Jobs Guide 2009

Dancer Positions

United States

 

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Alabama Ballet

  • Birmingham, AL
  • Contact: Joelle Tucker
  • 205.322.4300 x29
  • joelletucker@alabamaballet.org
  • www.alabamaballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $1.5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 16
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 18
  • Currently Hiring: 3-4 contracts and apprenticeships available
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 4 Main Stage
  • Weeks of work: 26
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-3
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Alaska Dance Theatre

  • Anchorage, AK
  • Contact: Alice Sullivan
  • 907.277.9591
  • asullivan@alaskadancetheatre.org
  • www.alaskadancetheatre.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $850k Company & School
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 3
  • Currently Hiring: 2-4 female dancers and 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $200 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug 10-Feb 27 with options
  • Number of Performances per season: 10-15
  • Weeks of work: 25 with options
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD
  • Benefits: dance class, moving stipend, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Yuma Ballet Academy

  • Ballet Yuma
  • Yuma, AZ
  • Contact: Kathleen Sinclair
  • 928.314.4762
  • academyyba@roadrunner.com
  • www.balletyuma.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Currently Hiring: 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: stipend for male dancer in training
  • Contract Dates: open
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: open
  • Benefits: dance class, housing, shoe allowance, transportation,
 

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Alonzo King's LINES Ballet

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Contact: Arturo Fernandez
  • 415.863.3040
  • monica@linesballet.org
  • www.linesballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $3.3M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer
  • Starting Pay: negotiable
  • Contract Dates: negotiable
  • Number of Performances per season: 83
  • Weeks of work: negotiable
  • Weeks on Tour: 20

CalArts

City Ballet of San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • Contact: Jo Anne Emery
  • 858.274.6058
  • info@cityballet.org
  • www.cityballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $700k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 21
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 17
  • Currently Hiring: 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $500 per week
  • Contract Dates: Oct-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 24
  • Weeks of work: 28
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2
  • Benefits: dance class, fica/mc, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Dance Arts Institute

  • International Children's Dance Festival
  • Inglewood, CA
  • Contact: Toni Thomas
  • 310.978.0663
  • tonithomas7@hotmail.com
  • www.ecf.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, modern, tap
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: volunteer internship
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Weeks of work: 6
  • Benefits: dance class, special events, worker's comp

Diavolo Dance Theater

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Contact: Garrett Wolf
  • 323.225.4290
  • garrettwolf@mac.com
  • www.diavolo.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $1M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Contract Dates: Jun 30-Jul 1
  • Number of Performances per season: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: 15-20

Donna Sternberg & Dancers

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Contact: Donna Sternberg
  • 310.260.1198
  • dsdancers@earthlink.net
  • www.dsdancers.com
  • Style: modern
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 4-6
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: Performance & rehearsal pay
  • Contract Dates: open
  • Number of Performances per season: 5-8
  • Weeks of work: open
  • Weeks on Tour: 1
  • Benefits: dance class

Festival Ballet Theatre

  • Southland Ballet Academy
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • Contact: Elizabeth Chasteler
  • 714.962.5440
  • festivalballettheatre@gmail.com
  • www.festivalballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $400k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 12
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $5k a year
  • Contract Dates: mid Aug-mid Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: about 20
  • Weeks of work: 22
  • Weeks on Tour: none
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance, worker's comp, transportation

The Hartfel Foundation

  • The Hartfel Ballet
  • Orange, CA
  • Contact: Catherine Bonomini
  • 714.925.9806
  • audition@hartfel.org
  • www.hartfel.org
  • Style: ballet, contemporary ballet
  • Budget: $36k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 6
  • Currently Hiring: 10 female dancers
  • Starting Pay: $50 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug 1-Jun 30
  • Number of Performances per season: 10
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Benefits: chiropractic discounts, dance class, fica/mc, worker's comp

Living Statues by Don McLeod

  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Contact: Don McLeod
  • 818.986.3070
  • donmcleod@aol.com
  • www.livingstatue.com
  • Budget: $50k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $300 to $500 per job
  • Contract Dates: open
  • Number of Performances per season: 50+
  • Weeks of work: year round
  • Weeks on Tour: 4

Lula Washington Dance Theatre

  • Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Contact: Erwin Washington
  • 323.292.5852
  • luladance@aol.com
  • www.lulawashington.com
  • Style: African, ballet, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, modern
  • Budget: $750k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: open
  • Number of Performances per season: 10-20
  • Weeks of work: open-ended
  • Weeks on Tour: 6
  • Benefits: dance class

Malashock Dance

  • San Diego, CA
  • Contact: Paloma Patterson
  • 619.260.1622
  • info@malashockdance.org
  • www.malashockdance.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $700k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $18 per hour
  • Contract Dates: Feb 16-Apr 19
  • Number of Performances per season: 5
  • Weeks of work: 9
  • Benefits: dance class, physio-therapy, worker's comp

Moving Arts Dance Center & Theater

  • Concord, CA
  • Contact: Scott Belding
  • 925.825.8399
  • info@movingartsdance.org
  • www.movingartsdance.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $500k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 20
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: varies
  • Number of Performances per season: 12
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: varies
  • Benefits: dance class

Presidio Dance Theatre

  • Presidio Performing Arts Foundation
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Contact: Judy Bretschneider
  • 415.561.3997
  • info@presidiodance.org
  • www.presidiodance.org
  • Style: ballet, international folk
  • Budget: $400k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: determined by amount of work
  • Contract Dates: Spring/Winter Seasons
  • Number of Performances per season: 6
  • Weeks of work: 4/4
  • Weeks on Tour: 2-3
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company

  • RKDC
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Contact: Jenna Harbison
  • 310.292.7024
  • jenna@rkdc.org, regina@rkdc.org
  • www.rkdc.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $150k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 1-3 female dancers and 1-3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $100-$135 per week
  • Contract Dates: Mar 2009-Apr 2010
  • Number of Performances per season: 10-15
  • Weeks of work: 25-35
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: dance class

Sacramento Ballet

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Contact: Lynlee Towne
  • 916.552.5800
  • lynlee@sacballet.org
  • www.sacballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 24
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: -
  • Currently Hiring: TBD; apply 3 weeks in advance by email, mail, or phone
  • Starting Pay: $350 per week
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 50+
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: 34
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, gym membership, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Ballet Nouveau Colorado

  • Broomfield, CO
  • Contact: Dawn Fay
  • 303.466.5685
  • info@bncdance.com
  • www.bncdance.com
  • Style: ballet, contemporary, modern
  • Budget: 1.4 Million
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12 - 14
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1 - 4
  • Currently Hiring: TBA female dancers and TBA male dancers
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: Sep to Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 35
  • Weeks of work: 28
  • Weeks on Tour: TBA
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, gym membership, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Kim Robards Dance

  • Denver, CO
  • Contact: LaRana Skalicky
  • 303.825.4847
  • auditions@kimrobardsdance.org
  • www.kimrobardsdance.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $300k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6-10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: commensurate with experience
  • Contract Dates: Feb-Aug
  • Number of Performances per season: 20
  • Weeks of work: 22
  • Weeks on Tour: 2-4
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, housing assistance, transportation
 

