Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Seeking Female Dancers

Seeking a dancer who can learn choreography for a show in March.

The piece is about the definition of “feminine” and its many applications. The dance style is a modern fusion with Graham influences, but experience in Graham technique is not required. I would recommend having at least 3-5 years of modern experience as well as at least 3 years of ballet.

Technical/Performance Week: March 24-30
Rehearsal Times: TBD, as we are working with multiple schedules. It’s a twelve-minute piece with four dancers, so it shouldn’t take too long to learn.

If interested, please send gillian.wheatman@icloud.com a reel, resume, or introductory email. A work-in-progress video of choreography can be sent upon request.

Please email Gillian at gillian.wheatman@icloud.com with questions.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Company Auditions

Ballet Co.Laboratory is looking for versatile and accomplished classically trained dancers with partnering and pointe experience for our 2025/26 performance season. In addition to paid 34-36 week dance contracts, Company Artists are paid to learn arts administration skills in efforts to develop the whole dancer.

More information and application details can be found here!

Ballet Co.Laboratory Trainee Auditions

Advanced Level students, ages 15-22, have the opportunity to study alongside the Company as Trainees of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees are advanced students who also study four times a week during the day with the Company in class and rehearsal. Trainees are fully enrolled in the Performing Arts Division at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees participate in all season productions and outreach performances.

Auditions for Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Trainee Program occur annually. Dancers may select to audition in-person or via video audition.

More information and application details can be found here!

MFA in Dance at Minnesota State University, Mankato

The Department of Performing Arts at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accepting applications for Fall 2025.

This 3-year program includes tracks in performance and choreography, and offers teaching opportunities and graduate assistantships. Applicants will have opportunities to choreograph and perform in annual dance concerts and theatrical productions in the beautiful, newly renovated, 450-seat Ted Paul Theatre and the intimate Andreas Theatre. Students will have the opportunity to attend the ACDA conferences and guest artists are invited into the Program for residencies.

Students are supported by 13 faculty and staff members in the department with specialties including choreography, screen dance, dance performance, history, lighting, costuming, musical theatre, directing, scenic design, and public relations.

For information or to apply, email Daniel Stark at daniel.stark@mnsu.edu.

Young Dance is Hiring a Marketing and Communications Director

Do you like to make beautiful graphics? Do you enjoy drafting and implementing clear communications? Do you want to work for a passionate team of dance lovers? 

Join the Young Dance team! Young Dance seeks a Marketing and Communications Director (0.75 FTE, $26k-$30k/year) to manage all communication aspects (programming, events, news, marketing, social media), oversee branding, and collaborate on fundraising initiatives.

They prioritize access, representation, and transparency, aiming to engage new communities like BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. The ideal candidate is experienced in marketing, design, and communication, with strong writing and organizational skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and image/video editing software is a plus.

This hybrid position offers a flexible schedule, health benefits, professional development, and unlimited time off based on performance. Apply with a cover letter, resume, and references to Executive Director Gretchen Pick at gretchen@youngdance.org.

Open Call for Dancers and Singers for Morris Performance

The Rogue Hens is looking for dancers and singers over age 16 of all experience levels and abilities to participate in a community performance. The Rogue Hens is a performance based collaboration of 4 women artists from Morris and Minneapolis, all over age 55, who believe that older generations of artists are vital in their communities. We are combining forces to create a performance project with the unifying themes of Loss, Tumult, Worry, and Yearning.  

The collaborating artists are composer, Linda Kachelmeier of St. Paul; poet, Athena Kildegaard of Farwell; dance choreographer, Jennifer Ilse of Minneapolis; and visual artist, Vicky Radel of Norcross. 

Performance: Saturday, January 11 at 4:00pm at Angell Dance Arts Studio
All rehearsals are at Angell Dance Arts Studio

Dancer Information
All ages and abilities welcome.
Experienced modern/contemporary dancers: Friday, January 10, 6:00-8:00pm
All dancers: Saturday, January 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dress rehearsal: Saturday, January 11, 1:30-3:30pm
Contact Jennifer Ilse offleash@offleasharea.org

Singer Information
All ages and abilities welcome, no music reading necessary!
All singers: Saturday, January 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
Dress rehearsal: Saturday, January 11, 1:30-3:30pm
Contact Linda Kachelmeier lindakachelmeier@yahoo.com

Zenon Dance – Call for Choreogarphers

Zenon Dance is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from choreographers interested in partnering with Zenon Dance Zone programs. These programs are an intensive adult dance initiative designed for dancers at an intermediate/advanced level who are eager to enhance their movement experience. Selected choreographers will collaborate with the Zone Performance Group and/or a new advanced Zone program, Block Z.

Each Zone program has multiple opportunities to participate, ranging from a 3-week to 20-week creative process to develop a new work, culminating in a performance. We welcome applications from all dance genres and levels of choreographic experience.

As a Zone Choreographer, you will have the opportunity to:

  •  Become part of the vibrant Zenon Dance community!  
  •  Team up with fellow Zone dancers to create an innovative piece.  
  •  Enhance your dance-making skills and creative process.  
  •  Gain access to a diverse group of committed and passionate dancers. 
  • Showcase your work in the Zenon Dance Zone Concerts.

This position is classified as an Independent Contractor and is supported by a stipend that varies depending on the session length and Zone program. 

To Apply: Please send your resume, artist statement, and a link/s to video samples of your choreography to danielle@zenondance.org by Wednesday, January 29.

Zenon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Young Dance is Hiring a Marketing and Communications Director

Do you like to make beautiful graphics? Do you enjoy drafting and implementing clear communications? Do you want to work for a passionate team of dance lovers? 

Join the Young Dance team! Young Dance seeks a Marketing and Communications Director (0.75 FTE, $26k-$30k/year) to manage all communication aspects (programming, events, news, marketing, social media), oversee branding, and collaborate on fundraising initiatives.

They prioritize access, representation, and transparency, aiming to engage new communities like BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. The ideal candidate is experienced in marketing, design, and communication, with strong writing and organizational skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and image/video editing software is a plus.

This hybrid position offers a flexible schedule, health benefits, professional development, and unlimited time off based on performance. Apply with a cover letter, resume, and references to Executive Director Gretchen Pick at gretchen@youngdance.org.

Zenon Dance School – Winter/Spring Dance Zone Audition

The Zenon Dance Zone is an intensive adult dance program for all levels, ages, and dance backgrounds who wish to deepen their dance journey and experiences. The program offers two tracks and welcomes new movers through a relaxed audition. Audition for the upcoming Winter and Spring Sessions, January 6 – June 1, 2025.

Audition: Saturday, January 4
Audition by taking the free Zenon Winter Open House Intermediate Modern Dance Class, 12:00-12:45 pm, with Dustin Haug.

Performance Group – for movers with an intermediate/advanced level of dance technique and searching for opportunities to perform with local choreographers. Winter Session will feature three choreographers, and the performance group members will perform in at least one Zone showcase piece in the spring of 2025.

Technique Group – for movers who wish to enhance their creative and technical skills while exploring different dance genres.

Performance and Technique Track tuition covers unlimited Zenon Dance School classes during the session, with a minimum of 3-4 weekly classes. Subsidized tuition and scholarships are available through the Zenon Xchange program.