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| Title | Organization | Location | Description | Apply | Application Deadline |
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| Director of the School of Ballet San Antonio | Ballet San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | The Director of the School of Ballet San Antonio is responsible for the overall management and success of the School of Ballet San Antonio (SBSA), the official school of Ballet San Antonio. | https://balletsanantonio.org/employment-auditions/ Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with references to INFO@nullBALLETSANANTONIO.ORG for consideration. Ballet San Antonio is an equal opportunity employer and hires and employs individuals without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. | 5/23/2025 |
| Adjunct Instructor of Dance | Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Must be passionate about teaching & invested in student success. This position serves as the instructor of record for a range of dance genres, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap. MA degree required. | To view full description and apply, go to: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/13189 | 5/29/2025 |
| Senior Major Gifts Officer | Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | Summary/Objective: The Senior Major Gifts Officer is responsible for raising blended annual, capital, endowment, and planned gifts from an assigned portfolio of individual donors and prospects rated with capacity for six- and seven-figure gifts as part of both Philadelphia Ballet’s ongoing Building Joy Campaign and regular operations. The successful candidate will build meaningful individual relationships with donors and prospects on behalf of Philadelphia Ballet, actively solicit philanthropic contributions, achieve ambitious financial targets, and regularly identify, research, screen, rate, and cultivate both existing and new prospects for support at the major gifts level. As a member of the Advancement team, which comprises Development and Marketing staff, this position reports to the Campaign Director and collaborates closely with all colleagues across fundraising, communications, and events. | https://philadelphiaballet.bamboohr.com/careers/103 | 5/30/2025 |
| Adult Programs Manager | Mark Morris Dance Group | Brooklyn, NY | The Mark Morris Dance Group seeks an Adult Programs Manager to join its 5-person Education team, focusing on Adult Programs at the Mark Morris Dance Center. | To join our team, please submit your resume along with a cover letter addressed to Bianca Golden, Director of Education at https://grnh.se/ee6468037us. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please respond to the following questions: • Why are you interested in working at the Mark Morris Dance Group? • What makes an ideal learning and creative space for the adult dancer? • MMDG is a values-driven organization; please review our core values of Community, Excellence, Creativity, and Access and discuss an instance in your professional career where you have demonstrated at least two of them. | 5/30/2025 |
| Executive Director of Advancement - Weitzenhoffer Family of College of Fine Arts and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art | University of Oklahoma Foundation | Norman, OK | The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks an Executive Director of Advancement to serve as the primary fundraiser for the arts at the University of Oklahoma. | To join our team, please upload your cover letter and resume using the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=cf073cfe-1e04-4fe1-bdaf-fb076c776261&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=507302&lang=en_US | 5/30/2025 |
| Full-time Institutional Giving Coordinator | Houston | Houston | Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Institutional Giving, the Institutional Giving Coordinator provides administrative support to the Institutional Giving team and is responsible for ti | Please Apply Here : https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=202468&clientkey=57516344665171F94892344D2B7528E2 | 5/31/2025 |
| Full-time Artistic Planning Manager | Houston Ballet | Houston, Texas | Working closely with the Artistic Directors, General Manager, Artistic Staff, and Visiting Artists, the Artistic Planning Manager provides high-level administrative and logistical support for all Arti | Please Apply Here : https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=199648&clientkey=57516344665171F94892344D2B7528E2 | 5/31/2025 |
| Community Engagement Director | Sarasota Ballet Company | Sarasota, Florida | The Community Engagement Director is responsible for overseeing a department charged with achieving the broadest possible public involvement through The Sarasota Ballet's Community Engagement Programs | Please submit resumes to Christopher Hird at chird@sarasotaballet..org | 5/31/2025 |