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CityDance Ensemble

  • Washington, DC
  • Contact: Christopher K. Morgan
  • 202.347.3909
  • christopher@citydance.net
  • www.citydance.net
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $1.7M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: commensurate with experience
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 5-6
  • Weeks of work: 35
  • Weeks on Tour: 5-10
  • Benefits: fica/mc, supplemental insurance, worker's comp,

The Washington Ballet

  • Washington, DC
  • Contact: Rachel Noteware
  • 202.274.4538
  • rnoteware@washingtonballet.org
  • www.washingtonballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $8.5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 19
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Starting Pay: apprentice: $435; company: $760
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 5
  • Weeks of work: 32-36
  • Weeks on Tour: 1
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, fica/mc, health insurance, pension, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, transportation, worker's comp

Washington Reflections Dance Company

  • The Dance Institute of Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • Contact: Fabian Barnes
  • 202.371.9656
  • fbarnes@danceinstitute.org
  • www.danceinstitute.org
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, modern
  • Budget: $250k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 7
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience
  • Contract Dates: Jan 1-Dec 31
  • Number of Performances per season: 10
  • Weeks of work: 24 weeks
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: dance class
 

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

  • Miami, FL, 33180
  • Contact: Ruby Issaev
  • 305.935.5060
  • artsballet@bellsouth.net
  • www.artsballettheatre.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $540,000.00
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $300 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 16
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: chiropractic, physio-therapy, shoe allowance,

Brevard Ballet Theatre

  • Rockledge, FL
  • Contact: Lucia Montero
  • 321.634.5466
  • galmontballet@bellsouht.net
  • www.galmontballet.com
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $120k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: 4 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $250
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 6
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: any
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Jean Ann Ryan Productions

  • Producer of Cruise Ship Entertainment
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Contact: S.Chan
  • 954.523.639926
  • jarjobs@jarproductions.com
  • www.jeanannryanproductions.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, Broadway show, tap
  • Budget: Yes
  • Number of Dancers in Company: varies for each company
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: none
  • Currently Hiring: we hire year round for several different cruise ships
  • Starting Pay: Competitive
  • Contract Dates: Continuously
  • Number of Performances per season: Continuously
  • Weeks of work: 6 months-1 year contract
  • Weeks on Tour: year round

Leal Development

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Contact: Agnieszka
  • 786.314.6139
  • szymanska8@gmail.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, Broadway show
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Currently Hiring: 12 female dancers
  • Starting Pay: $43k per year
  • Number of Performances per season: 5-6 shows per week
  • Weeks of work: Full year
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
 

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Atlanta Festival Ballet

  • Stockbridge, GA
  • Contact: Giselle Pugh
  • 770.507.2775
  • atlantafb@aol.com
  • www.atlantafestivalballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $100,000
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: 10-12 female dancers and 4-6 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $35 per performance
  • Contract Dates: Jun 29-Jun 1
  • Number of Performances per season: 12-15
  • Weeks of work: 24 weeks
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

The Georgia Ballet

  • Marietta, GA
  • Contact: Michele Ziemann-DeVos
  • 770.528.0881
  • info@georgiaballet.org
  • www.georgiaballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $800k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 20
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: Performance pay, plus rehearsal stipend
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Mar
  • Number of Performances per season: 33
  • Weeks of work: 28
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Sideways Contemporary Dance

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Contact: Charlotte Foster
  • 404.255.5171
  • sidewaysdance@bellsouth.net
  • www.sidewaysdance.com
  • Style: jazz, modern
  • Budget: $45k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 14
  • Starting Pay: per performance
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 18
  • Weeks of work: 48
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: dance class
 

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Trey McIntyre Project

  • Boise, ID
  • Contact: Carissa Hartley
  • 301.655.9522
  • carissa@treymcintyre.com
  • www.treymcintyre.com
  • Style: ballet, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: $1.2M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 1-2 female dancers and 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: dependent on position/experience
  • Contract Dates: Jan 2-Jul 1, Jul 2-Jun 30
  • Number of Performances per season: 30+
  • Weeks of work: 35+ per year
  • Weeks on Tour: 25
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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River North Chicago Dance Company

USA Ballet

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Contact: Dr Ken Bello
  • 309.665.0300
  • info@usaballet.org
  • www.usaballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 15
  • Currently Hiring: 5 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: Negotiable based on experience
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: 5-7
  • Benefits: $ bonuses, dance class, paid vacation, shoe allowance, transportation, touring per diem, worker's comp
 

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940 Dance Company

  • Lawrence Arts Center
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Contact: Susan Rieger
  • 785.843.2787
  • 940dance@sunflower.com
  • www.940dancecompany.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $88k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 5
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $575 per month at 20 hours per week
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 40
  • Weeks of work: 32
  • Weeks on Tour: 3-5 weeks
  • Benefits: dance class, worker's comp
 

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Louisville Ballet

  • Louisville, KY
  • Contact: Harald Uwe Kern
  • 502.583.3150
  • ukern@louisvilleballet.org
  • www.louisvilleballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: 3.5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 26
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 35
  • Weeks of work: 32
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, fica/mc, partial health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Inc

  • Annapolis, MD
  • Contact: Dianne Werner-Taylor
  • 410.263.8289
  • ballet@balletmaryland.og
  • www.balletmaryland.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Budget: $550k-570k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 13
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 15
  • Currently Hiring: 1-2 female dancers and 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $300 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 30+
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, fica/mc, health insurance, medical arts team with chiropractice, medical doctor, dentist, physical thaerapist, holistic healers, podiatrist, and more. physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp,
 

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Belvoir Terrace, Inc

  • Lenox, MA
  • Contact: Nancy Goldberg
  • 212.580.3398
  • info@belvoirterrace.com
  • www.belvoirterrace.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, Broadway show, tap
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: negotiable
  • Contract Dates: Jun 17-Aug 11
  • Weeks of work: 7
  • Benefits: dance class, room and board, transportation

Spindle City Ballet

  • Fall River, MA
  • Contact: Lynne Skillin
  • 508.536.6073
  • info@spindlecityballet.org
  • www.spindlecityballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $65k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 4
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
 

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Eisenhower Dance Ensemble

  • Rochester, MI
  • Contact: Jessica Reimer
  • 248.609.0370
  • reimer@ede-dance.org
  • www.ede-dance.org
  • Style: jazz, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: $460k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6-8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2-4
  • Currently Hiring: unknown at time of publication
  • Starting Pay: $400+ per week
  • Contract Dates: mid-Aug thru mid-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 50-60
  • Weeks of work: approx 40
  • Weeks on Tour: 7-10
  • Benefits: dance class, per diem, shoe allowance, transportation

Grand Rapids Ballet Company

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Contact: Tom Mehan
  • 616.454.4771
  • tom@grballet.com
  • www.grballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $2.3M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 50-60
  • Weeks of work: 35-38
  • Weeks on Tour: varies
  • Benefits: 403b, dance class, health insurance, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Continental Ballet Company

  • Bloomington, MN
  • Contact: Genevieve Spooner
  • 952.563.8561
  • gspooner@continentalballet.com
  • www.continentalballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $200k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 16
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4-6
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $100 per week
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Mar
  • Number of Performances per season: 15
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: 1
  • Benefits: dance class

