Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Inspired by the next generation of dance artists, CUL·TI·VATE is a program designed as a bridge for dancers with advanced training between their educational perspective and envisioning themselves in the professional field. Through classes, workshops, choreographic processes, mentorship, community engagement, teaching, performance, and more, dancers will connect and share experiences as a collective as well as expressing and gaining momentum toward their individual interests and goals beyond their time in the program. CUL·TI·VATE will embrace and support each dancer while fostering their unique artistic path centered in TU Dance’s values of excellence, belonging, creativity, and transformation.

Age range: 18-24. Trainees will be compensated as employees, $450/week.

View the 2023-2024 CUL·TI·VATE Brochure.

Audition Details
Interested dancers are strongly encouraged to attend the TU Dance Summer Intensive (Level 4 or 5), July 24-August 12, 2023. Please register here – scholarships available.

If unable to attend the Summer Intensive, please email the following to laurel.keen@tudance.org and maxine.yamazaki@tudance.org by August 14, 2023:

• Resume and cover letter expressing your interest and goals for participating in CUL·TI·VATE.
• Performance Reel: Three minutes maximum. Reel may include studio or performance footage that clearly shows the individual instead of group work.
• An in-person or virtual meeting may be scheduled as part of the audition process.

Dancers will receive notification of their acceptance into the CUL·TI·VATE program by August 28, 2023.

CUL·TI·VATE Interest and Questions: For any questions about the program, and to let us know if you are taking the TU Dance Summer Program as part of the audition, please email: maxine.yamazaki@tudance.org.

The Walker Art Center and guest curator Darrius Strong are seeking Minnesota dancemakers working in all forms to present their work as part of Choreographers’ Evening, on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Audition announcement.
Sign up by August 17, 2023.

Now celebrating its 51st year, this annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance community with powerful performances by a roster of local choreographers and movement artists. This year’s program is curated by dancer, choreographer, educator, and 2021 McKnight Fellow Darrius Strong.

“I’m honored to curate the 51st anniversary of Choreographers’ Evening, celebrating five decades of dance at the Walker Art Center. Join us as we showcase the exceptional talent of independent choreographers and their unique stories. I invite all storytellers and dancemakers to share their light. Consider the stories you want to tell, your innovative movement, and the impact you hope to make through your lens of choreography. Let’s create something special together!” —Darrius Strong

The Eagan Art House invites you to submit original choreographic works to be performed as part of the opening event of Momentary Certainties 2023, an outdoor visual art installation that examines the intertwined themes of ephemerality and permanence and is part of the Eagan Art Block 2023 celebration of art and community.

Works should reflect on the themes of the exhibition:

• On ephemerality: The nature of performance is ephemeral, “something that lasts a very short time.” Can you consider impermanence in your movement? How do you represent fragility or decay? What does it mean to perform in a landscape which is ever-changing?
• On permanence: In these unpredictable times, how do the ideas of steadiness and strength inform your work? How can dance be a stabilizing presence? Consider constancy (of love, of nature) in your movement.

Works should be 5-20 minutes long and will be performed one to two times over the course of the event. The performance location is outside, on the grass lawn of the Eagan Art House. Site-specific works are encouraged and can be accommodated in consultation with Art House staff.

Performance date: September 9, 2023, 1:00-3:00pm (arrival at noon)
Location: Outside, on the grounds of the Eagan Art House
Compensation: $100-$300 (dependent on the number of performers)

Please email the following information to artexhibits@cityofeagan.com by August 24 to be considered:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Short description of the original choreographic work that you will be performing
• Number of performers
• Link to video of a representative piece of your work

Please contact us with questions! We are looking for a diverse range of vision and a wide representation of identity. Call 651-675-5524 or email artexhibits@cityofeagan.com

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s 2023/24 Adult Performance Ensemble is for dancers who are looking for performance opportunities in addition to attending weekly drop-in classes. The Adult Performance Ensemble will perform in the community and in their own designated showcase on February 2 and June 6, 2024.

Eligibility: Dancers who are part of the Adult Performance Ensemble must have at least 1 year of dance experience and be 16+ years of age. Dancers selected for the Adult Performance Ensemble must commit to all Saturday rehearsals, 12:45-2:00pm, September 23, 2023 – June 6, 2024.

Free Audition: Come to our free audition on Saturday, August 26, 1:00-2:00pm at the Ballet Co.Laboratory studios.

Learn more here.

Young Dance seeks Hip Hop and Musical Theater instructors and assistants for the 2023-24 season and beyond for our growing community partnerships. We seek skilled instructors who foster a developmentally appropriate, safe, supportive, and fun environment. 

Young Dance partners with Twin Cities schools, organizations, and government agencies to bring dance to diverse populations across the metro. Partnerships take place during or after the school day. Schedule and duration vary depending on partners.

Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills to keep track of different schedules. Teaching Artists should also be able to work collaboratively with partners and Young Dance Artistic Director in developing the curriculum.

Founded in 1987, Young Dance believes young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences benefits all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in an environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.

Pay is $48/hour to lead and $24/hour to assist.

If you would like more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to anat@youngdance.org. 

Photo by Blake Nellis

Young Dance seeks a Breaking instructor(s) for the 2023-24 season and beyond. Now in its third year, Young Dance’s Breaking program is growing from one section to two. We seek a skilled instructor to foster a safe, supportive, and rigorous environment. Classes meet weekly on Wednesday and include developing technique and creating a dance for the final performances in May. 

Founded in 1987, Young Dance believes young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences benefits all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in an environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.

Schedule
Wednesdays from September 14, 2023-May 19, 2024
Breaking 1 (ages 7-13), 4:30-5:30pm
Breaking 2 (ages 10-18), 5:30-6:45pm

Pay is $48/hour.

If you would like more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to anat@youngdance.org.

Photo by Bill Cameron

Collide Theatrical is seeking Junior Apprentice Dancers, ages 15-18, for ensemble roles in The Great Gatsby.

Dancers must have strong jazz/ballet technique and previous dance experience. Please come warmed up and ready to dance in jazz shoes and heels.

Junior Apprentice Audition
Sunday, July 30
6:00-7:00pm
At Collide Theatrical

Sign Up

Please note – each role will be double-cast. Apprentices must attend all rehearsals and half of the performance schedule. There is no participation fee if cast. This is an unpaid opportunity.

Rehearsals
Wednesday, August 23: 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, August 24: 9:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, September 10: Time TBD
Sunday, September 17: Time TBD
Sunday, September 24: Time TBD

Technical Rehearsals
Tuesday, September 26: 5:00-10:00pm
Wednesday, September 27: 5:00-10:00pm

Performances
September 29-October 15
At Luminary Arts Center