| Dance - The Next Generation - Program Co-Ordinator | The Sarasota Ballet Company | Sarasota, Florida | DANCE – THE NEXT GENERATION - PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR Dance – The Next Generation (DNG) is The Sarasota Ballet’s flagship community engagement program. For eligible students, it provides a tuition-free | Please send resumes to chird@nullsarasotaballet.org | 5/31/2025 |
| Full-time ECE Program Coordinator | Houston Ballet | Houston, TX | The Education and Community Engagement (ECE) Coordinator will coordinate and implement ECE programs throughout Houston and greater Harris County. | please apply here : https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=210626&clientkey=57516344665171F94892344D2B7528E2 | 5/31/2025 |
| School Principal | LBC | Lexington, Ky | The Principal is a critical member of our School leadership. The Principal will help shape our curriculum and will provide guidance, deepening our impact on students and faculty alike. | Email CV info@nulllexingtonballet.org | 6/1/2025 |
| Manager of NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning | National Dance Institute | New York | Manage and support NDI’s professional development programs for teaching artists, coordinating trainings, budgets, and communications to advance arts education globally. | Please send the following to Emily Meisner, Director of the NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning at hiring@nullnationaldance.org Cover letter Resume Salary expectations Three (3) professional references https://nationaldance.org/manager-ndi-collaborative/ | 6/6/2025 |
| General Manager | Invertigo Dance Theatre | Los Angeles, CA | Invertigo Dance Theatre seeks an LA-based General Manager to be the central project manager and administrator of the organization’s activities. | Job description can be viewed at: www.invertigodance.org/jobs/ Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@nullinvertigodance.org with “Application: General Manager” as the subject. Applicants may be asked to provide relevant work samples. We look forward to reviewing your application! | 6/15/2025 |
| Director of Artistic Programs & Faculty | The Dance Academy of Virginia | Alexandria & Mclean, Virginia | Join our leadership team and contribute to our growing dance school to oversee the faculty, curriculum/program development, lead the Nutcracker production, teach, and mentor students. | Submit cover letter, resume & dance/teaching reel to: katherine@nulldanceacademyva.com | 6/16/2025 |
| Executive Director | Ballet Memphis | Memphis, Tennessee | The Executive Director of Ballet Memphis will serve as a co-leader of the organization alongside the Artistic Director, sharing responsibility for overall strategy. Visit balletmemphis.org/careers | Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Jonathan McIntosh, Partner and Hannah GoslingGoldsmith, Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search: jmcintosh@nullthinkingahead.com; hgoslinggoldsmith@nullthinkingahead.com. | 6/30/2025 |
| Children's Division Faculty and Enrichment Coordinator | Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) | Carlisle, Pennsylvania | CPYB seeks a passionate Children's Division Faculty & Enrichment Coordinator to teach ages 3-6 and manage programs. This role blends teaching and admin duties to nurture young dancers at CPYB. | To apply, please follow the link provided: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Central-Pennsylvania-Youth-Ballet/jobs#cmp-skip-header-desktop | 7/1/2025 |
| Technical Director | Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma City Ballet is looking for a Technical Director to join our Production Team! For more info visit: https://www.okcballet.org/company/employment/ Please reach out with any questions! | Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@nullokcballet.org. | 7/1/2025 |
| Instructor of Dance | University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a renewable contract Instructor of Dance. This one-year renewable contract position begins August 16, 2025. | Please see a more detailed description and application instructions at: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/853a8c86-1894-4d45-bf33-b77ad101a43a | 7/1/2025 |
| Artistic Director | Lexington Ballet Co. | Lexington, Ky | The Artistic Director is responsible for artistic aspects of the production and the company. The Artistic Director works closely with the Executive Director and the School Principle. | TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume, references and other materials including videos of choreography, if applicable to info@nulllexingtonballet.org | 7/31/2025 |
| Director of Dance | Community School of the Arts | Fort Smith, AR | We are seeking an outstanding leader to serve as the Director of Dance. The program should focus on dance styles such as jazz, pop, tap and other styles. Musical theatre choreography important. | Send vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact info for three references to: Dr. Rosilee Russell, Executive Director 479-434-2020 Csafortsmith.org Rosilee.russell@nullcsafortsmith.org | 8/1/2025 |
