Auditions: Bucharest National Opera, COD Danza, Ukrainian International Ballet

All dates are 2026 unless otherwise noted.

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OPERA NAȚIONALĂ BUCUREȘTI, Romania

Opera Națională București (Bucharest National Opera) will hold auditions for ballet soloists and corps de ballet members for the 2026-2027 season.

Requirements:

• Women: ages 18–27, height 1.65–1.75 m, high level in classical ballet, point work and contemporary dance. Wear close fitting dancewear.

• Men: ages 18–27, height 1.70–1.85 m, high level in classical ballet technique and contemporary dance. Wear ballet tights.

• Non-EU applicants must hold a valid residence and work permit.

To apply, send following materials to the Ballet Department’s email address: comunicare@operanb.ro

• CV, Portrait photo, 2-3 dance photos in close fitting dancewear.

• Video material with at least two recent performances/sequences, either on stage or in a rehearsal studio, including barre, center and allegros, not longer than 3 to 5 minutes.

The application deadline is 20th August.

After preliminary selection, applicants will be notified by email on 22nd August. Selected dancers will be asked to attend ballet class on 25th August at the Bucharest National Opera.

Click here for the audition notice.

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COD DANZA, Italy

COD Danza is looking for eight dancers for the Triple Bill Project, premiering at Teatro Sociale di Mantova in Italy on 27th February 2027.

Applicants must have strong classical and contemporary techniques, versatility and creative attitude.

To apply for an audition, send following materials to info@chiaraolivieridanza.art

• CV

• Photos

• Video

The application deadline is 10th September.

Visit the company's Instagram account for more details.

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UKRAINIAN INTERNATIONAL BALLET, the Netherlands

Ukrainian International Ballet is looking for three professional dancers to join our INDEPENDENT24 project:

• Two female dancers with strong contemporary and pointe technique

• One male dancer with a strong contemporary background

Dancers need to be based in The Hague, where the company is based, or nearby due to the rehearsing schedules and because accommodation or travel expenses will not be covered.

To apply for a position, send following materials to info@uiballet.com

• CV

• Your availability for the rehearsal and performance dates

• Dance video

The selected dancers will join two performances in autumn 2026 and a six-theatre tour in spring 2027.

The application deadline is not specified.

For the open call notice and detailed rehearsal and performance dates, click here.

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Updated on 18th August 2026 to add Ukrainian International Ballet's open call.