Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Dance Projects by ME Call: Movement as Language Workshops and Performance

Dance Projects by ME invites the Minnesota-based dance community to participate in the Movement as Language Workshops and Performance Cast.

The workshop provides an introduction to dance and choreographic tools. The theme of this ML 2023 workshop series is migration – participants will be guided through movement exercises and encouraged to develop their own choreography as a way of storytelling. We will examine migration from our unique perspectives as a transition or transformational experience in life. The focus of this workshop will be to learn how to use our body as an instrument for expression and is open to adults of all abilities and levels of dance experience. 

At the end of the workshops series is the opportunity for 5 participants to complete the cast for the community performance at the Southern Theatre on June 16 and 17. All workshop participants who are interested are invited to apply to join this creative process. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, ESL, and community members with disabilities are encouraged to participate. No dance experience is required.

Workshop 1: April 14-15
CM’s Fitness and Dance
6706 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423
Day 1: Friday, April 14 from 5:30-8:15pm
Day 2: Saturday, April 15 from 12:00-3:45pm
Free street parking is available.
Inscription form.

Workshop 2: April 22-23
The Shawngrām Institute for Performance and Social Justice
1197 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Day 1: Saturday, April 22 from 3:00-5:45pm
Day 2: Sunday, April 23 from 10:00am-1:15pm
Limited free parking is available.
Inscription form. 

Workshop 3: April 28-29
Zorongo Flamenco
3715 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Day 1: Friday, April 28 from 5:30-8:15pm
Day 2: Saturday, April 29 from 2:30-6:15pm
Street parking is available on 37th Ave and surrounding streets.
Inscription form.

Collide Theatrical Apprentice Program

2023/2024 Apprentice Program running September 2023–May 2024.

Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program provides the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide company and in the world of theater dance.

Selected Apprentice dancers will take daily technique class with the company, have an opportunity to perform in a Collide show, and participate in an apprentice showcase at the end of the year.

The daily technical classes include a variety of styles, rooted in ballet and jazz, but also including tap, acting for dance, and hip hop. Apprentice dancers will also have an opportunity to participate in quarterly master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

This is a tuition-based program. Scholarships are available for underrepresented artists.

Enrollment is competitive and audition based. Video submissions accepted.

In-person auditions:
Sunday, April 16
3:00-5:00pm
Sign up here.

For more information, please contact Grace at admin@collidetheatrical.org.

Accomplished Tap Teacher Needed for Summer and Beyond

Midwest Youth Dance Theatre has a wide range of tappers who are in need of a teacher for 9 weeks this summer and for the 2023-24 season. We’ve been around 27 years and have beautiful new studios, friendly staff, and friendly families. The classes would be about 3-4 hours per week with a flexible schedule. We’d love to talk with a qualified instructor!

TU Dance Center: Accompanists Needed

TU Dance Center is seeking accompanists for Modern, Ballet, and African Dance classes!

Preferred times:
Mornings, 9:30-11:00am
Evenings, 4:30-9:00pm (any hours within timeframe)

Rate: $24/hour
Free parking.

If you or someone you know are interested, please contact info@tudance.org.

Thank you!

James Sewell Ballet Audition Notice

James Sewell Ballet (JSB) is seeking dancers for both project and full contract work in the 2023/24 season.

JSB currently consists of six dancers willing to challenge their physical limits, perform a range of emotions, and play with the boundaries of ballet. The company rehearses in Minneapolis, MN, and performs three full programs a year, in addition to other outreach and touring engagements. Choreographic and teaching opportunities regularly exist throughout the season.

Dancers well suited for this job will:

  • Have excellent ballet technique and contemporary movement.
  • Have strong improvisational skills, or minimally an eagerness to learn.
  • Have good partnering knowledge and ability, including sustained overhead lifts for men and ability to weight-share for all.
  • Enjoy teaching opportunities that include company classes and outreach with all ages.
  • Be enthusiastic about actively participating in the creative process.
  • Bring individual competitiveness and interest in growing as an artist, and excitement to be a part of a small, cooperative team.

JSB offers 26-30 week competitive contracts. Starting salary is no less than $700 per week for a full-contract position. The mission of James Sewell Ballet is to transform dance, artists, and audiences through rich collaboration, education, and equitable opportunities.

Audition is by invitation only. To be considered, please send your resume, headshot, and a video link to deirdre@jsballet.org.

Call for Dancers

Call for dancers in the Twin Cities!

I am producing a show for the Minnesota Fringe Festival this summer.

Looking for 3-4 dancers with performance experience to reset previously created work and well as create a new piece.
Must be available August 3-12.
Stipend and percentage of box office for performances.

Please reach out to marywillmeng@gmail.com to express interest, ask questions and tell me about yourself.

Highland Park HS in St. Paul Seeks Dance Teacher

Highland Park High School, an International Baccalaureate school, is looking for a new dance teacher!

This is currently a part-time position teaching two dance classes:

Beginning/Intermediate Class: one semester. Grades 9-12.

IB Dance Class: 1-2 year class. Grades 11-12.

Both classes cover elements of choreography and performance as well as explorations of multiple dance styles. The IB class also participates in the IB Testing regimen, including performance, research and choreography.

This is a rewarding opportunity to bring dance to students’ daily academic studies. For more information and inquiries, please contact Principal Dr. Winston Tucker — Winston.tucker@spps.org.

Ballet Co.Laboratory Trainee Auditions

Audition for Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Trainee Program!

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. 

In-person audition at Ballet Co.Laboratory studios: March 18, 1:30-3:00pm
Dancers attending must submit a Trainee Audition Form prior to the audition date. There will be no fee.

If you are unable to attend our in-person audition, we are accepting video auditions. All audition material due by April 1, 2023.

Final decisions will be communicated over email by May 1, 2023. 

To learn more click here.

Ballet Royale: Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division Auditions

A light-skinned ballerina in a classical white tutu performs a split leap in a dance studio

Ballet Royale’s new Pre-Professional Program provides students with an even more rigorous and demanding training schedule, designed and created for students striving towards a professional or post-secondary dance career. Building on the ongoing success of Ballet Royale’s elite Professional Division program, the Pre-Professional program expands these opportunities to students of all ages—not just the highest levels.

Ballet Royale’s Professional Division is an elite day training program that provides a comprehensive advanced course of study for advanced, talented, and ambitious students. Students accepted in this program have demonstrated commitment and dedication, are at the highest technical and artistic level, and are approaching and preparing for a post-secondary or professional career. Select Professional Division students may be invited to dance as Student Trainees with the professional ballet company, Twin Cities Ballet.

Admission and acceptance into the Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division is by audition and Invitation only. Please see our website for more information. 

Audition: March 19

Pre-Professional Program and Professional Division Audition for ages 11-21, with pointe
11:30am-1:30pm
Pre-registration and completed audition waiver is required.

Pre-Professional Program Audition for ages 7+
No pointe. Must be 8 by July 1.
1:45-2:30pm
Pre-registration and completed audition waiver is required.

Pre-Professional Program Audition for ages 9-13
No pointe.
2:45-4:00pm

Seeking Proposals: Dances at the Lake Festival 2023

Ray Terrill Dance Group is currently mobilizing for presenting the upcoming 21st 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 14 and 15, 2023, 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.

Submit your proposal via email to raymond.d.terrill@msn.com by March 19.

Please include:

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