Description

Vitacca Ballet is seeking professional contemporary ballet dancers, ages 17+ for our upcoming season. Women, some pointe work required. Paid rehearsal/performance contracts typically run August through May. We are currently unable to offer visas for international applicants. Submissions accepted until positions are filled. Vitacca Ballet offers Company Artists 32-week contracts with part time salaries ranging from $15k–$20k based on experience and 3% annual raises. Contracts include weekly company class/rehearsals, 5 paid personal days, allotted shoe reimbursement, twenty onsite physical therapy sessions with Excelerate PT, and complimentary class options. Hired Company Artists are also welcome to submit teaching/choreography interest for consideration at one of Vitacca Ballet & School for Dance's locations. As a repertoire-based company, Vitacca Ballet performs original works created by our Season Guest Choreographers. Our current guests include Garrett Smith, Tina Kay Bohnstedt, and Andrea Dawn Shelley. While season performance dates are still being confirmed, company premieres are planned for the spring alongside festival appearances and guesting performances. REHEARSALS Sample Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:15am–2:30pm. Vitacca Ballet works primarily at the Houston location of Vitacca Vocational School for Dance (2311 Dunlavy St.). Performances and additional rehearsals will occur throughout Houston and The Woodlands, TX. PAY Weekly compensation for rehearsal and performance. Contracts run August 2024 through May 2025