Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective

Advanced ballet dancers aged 18 and up are invited to audition for Minnesota Ballet Collective! The Minnesota Ballet Collective is a performance group committed to empowering advanced ballet dancers by fostering artists’ creativity, collaboration, and passion. We seek to inspire our community through ballet’s storytelling ability and inherent beauty. The Minnesota Ballet Collective believes in the transformative power of dance and its positive impact on the community.

The audition will be on Saturday, September 12 from 5:00-7:00pm at Platinum Dance Center:

  • Please wear ballet attire. Bring ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
  • Dancers are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early to warm up.
  • Please bring a printed headshot and first arabesque shot.
  • There is no audition fee required.

We rehearse once a week on Saturdays from 4:00-7:00pm.

The registration deadline is by the end of the day on September 11.

For more information, please visit our website.

Nutcracker Auditions and Preparation – Ashley Ballet Arts Academy

Ashley Ballet Arts Academy’s (ABAA) Nutcracker Preparation classes are a great way to prepare yourself to audition for our annual Nutcracker Performance held at the Ted Mann Concert Hall.

Auditions are held on September 12 from 9:00am-4:30pm. Time slots are determined by age. Students must be registered for at least one ABAA Academy Season Class to participate in the ABAA Nutcracker.

Preparation Classes are divided by age. Each age group has class 2 out of 4 days of prep week.

Tuesday, September 1-Friday, September 4
Ages 5-7: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Ages 8-10: Wednesday and Friday, 4:30-6:00pm
Ages 11-13: Wednesday and Friday, 6:00-8:00pm
Ages 11-13, Pointe: Wednesday and Friday, 8:00-8:45pm
Ages 14+: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:00pm
Ages 14+, Pointe: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm

Zenon 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 Fall Session, September 14-December 19.

Audition for Technique and Performance Group: Saturday, September 12, 12:00-12:45pm
Audition by taking the free Zenon Summer Open House Intermediate Modern Dance Class with Dustin Haug

Performance Group: For movers with an intermediate/advanced level of dance technique and searching for opportunities to perform with local choreographers. The Fall Session will feature two choreographers, and the performance group members will perform in at least one Zone showcase piece in December of 2026.

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.

Twin Cities Ballet Seeks Professional Dancers for “A Minnesota Nutcracker”

Twin Cities Ballet (TCB) is seeking strong, male, classical ballet dancers for A Minnesota Nutcracker this December.

A Minnesota Nutcracker will be performed at Ames Center from December 11–13 and at Northrop Auditorium December 19–20. 

These are paid, competitive short-term contracts for dancers with strong classical ballet technique and partnering skills.

Interested? Please email the following to development@twincitiesballet.org:

  • Resume
  • Headshot
  • 1st arabesque photo
  • Video link featuring classwork and/or performance clips that clearly demonstrate your classical ballet technique

Twin Cities Ballet: Student Auditions for “A Minnesota Nutcracker”

All local student dancers are invited to audition for Twin Cities Ballet’s (TCB) 2026 production of A Minnesota Nutcracker! 

Student auditions will be held on either Sunday, September 20, at Ballet Royale Minnesota. This is a fantastic opportunity for dancers to participate in a professional ballet production and be part of one of the most popular holiday events in the area. For over 20 years, TCB has welcomed student dancers from any local dance school to participate in its productions. All of TCB’s staff are dedicated to respecting student dancers’ existing commitments and dedication to their current dance studio.

A Minnesota Nutcracker will be performed at Ames Center from December 11–13 and at Northrop Auditorium December 19–20. 

Pre-registration is required. Visit auditions.twincitiesballet.org for more information, to register, and pay the audition fee. We recommend waiting after the parent meeting to make sure you understand the full commitment involved before paying the audition fee.

Sunday, September 20 Audition Times:
4:00–5:00pm: Dancers ages 6-10
5:00–6:30pm: Dancers ages 11+
Dancers ages 11+ with more than 1 year on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes.

Please note, this is a casting audition with mixed ages and levels, so dancers may be released before the end of the audition. An early release does not reflect how well a dancer performed, but indicates they have completed auditions for the roles suited to their age and dance experience.

Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting: All parents/guardians must attend a parent meeting in order for their dancer to participate. For the August audition, the parent meeting will take place in person during the audition (in another studio). For the September audition, the parent meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, September 17 at 7:30pm. This meeting will cover production protocols, key dates, and the commitment involved.

For the September audition, the Zoom link will be sent out to all pre-registered dancers on Wednesday, September 16. Please email Emily Winn at development@twincitiesballet.org if you have a conflict with the meeting.