Minnesota Ballet

  • Duluth, MN
  • Contact: Robert Gardner
  • 218.529.3742
  • balletmaster@minnesotaballet.org
  • www.minnesotaballet.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Budget: $650k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: 3 female dancers and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $400 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Mar
  • Number of Performances per season: 30
  • Weeks of work: 29
  • Weeks on Tour: 6-8
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, fica/mc, shoe allowance, health club, health insurance, physio-therapy, worker's comp,
 

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Kansas City Ballet

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Contact: Karen P. Brown
  • 816.931.2232
  • kcbauditions@kcballet.org
  • www.kcballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 25
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: varies
  • Contract Dates: Aug-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 3 repertory seasons plus Nutcracker
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Saint Louis Ballet

  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Contact: Joey Neal
  • 636.537.1998
  • jneal@stlouisballet.org
  • www.stlouisballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $1M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 20
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $300 per week
  • Number of Performances per season: 23
  • Weeks of work: 29
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, health insurance, paid vacation, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre

  • Nevada Ballet Theatre
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Contact: Jenn Kratochwill
  • 702.243.2623
  • info@nevadaballet.com
  • www.nevadaballet.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, tap
  • Budget: $3M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 33
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 6
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: varies depending upon level
  • Contract Dates: Aug-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 6
  • Weeks of work: tentatively 32
  • Weeks on Tour: sporadic touring
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, worker's comp

Sierra Nevada Ballet

  • Genoa, NV
  • Contact: Rosine Bena
  • 775.783.3223
  • info@sierranevadaballet.com
  • www.sierranevadaballet.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, tap
  • Budget: $400k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2 and 2 trainees
  • Currently Hiring: 2-4 female dancers and 2-4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: varies but paid for performance only
  • Contract Dates: by 3 month periods
  • Number of Performances per season: varies but approx 20
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: none thus far
  • Benefits: dance class, gas allowance when needed and poss. shoes also
 

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Atlantic City Ballet

  • Dance USA Boardwalk Hall
  • Egg Harbor City, NJ
  • Contact: Edda Harper
  • 609.804.1995
  • acbt@acbt.org
  • www.acbt.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $400k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 3 company plus apprentices
  • Starting Pay: $400 per week
  • Contract Dates: Jul-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 40
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: 12
  • Benefits: dance class, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Cats Paying Dues

  • 23 PRiME, Inc
  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • Contact: Marlene
  • 201.804.5528
  • info@23prime.com
  • www.andrewnemr.com
  • Style: tap
  • Budget: $100k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 7
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: paid performances
  • Contract Dates: ongoing
  • Number of Performances per season: 15
  • Weeks of work: 42
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Roxey Ballet

  • Mill Ballet School
  • Lambertville, NJ
  • Contact: Paula Sharik
  • 609.397.7616
  • info@roxeyballet.org
  • www.roxeyballet.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, modern, contemporary ballet
  • Budget: $500k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 14
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: 7 female dancers and 7 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: depends on position filled
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 30-60
  • Weeks of work: 21-33
  • Weeks on Tour: 4-10
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, fica/mc, health club benefits, worker's comp,
 

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Keshet Dance Company

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Contact: Shira Greenberg
  • 505.224.9808
  • shira@keshetdance.org
  • www.keshetdance.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $450k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 5-8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: full-time: $23,000; part-time: $11,500
  • Contract Dates: salaried position, begins Sep 1
  • Number of Performances per season: 15-30
  • Weeks of work: 52 paid weeks, with vacation paid
  • Weeks on Tour: 2-3
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, paid vacation, worker's comp

National Dance Institute of New Mexico

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Contact: Tim Santos
  • 505.983.7646
  • info@ndi-nm.org
  • www.ndi-nm.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, Broadway show, modern, tap
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, paid vacation
 

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Ajkun Ballet Theatre

  • New Rochelle, NY
  • Contact: Almira Bubesi
  • 718.885.3629
  • ajkun@aol.com
  • www.ajkunbt.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 35
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Contract Dates: Oct-Sep
  • Number of Performances per season: 100
  • Weeks of work: 40
  • Weeks on Tour: 10
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, pension, transportation,

Ballet International Africans

  • AMINAIZM/Emotions Danced
  • Jamaica Queens, NY
  • Contact: Robyn Heckstall
  • 646.404.1204
  • balletintlafricans@yahoo.com
  • www.balletintlafricans.com
  • Style: ethnic, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: $25k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Currently Hiring: 5 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $100 per performance
  • Contract Dates: Feb-Jul
  • Number of Performances per season: 10
  • Weeks of work: 28
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2
  • Benefits: dance class

Ballet Long Island

  • Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Contact: Keith miller
  • 631.737.1964
  • balletlongislang@aol.com
  • www.balletlongisland.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $500k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12-15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 1-2 female dancers and 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $8 per hour
  • Contract Dates: Oct-Aug
  • Number of Performances per season: 65
  • Weeks of work: 38
  • Weeks on Tour: 38
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

BBT/School of Russian American Ballet

  • Brighton Ballet Theater
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Contact: Vladimir Lepisko
  • 718.769.9161
  • brightonballet@gmail.com
  • www.brightonballet.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, Broadway show, modern, pointe, variations, acting & stage presence, ballet gymnastics, and character dance, latin dance, ballroom dance, flamenco and middle eastern dance
  • Currently Hiring: 10 female dancers and 5 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Weeks of work: 2-3 month
  • Benefits: dance class, worker's comp

Calpulli Mexican Dance Co

  • Jackson Heights, NY
  • Contact: Juan Castano
  • 718.507.2617
  • info@calpullidance.org
  • www.calpullidance.org
  • Style: ethnic
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $100-$300 per performance
  • Contract Dates: Per project
  • Weeks of work: 3
  • Benefits: dance class, transportation

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Pamela Vachon
  • 212.244.0015
  • audition@cedarlakedance.com
  • www.cedarlakedance.com
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 16
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Contract Dates: Aug 1-Jul 31
  • Number of Performances per season: 30
  • Weeks of work: 52
  • Weeks on Tour: 10
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, fica/mc, health insurance, paid vacation, physio-therapy shoe allowance, worker's comp

Dance New York International

  • Certamen Internacional de Danza
  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Hana Ginsburg
  • 919.270.9799
  • hana.ginsburg@gmail.com
  • www.danceinternationalny.org
  • Style: ballet, modern, composition, hip-hop
  • Currently Hiring: Spain: 30; Paris: 15
  • Contract Dates: Paris: Jun 13-Jul 5; Spain Jul 4-Aug 2
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: Paris 3; Spain 4

Dances Patrelle

  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Ilona Wall
  • 212.722.7933
  • info@dancespatrelle.org
  • www.dancespatrelle.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: varies
  • Number of Dancers in Company: varies
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 6 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Jan 1-Apr 19
  • Number of Performances per season: 10
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: 0-2
  • Benefits: dance class, worker's comp

