Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Ashley Ballet Arts Academy in Golden Valley, MN is hiring faculty for the 2024-2025 school year.

Our mission is to “enrich lives through the art and joy of dance education.” We offer a wonderful work environment and studio culture. It is our goal to create opportunities to have a career in dance education and offer benefits including continued education.

Please email your resumé to Owner/Director, Ashley Burklank, at ashley@ashleyballetarts.com.

Bauer Fine Arts Academy is a thriving dance studio located in Jordan, MN, 7 miles south of Shakopee. Our studio is dedicated to providing exceptional dance education and fostering a love for dance among our students. With a passionate team and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create a positive and inspiring environment for dancers of all ages and skill levels. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Ballet Instructor to join our team.

Position Overview
This is a part-time position with hourly pay based on experience – we pay well for high-quality instructors! We are looking for an experienced Ballet Instructor who is passionate about teaching and has a deep understanding of classical ballet techniques. The ideal candidate will be able to inspire and motivate students of all ages and skill levels while maintaining a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities
Conduct engaging and comprehensive classes for students ranging from beginners to advanced.
Teach and demonstrate proper ballet techniques, positions, and movements.
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that cater to diverse skill levels.
Create and choreograph ballet routines for recitals, performances, and competitions.
Collaborate with other dance instructors and staff to coordinate seamless performances.
Provide constructive and individualized feedback to students.
Monitor and assess students’ progress, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
Stay updated on current trends, techniques, and developments in the field of ballet.
Attend workshops and training sessions to enhance personal and professional skills.

Qualifications
Proven experience as a Ballet Instructor with a strong background in classical ballet.
Recognized certifications or degrees in dance education or related fields are preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with students of varying ages and skill levels.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and any relevant dance portfolio or video demonstrations to bauerdance@hotmail.com. Please include “Ballet Instructor Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Join our passionate team and contribute to the growth of aspiring dancers in a vibrant and supportive dance community!

Bauer Fine Arts Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Nervous Theatre is seeking movers, dancers, actors, and performing artists of all disciplines for a new dance-theatre work in the early development stages as well as for future projects. Performers with movement/dance experience are highly encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome!

The open call workshop will be led by Nervous Theatre artistic director Connor Berkompas and dancer Yukina Sato. Come prepared to move! This workshop is an opportunity for us to get to know you as an artist, for you to connect with collaborators across disciplines, and to get to know Nervous Theatre’s process of making work. Workshop will consist of group explorations and guided improvisations.

Sunday, February 11
12:00-2:00pm
At the Cowles Center’s TEK BOX Theater

To register, please email info@nervoustheatre.com your resume and headshot.
Please reach out with any questions! We hope to see you there!

Twin Cities Ballet is pleased to announce open auditions for Coppélia in Paris on Sunday, February 11. This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to be a part of a professional ballet production. Auditions are open to all local dancers ages 7 and older; we also have several roles that need to be filled by adult dancers. Coppélia in Paris will be performed at Ames Center, May 10-12, 2024.

Auditions will be separated by Ballet Royale Minnesota levels or by age for non-Ballet Royale students.  There will be a mandatory Zoom parent meeting on Thursday, February 8 at 8:00pm. A $25 non-refundable audition fee will be due prior to the audition.

Students must pre-register by paying the audition fee and filling out the registration form before attending the audition. Audition fees are non-refundable.

Audition Times:

• Youth Ballet I/II/III, Pre-Pro 1A-3A, and ages 7-10: 12:15-1:15pm
• Youth IV, Int. I, Pre-Pro 4A/4B, and ages 10+ with 1 year or less of pointe: 12:00-1:30pm
• Int. II, Pre-Pro 5A and higher, and ages 12+ with greater than 1 year of pointe: 2:00-4:00pm
• Advanced adults: We have several roles that need to be filled by male and female adult dancers. Adults who are interested in auditioning, please attend the 2:00-4:00pm audition time. No pointe work experience is required.

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 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.

Calling for Twin Cities artists of all mediums interested in collaborative practice for creation and performance opportunities!

A team from the University of Minnesota Dance Production class is producing a multi-disciplinary arts festival showing new works that will be made collaboratively. Our goal is to connect artists in the community in co-creation practices through residency periods.

