Auditions: Dunja Jocić, Duda Paiva, Oregon Ballet Theatre, The Hungarian National Ballet, Sharon Eyal Dance, BalletX, The Cincinnati Ballet

Ikuko
Nov 26, 2025
4 min read

DUNJA JOCIĆ, the Netherlands

Choreographer Dunja Jocić is seeking professional dancers and interns for her new production FOLK, premiering in Amsterdam in 2026.

The team is looking for dancers who:

Have a strong foundation in ballet and contemporary techniques
Possess a keen sense of rhythm and musicality
Are curious about acting and storytelling through movement
Embrace collaborative and experimental creation processes

The application deadline is 6th December 2025. The auditions will take place on 17-18th January 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The creation and tours will take place from 24th August to 31st December 2026.

Click here for the audition notice.

DUDA PAIVA AND DUNJA JOCIĆ, the Netherlands

Choreographers Duda Paiva and Dunja Jocić are looking for freelance dancers and internships for their new co-production Unfinished Nature in 2027.

They are looking for professional dancers who:

Live in the Netherlands
Have a strong background in ballet and contemporary techniques
Have a keen sense of rhythm
Have an interest in exploring acting and puppetry
Have an openness to collaborative creation

To apply please send the following to merel@dudapaiva.com

A short introduction video of yourself (you can discuss your background, experience, and anything else you might want to share)
Dance reel and/or improvisation video
CV/Resumé
Headshot
Which workshop date you are available (preferably both)

The application deadline is 3rd January 2026. The response date is 12th January.

The creation and tours will take place from: January 2027 to May 2027.

Click here for the audition notice.

OREGON BALLET THEATRE, the United States

Oregon Ballet Theatre is holding auditions for company dancers for the 2026-2027 season.

To apply, click here. The application deadline is 1st March 2026.

The company is also accepting applications for the auditions for orchestra positions.

Click here for the audition notices.

THE HUNGARIAN NATIONAL BALLET, Hungary

The Hungarian National Ballet is holding auditions for company dancers for the 2026-2027.

The season contract period will be from July 2026 and to July 202y or 2028 depending on the starting date.

Applicants must be classically trained, professional male and female ballet dancers and have outstanding technique and qualities.

To apply, send your application material as described below to audition@opera.hu;

Detailed professional CV (with portrait, in English, in doc(x) or pdf format) including date of birth, citizenship(s), e-mail address, mobile phone number, height in cm, weight in kg, education, competitions, awards, main roles, work experience etc.;
Colour headshot in a separate attachment for identification purposes
2-3 dance photos in classical poses attached as separate files
link of 1 recent video recording of classwork (no older than 6 months; ladies in pointe shoes) uploaded to the internet without password protection
link of 1 recent video recording of a classical variation (no older than 6 months; ladies in pointe shoes) enabling the full evaluation of your classical technique and artistic level, uploaded to the internet without password protection

The application deadline is 18th January 2026. Auditions will be held on 1st February 2026 at the Opera House.

Following evaluation, those invited will be notified via e-mail. All auditionees will be notified about the audition's exact schedule approximately two weeks in advance.

For more details, click here.

S-E-D // SHARON EYAL DANCE, France

S-E-D // Sharon Eyal Dance is looking for dancers to join the company in its activities in France and abroad. The term will be freelance contract by project, paid by a French association, starting June 2026.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

To apply for auditions, fill in the form and upload a video link from here and upload headshots from here.

The application deadline is 10th December 2025 at 11:55 PM, Central European Time.

All candidates will be informed of the result by 12th January the latest.

Invitation-only in-person auditions will take place on 7th February 2026, with a call back on 8th February, in Paris, Frane.

The final results will be sent by 15th March 2026.

Click here for the audition notice.

For questions, email sed@sharoneyaldance.com with the subject: "Audition help" and your name.

BALLETX, the United States

BalletX is holding a company audition to look for passionate dance artists with a strong classical technique and diverse backgrounds.

To apply, fill in a form and provide a video link from here.

The application deadline is 2nd January 2025. The invitation-only audition will take place on 31st January 2026 in the company studios in Philadelphia.

Due to the high volume of submissions, the company will only follow up with applicants we believe are a strong match for the position. Dancers will be notified by 5th January if they’ve been selected to attend the audition.

THE CINCINNATI BALLET, the United States

The Cincinnati Ballet is accepting applications for auditions for the company and the second company.

For more details, visit cballet.org/auditions (This page appears 403 Forbidden to me based in the Netherlands).

Prima Materia is not associated with these companies. Please contact them directly for any questions.