Dancewave

  • Kids Company
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Contact: Diane Jacobowitz
  • 718.522.4696
  • info@dancewave.org
  • www.dancewave.org
  • Style: modern
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: hourly dependent on experience
  • Contract Dates: present thru Jun 2009
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 16+
  • Benefits: dance class

eba Center for Dance and Fitness

  • Albany, NY
  • Contact: Jenn Newman
  • 518.465.9916
  • ebadance@eba-arts.org
  • www.eba-arts.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, Broadway show, modern, tap, dance fitness, pilates, yoga, cardio, healthy back, danceworkout over 40 and 50, reminiscences for seniors, creative dance for kids
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: commensurate with experience and capacity
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Benefits: dance class, fica/mc, optional health/dental, worker's comp

Eidolon Ballet

  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Melanie Cortier
  • 212.946.1275
  • eidolonballet@gmail.com
  • www.eidolonballet.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $5k-$15k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10-15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 4 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: per performance
  • Contract Dates: begins immediately
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: varies

Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

  • The Egg
  • Troy, NY
  • Contact: Ellen Sinopoli
  • 518.408.1341
  • info@sinopolidances.org
  • www.sinopolidances.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $170k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $9,000-$11,000 annually
  • Contract Dates: Jul-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 25+
  • Weeks of work: 44
  • Benefits: acupuncture, fica/mc, transportation, worker's comp,

everything but anchovies Dance Theatre

  • Albany, NY
  • Contact: Susan Bard
  • 518.465.9916
  • info@eba-arts.org
  • www.eba-arts.org
  • Budget: $200k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 7
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1
  • Currently Hiring: 4 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: commensurate with experience
  • Contract Dates: Jan 1-Dec 30
  • Number of Performances per season: 30
  • Weeks of work: 25-40
  • Weeks on Tour: 4
  • Benefits: dance class, fica/mc, optional health/dental ,worker's comp,

Garth Fagan Dance

  • Rochester, NY
  • Contact: Bit Knighton
  • 585.454.3260
  • bit@garthfagandance.org
  • www.garthfagandance.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $1M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 100
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Weeks on Tour: 20
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, paid vacation, pension, worker's comp,

Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation

  • The Isadora Duncan Dance Company
  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Donna Noble
  • 212.691.5040
  • info@isadoraduncan.org
  • www.isadoraduncan.org
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $150k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 5
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 3
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers
  • Contract Dates: Jan-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 25-30
  • Weeks of work: 5
  • Weeks on Tour: 5
  • Benefits: dance class

Long Lake Camp for the Arts

  • Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Contact: Geoff Burnett
  • 914.693.7111
  • marc@longlakecamp.com
  • www.longlakecamp.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, Broadway show, modern, tap
  • Currently Hiring: 1-5 female dancers and 1-5 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: negotiable
  • Contract Dates: Jun 16-Aug 23, shorter possible.
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 3-9
  • Benefits: health insurance, room and board, transportation, worker's comp

Madison Square Garden Entertainment

  • Radio City Christmas Spectacular
  • New York, NY
  • 212.485.7399
  • www.radiocityauditions.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, Broadway show, tap
  • Budget: Multi-million dollar
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 300+
  • Currently Hiring: 200+ female dancers and 50+ male dancers
  • Starting Pay: AGVA minimum and above
  • Contract Dates: Oct-Dec
  • Number of Performances per season: 300+
  • Weeks of work: 8+
  • Weeks on Tour: 8 weeks in Nov and Dec for shows outside New York City
  • Benefits: health insurance, physio-therapy, worker's comp

Mariana Bekerman Dance Company

  • Artistic Director
  • Howard Beach, NY
  • Contact: Mariana Bekerman
  • 718.848.3870
  • mbdance01@aol.com
  • www.mbdancecompany.com
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: under $30k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1-2
  • Currently Hiring: 1-2 female dancers and 1-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: none
  • Contract Dates: immediate until Fall 2009
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: 35-40
  • Weeks on Tour: 0

Maude Baum and Company Dance Theatre

  • Albany, NY
  • Contact: Jenn Newman
  • 518.465.9916
  • mb@eba-arts.org
  • www.eba-arts.org
  • Style: modern, theater
  • Budget: $240k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $10,000-$15,000
  • Contract Dates: 2009
  • Number of Performances per season: 15
  • Weeks of work: 32
  • Weeks on Tour: 0-4
  • Benefits: dance class, fica/mc, optional insurance, worker's comp

Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company

  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Elizabeth Johanningmeier
  • 646.616.1521
  • audition@morphoses.org
  • www.morphoses.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 15-20
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: approx 10 female dancers and approx 10 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: Jul-Nov
  • Number of Performances per season: approx 18
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Weeks on Tour: varies

New York Theatre Ballet

  • New York, NY
  • Contact: Christina Paolucci
  • 212.679.0401
  • info@nytb.org
  • www.nytb.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $800k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 14
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $500 per week
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 100
  • Weeks of work: 32+
  • Weeks on Tour: 10
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, fica/mc, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Ajkun Ballet Theatre

  • Performing in New York
  • City Island, NY
  • Contact: Almira Bubesi
  • 646.202.1852
  • ajkun@aol.com
  • www.ajkunbt.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Contract Dates: Apr-Dec
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 23 part-time or 40 full-time
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, shoe allowance, transportation

Rochester City Ballet

  • Rochester, NY
  • Contact: Deborah Tretter
  • 585.461.5850
  • cityballet@frontiernet.net
  • www.rochestercityballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $800k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: competitive
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Aug
  • Number of Performances per season: 20+
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD
  • Benefits: dance class, disability, fica/mc, health insurance, performance tickets, physical therapist on site at performance venue shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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North Carolina Dance Theatre

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Contact: Gretchen Jax
  • 704.372.0101 x104
  • gjax@ncdance.org
  • www.ncdance.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $4M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 18
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Contract Dates: Jul-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 45-50
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: 3-4
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, shoe allowance, worker's comp

North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Contact: Alexis Ingram
  • 704.372.0101 x111
  • schoolofncdt@ncdance.org
  • www.ncdance.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Currently Hiring: 5 female apprentices and 5 male apprentices
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 35
  • Benefits: dance class, physio-therapy, shoe allowance
 

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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC)

  • Dayton, OH
  • Contact: G.D. Harris
  • 937.228.3232 x150
  • gary@dcdc.org
  • www.dcdc.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: open
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 14
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: varies
  • Currently Hiring: open female dancers and open male dancers
  • Starting Pay: open
  • Contract Dates: Jul-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: open
  • Weeks on Tour: varies

Dayton Contemporary Dance Second Company (DCDC2)

  • Dayton, OH
  • Contact: Shonna Hickman-Matlock
  • 937.228.3232.110
  • shonna@dcdc.org
  • www.dcdc.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: varies
  • Number of Dancers in Company: varies
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: open
  • Starting Pay: unpaid
  • Contract Dates: Aug 17-May 15
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: 39
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: dance class, mileage for performances

Verb Ballets

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Contact: Dr. Margaret Carlson
  • 216.397.3757
  • margaret-carlson@sbcglobal.net
  • www.verbballets.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $450
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1-3
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2-3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Jul 1-Jun 30
  • Number of Performances per season: 35-40
  • Weeks of work: 25-30
  • Weeks on Tour: 3
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Ballet Oklahoma, Inc

