Zeitgeist Dance Theatre - video audition for — 2025 New Century Dance Project

Recorded Video
Date: March 15, 2025
Price: $35.00

Video Requirements:

A video that includes no more than 90 seconds of a solo and no more than 90 seconds of improv. The videos should be edited into one singular work that includes an introduction of yourself (no more than 30 seconds). A letter of recommendation from a choreographer, teacher, or director. A one-page dance resume that includes your education, training, and performance background. A high-resolution headshot. A $35 non-refundable application processing fee.

Audition Description

Advanced dancers ages 16-22. At least five years of classical ballet training, modern, and contemporary, with cross-training in other styles preferred. Previous experience in performing contemporary concert dance work is strongly preferred. A strong interest in pursuing a professional performance career is required. Curiosity and interest in applying and integrating diverse styles of dance and other art forms desired. Desire to make an impact through the arts on communities and the world at large. College students are strongly encouraged to apply. Dancers must commit to arriving in Santa Fe on Friday, July 25, and depart on or after Sunday, August 3, 2025. Each dancer will be cast in an original work with 10-12 dancers choreographed by one of three guest NCDP choreographic fellows. Up to thirty hours of studio space will be provided for afternoon/evening rehearsals at the New Mexico School of the Arts between Saturday, July 26, and Thursday, July 31. A tech/dress rehearsal will be run on Thursday or Friday of NCDP Festival Week with the performance on Friday or Saturday (final schedule TBD). The original work each dancer will perform will be in the contemporary genre and be 8 to 12 minutes in length. Dancers will be lodged together at the Marriott Residence Inn in Santa Fe. A full-time resident director staff member will be living onsite with the participants. Transportation will be provided to shuttle dancers back and forth between the hotel and the studios. Dancers chosen as members of the Ensemble will also be enrolled in the NCDP Choreography and Performance Intensive taking morning company classes and choreography workshops each day.

Associated Programs

2025 New Century Dance Project
Updated: Feb. 2, 2025