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Weekly Auditions Newsletter - Weekend of September 12th

Jessica Skinker - Aug 15th, 2025

Auditions Weekend of September 12th



Cleveland Ballet has an audition for their 2025 Nutcracker Cast on 9/13.

https://www.cleveballet.org/academy-auditions 

- Times and information:

          - 1:00-1:45PM | Academy levels Beginner Ballet 2 | Open audition for ages 5-6

                    - Roles available: Small Mice, Angels

          - 2:00-4:00PM | Academy levels 1, 2, and 3 | Open audition for ages 7-13

                    - Roles available: Gingerbreads, Truffles, Angels, Party Children, Soldiers

          - 4:15-5:30PM | Academy level 4 | Open audition for ages 14-18

                    - Roles available: Clara, Prince, Rats, Party Children, Soldiers

          - 5:30-6:00PM | Open audition for ages 18+ 

                    - Roles available: Party Parents

- Attire:

          - Academy students should wear their ballet uniform that is worn to weekly classes, and students showing up for the open audition should wear a black leotard with pink tights (ladies), or a white t-shirt and black tights (gentlemen).

          - Please have hair secured back from the face. Ladies, please bring pointe shoes if you have them.

- Please note that safety pins may be used to secure the audition number.

- This production has a set number of roles and pre-made costumes.

- Spots are limited and students are not guaranteed a role if they participate in the audition. 

- Ability, height, and level are all taken into account and we ask that all students and parents respect any casting decision made by the Artistic Director. 

- Academy of Cleveland Ballet students receive first priority for casting decisions.

- If you have questions regarding the audition, please email [email protected] or call 216.320.9000 ext. 108



Davyduik Dance Company has an audition for Company Dancers for the 25/26 Season on 9/14.

https://www.instagram.com/davydiuk.dance.company 

- Seeking passionate and versatile dancers for its upcoming creation and touring productions across Europe.

- Positions Available:

          - 5 Female & 5 Male Dancers (18+) for a new creation

          - 2 Female Dancers specifically for the production Van Gogh

- Audition Details:

          - Date: 14 September 2025

          - Time: 10:00–15:00

          - Location: Szkoła Baletowa Anny Niedźwiedź, ul. Mansfelda 4, Poznań, Poland

- Requirements:

          - Strong classical, neoclassical, and contemporary technique

          - Excellent group work and creative collaboration skills

          - Strong pointe work for female dancers

          - Artistry and openness to new choreographic processes

- Send the following materials to [email protected]:

          - CV with headshot

          - Two dance photos

          - Video links: one classical and one contemporary variation

- Application Deadline: 24 August 2025



Chamber Dance Project is accepting applications for a new Artistic Director until 9/15.

https://www.danceusa.org/jobsandauditions 

- Seeking a dynamic and boldly creative leader to drive CDP’s evolution forward. 

- Preference is for an accomplished choreographer who may create new works to be performed alongside works from our repertoire, as well as from guest choreographers. 

- Candidates who are not choreographers will also be considered.

- Desired experience and skills include:

          - At least 12 years of professional dance experience in any or all of these areas: performer, choreographer, artistic director

          - Extensive knowledge of and experience in classical and contemporary ballet, and contemporary artists

          - Experience and a commitment to working with live musicians

- Substantial experience in running rehearsals in the studio and onstage

- Experience in working with a board and staff

- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking

- Advanced education in a related field

- The position is located in the Metro DC area. The successful candidate will work full-time, with six weeks of paid vacation and the possibility of time off for outside projects. Salary commensurate with experience. Position begins on or about July 1, 2026.

- To apply, kindly send the following to [email protected] by September 15, 2025: cover letter, C.V., three references, if choreographer, two samples of choreography, or, if a dancer, video representative of your work in studio or onstage.

- Final candidates will be asked to spend a paid week working with the company during our Jan 2-10, 2026 rehearsal and performance season.



Eryc Taylor Dance is seeking dancers/choreographers for a grant opportunity until 9/15.

https://www.etd.nyc/ncg 

- Eligibility: NYC-Based choreographers, ages 19-24 

- Eryc Taylor Dance awards three $1,000 grants to emerging choreographers based in New York or New Jersey. 

- Each grant supports the creation of a 15–20-minute original group piece, which will be presented in an informal studio showing in March 2026. 

- Grant recipients will be announced by December 1, 2025, and performance dates will be confirmed by December 15, 2025.

- Eligibility Criteria: 

          - Reside in either Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Hoboken, Jersey City, or Staten Island. 

          - Must not have previously received any grant (private, corporate, or government funding). 

          - Apply with an original, unperformed concept. 

          - This grant is for individual choreographers; companies or collectives are ineligible. 

          - Demonstrate strong choreographic vision, with preference given to those collaborating with musicians or artistic designers. 

          - Applicants can not attend a college or university during the grant period and graduate by May 2025. 

- With questions, contact Savannah Gaillard (Company Manager) at [email protected] or Liviya England (ETD Outreach Program Director) at [email protected]

- Please see the link above for more information and application link.



Moveius Contemporary Ballet is seeking Trainees for the 25/26 Season on a rolling basis.

https://www.danceloft14.org/auditions-2025 

- Moveius Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program is designed for dedicated pre-professional dancers ages 17-21 who are seeking an intensive training experience in contemporary ballet. 

- Through high-level training, performance opportunities, and private coaching, trainees will develop the technical and artistic skills needed to transition into the professional dance world

- Applicants will need to submit:

          - Headshot/ first arabesque photo

          - Resume/ CV

          - Video link of classical and contemporary performance footage or classwork

- Please contact company manager, Kamillia McCracken, [email protected] with questions. 

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