  • Oklahoma City Ballet
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Contact: Jacob Sparso
  • 405.843.9898
  • balletojsparso@sbcglobal.net
  • www.okcballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $1M+
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 16
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: based on experience
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 25
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, health insurance, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Ballet Fantastique Chamber Company

  • Eugene, OR
  • Contact: Hannah J Bontrager, Executive Director
  • 541.342.4611
  • info@balletfantastique.org
  • www.balletfantastique.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $30k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: per performance; varies with experience
  • Contract Dates: Sep 2-May 15
  • Number of Performances per season: 5
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Eugene Ballet Company

  • Eugene, OR
  • Contact: Josh Neckels
  • 541.485.3992
  • josh@eugeneballet.org
  • www.eugeneballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $1.5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 18
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Starting Pay: $350 per week
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 55
  • Weeks on Tour: 7
  • Benefits: dance class, fica/mc, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp,

Oregon Ballet Theatre

  • Portland, OR
  • Contact: Rebecca Roberts
  • 503.227.0977
  • rebecca.roberts@obt.org
  • www.obt.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: approx $6.8M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 28
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 34
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, fica/mc, flex benefits plan, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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BalletX

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Contact: Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan
  • 215.917.1513
  • cox@balletx.org
  • www.balletx.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $250k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $500 a week
  • Number of Performances per season: 20
  • Weeks of work: 18
  • Weeks on Tour: 2 weeks

Pennsylvania Ballet

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Contact: Michael Sheridan
  • 215.551.7000 x1306
  • msheridan@paballet.org
  • www.paballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 40
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 6
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: AGMA Scale
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 75+
  • Weeks of work: minimum of 34 wks
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, dental, fica/mc, health insurance, pension, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp

The Philadelphia Dance Company

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 215.387.8200
  • jmb@philadanco.org
  • www.philadanco.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, ethnic, modern, dunham, hip-hop
  • Budget: $1.6M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 18
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 15
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: $310 per week
  • Contract Dates: 2 year
  • Number of Performances per season: 14
  • Weeks of work: 48
  • Weeks on Tour: 40
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Rebecca Davis Dance Company

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Contact: Rebecca Davis
  • 215.755.9510
  • davis@rebeccadavisdance.com
  • www.rebeccadavisdance.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Budget: $300k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 10
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: varies
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 2.5
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: 1
  • Benefits: dance class
 

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Festival Ballet Providence

  • Providence, RI
  • Contact: May Ann Mayer
  • 401.353.1129
  • info@festivalballet.com
  • www.festivalballet.com
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Budget: $1.9M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 27
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 8
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: negotiable
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 4 (15 shows)
  • Weeks of work: 30
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Columbia City Ballet

  • Columbia, SC
  • Contact: Ashley Howell
  • 800.899.7408
  • company.manager@columbiacityballet.com
  • www.columbiacityballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $1.2M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 40
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Currently Hiring: 5 female dancers and 5 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $200
  • Contract Dates: Sep-Apr
  • Number of Performances per season: 50+
  • Weeks of work: 25-28
  • Weeks on Tour: 6
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Dance Explosion Studios

  • Dance Instruction
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Contact: Barbara Musgrove
  • 843.760.0600
  • dancersize@hotmail.com
  • www.danceexplosionrocks.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, tap, lyrical, hip hop
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: based on classes
  • Contract Dates: Jun-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 0
  • Weeks of work: 40+
  • Benefits: dance class

The Wanda Project

  • Midlands/Pee Dee Dance
  • Columbia, SC
  • Contact: Wanda K. W. Ebright
  • 843.383.8067
  • webright@coker.edud
  • www.thewandaproject.net
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Budget: variable
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 9
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: 2-4 female dancers and 0-2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: by performance
  • Contract Dates: Aug. 15-Jun 15
  • Number of Performances per season: 10
  • Weeks of work: variable
  • Weeks on Tour: 1
  • Benefits: dance class
 

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Nashville Ballet

  • Nashville, TN
  • Contact: Tim Yeager
  • 615.297.2966
  • tyeager@nashvilleballet.com
  • www.nashvilleballet.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $3M+
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 17
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: based on experience
  • Contract Dates: Sep-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 22
  • Weeks of work: 31 weeks
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
 

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Ad Deum Dance Company

  • Houston, TX
  • Contact: Randall Flinn
  • 713.626.5050
  • info@danceaddeum.com
  • www.danceaddeum.com
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $70k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 7
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 3
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: negotiated
  • Contract Dates: 2009-2010 season
  • Number of Performances per season: 16
  • Weeks of work: 40
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, transportation

Ballet Austin

  • Austin, TX
  • Contact: Eugene Alvarez
  • 512.476.9151 x128
  • eugene.alvarez@balletaustin.org
  • www.balletaustin.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 20
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: 2 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $500 per week
  • Contract Dates: late Aug-mid May
  • Number of Performances per season: 5 main productions
  • Weeks of work: 34
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2 (varies)
  • Benefits: dance class, dental fica/mc, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Ballet San Antonio

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Contact: Adrienne Westlake
  • 210.404.9641
  • info@balletsanantonio.org
  • www.balletsanantonio.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $450k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 17
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 3
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 3
  • Weeks of work: 24
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
  • Benefits: chiropractic, dance class, fica/mc, physio-therapy, shoe allowance

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center

  • Houston Metropolitan Dance Company
  • Houston, TX
  • Contact: Marlana Walsh
  • 713.522.6375
  • marlana@houstonmetdance.org
  • www.houstonmetdance.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, tap
  • Budget: $350k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 5
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 7
  • Currently Hiring: 1 female dancer and 1 male dancer
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 25
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: 2
  • Benefits: dance class, paid vacation

Second Generation Dance Company

  • Houston, TX
  • Contact: Lori Bujung
  • 713.298.7091
  • dance2ndgen@hotmail.com
  • www.secondgenerationdance.org
  • Style: jazz, ethnic, modern
  • Budget: $100k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 5
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: 4 female dancers and 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: per project basis
  • Contract Dates: Feb 7-Aug 31
  • Number of Performances per season: 100
  • Weeks of work: 6 months
  • Weeks on Tour: 4
  • Benefits: dance class
 

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Ballet West

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Contact: Nick Mullikin
  • 801.323.6927
  • nmullikin@balletwest.org
  • www.balletwest.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $6M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 37
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 4
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: $300 per week
  • Contract Dates: Aug-May
  • Number of Performances per season: 60+
  • Weeks of work: 30-36
  • Weeks on Tour: 3+
  • Benefits: 401k, dance class, dental, fica/mc, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Contact: Charlotte Boye-Christensen
  • 801.297.4241
  • info@ririewoodbury.com
  • www.ririewoodbury.com
  • Style: modern
  • Budget: $1M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 6
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 0
  • Currently Hiring: 2 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $400 per week
  • Contract Dates: Jun-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: 25
  • Weeks of work: 40
  • Weeks on Tour: 8
  • Benefits: dance class, health insurance, paid vacation, worker's comp
 

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Dancin' Unlimited Jazz Dance Company

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Contact: Alan Green
  • 703.517.9495
  • jazzdance@dujdc.org
  • www.dujdc.org
  • Style: jazz
  • Budget: $30k
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 12
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 3
  • Currently Hiring: 6 female dancers and 3 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 6-8
  • Weeks of work: Variable
  • Weeks on Tour: 0
 

