Weekly Auditions Newsletter - Weekend of June 13th

Auditions Weekend of June 13th

Paul Taylor Dance Company has an audition for Male Dancers for the 2025-2026 Season on 6/14.

https://paultaylordance.org/discover/about-us/employment-opportunities/ 

- Artistic Director Michael Novak is seeking two dynamic & virtuosic dancers to join the Taylor Company to perform traditionally male roles. 

- Taylor dancers perform iconic works by Paul Taylor and create with some of the most sought after choreographers of today.

- Ideal candidates are highly skilled in modern and contemporary styles and partnering. 

- Strong familiarity with Taylor style and repertory preferred.

- Hired dancers will receive $1,005/week with approximately 40-44 work weeks per year. 

- Dancers are supported with year-round fully paid health and dental insurance, and a partial 401(k) match.

- Dancers must audition in person, no exceptions.

- Please see the link above for audition registration. 

- For more information please contact: [email protected] 

Houston Ballet has an audition for their Professional and Pre-Professional Program on 6/14.

https://www.houstonballet.org/about/academy/main-school/auditions/

- Pre-Professional Program:

          - For students ages 7 and up.

          - Students attend classes in the evening during the week and/or Saturday mornings

          - Housing is not available to students in the Pre-Professional Program

- Professional Program:

          - For students ages 14 and up.

          - Students attend classes Monday-Friday from approximately 9am-4pm with occasional weekends for rehearsals and performances

          - Housing is available by invitation only

- Adjudicating faculty evaluates students for either program on a variety of elements, including facility, coordination, technique and artistry.

- Audition details:

          - Minimum of 3 years experience; dancers ages 14-18 will present pointe work during the audition class.

          - Ages 7-11: 10:30am-11:30am

          - Ages 12-18: 12:00pm-1:30pm

          - $50 audition fee is required

- Registration deadline is June 12th at 12:00PM CT.

Ballet Melange has an audition for Company, Trainee and Second Company Dancers for the 2025-2026 Season on 6/14.

https://www.balletmelange.org/company 

- Audition Process:

          - Acceptance to Ballet Melange is by audition only

          - Contract company positions are available for male and female dancers

          - Season will consist of two major productions with additional smaller performances

          - Candidates must be 16 years or older and should have strong classical and contemporary technique

          - Audition fee: $35 (waived for Ballet Malange Academy students wishing to audition for the Company)

          - Audition registration is required. Please see the link above for more information. 

Colorado West Performing Arts Company is accepting auditions for Dancers for the 2025-2026 Season on a rolling basis.

https://www.coloradowestpac.org/company-auditions 

- Approximately 28-30 week paid contract starting approximately 08/25 and concluding in early May.

- Will produce three full-length ballets and one mixed bull of “Classics, Romantics, and Contemporary Works”

- Benefits include in-house physical therapy, all dance shoes allotted, gym memberships

- Considering male and female dancers with strong classical technique and contemporary backgrounds to fill positions in the professional company and trainee program.

- Video submissions are currently being selected for incitation to audition in company class. Please email videos and materials to [email protected]

- Video audition guidelines:

          - No introduction consisting of the following performed in a leotard and tights for women and tight fitting dance attire for men.

          - Two classical variations drawn from the standard repertoire, danced en pointe by female applicants

          - A short contemporary variation that illustrates the applicant's command of the range of movement different from that demonstrated in the classical variation.

          - 3-5 minutes of barre work, danced in soft shoes by male applicants and pointe shoes by female applicants

          - CV

          - Headshot

          - 2-3 dance photos

Columbus Dance Theatre is accepting auditions for Trainees for the 2025-2026 Season on a rolling basis.

https://www.columbusdancetheatre.com/auditions 

- Season begins in September and continues through the end of May

- Contract offerings are based on experience and include Trainee positions that work with the company and school

- Minimum Age: 16 years old for Trainee/Apprentice consideration and 18 years old for Company consideration.

- Strong ballet technique required. Women: pointe required. Ability to move in a variety of contemporary styles is beneficial.

- Provide a head shot and/or full body shot as well as a detailed resume to [email protected] to reserve your place.

- Admittance into CDT’s ITP Program is limited to dancers between ages 10-25. CDT’s Intensive Training Program is designed for serious students, preparing for careers in dance in the arts.

- If you are interested in joining the CDT, please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.