Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Director Jon Ferguson and Choreographer Helen Hatch seek performers for PARADISE, a new work produced by Hatch Dance that will premiere February 16-19, 2023 at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis.

Through an interdisciplinary collaboration (dance, theater, music and design) Hatch, Ferguson, cast and creative team will create an energetic, poetic and accessible dance-theater piece that explores the concept of discovering and cultivating personal “Paradise.”

Professional performers of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be asked to participate in exercises led by Jon Ferguson, learn contemporary movement vocabulary led by Helen Hatch, as well as improvise. We are looking for individuals who are creative, collaborative, and expressive. 

Audition
Sunday, October 23, 2022 between 2:00-5:30pm

Call Backs
Sunday, October 30, 2022, 2:00-4:30pm

At St. Paul Ballet.

For more information and to register, please fill out this form by October 22, 2022

Tapestries is an annual program from Threads Dance Project that serves emerging choreographers who are in need of production and creative support to further their careers. The program boasts a key focus on femme-identifying individuals and artists of color – reserving the majority of its coveted program slots for artists representing these populations.

Tapestries choreography invitations to apply are sent in early fall, and applications are accepted from all over the nation and world. If you would like to be considered for the Tapestries program, please contact Production Manager Karen Christ Aalgard at kchrist@threadsdance.org or access the application forms below.

Download: Tapestries 7.0 Application Details and Guidelines
Download: Tapestries 7.0 Choreographer Info and Proposal Form

Applications are due October 25 at 5:00pm CST.

We invite artists who are ready for professional engagement to join our ensemble. Ideal company members demonstrate a commitment to training in a non-mainstream movement aesthetic and the rigor of a justice-informed creative approach, show up with maturity and consistency in their working process, and embody an ensemble-based working methodology.

Ananya Dance Theatre is a professional dance company of BIPOC women and femme artists working at the intersection of artistic excellence, contemporary dance theater, social justice, and transnational feminisms. Our physical facility, the Shawngrām Institute for Performance & Social Justice is located at 1197 University Ave West, St Paul, MN. Typically, the company presents at least one new, devised performance annually, and is engaged in touring, offering community-based experiences, workshops, classes, and site-specific public art works. The company prides itself on developing deep roots in our local community along with wide-spreading branches in our transnational relationships. Performing artists are employees with January-to-December contracts.

For more information about Yorchhā, our signature contemporary movement aesthetic, go to: https://www.ananyadancetheatre.org/philosophy/yorchha/

For more context about Shawngrām, our specific choreographic methodology, go to: https://www.ananyadancetheatre.org/philosophy/shawngram/

The audition process involves an initial submission of inquiry on this platform, followed by in-person auditions with the company ensemble.

Submission deadline: Monday, November 9, 2022

Katha Dance Theatre has been performing and educating in Kathak, the classical Indian dance form, since 1987. Kathak is a beautiful dance form that is grounded in a mixture of balletic lyrical movements and pirouettes as well as complex rhythmic footwork. Because it originated as a form of storytelling, the form also has a strong emotional component and evokes narratives through dancers’ gestures and facial expressions. KDT has been working for over 35 years to make the form accessible and inclusive through offering programs throughout the state of Minnesota (and beyond) and collaborating with multicultural artists on original work.

With that in mind, KDT is seeking dancers of diverse mediums and ethnic backgrounds to join their school on a track to eventually join the professional company. The organization has received grant funding that enables it to offer full scholarships to at least 5 dancers outside of its majority-South Asian community to begin Kathak training.

The training would begin ASAP, with current fall classes ongoing. Professional dancers of any kind are welcome, with male dancers being especially encouraged to join. To learn more about the upcoming session, go to our website and email info@kathadance.org if interested.

Watch an example of KDT’s work here.

Photo by Anjana Nair.

Zenon Dance School is seeking an additional instructor to assist in leading our Creative Movement class for ages 3-4 years! If you are passionate about working with young dancers and looking to gain some teaching experience, we would love to hear from you.

Position Title: Creative Movement Assistant Instructor for ages 3-4
Duty: Assist the lead Creative Movement Instructor through weekly class.
Class Time: Sundays, 10:15-10:50am
Dates: Until December 18, 2022. No youth classes Sunday, November 27.
Class Format: In-person only. Masks required to be worn in the studio.
Pay: $25/hour

Zenon provides instruction for dancers of all genders, orientations, abilities and levels of experience. A key part of our mission is providing quality dance classes for adult professional, community dancers, and youth in Minneapolis.