| Lighting Supervisor | Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach | Job Title: Lighting Supervisor Department: Artistic Reports to: General Manager Status: Full Time/Seasonal Salary: $1,500 Weekly SUMMARY This position is responsible for facilitating the physical fulfillment of the Artistic vision for all company and MCB School performances. This role is also responsible for overseeing and managing all theatre operations from load-in to rehearsal, performance and load out, and for the safe operations of all facility and theatre activity. | " Job Title: Lighting Supervisor Department: Artistic Reports to: General Manager Status: Full Time/Seasonal Salary: $1,500 Weekly SUMMARY This position is responsible for facilitating the physical fulfillment of the Artistic vision for all company and MCB School performances. This role is also responsible for overseeing and managing all theatre operations from load-in to rehearsal, performance and load out, and for the safe operations of all facility and theatre activity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Direct the preparation, creation, maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of all theatrical equipment. • Hire, manage, and supervise full-time, seasonal, part-time, contracted, Union and Production staff. Serve as primary interface with all venue-provided labor. • Create all technical drawings and paperwork necessary for the installation of the productions into and out of the theatre. With the General Manager, negotiate and manage all Scenic, Lighting, Sound and Special Effects design and consultant contracts. Negotiate and manage all lighting equipment, scenic construction, and equipment transportation as well as purchase and rental activities. • Assist the Production Stage Manager in the creation of the general Production Schedule for each main stage production. Manage all staff in the achievement of that schedule. • Create and track annual operating budget for the Production Department. Oversee the accounting and reporting of Production department finances. Review, approve, and track all accounts payable for Production department invoices and payroll. • Create all technical drawings necessary for the bidding for and/or construction of any new production. Oversee, manage, and actively create any new scenery, prop, road box or storage crate construction. • Provide Company Manager any necessary logistical and technical information necessary for the pursuit of international and domestic touring engagements. Author Technical Riders for all international and domestic touring. • Responsible for warehouse/workshop operations and the safe storage, maintenance and inventory of all physical production equipment therein. • Act as reference, advisor, and facilitator to all departments in areas of production, i.e. special events, marketing, development, and community engagement events requiring technical support, transportation, permitting, or Company or School dancers, both inside and outside the company’s facilities. • Other duties as assigned by General Manager and Artistic Director. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of five years related field experience in theatrical technical production with some experience in a major national performing arts center at the equivalent scale (in terms of crew, lighting, scenery, etc.) of Miami City Ballet productions • Touring experience highly preferred • Excellent communication and team building skills • Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate administrative and production staff as well as provide support for designers and artistic staff • Lead crews effectively • Experience working with IATSE crews and working conditions • Computer skills – Microsoft office, Cad, Microsoft outlook TO APPLY To apply, please email: 1. Resume 2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience specifically concerning the qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Email your application to joy.stanfield@nullmiamicityballet.org with the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. No agencies or phone calls, please. Miami City Ballet seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Miami City Ballet is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Miami City Ballet is an EEO employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. " | 8/30/2025 |
| Artistic Coordinator/Scheduler | Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | Summary/Objective: The Artistic Coordinator and Scheduler is responsible for all Company scheduling including coordination of dancer schedules, wardrobe fittings, shoe fittings, pianist, choreographers and repetiteur’s rehearsals in accordance with AGMA’s CBA. The Artistic Coordinator and Scheduler works closely with all Artistic and Administrative staff as needed to ensure there are cohesive artistic operations related to performance, scheduling, production, CEPP events, and studio events. This position reports to the General Manager and Director of Artistic Operations and works closely with the Artistic Director to make sure all casting is accurate, and each ballet receives the required number of rehearsal hours and assists the Artistic Director with communications related to dancers, wardrobe, production, and shoe department. | https://philadelphiaballet.bamboohr.com/careers/87 | 09/09/2025 |