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ARC Dance Company

  • Seattle, WA
  • Contact: Artistic Dept.
  • 206.352.0798
  • info@arcdance.org
  • www.arcdance.org
  • Style: ballet, modern, contemporary
  • Budget: 200K
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 8-15
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 5
  • Currently Hiring: 6 female dancers and 4 male dancers
  • Starting Pay: $250 per week
  • Contract Dates: May-Jul
  • Number of Performances per season: 20-30
  • Weeks of work: 32
  • Weeks on Tour: 1-2
  • Benefits: dance class, shoe allowance

Canada

Alberta Ballet

Ballet de Printemps

  • North Vancouver, BC
  • Contact: Angelique Rose
  • 604.986.3857
  • balletdeprintemps@gmail.com
  • www.balletdeprintemps.com
  • Style: ballet
  • Number of Dancers in Company: varies
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 1+
  • Currently Hiring: 1+ female dancers and 1+ male dancers
  • Contract Dates: Sep-TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: TBD
  • Weeks on Tour: TBD

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal

  • Montreal, QC
  • Contact: Michelle Proulx
  • 514.849.8681 x243
  • mproulx@grandsballets.com
  • www.grandsballets.com
  • Style: ballet, contemporary
  • Budget: $9.5M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 39
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 2
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: TBD
  • Contract Dates: TBD
  • Number of Performances per season: 80
  • Weeks of work: Don't know yet
  • Weeks on Tour: 8-10 weeks
  • Benefits: dance class, health insurance, paid vacation, pension, physio-therapy, shoe allowance

The National Ballet of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Contact: Pamela Steele
  • 416.345.9686
  • auditions@national.ballet.ca
  • national.ballet.ca
  • Style: ballet
  • Budget: $25M
  • Number of Dancers in Company: 62
  • Number of Apprentices in Company: 10
  • Currently Hiring: TBD
  • Starting Pay: varies
  • Contract Dates: Aug-Jun
  • Number of Performances per season: varies
  • Weeks of work: varies
  • Weeks on Tour: varies
  • Benefits: dance class, dental, health insurance, physio-therapy, shoe allowance, worker's comp
Teaching Positions

United States

 

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Alabama Ballet

 

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Alaska Dance Theatre

  • Anchorage, AK
  • Contact: Alice Sullivain
  • 907.277.9591
  • ASullivan@alaskadancetheatre.org
  • www.alaskadancetheatre.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Dancers take weekly classes, rehearse, and perform throughout the season. Instructors in ballet, modern and jazz may have employment in the School of Alaska Dance Theatre. Opportunities to choreograph.
 

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AZDance Group

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Contact: Kenda Newbury
  • 480.215.1916
  • azdancegroup@yahoo.com
  • www.azdance.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: independent contract teaching and performing working
  • Details: Teacher must be adaptable to work with various ages, levels in ballet, jazz and modern.

Opendance

  • Roster Arizona Commission on the Arts
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 602.685.0347
  • mc@opendance.org
  • www.opendance.org
  • Style: ballet, Broadway show, ethnic, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Dance teachers for Opendance Arts & Educational Outreach Company. Classes in public schools. $20 per hour teacher, $12 per hour assistant teacher. Teaching, choreographing, performing.
 

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CalArts

CONTRA-TIEMPO

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Contact: Marina Magalhaes
  • contra1tiempo@gmail.com
  • www.contra-tiempo.org
  • Style: ethnic, modern, salsa, urban Latin dance theater
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Looking for a fierce, amazing performer - strong Salsa skills, has either Capoeira/Breaking/Acrobatics as well as some strong training in a specific style either Afro-Cuban, Afro Haitian, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern or Ballet. Our work is very much a hybrid - looking for is someone who lights up the stage and is a quick learner, a team player and someone interested in impacting lives through dance and making a living doing that! We have a good deal of rep to learn - and are creating new work currently. We just signed with a booking agent in NY and we are booking regularly. Travel, touring, local performing, possible arts residency/teaching opportunities.

Dance Arts Institute

  • International Children's Dance Festival
  • Inglewood, CA
  • Contact: Toni Thomas
  • 310.978.0663
  • tonithomas7@hotmail.com
  • www.ecf.com
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: We are a unique Dance Arts Institute, where we work with all children (disabled and abled bodied). Ages range from 3-18 years of age, with performance opportunities and a children's dance festival every spring.

Diavolo Dance Theater

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Contact: Garrett Wolf
  • 323.225.4290
  • garrettwolf@mac.com
  • www.diavolo.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Must have strong background in modern dance, contact improv and some gymnastic/acrobatic ability. Must not be afraid of heights.

Festival Ballet Theatre

The Hartfel Foundation

  • The Hartfel Ballet
  • Orange, CA
  • Contact: Catherine Bonomini
  • 714.925.9806
  • audition@hartfel.org
  • www.hartfel.org
  • Style: ballet, contemporary ballet
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: We have openings in Yoga, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pilates, and Pre-ballet. Pay is per class and is based on enrollment, experience, and length of class.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre

Moving Arts Dance Center & Theater

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Contact: Jenna Harbison
  • 310.292.7024
  • jenna@rkdc.org, regina@rkdc.org
  • www.rkdc.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: RKDC is looking for male and female dancers who have a strong technical foundation in modern and ballet; who invest in the creative process; and who perform from the inside out.

Pasadena Civic Ballet Center

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Contact: Diane De Franco Browne
  • 626.792.0873
  • info@pcballet.com
  • www.pcballet.com
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Beginning and intermediate tap teacher.
 

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Ballet Nouveau Colorado

Kim Robards Dance

 

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The Hartt School Dance Division

  • University of Hartford
  • Hartford, CT
  • Contact: Dennis Price
  • 860.768.2477
  • deprice@hartford.edu
  • www.hartford.edu/hartt
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Positions available: full-time
  • Details: ASST./ASSOC. PROFESSOR OF DANCE, F.T. TENURE-TRACK, Teach Dance History, Repertory, dance technique (all levels ballet/modern), ability to direct Division Concerts.

Mystic Ballet

 

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CityDance Ensemble

  • Washington, DC
  • Contact: Christopher K. Morgan
  • 202.347.3909
  • christopher@citydance.net
  • www.citydance.net
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: As our programs expand and grow we are always looking for qualified, enthusiastic teachers for Outreach Education. http://
  • www.citydance.net/jobs.cfm Competitive pay-scale based on experience.

Washington Reflections Dance Company

  • The Dance Institute of Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • Contact: Fabian Barnes
  • 202.371.9656
  • fbarnes@danceinstitute.org
  • www.danceinstitute.org
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Washington Reflections dancers will rehearse dance works by new and established choreographers, and perform throughout the Greater Washington metro area, with some touring. DIW Dance Instructors teach class in the pre-professional school, community program and education outreach initiatives.
 

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University of South Florida

  • School of Theatre and Dance
  • Tampa, FL
  • Contact: Marc Powers
  • 813.974.2015
  • mpowers@arts.usf.edu
  • www.arts.usf.edu
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Full-time or part-time position for ballet instructor within a University Dance Major Program (USF).
 