Artist Call for Proposals: The 5th Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret by Off-Leash

Off-Leash Area announces an Artist Call for Proposals for the 5th Off-Kilter Cabaret. Off-Leash Area’s Off-Kilter community program highlights and supports artists with disabilities creating original performance work. The annual Off-Kilter Cabaret is an evening-length cabaret-style production, composed of 5-7 acts in any performing arts form. The Cabaret is curated by the Off-Kilter Leadership Team, who are leaders in the disability community, and 80% of whom are themselves persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a proposal for a performance piece that is 5-10 minutes in length that speaks to this year’s Off-Kilter Cabaret: “Location! Location! Location!”.

Off-Leash Area co-artistic director Jennifer Ilse says, “We all have seminal places in our lives. What happened there, or what do you hope will happen? Where do you go when you want to escape? Where do you thrive and where do you struggle? We are excited to see everyone’s unique interpretations of the theme in their proposals for this year’s Off-Kilter Cabaret.”

Performances will be held February 26-28, 2027 at the Playwrights’ Center, a fully accessible theater space. The event will include accessibility accommodations including ASL interpreting, captioning, and audio description.

The Call for Proposals will open September 25, and artists with disabilities are asked to submit proposals by October 23.

The Off-Kilter Advisory Team includes writer and storyteller Amy Salloway, national touring musician Gabriel Rodreick, and Sam Jasmine, host of the Disability and Progress program on KFAI. Off-Leash Area is excited to be partnering again with Young Dance, whose mission is “transforming lives through movement.”

Virtual Submissions for Collide Theatrical Dance Company Apprenticeship

Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program is an audition-based professional training program designed to provide the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide Company and in the world of theater-dance. This is an excellent post-graduate transitional program for recent college graduates looking to venture into a full-time performing career. This is a tuition-based training program that culminates with a final cabaret performance. Participation is by audition only.

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 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.

Virtual Audition: Send a 5-minute dance reel featuring ballet adagio and jazz technique to Auditions@collidetheatrical.org. Please include a cover letter, resume, and headshot.

Questions? Email Auditions@collidetheatrical.org.

Collide: Seeking Local Submissions from Male-Identifying Dancers

Collide Theatrical Dance Company seeks male-identifying dancers for their thirteenth season at the Luminary Arts Center—specifically, strong technical jazz dancers with excellent acting skills. All styles of dance – tap/hip-hop – are encouraged to apply. Virtual submissions can be sent to auditions@collidetheatrical.org.

Season 13 Schedule:

  • Rehearsals are during daytime hours, usually 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Mainstage Show #1 (Hollywood): Rehearses September 14-October 15, with performances October 15-25
  • Mainstage Show #4 (Holiday Spectacular): Some Sundays in the fall, November 9-December 1, with performances December 2-6
  • Mainstage Show #3 (The Scarlet Letter): Rehearses January 11-February 18, with performances February 18-28
  • Mainstage Show #4 (Sherlock Holmes): Rehearses March 15-April 14, with performances April 15-May 2

Company Dancers are salaried employees at $400-$800/week.
Second Company Dancers are hired on a per-show basis at $300/week.

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.

Instructors – Youth Ballet with Midwest School of Ballet

Are you passionate about dance and eager to inspire the next generation of dancers? We are seeking enthusiastic, patient, and skilled Ballet Instructors and Substitute Instructors to support our Youth Intro to Ballet classes this fall! Our intro program focuses on teaching foundational ballet techniques, posture, and coordination in a fun, supportive, and movement-rich environment for young learners. If you love dance and working with kids, we’d love to hear from you!

Substitute Instructors: On-call basis to step in and cover classes on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings as needed (and occasional adult classes on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Saturdays).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach fundamental ballet techniques, terminology, and creative movement tailored to our littlest dancers and youth beginners.
  • Create a welcoming, encouraging, and structured classroom atmosphere.
  • Plan or execute engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Communicate effectively and warmly with young dancers and their parents/guardians.
  • Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Classes primarily take place at the Edina Community Center (Edina, MN):
Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:15pm
Saturday mornings from 9:00am-12:15pm
Intro to Ballet 1: Ages 3-5.5
Intro to Ballet 2: Ages 5.5-7
Level 1/Pre-Teen Ballet: Ages 8-14

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in ballet instruction or formal dance training required.
  • Previous experience working with young children (ages [e.g., 3-14]) in an instructional or recreational setting.
  • Reliable, punctual, and highly energetic.
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Pay:  $35-$45 per hour depending on experience.

How to Apply: Please send your resume to midwestballetmn@gmail.com with the subject line “Youth Ballet Instructor / Sub – [Your Name]”. Please specify whether you are applying for a Regular Instructor position, a Substitute role, or both. Resumes should include relevant training and teaching experience (1-2 pages), a dance sample that you feel demonstrates your current dance style, and please also write a paragraph about how you see teaching our youngest dancers and how you see interacting with their families.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit training school dedicated to providing a comprehensive dance education with a solid foundation in ballet and modern techniques. The school is devoted to enriching students’ worlds for a lifetime by exposing dancers to the richness and diversity of dance expression.

Ragamala Dance Company – Audition

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.