6-9 artists of various disciplines will be grouped in artistic partnerships of 2 or 3. Artists will be expected to create a multi-media work with their collaborators during a 2-week residency. These residencies will take place between March 11 and April 5 with a festival-style performance on April 13. This will be located within the Arts Quarter of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Residency times are flexible. 20 hours in a rehearsal space are guaranteed for each residency.

Applicants should have an interest in working with multiple disciplines and a desire to show original work. They should also have an open mind to new ideas and processes!

If you have additional questions about the project or application, please contact us at: makemagnify@gmail.com

Calling Twin Cities artists of all mediums interested in collaborative practice for creation and performance opportunities!

A team from the University of Minnesota Dance Production class is producing a multi-disciplinary arts festival showing new works that will be made collaboratively. Our goal is to connect artists in the community in co-creation practices through residency periods.

6-9 artists of various disciplines will be grouped in artistic partnerships of 2 or 3. Artists will be expected to create a multi-media work with their collaborators during a 2-week residency. These residencies will take place between March 11 and April 5 with a festival-style performance on April 13. This will be located within the Arts Quarter of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Residency times are flexible. 20 hours in a rehearsal space are guaranteed for each residency. 

Applicants should have an interest in working with multiple disciplines and a desire to show original work. They should also have an open mind to new ideas and processes! 

Apply here by January 25. If you have additional questions about the project or application, please contact us at makemagnify@gmail.com.

The Museum of Russian Art seeks a dancer/choreographer to create a short work inspired by our upcoming exhibition, Zoran’s Surrealist Sculptures: Dry Neck of the Pig and Other Curios. We are interested in movement as a form of museum interpretation, and we imagine dance as embodied knowledge, offering museum visitors a unique way of experiencing artwork.

We anticipate a two-part process: first, getting to know the exhibition, engaging with the artwork, learning the space, and experimenting with movement. Second, performing the short work (completed or in-process) 2-4 times over the course of the exhibition, which runs from February 3, 2024 through May 26, 2024. Compensation is a flat fee of $400.

Possible themes for exploration might include surrealism, the relationship between humans and nature, environmental care, materiality, power, ecology, sustainability, climate, folklore (and we’re sure there are many other possibilities as well!).

Interested dancers should submit a resume and brief statement of interest (a paragraph is great!) to kmckay@tmora.org by February 2, 2024. We encourage submissions from students, emerging choreographers, scholar-practitioners, and those wishing to explore nontraditional dance spaces. Solo artists and/or small ensembles (2-3 dancers) are welcome to submit.

The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) promotes understanding of the art, people, and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and its former republics through outstanding exhibitions, cultural presentations, and educational programs serving the people of Minnesota and the nation. The Museum upholds an independent voice and the freedom of expression to carry out its mission unconstrained by influence from foreign governments, political actors and/or corporate or individual interests.

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

To be considered for Company Artist 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.

Twin Cities Ballet is pleased to announce open auditions for Coppélia in Paris on Sunday, February 11. This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to be a part of a professional ballet production. Auditions are open to all local dancers ages 7 and older; we also have several roles that need to be filled by adult dancers. Coppélia in Paris will be performed at Ames Center, May 10-12, 2024.

Auditions will be separated by Ballet Royale Minnesota levels or by age for non-Ballet Royale students.  There will be a mandatory Zoom parent meeting on Thursday, February 8 at 8:00pm. A $25 non-refundable audition fee will be due prior to the audition.

Students must pre-register by paying the audition fee and filling out the registration form before attending the audition. Audition fees are non-refundable.

Audition Times:

• Youth Ballet I/II/III, Pre-Pro 1A-3A, and ages 7-10: 12:15-1:15pm
• Youth IV, Int. I, Pre-Pro 4A/4B, and ages 10+ with 1 year or less of pointe: 12:00-1:30pm
• Int. II, Pre-Pro 5A and higher, and ages 12+ with greater than 1 year of pointe: 2:00-4:00pm
• Advanced adults: We have several roles that need to be filled by male and female adult dancers. Adults who are interested in auditioning, please attend the 2:00-4:00pm audition time. No pointe work experience is required.