Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Come join a community dance making process and project as a part of National Water Dance in the heart of the Driftless region in southeastern MN on the Mississippi River!

Driftless Water Dance Workshop
Saturday, March 23
12:30-4:00pm
At the Widespot in Wabasha: 611 Broadway Ave

More Ways to Participate
Outside dance-making events Saturdays, March 30, April 6, and April 13.
We are building a site-specific dance piece about this unique region using the theme for National Water Dance 2024 of “Remembering Waters Way” based on the Toni Morrison poem. We are looking for dancers and those that don’t consider themselves as such to share river stories, movement and ideas in the creation of this piece. Committing to participation in the final performance is not necessary but encouraged.

Public Performance
Saturday, April 20 at 3:00pm
National Eagle Center Amphitheatre in Wabasha – part of the national festival.
Free!

Contact espoir.delmain@gmail.com if you have any questions, or find us on Facebook.

Twin Cities Ballet is seeking Soloist and Principal level dancers for our 2024/25 Season. This is a competitive salaried position with a 35-week season. Strong classical ballet, partnering, and contemporary skills required. You must be eligible to work in the United States.

We also have opportunities for unpaid adult apprenticeship and student trainee positions for both male and female dancers.

Please submit the following audition materials by email to auditions@TwinCitiesBallet.org, and we will contact you after we have reviewed your audition materials to schedule an in-person or virtual audition.

• Your resumé.
• Two photos: First arabesque and a headshot showing at least 3/4 face. Either attach small format photos or provide a link.
• Video link showing classwork or performance clips, clearly demonstrating your classical ballet technique.

Minnesota Ballet Theatre is hiring male and female dancers with strong classical technique for Company Trainee and Apprentice positions for the 2024/2025 Season.

The season runs from September 2024 to May 2025.

Classes and rehearsals usually occur Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-2:00pm (schedule subject to change), with additional classes and rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays before performances.

To be considered for company positions, please submit your resume/CV and video link to minnesotaballettheatre@gmail.com. Videos should include a classical variation (en pointe for women). Latest performance video is preferred if possible.

Vela Dance is seeking dancers for its inaugural production Amber & Gold in the 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival. The Festival will run August 1-11, and there will be five performance dates within that time frame.

Rehearsal dates and times are TBD and will be based on cast availability. Dancers must be open to exploration and collaboration and must have a strong contemporary foundation.

Interested individuals should fill out the Interest Form no later than April 8.

North Ballet Academy seeks instructors for the Summer Session, running June 24-August 9.
Available Positions: Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary Instructors

Qualifications
2+ years of dance instructor experience
Strong references and recommendations
Strong knowledge of terminology and technique
Collaborative, energetic, dedicated, outgoing, and positive

Responsibilities
Instructing 2-5 days per week
Choreography/cleaning for the Summer Production

Benefits
Free class for each class taught
Children of instructors dance on full scholarship
Private lesson opportunities

Resume and references can be emailed to information@northballet.com. Audition videos are welcome but not required.

North Ballet Academy seeks guest instructors for the Summer Intensive, running July 29-August 9.

Available positions include but are not limited to Ballet, Variations, Men’s Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Character Dance, Adult Ballet, Miming/Acting, Pilates, and PBT.

Qualifications
2+ years of dance instructor experience
Strong references and recommendations
Strong knowledge of terminology and technique
Collaborative, energetic, dedicated, outgoing, and positive

Resume and references can be emailed to jennifer@northballet.com. Audition videos are welcome but not required.

North Ballet Academy seeks instructors for the 2024/2025 season, beginning September 3, 2024.
Available Positions: Ballet, Young Dancer Division Ballet for ages 3-8

Qualifications
2+ years of dance instructor experience
Strong references and recommendations
Strong knowledge of terminology and technique
Collaborative, energetic, dedicated, outgoing, and positive

Responsibilities
Instructing 2-5 days per week
Choreography/cleaning of The Nutcracker, Spring Production, and Summer Production

Benefits
Free class for each class taught
Children of instructors dance on full scholarship
Private lesson opportunities

Resume and references can be emailed to jennifer@northballet.com. Audition videos are welcome but not required.

Minnesota Ballet Theatre is hiring male and female dancers with strong classical technique for Company Trainee and Apprentice positions for the 2024/2025 Season.

The season runs from September 2024 to May 2025.

Classes and rehearsals usually occur Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-2:00pm (schedule subject to change), with additional classes and rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays before performances.

To be considered for Company positions, please submit your resume/CV and video link to minnesotaballettheatre@gmail.com. Videos should include a classical variation (en pointe for women). Latest performance video is preferred if possible.

Ray Terrill Dance Group is currently mobilizing for presenting the upcoming 22nd Annual Dances at the Lake Festival – occurring at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden in Minneapolis. The two free, open to the public concerts will be presented on July 19 and 20, 2024, 7:00pm.

Professional individual artists, adult and youth companies are encouraged to submit a proposal for consideration. All forms of dance welcome. Work must be inclusive and family friendly. These outdoor performances are performed on grass. Dances should be seven minutes or less. Each performing group receives a $350 honorarium.

Submit your proposal via email to raymond.d.terrill@msn.com by Sunday, March 17.

Please include:

• Link to dance company website or individual artist bio
• Description of planned dance, including length
• Number of artists involved
• Link to sample video of work – preferably of the dance to be performed