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Atlanta Festival Ballet

 

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Trey McIntyre Project

  • Boise, ID
  • Contact: Carissa Hartley
  • 301.655.9522
  • carissa@treymcintyre.com
  • www.treymcintyre.com
  • Style: ballet, contemporary, modern
  • Budget: $1.2M
  • Positions available: full-time
  • Details: Trey McIntyre Project has an immediate position available for a male dancer. Positions are also available for both male and female dancers for the 2009-2010 season.
 

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Thodos Dance Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • Contact: Donald Hunter
  • 312.266.6255
  • info@thodosdancechicago.org
  • www.thodosdancechicago.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Salaried Compensation Repertory includes works by founder/artistic director Melissa Thodos, Ann Reinking, Shapiro and Smith, TDC ensemble members, and other Chicago-based Choreographers Regular company classes with top Chicago teachers State of-the-art rehearsal space at the Drucker Center of the Menomonee Club for Boys & Girls where Thodos Dance Chicago is in residence Active 2008-2009 Season that includes performances and touring to prestigious venues Choreographic opportunities through acclaimed.

USA Ballet Academy

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 309.665.0300
  • info@usaballet.org
  • www.usaballet.org
  • Style: ballet, dance history, ethnic, jazz, modern, pas de deux, pedagogy, pointe
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time; office manager, grant writer
  • Details: Mediator between USA Ballet Academy and Company, clerical work, receptionist.
 

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940 Dance Company

  • Lawrence Arts Center
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Contact: Susan Rieger
  • 785.843.2787
  • 940dance@sunflower.com
  • www.940dancecompany.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Contemporary dance company works together 4 days/week for 5 hours/day for 8 month contract. Touring consists of concert performances and school outreach

Garden City Recreation Commission

  • Garden City, KS
  • Contact: Brian Seagraves
  • 620.276.1200
  • bseagraves@garden-city.org
  • www.gcrec.com
  • Style: ballet, ballroom, Broadway show, country, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: per class/contract, part-time
  • Details: The garden City recreation Commission is always looking for skills Dance instructors to teach a variety of styles. We are always open to adding classes based on the styles of the instructors.
 

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Atlantic Ballet Company

 

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Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Inc

 

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Belvoir Terrace, Inc

  • Lenox, MA
  • Contact: Nancy Goldberg
  • 212.580.3398
  • info@belvoirterrace.com
  • www.belvoirterrace.com
  • Style: ballet, Broadway show, jazz, tap
  • Positions available: Summer Jobs
  • Details: Belvoir has summer openings: a classical ballet teacher, a second jazz teacher,a tap teacher. Staff teach three hours a day in beautiful studios.An opportunity to dance, enjoy recreational facilities, join a professional staff in Lenox, MA.
 

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Eisenhower Dance Ensemble

  • Rochester, MI
  • Contact: Jessica Reimer
  • 248.609.0370
  • reimer@ede-dance.org
  • www.ede-dance.org
  • Style: contemporary, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Full Company Member Apprentice Part-time teaching

Hope College

  • Dance Department
  • Holland, MI
  • Contact: Linda Graham
  • 616.395.7703
  • graham@hope.edu
  • www.hope.edu/academic/dance
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: full-time
  • Details: The successful candidate will be a recognized dance instructor qualified to instruct various levels of modern and jazz technique. Qualifications to develop instruction for repertory, improvisation and composition and/or 20th Century Dance History would be a benefit.

Western Michigan University

 

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Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre

Sierra Nevada Ballet

  • Genoa, NV
  • Contact: Rosine Bena
  • 775.783.3223
  • info@sierranevadaballet.com
  • www.sierranevadaballet.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, tap
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Professional ballet dancers ( male and female) to perform with professional ballet company in Nevada and may teach in the Dance In The Schools outreach program to supplement income.
 

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New Jersey Ballet School

  • New Jersey Ballet Company
  • Livingston, NJ
  • Contact: Toniann Auriemma
  • 973.597.9600
  • director@njballet.org
  • www.njballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Experienced ballet teachers.

Roxey Ballet

  • Mill Ballet School
  • Lambertville, NJ
  • Contact: Paula Sharik
  • 609.397.7616
  • info@roxeyballet.org
  • www.roxeyballet.org
  • Style: ballet, contemporary ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: educational outreach, part-time, full-time
  • Details: Please see the website for more info.

Studio Yoga

 

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Keshet Dance Company

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Contact: Shira Greenberg
  • 505.224.9808
  • shira@keshetdance.org
  • www.keshetdance.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Salaried and contract positions available. In addition to training and performing Keshet's Repertory Company facilitates community mentorship programming with incarcerated, homeless and physically disabled youth.

National Dance Institute of New Mexico

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Contact: Tim Santos
  • 505.983.7646
  • info@ndi-nm.org
  • www.ndi-nm.org
  • Style: ballet, Broadway show, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: NDI-NM seeks highly-qualified teachers on an ongoing basis. Applicants interested in teaching for NDI-NM are required to participate in the Teaching Excellence Teacher Training Introductory Workshop. This is an excellent opportunity to build your love and knowledge of dance into a long-term career, and make a positive impact on the lives of children.
 

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Ballet Long Island

BBT/School of Russian American Ballet

  • Brighton Ballet Theater
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Contact: Vladimir Lepisko
  • 718.769.9161
  • brightonballet@gmail.com
  • www.brightonballet.org
  • Style: acting and stage presence, ballet, ballet gymnastics, ballroom, character, Broadway show, ethnic, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Middle Eastern, modern, pointe, variations
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: BBT is seeking experienced Dance Instructors for the following subjects: Pre - Ballet for children ages 4-7 years old; Modern Dance, Theatrical Jazz, Flamenco.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Co

  • Jackson Heights, NY
  • Contact: Juan Castano
  • 718.507.2617
  • info@calpullidance.org
  • www.calpullidance.org
  • Style: ethnic
  • Positions available: part-time, Per Contract
  • Details: Calpulli leads arts education programs in the schools primarily in the tri-state are of NY, NJ, CT. We are always looking for teaching artists to lead workshops, residencies, assemblies, and special projects featuring Mexican folkoric and traditional dance.

Dancewave

  • Kids Company
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Contact: Diane Jacobowitz
  • 718.522.4696
  • info@dancewave.org
  • www.dancewave.org
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Dancewave, a premiere Brooklyn arts and education nonprofit organization, seeks a young dance professional to coach Kids Company, our unique performing ensemble for teens 14-18 years. Kids Company gives pre-professional teens an opportunity to learn and perform the works of world renowned modern choreographers such as Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Garth Fagan, Paul Taylor, Susan Marshall and more. Coach duties include serving as rehearsal assistant and attending all company rehearsals (Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons) and performances. The coach will learn all choreography and assist dancers in technical and stylistic aspects of the work. S(he) will be capable of teaching warm-ups as needed and will be responsible for scheduling all rehearsals, booking/renting space; and communicating with parents, dancers and choreographers about all aspects of company work.

Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

everything but anchovies Dance Theatre

Joffrey Ballet School

  • Joffrey Ballet School Concert Group
  • New York, NY
  • Contact: F. Lee Merwin
  • 212.254.8520
  • joffrey@joffreyballetschool.co
  • www.joffreyballetschool.com
  • Style: ballet, contemporary, improv, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: There are positions available for trainees to assist in our children's department. Assistants will be trained to become full instructors.

Long Lake Camp for the Arts

Maude Baum and Company Dance Theatre

  • Albany, NY
  • Contact: Jenn Newman
  • 518.465.9916
  • mb@eba-arts.org
  • www.eba-arts.org
  • Style: modern, theater
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Performers and teaching artists with exemplary attributes in both areas. Dance Theater is our venue. We own our own theater, perform, rehears and teach in the beautiful facility. Looking for people possessing beauty and without attitude.

Mariana Bekerman Dance Company

  • Artistic Director
  • Howard Beach, NY
  • Contact: Mariana Bekerman
  • 718.848.3870
  • mbdance01@aol.com
  • www.mbdancecompany.com
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: The MBDC is currently in development with a project that will premiere in NYC in the Fall of 2009. Dancers are sought to learn current and new rep.

Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company

 

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Ballet Theatre of Ohio

  • Munroe Falls, OH
  • Contact: Mary Prusa
  • 330.688.6065
  • mprusa@ballettheatreohio.org
  • www.BalletTheatreOhio.org
  • Style: ballet, contemporary
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Classically trained ballet dancer with a strong technique and experience in partnering both turns and lifts. 24 work weeks - health insurance available

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC)

  • Dayton, OH
  • Contact: G.D. Harris
  • 937.228.3232 x150
  • gary@dcdc.org
  • www.dcdc.org
  • Style: ballet, contemporary, ethnic, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: teachers for our second company and school, DCDC education and outreach

Living Fountain Dance Company

  • Canton, OH
  • Contact: Mara Schwendiman
  • 330.649.0773
  • info@livingfountain.org
  • www.livingfountain.org
  • Style: ballet, modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Due to an increased growth in our school programming, Living Fountain Dance Company in Canton, Ohio seeks candidates for the position of Part-time and full-time Dance Instructor beginning in summer 2009.
 

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Ballet Oklahoma Inc

 

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The Philadelphia Dance Company

  • PHILADANCO
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 215.387.8200
  • jmb@philadanco.org
  • www.philadanco.org
  • Style: ballet, Dunham, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: full-time
  • Details: Performing Company Member: A well-trained dancer who is proficient in their skill & technique - with some performance experience. Willing to commit to our 2009-through our 2010 40th anniversary season.

Spirit In Motion Ballet Theater

  • The Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts
  • Newtown, PA
  • Contact: Michael Metts
  • 215.598.8513
  • simbtdance@comcast.net
  • www.simbt.org
  • Style: ballet, Broadway show, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Professional Ballet/Modern/Broadway performers that are qualified educators for all skill levels ranging from young teens through pre-professional in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Broadway Musical Theatre, for our Spring/ Summer 2009 Camps/ Workshops and Sept Fall 2009-2010 Season. Also seeking a talented/ dynamic Director of Operations to set up and implement best practices for operations and financial management. This is a great opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic individual to develop their portfolio. Call 215-262-7622 or email us your resume.
 

Rhode Islandback to top

Festival Ballet Providence

 

South Carolinaback to top

Dance Explosion Studios

  • Dance Instruction
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Contact: Barbara Musgrove
  • 843.760.0600
  • dancersize@hotmail.com
  • www.danceexplosionrocks.com
  • Style: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: DE has 2 studios in the Charleston Area. Instructor must be proficient in several styles and able to instruct all ages to be considered and take advantage of the many hours that become available.

International Ballet Academy

  • Greer, SC
  • Contact: Lena Forster
  • 864.879.9404
  • IBA1@bellsouth.net
  • www.internationalballetacademy.net
  • Style: acting, ballet, character, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Ballet teacher, Vaganova method. Must have excellent professional and education credentials.

The Wanda Project

  • Midlands/Pee Dee Dance
  • Columbia, SC
  • Contact: Wanda K. W. Ebright
  • 843.383.8067
  • webright@coker.edu
  • www.thewandaproject.net
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Teaching dance part-time for our umbrella non-profit organization Midlands/Pee Dee Dance.
 

Tennesseeback to top

VanCura Ballet Conservatory

  • Ballet Tennessee
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Contact: Same
  • 423.821.2055
  • Anna@BalletTennessee.org
  • www.ballettennessee.org
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Organization is looking for part time instructors and office personnel.
 

Texasback to top

Ad Deum Dance Company

  • Houston, TX
  • Contact: Randall Flinn
  • 713.626.5050
  • info@danceaddeum.com
  • www.danceaddeum.com
  • Style: modern
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: Seeking professional male and female modern/contemporary dancers for local, national and international performances. Ad Deum works from a Christian worldview of life within the mainstream arts community.

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center

Kilgore College

Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe

Second Generation Dance Company

  • Houston, TX
  • Contact: Lori Bujung
  • 713.298.7091
  • dance2ndgen@hotmail.com
  • www.secondgenerationdance.org
  • Style: jazz, ethnic, modern
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: SG is looking for guest artists to dance with the company in Florida, England, and Switzerland. Can learn dances from video and come to Houston 2 wks prior to show. For more info e-mail us at dance2ndgen@hotmail.com.
 

Vermontback to top

Burklyn Ballet Theatre

  • Johnson, VT
  • Contact: Joanne Whitehill
  • 877.BURKLYN
  • info@burklynballet.com
  • www.burklynballet.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, men's class, modern, pointe, variations
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Master teachers and choreographers. One, two, or four week contracts. Counselors 20 yrs old and up. Live in Dorms and supervise students.

Luminz Studio Dance & Performing Arts Center

  • Luminz Dance Theater Company
  • Brattleboro, VT
  • Contact: Leah Mutz
  • 802.254.9200
  • info@luminzstudio.com
  • www.luminzstudio.com
  • Style: ballet, ethnic, jazz, modern, tap
  • Positions available: part-time
  • Details: Luminz Studio seeking teachers! If you are a teacher of Broadway style jazz, salsa, flamenco or Capoeira contact Leah Mutz.
 

Virginiaback to top

Virginia School of the Arts

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Contact: Jennifer McCarthy
  • 434.847.8688
  • jmccarthy@vsaart.com
  • www.vsaart.com
  • Style: ballet, jazz, modern, men's technique, pas de deux, pointe, variations
  • Positions available: Male Ballet Teacher, full-time
  • Details: Please visit website for details.
 

Washingtonback to top

Evergreen City Ballet

 

Wisconsinback to top

Milwaukee Ballet School

  • Milwaukee Ballet
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Contact: Rolando Yanes
  • 414.649.4077
  • mbschool@milwaukeeballet.org
  • www.milwaukeeballet.org
  • Style: ballet
  • Positions available: part-time, full-time
  • Details: MBS seeks energetic, enthusiastic teachers with experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
 

Brazil

Cia de Dana Movimento

  • Belo Horizonte
  • Contact: Nora Vaz de mello
  • 553.132.9389
  • ciamovim@terra.com.br
  • Style: modern, contemporary
  • Positions available: occasionally
 

Canada

Ballet de Printemps

Quinte Ballet School of Canada