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May 22nd - Weekly Auditions Newsletter

Jessica Skinker - Apr 20th, 2026

Auditions Weekend of May 22nd



Flock is accepting video submissions for Choreographers for their 2026 International Dance Festival until 5/22.

https://www.flockworksdance.com/dancefestival 

- An open call for choreographers is now live

- We invite established and emerging choreographers to submit finished works (5–20 minutes) in solo, duet, trio, or small group formats (up to four dancers). 

- Selected artists will present their work as part of the festival program and engage with the local community through workshops and post-performance conversations.

- Pieces should be created for the stage, we are not accepting films at this time. 

- Choreographers receive a stipend of $1,000 – $4,000, depending on the scale of the work, to support artist pay and travel. Housing will be provided.

- Applicants will be asked to submit:

          - Artist biography

          - Brief description of the proposed work

          - Video documentation of full work

          - Brief description of why participating in this festival would be meaningful to you

- Please see link above for application and further details



Gallim Dance is accepting video submissions for their 2026 Summer Intensive until 5/22.

https://www.gallim.org/2026-summer-intensive

- June 22 - June 26th & June 28 - July 2nd | New York Center for Creativity & Dance | 287 East 10th Street

- Grounded in Andrea Miller’s methodology, a guided conversation between the body and the imagination, dancers will move through:

          - Highly physical, nuanced GALLIM Methods classes

          - Creative inquiry as a generative force for original work

          - Repertory that reveals the inner mechanics of GALLIM’s choreographic language

          - A collaborative exchange with special guest artists Baye & Asa

- The experience culminates in an Open Studio Showing on July 2, a moment to share process, presence, and evolution, captured through professional photo and video documentation.

- Please see link above for registration information



Joffrey Ballet School has an audition for their Summer Intensives on 5/22.

https://joffreyballetschool.knack.com/joffrey-ballet-school

- Venue Address:

          - 361 Symphony Park Avenue | Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106

- Audition is in partnership with Ballet Championships of America - Grand Championship Finals

- Auditions are available in the following styles:

          - Ballet

          - Jazz

          - Contemporary

- NOTE: Joffrey Ballet School is participating in this event in collaboration with the host organization. 

          - Because audition scheduling is coordinated with the event’s overall schedule, specific Joffrey Ballet School check-in and audition times will be shared approximately 30 days prior to the event once registration is finalized.

          - Any updates will be communicated as soon as they are confirmed



Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre has an audition for Second Company Dancers for the 2026-2027 Season on 5/23.

https://www.cerquarivera.org/schedule 

- Seeking pre-professionals and post collegiate dancers (ages 21 to 24)

- Registration materials must be submitted by Sunday, May 17th

- Audition is by invitation only and will be held from 10:00am-6:00pm

          - Call Back Interviews: day of (in-person) and next day (online) - Sunday May 24th

- Please see link above for registration

- For questions please reach out via email to [email protected] 



Canada’s National Ballet School has an audition for their Intensive Ballet - Young Dancers Program on 5/24.

https://www.nbs-enb.ca/train-develop/young-dancers-program/ 

- Audition details:

          - Ages 8-9 - Sunday, 8:45AM - 10:30AM

                    - Currently Full - Waitlist Available

          - Ages 10-11 - Sunday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

          - Ages 12-13 - Sunday, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

          - Ages 14+ - Sunday, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

- This in-person audition will take the format of a ballet class taught by NBS faculty, accompanied by a pianist. 

- The NBS team will follow up closer to audition time with further details about what to bring, and what to wear.

- Please note that audition candidates are grouped by age as of December 31, 2026. 

- Please also note that students must at least be going into Grade 3 for September 2026  to audition. 

- When you register, you will be asked to submit a portrait style headshot of the auditioning dancer. 

          - The image will be used by NBS staff for identification purposes during the audition process and does not need to be professionally shot. 

- Please see link above for registration and further information

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