Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Do you dance Samba or would like to learn it for free? Latin Dance MN has you covered—and we’ll cover your costumes too!

We are casting intermediate and advanced dancers for Aurora do Samba—a vibrant show celebrating the African roots of Samba through movement, rhythm, and storytelling.

Samba experience is not required. Afro dancers, male dancers, and ballroom dancers are encouraged to apply.

Saturday, December 13 from 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Threads Dance Project
Register here!

Casting Notice for Minneapolis Dancers: From the producers of The Empire Strips Back comes an outrageously sexy parody of Hollywood horror. For performing artists, this is a uniquely creative opportunity. With a range of dance styles, this high-energy spectacle will truly showcase your talent.

Production: A Nightmare on Strip Street – A Burlesque Parody
Company: NX5 Theatrical
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Locals Only)
Director/Choreographer: Bec Morris
Dates: Rehearsals from February 9, 2026, and performances from February 26 to March 22, 2026. Full availability required for all dates listed.

Seeking:

• Female-Presenting Dancers: 5’1”–5’8”, all ethnicities, sizes 0-8. All styles needed: commercial, hip hop, pointe, jazz, contortion/extreme flexibility. Must be comfortable in a stylized, comedic environment. Experience with burlesque is a plus, but there is no topless nudity.
• Male-Presenting Dancers: 5’9”–6’1”, all ethnicities. Dancers with hip hop, breakdance, or freestyle background who can pick up choreography quickly. One role involves partner work and lifts.
• Specialty Acts: Also seeking specialty acts such as pole, contortion, hand balancing, etc. No fire or aerial acts. Minimal dance background preferred.
• Must have authorization to work in the USA.
• Must be comfortable wearing various types of masks.

Please submit via this link. Include your headshot, resume, and any available dance reel.

Hosted by Borealis Dance Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dance Camera North International Dance Film Festival provides a space for dance filmmakers to challenge choreographic storytelling through film. This innovative platform creates the opportunity to expand the dynamic performative art of dance to larger audiences while pushing the envelope to what is possible through film.

Early Deadline: Thursday, January 1
Final Deadline: Sunday, March 1

Minneapolis Festival Date: April, 2026

To learn more and submit work, please visit www.borealisdance.org.

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Junior Performance Ensemble is for dancers who are looking for more performance experiences at a high level of training. Ensemble dancers serve as ambassadors of Ballet Co.Laboratory and dance, making the art form more accessible to our community.

Three sessions are offered throughout the season, and dancers may take any one or all sessions. Junior Performance Ensemble members will also have the opportunity to perform in various outreach performances in addition to the productions listed below.

Eligibility: 4+ years of pointe experience and/or are between the ages of 18-30. 

Dancers are selected for the Junior Performance Ensemble by the Ensemble Director, Genevieve Waterbury, via audition or invitation. Dancers in the Junior Performance Ensemble must commit to all classes and rehearsals within each session of the Ensemble they are registered.

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.

Saturday, December 6
9:30am-1:00pm
Registration and self-warm-up: 9:30-10:00am
Audition: 10:00am-1:00pm

Dancers are encouraged to pre-register by Wednesday, December 3, and upload a headshot and resume via the Google Form linked here. In-person registration will also be available on-site—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 Company Manager, Karen Christ Aalgaard, and audition materials must be submitted no later than Friday, November 21. Please email Karen at kchrist@threadsdance.org for additional registration or virtual audition instructions.

Ragamala Dance Company is seeking trained Bharatanatyam dancers for a paid, one-year contract position as a Company Dancer or Apprentice.

Ragamala tours extensively at major venues in the United States, India, and internationally. Qualified applicants should be able to adapt to Ragamala’s aesthetic and be able to train in either Los Angeles or Minneapolis and attend company rehearsals in Minneapolis.

Please complete the application at www.ragamaladance.org/audition, and send a résumé and video links to raneeramaswamy@gmail.com.

Tapestry Folkdance Center is looking to hire two Admissions Associates to serve in a customer-facing position, managing admissions for our social dance events. The role will report to Tapestry’s Operations Manager and work closely with dance night volunteers.

The position will have a variable schedule, working an alternating schedule of either one or two 4-hour weekend evening shifts (typically between 5:30-9:30pm), Friday-Sunday, with possible opportunities for additional shifts for special events. Pay to range between $17-18/hour plus opportunities to participate in Tapestry’s dance programming at no charge.

To view the full job description and application form, please click here.

Zenon Dance is excited to announce a performance food drive on December 12 and 13 at the TEK Box! Are there any works you’d like to showcase for the community? Whether it’s a solo, duet, group performance, or even a work-in-progress, all are welcome! We have several slots available both nights and will provide full technical support, along with a small stipend for your participation.

Guests can enjoy free admission by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate. All contributions will be directed to the Minneapolis Food Shelf, helping those in need in our community.

Performances: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Tech/spacing/rehearsal: Tuesday, December 9 or Wednesday, December 10 in the evenings after 5:30pm

Please reach out to Danielle Robinson-Prater with any questions or interest at danielle@zenondance.org.