Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Ballet Austin Summer Intensive Audition

Minnesota Dance Theatre is hosting Ballet Austin’s Summer Intensive auditions for ages 11-18 in Studio 6A at the Hennepin Center for the Arts.

Sunday, February 2 from 2:00-4:00pm
Arrive one hour before class time to check in and get a number.
Audition fee is $40. The audition fee is not refundable.

Online registration closes on Thursday, January 30. If online registration has closed, please check in and pay at the audition site one hour prior to the audition.

For specific information regarding the audition requirements, please visit Ballet Austin’s Audition Information page on their website.

Dance Teacher: Long-Term Substitute for Anoka-Hennepin Schools

Anoka Middle School at the Fred Moore Campus seeks a long-term substitute to take over the classes of current faculty facing challenges that prevent them from completing the school term. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily in dance) and dance experience. 

Start date is ASAP, through approximately April 2. More details are available at the Anoka-Hennepin School District website.

Please contact the school with any questions about this position.

Seeking Tap/Musical Theater Teacher for Youth Dance Ensemble in Burnsville

Youth Dance Ensemble seeks an experienced tap dancer with a musical theater background to teach on Thursday evenings in Burnsville, MN.

Thursdays, March 13-May 15:
4:30pm: Tap III, ages 10-15
5:30pm: Boys Basic Skills, ages 8-10
6:30pm: Musical Theater II/III, ages 12-15
7:30pm: Tap IV, ages 13-18

Please email info@ydeschool.com with a resume for consideration.

Visit ydeschool.com/mission to learn more about Youth Dance Ensemble as a non-profit arts organization.

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!

Zenon Dance – Call for Choreographers

Zenon Dance is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from choreographers interested in partnering with Zenon Dance Zone programs. These intensive adult dance initiatives are designed for intermediate/advanced dancers 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 offers multiple opportunities to participate, ranging from a 3 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.