Auditions: Alvin Ailey, Rijeka Ballet Company, Opera na Zamku
- Ikuko
- Jan 30
- 3 min read
All dates are in 2025 unless otherwise noted.
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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, the United States
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will hold auditions for professional dancers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds accomplished in modern, ballet, jazz, Horton, and Dunham techniques.
To apply, fill in the application form from this link and include the following materials:
Applicant's contact information (name, email, and phone number)
Resume
Headshot
Pre-Screening Video
The video must be uploaded to YouTube and a public or unlisted link must be provided in the form. We will not use your password to access the link.
The video must be no longer than 10 minutes.
The video must include the following:
4 ballet center combinations on both sides (adagio, pirouette, petite allegro, grand allegro).
2 solos with contrasting styles and dynamics (excerpted if necessary) demonstrating a command of modern and contemporary dance languages. Solo material can be from past stage performances or recorded in the studio.
The application deadline is 2nd February. Invitations to the in-person auditions will be sent by 16th February.
In-person auditions will be held on16-17th March at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W 55th Street (at 9th Ave), New York, NY 10019.
For more information including compensations, click here.
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THE RIJEKA BALLET COMPANY, Croatia
The Rijeka Ballet Company, under the new direction of Paolo Mangiola, is holding an audition for female and male identifying dancers.
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 year of professional dance experience and solid backgrounds in classical ballet and contemporary dance. Female dancers must feel confident with pointe work.
To apply, send two photos (face and body) a CV, including accurate height, as well as stating their current employee. Candidates will also need to send a video link of max 2 minutes at: balet@hnk-zajc.hr.
Only links on Vimeo and YouTube will be accepted.
Application Deadline is 17th February at 5pm GMT+1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 19th February.
Invitation-only in-person auditions will take place on Saturday 8th March at Rijeka Ballet studios, Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre, Rijeka.
For more information, click here.
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OPERA NA ZAMKU W SZCZECINIE, Poland
The Ballet Company of Opera na Zamku w Szczecinie (The Castle Opera in Szczecin) is looking for dynamic and dedicated male dancers for Soloists and Corps de Ballet for the current 2024-2025 season, with contracts starting immediately.
Requirements:
applications by classically trained, professional male ballet dancers
ability to perform a variety of classical, neo-classical and contemporary repertoire
outstanding technique and qualities are a must
Minimum height 175cm
To apply, send following materials to email: audition@opera.szczecin.pl
1 headshot (in a separate picture file)
2-3 dance photos in classical poses, contemporary poses are also welcome
professional CV including date of birth, citizenships(s), e-mail address, mobile phone number, height in cm, weight in kg, education, competition, awards, main roles, work experience etc.
link of 1 recording of recent classwork (no older than 6 months) YouTube, Vimeo etc.
link of 1 video recording of a recent classical variation, contemporary (no older than 6 months, uploaded to the internet, without password protection YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
contemporary dance variations
The invitation to audition will be sent by Grzegorz Brożek the ballet manager of the Castle Opera in Szczecin. Auditions will be held individually.
Deadline is not specified.
This audition notice is posted on 22nd January on Instagram.
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Prima Materia is not associated with these companies. Please contact them directly for any questions.