Dec. 5th - Weekly Auditions Newsletter

 Auditions Weekend of December 5th

Illinois State University has an audition for their Dance Major Program on 12/6.

https://illinoisstate.edu/academics/dance/

- Audition and Enrollment Process:

          - Apply to Illinois State University

          - Choose an audition/interview date

          - Upload any required materials to your application

          - Receive a confirmation email from School of Theatre, Dance, and Film

          - Attend audition/interview

          - Receive a decision within two weeks

          - Submit your enrollment deposit and become a Redbird

- Requirements for Dance Program Consideration:

          - Dancers will attend class in our studio and be evaluated.

          - Dancers will perform a solo 2-3 minutes in length and can feature the choreography of the applicant or another choreographer

          - Photo in motion

          - Performance resume

          - Interview with faculty

ISH Dance Collective is seeking Dancers for Upcoming Gig on 12/6.

https://ishdancecollective.com/en/talent/auditions-coproductie/ 

- Looking for dancers who:

          - Have a strong foundation in hiphop styles with comfort in physical/theatrical forms of expression, partnering, and improvisation.

          - Dancers with a different primary background (modern/contemporary, jazz, ballet, etc.) do not need to apply.

          - Have an affinity for theater, dance, and other performing arts.

          - You must be a resident of the Netherlands or be able to arrange your own accommodation. We do not offer accommodation or housing.

          - Be available during the rehearsal and tour periods:

                    - August 3, 2026 - October 23, 2026 (rehearsals, assembly & performance days)

- Audition day: Saturday, December 6, 2025

- Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (form at the bottom of this page).

- Pre-selection results/invitation: Saturday, November 29, 2025.

- Announcement of selection after audition: Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

- For more information about the audition, please contact Richard Schoonhoven, production manager, at [email protected]. 

Ballet British Columbia is seeking Company Dancers for the 26/27 Season on 12/7.

https://balletbc.com/company-auditions/ 

- We are seeking experienced dancers who are passionate about performing in a collaborative dance environment. Candidates should have both classical and contemporary training.

- Full-Time Artists:

          - Contract: Full-time, 52-week, 31.25 hours per week, with a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation.

          - Salary: Starting at CAD $868 per week, increasing based on professional experience.

- Emerging Artists:

          - We welcome dancers who have recently completed—or are in the process of completing—a professional training program. This program is ideal for those who have not worked for a professional company (unless as an apprentice).

          - Contract: Full season contract, 31.25 hours per week

          - Salary: Starting at CAD $655 per week

- How to Apply:

          - Ballet BC in-person auditions are by invite only.

          - Auditions for the 2026/27 season will be held at the following times and locations. More details will be provided to successful applicants.

          - December 7, 2025: New York City, NY, USA

Nashville Ballet is accepting applications for their 2026 Winter Intensive until 12/8.

https://www.nashvilleballet.com/winter-intensive/ 

- Dates: January 2-4, 2026

- Audition Required: Students ages 15 and up are invited to submit a video audition. Students must be fifteen no later than January 2, 2026.

- There is a $45 Audition Fee.

- Dancers who participate in the Winter Intensive are automatically considered for our year-long training programs such as our Pre-Professional Division, Professional Training Division, and our Second Company. 

- Students that participate in Winter Intensive are also welcome to attend the Summer Intensive without an additional audition.

- Please see link above for audition video submission link.

Dutch National Ballet is seeking Dancers for 2026-2027 Season until 12/8.

https://www.operaballet.nl/en/ballet/dutch-national-ballet/auditions/main-company 

- Date: 24 January 2026 

- Location: Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam

- Application deadline: 8 December 2025 

- Artistic Director Dutch National Ballet: Ted Brandsen (until July 2026; from August 2026: Ernst Meisner) 

- Application & selection procedure

          - You can apply for the audition until 8 December 2025.

          - If you are selected, you will receive an invitation email with further details before 8 December 2025. 

          - If you are not selected, you will also receive a message by that date.

- No individual requests will be considered before the audition; applications must be submitted via the application form.

          - Please see link above for required application form

- Questions? Please contact: [email protected]