WHITE WAVE announced today that they will hold company-wide auditions this October 14th and 16th from 6–9 p.m. at New York Center for Creativity & Dance (NYCC&D), Studio 1, 287 E 10th St, New York, NY. Dancers should plan to attend both dates, and should email [email protected] with any conflicts. The company seeks highly professional dancers with strong contemporary technique, excellent partnering skills, and a genuine interest in improvisation and collaborative creation. For more information, visit here.

Full-year contracts will begin immediately following the rehearsal process. Rehearsals are paid hourly, and performances are paid per performance.

To audition, dancers must be available on May 19–24, 2026 for the NY Season at New York Live Arts, plus additional dates TBA.

The audition is open, but an RSVP is required: please complete the audition RSVP form and email resumes, headshots, and dance photos to [email protected] by October 8. Limited drop-ins will be accepted based on space; pre-registration is strongly recommended.

9/11 Table of Silence Project Call for Dancers

Studio provided upon registration
Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Buglisi Dance Theatre seeks dancers for the 15th annual Table of Silence Project 9/11, a public performance ritual and Call to Action for Peace at Lincoln Center streamed live around the world. Open call on 8/18, 5-7pm. [email protected] Info & Registration

​​Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company is looking for male-identifying, highly skilled dancers with experience in acting and singing. Auditions are by appointment only. Applications are due no later than Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10:00am EST. 






Start date is August 18, 2025. New York Live Arts offers Company members an annual wage starting at $45,000 plus health benefits over 52 weeks with approximately 35 scheduled working weeks annually. Position requires a minimum two-year commitment, through June 2027.

READ MORE AND APPLY

​Danse Theatre Surreality announced today that they will audition for Actors, Dancers, Boxers, Musicians, and Martial Artists to join their team for performances of Shadowboxing in Blue in October and beyond. Weekly rehearsals will begin mid-July. Click here to find the audition form, which must be filled out in advance of the audition.

Shadowboxing in Blue follows an individual's fight to survive depression, told through dance, boxing, and live music. This project includes boxing therapy workshops for the community as part of all performances. Danse Theatre Surreality’s work focuses on dynamic physical work, being able to convey emotion and storytelling, and cross-disciplinary performance.

The theatre is looking specifically to hire BIPOC, size inclusive/range of body types, and a variety of age groups at a rate of $20/hr for all performers.

Read more here

Ballet Hispánico is hosting its annual open company auditions for the 2025-2026 Season. As part of the Company, dancers perform on New York City's greatest stages, tour nationwide and internationally, and are an integral part of community engagement programs. Applicants must have a strong command of current concert dance genres, ballet, and contemporary styles. Selected dancers will be offered 26 weeks of work for the Company’s 2025-2026 Season and will be required to become members of the American Guild of Musical Artists AFL-CIO.

Compensation: Ballet Hispánico salaries begin at $738.59 /week and are commensurate with AGMA union contracts. Additional salary and benefits available upon employment.

Required Experience: At least 3 years of professional dance experience with a professional dance organization. Applicants must have strong classical technique and be able to perform a variety of repertoire including, classical, contemporary, and neo-classical.

*Pointe Shoes, heels, and shoes required for audition*

Auditions for the 2025-2026 season are by invitation only.

Invitation-only auditions will take place on June 3, 2025 at 167 W. 89th Street, NYC. For more information and to register for an audition invitation, find out more here. Registration ends May 28, 2025. Contact [email protected] for more information or with questions.

Upcoming project in Los Angeles with Will Rawls. 

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Performance Project with Will Rawls

Fall 2025-Spring 2026, Exhibition, Los Angeles

Studio Rawls is seeking dancers/performers for a series of performances taking place at a major Los Angeles art institution on the following dates:

Oct 4, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
Dec 6, 2025

Jan 17 or Jan 24 (TBC), 2026
Feb 7 or 14 (TBC), 2026
Feb 28, 2026

Applicants must be available for all performance dates.

Rehearsal schedule:

JUNE
June 7—10a-3p @UCLA
June 9—10a-2p @UCLA
June 19 & 20—10a-2p @UCLA
June 23 & 24—10a-2p @UCLA

JULY
July—Asynchronous, remote rehearsals with each performer, 4hr each

AUGUST
Aug 25, 26 & 27—10a-4p @UCLA

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER (FINAL REHEARSALS & INSTALL)
Sep 8-13—Hours TBD @UCLA
Sep 15-Oct 4—Rehearsals and install–these will be high-demand days. Please highlight in the application form any conflicts you have for these dates.

Priority will be given to applicants who are available for all rehearsal dates. If you have conflicts with any rehearsal dates, please make note of these in the application form.

We invite movement artists with diverse movement backgrounds, from commercial to experimental performance and time-based work to apply to audition. Artists of color are especially encouraged to apply. All rehearsal and performance time is compensated. We unfortunately cannot accept anyone currently enrolled in a degree program.

AUDITION DETAILS
Location: UCLA
Date & Time: TBC upon application
Audition Rate: $25/hour 

TO APPLY
Please fill out this form.

Deadline to submit is May 28th, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

Graham 2 is a pre-professional dance company drawn from the most advanced students of the Martha Graham School.
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Its mission is to bring the Graham tradition to a younger audience, smaller venues, and cultural communities, and to be a springboard for early career dancers to enter the professional dance world.
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Learn more here

Camille A. Brown is looking for extremely virtuosic dance artists to perform for engagements with her Company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers.

Female Presenting Dancers: We are in search of dance artists with the ability to perform African diasporic styles, specifically: polyrhythms, black social dances, and have a familiarity with modern dance and contemporary styles/techniques. The dance artist must have an ability to learn, retain choreographic aesthetic, possess the ability to act and do character work while maintaining a physical capacity to dance and perform.

Male Presenting Dancers: We are in search of dance artists who are familiar with various hip hop forms, breaking, popping, locking, improvisation, and have a familiarity with modern dance and contemporary styles/techniques. The dance artist must have an ability to learn, retain choreographic aesthetic, possess the ability to act and do character work while maintaining a physical capacity to dance and perform.

Dates: June 9th-11th: Women's Audition, June 12th-13th: Men’s Audition

Video Submission Deadline: The Camille A. Brown & Dancers Audition is INVITATION ONLY. Applicants should submit a video for review to [email protected] by May 4th, 2025. Video may be of you in studio or performance (must be solo or easily identified), 2-3 minutes of footage. Invited candidates will be notified with audition location and times.

Salary/Wage: Ranges from $25 to $30/hour for rehearsals and meetings; $1000 to $1300 for weekly engagements; $300 for local performances. Payment range is based on experience. Cost of living adjustments may increase fees.

Must be able to work in the U.S.

Rehearsals will begin in-person: Monday, June 16th, 2025 in New York City.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

INVITATION ONLY! Please Submit Video for Review to [email protected] by May 4h, 2025.