duets, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles.

Please send a video of your proposed performance to info@cathedraldance.com at your earliest convenience. The submission deadline is April 1, though earlier submissions are encouraged. We also invite you to visit cathedraldance.com to learn more about the festival.

We are deeply grateful for your willingness to share your work with us, and for the meaningful art you continue to create in service of the Minnesota and greater arts community. Happy dancing!

Following the conclusion of the Wilder Research listening phase, the Minnesota Dance Task Force is moving from assessment to action. Formed in 2024, in response to the Cowles Center dissolution, the Task Force gathered statewide input from artists, educators, presenters, funders, and audiences through a variety of methods. Clear, recurring needs emerged—and now it is time to build forward.

We are seeking nominations for a five-person Transition Team (includes a small $500 stipend) to serve through 2026. This team will help move Wilder recommendations into action and guide the evolution of the Task Force into a sustainable engagement structure. Nominate yourself or someone in the community by Friday, March 20, 3:00pm.

The Transition Team tasks include:

• Exploring fiscal sponsorship models rather than forming a new nonprofit
• Strengthening statewide communication and resource platforms
• Building partnerships with organizations such as DanceMN, Springboard, and others
• Supporting communications, press outreach, and visibility efforts
• Assisting in planning biannual town halls (first targeted for June 2026)
• Ensuring geographic representation across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota

We seek nominees who:

• Represent diverse racial, cultural, gender, generational, and geographic identities
• Reflect varied dance styles and professional roles
• Bring collaborative leadership, energy, and systems-thinking skills to the group
• Are committed to statewide impact and accountability
• Nomination Form

We strongly encourage Greater Minnesota representation and BIPOC leadership. Commitment includes monthly virtual meetings and regular progress reporting. There is a stipend available; additional funding pathways are being explored to support defined tasks. We welcome self-nominations and peer nominations. Please submit a brief statement outlining relevant experience and interest in shaping the future of Minnesota’s dance ecosystem.

The listening phase is complete. Now we build.

Now accepting proposals for the 24th annual Dances at the Lake concert. The concert will take place on July 17 and 18 at 7:00pm in the Lyndale Park Rose Gardens, near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.

This beloved outdoor dance concert features a variety of dance forms performed by both professional adult and youth companies. The “stage” for the shows is the large grassy area between the two fountains near the Rose Garden at Lyndale Park Garden. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and some snacks, drinks or a picnic to enjoy while experiencing dance under the sky. These two concerts are free and open to the public, hosted by KASM Dance Collective.

We are now accepting choreography proposals for Dances at the Lake. For more information, and to apply, see the linked Google Form.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 22. Questions can be emailed to kasmdancecollective@gmail.com.

Cathedral Dance Festival is an annual celebration of dance that features master classes, performances by both participants and professional artists, and adjudication opportunities with industry professionals. We welcome dancers ages 7-18 from across the region, creating a space where their hard work, dedication, and passion can truly shine.

Our goal is to provide young dancers with the opportunity to perform and learn in a grand setting—an experience that pushes them beyond the studio while fostering growth through shared inspiration and a love of dance. With the support of our community members, dance families, and studios, we are thrilled to celebrate the 14th year of the Cathedral Dance Festival on May 1-2.

A core part of our mission is bringing the gift of professional performance to our participants. To support this goal, we are seeking professional dance artists to perform in our Closing Gala Concert on Saturday, May 2, at 7:15pm. We invite submissions of 2-5 minute performances showcasing professional dancers from the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. All performances and music must be family-friendly.

We welcome all dance styles that highlight strong technique and artistry, and are particularly interested in including a ballet performance this year. Submissions may include solos, duets, trios, quartets, or larger ensembles.

Please send a video of your proposed performance to info@cathedraldance.com. The submission deadline is April 1, though earlier submissions are encouraged. We also invite you to visit cathedraldance.com to learn more about the festival.

We are deeply grateful for your willingness to share your work with us, and for the meaningful art you continue to create in service of the Minnesota and greater arts community. Happy dancing!