Auditions: Leipziger Ballett, Teatro alla Scala, Ballet Illicite, Sweetbird Productions

Ikuko
Apr 26
2 min read

All dates are 2026 unless otherwise noted.

OPER LEIPZIG, Germany

Oper Leipzig is seeking for a Soloist (f/d) for Leipziger Ballett for the 2026-2027 season.

Applicants must have:

professional education in classical ballet
Several years of stage experience as a soloist within a professional company
Excellent classical technique (pointe work, pas de deux, and repertoire performance)
High stylistic versatility, particularly in contemporary dance
High physical resilience and a professional approach to the rehearsal and performance process
Openness and versatility with regard to different dance styles and creative processes

To apply, submit following materials from this link;

CV
Portrait photo
2–3 dance photos in close-fitting dancewear
One video link (maximum file size 20 MB), without introduction or creative editing, wearing form-fitting dancewear, consisting of:
o 3–5 minutes barre
o 3–5 minutes centre
o 1–2 minutes of a short classical variation from the standard repertoire, performed in pointe shoes o Performance excerpts of solo roles on stage o 1–2 minutes of a contemporary variation; this section should demonstrate the applicant’s command of a movement range that differs from that shown in the classical variation

The application deadline is 13th May. In-person auditions are invitation only.

For more details, click here.

TEATRO ALLA SCALA, Italy

The Teatro alla Scala Foundation is holding auditions for the following positions in the Ballet Company of the Theatre:

SOLOIST FEMALE DANCERS, with obligation of principal, Corps de Ballet and mimo: N. 1 POSITION
CORPS DE BALLET FEMALE DANCERS (With obligation of mimo): N. 6 POSITIONS
CORPS DE BALLET MALE DANCERS (With obligation of mimo): N. 1 POSITION

Applicants must 18 years or older and have citizenship of a European Union country or non-EU citizenship with long-term residence permit, refugee status or subsidiary protection status.

To apply, upload required materials, including a video of a classical variation, from here.

The application deadline is 9th May. Auditions will take place on 14th June.

For more information, click here for female Soloist candidates and here for corps de ballet candidates.

Click here for the audition notice.

Le BALLET ILLICITE, France

The Ballet Illicite is is looking for dancers for the 2026-2027 season. A very solid Pointe work and a contemporary background are required.

To apply, send a current CV, videos and stage picture to : cie.illicite@gmail.com

The application deadline is 30th May. The invitation-only auditions will take place on 6th June.

Click here for the audition notice.

SWEETBIRD PRODUCTIONS, the United States

Sweetbird Productions is looking for strong male and female dances for its 17-week European tour from December 2026 to August 2027.

Applicants must have elite classical technique, powerful jumps & turns, confident partnering skills and contemporary versatility.

To apply for an audition, submit headshot, photos, CV and video to sweetbirdproductions@gmail.com

The submission email's subject line should be Dancer Submission – Your Name. Selected dancers will be invited to a private audition.

The application deadline is not specified.

Click here for the audition notice.

Prima Materia is not associated with these companies. Contact them directly for any enquiries.