Zenon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

To apply, please send a resume to hunter@zenondance.org by Monday, October 10, 2022. Preferred start date is Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Hello everyone, my name is Janell Howard. I am a senior at Augsburg University. I am looking for dancers, spoken word artists, and actors/actresses. I am putting on a production for my senior keystone.

My senior keystone, “The Next Route,” is about my transition from being a college student to an adult after graduation. It integrates potential social and educational changes within all health and fitness fields. These potential contributions of changes also lead to my vocation in life of helping various communities. 

There will be an audition for this production on Saturday, October 15 at 4:00pm in the Foss building at Augsburg University. There are 2 parts to the audition. You do not have to audition for both parts, but if you want to you may. This audition is open to all no matter the years of experience one has. 

The first half of the audition is for dancing. Dancers please arrive with modern dance attire (black leotard, leggings, or tights). If you have experience of at least 2 years of pointe/ballet and would like to audition for the pointe piece please let me know, so that I can put you down for the pointe selection audition. The second half of the audition is for spoken word, poetry, and acting. Spoken word artists and poets should come prepared with an original piece (2 minutes max). Actors, please be prepared to read a monologue and partner up with others for a dialogue. 

If you or know someone who may be interested or have questions about this opportunity please contact me for more information on the audition. My email address is howardjj@augsburg.edu. Thank you for your time and interest! 

Auditions for Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s 2023 Apprentice Program will be held on Sunday, October 16. They will take place at Collide Theatrical’s studio space in St. Paul from 6:30-7:30pm.

Program Details:

• January-April 2023
• Bi-Weekly Company Class
• Sunday Evening Rehearsals
• Perform in SKOL!
• Ages 16-25
• Monthly Tuition

Email admin@collidetheatrical.org or visit www.collidetheatrical.org/apprentice-program for more information.

Calling all movement-based arts organizations who are fundraising for Give to the Max Day on November 17, 2022!

Join Alternative Motion Project for the fourth annual Move to the MAX: Virtual Edition ’22. This online event thanks supporters, reaches new arts patrons, and promotes community within Minnesota dance/movement organizations.

Each organization is invited to share a pre-recorded short work, performance, film, or presentation of any kind. There are no costs, and we design the program so that it takes minimal work and effort for organizations to participate in this event.

Whether you are in the Twin Cities or Greater Minnesota, we can bring together our communities to support movement throughout the entire state. All movement genres and styles are highly encouraged to participate.

Viewing period: November 17-25. Online on-demand via Vimeo link.
Ticket price: Donation to ONE of the performing organizations through GiveMN.

We are thrilled to collaborate on this exciting, eclectic event that can bring Minnesota arts companies together while creating more awareness throughout all our communities! Interested in participating or need more information? Email AMP at alternativemotionproject@gmail.com no later than October 18.

This is a great way to use your years of dance experience, body awareness, and musicality to positively impact the lives of your community.

Saturday, October 22 at 10:00am
Sunday, October 23 at 5:00pm

Our immersive Barre Intensity® instructor training program includes:

• Proper body alignment
• Body positions
• Structured class outline
• Music and beat matching
• Class choreography with variations and modifications
• Intensity options for all exercises
• Tips for smooth transitions and cueing techniques
• Lecture, partner teaching and class participation

Barre Intensity® instructor training has been approved for 12 AFAA CEU’s, 1.4 ACE CEC’s and 14 ACSM CEC’s.

FAQ.

About the Instructor
Gretchen has been a group fitness enthusiast since high school, when she took up step aerobics to stay active instead of joining a sports team.  Through kickboxing, yoga, pilates, calisthenics, ballet, the Method, and cardio dancing, Gretchen honed a mindful and articulate connection to her physical self. Gretchen is a Barre Intensity Master Trainer, Pop Pilates Instructor, Fascia Fitness Trainer, and studio owner in Northeast Minneapolis.

Tapestries is an annual program from Threads Dance Project that serves emerging choreographers who are in need of production and creative support to further their careers. The program boasts a key focus on femme-identifying individuals and artists of color – reserving the majority of its coveted program slots for artists representing these populations.

Tapestries choreography invitations to apply are sent in early fall, and applications are accepted from all over the nation and world. If you would like to be considered for the Tapestries program, please contact Production Manager Karen Christ Aalgard at kchrist@threadsdance.org or access the application forms below.

Download: Tapestries 7.0 Application Details and Guidelines
Download: Tapestries 7.0 Choreographer Info and Proposal Form

Applications are due October 25 at 5:00pm CST.