| Chief Advancement Officer | Colorado Ballet | Denver, CO | Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Colorado Ballet in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all development efforts. The salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 annually. | https://apptrkr.com/5937234 | 1/21/2026 |
| Title | Organization | Location | Description | Apply | Deadline | Audition Date |
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| Dancer | Zikr Dance Ensemble | Denver, CO | Denver's Zikr Dance Ensemble is looking for male & female dancers for their 2025 Fall Season. Six week contract from September 14 - October 26. | Either attend the live Audition on Sunday, June 8, 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Park Hill Dance Academy, 2245 Kearney St., Denver, CO 80207 ($15 audition fee, bring head shot, full body shot and CV) or apply online: davidtaylor.zikr@nullhotmail.com, include head shot, full body shot, CV with references, and reels of ballet class and performance work in both classical & contemporary. | 6/8/2025 | 6/8/2025 3:30 pm |
| Professional Ballet Dancer and Faculty Member | Toledo Ballet | Toledo, OH | Toledo Ballet seeks professional ballet dancers for the 2025-2026 season (1 Male, 1 Female). | Overview: Toledo Ballet seeks professional ballet dancers for the 2025-2026 season. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in classical ballet training and performance, coupled with a passion for teaching students of various ages and skill levels: advanced ballet and pointe, as well as introductory level classes. Under the supervision of Toledo Ballet’s Artistic Director and Head of Curriculum, professional dancers will perform in multiple productions, including three full-length ballets performed with the Toledo Symphony, and a June Showcase. They will also teach at Toledo Ballet studios, with additional hours in community outreach programs with partners such as the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo. If desired, professional dancers can anticipate mentorship opportunities tailored to their professional goals, covering aspects like production, marketing, finance, and arts administration. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, as no visa sponsorship is available for this position. Required Qualifications: Pre-professional/professional ballet training and performance experience. Ability to teach advanced level ballet and pointe using a developmentally appropriate approach. Experience working with children. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with ABT and other classical ballet teaching methods. Prior experience in summer camps or dance studio teaching. Roles and Responsibilities: Perform in three full-length ballet productions and Spring Showcase. Teach classes across various age groups and levels (pre-primary through advanced). Engage in dance outreach activities and events. Assist with rehearsals as needed. Ensure instructional consistency with existing curricula. Other duties as assigned by Artistic Director. Expectations: Foster a positive environment for Toledo Ballet dancers, families, staff, and faculty. Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Head of Curriculum. Enthusiasm for personal and professional development. Attend faculty meetings and adhere to school policies. Maintain professionalism in all interactions as an ambassador of Toledo Ballet and the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts. Complete a standard background check. Audition/Application: To apply, email your materials to nfrushour@nullartstoledo.com with your first and last name plus “Audition” in the subject line (e.g. “Jane Smith, Audition”). Include: Resume or CV (.doc, .docx, .pdf files) Headshots and dancing photographs (one or more full body photo) Video reel showcasing recent dance abilities (recorded within the past 1-3 years) Review of applications begins on March 20, 2025. Candidates advancing in the process will be contacted via email regarding next steps. | 6/30/2025 | |
| Met Opera Dance Audition (Acrobatic and/or Break-Dancing) | The Metropolitan Opera | New York, New York | The Metropolitan Opera is seeking video submissions from dancers for the 2025-26 new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. | Please find additional information here: https://www.metopera.org/about/auditions/ballet/ | 7/1/2025 | 9/12/2025 12:00 am |
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| Fellowship Initiative for Dancers | Ballet Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | Ballet Vero Beach is seeking applicants for our Fellowship Initiative for Dancers, a hybrid college/professional experience for high school graduates. | Applications should follow instructions found on our website here: https://balletverobeach.org/fellowship-initiative-for-dancers/. | 6/1/2025 |
| Jaffee & Hall Emerging Choreographer Award/Residency | Dance Kaleidoscope | Indianapolis, IN | The winner receives $5,000 for a 12-15 minute World Premiere work and a 2-week residency at Dance Kaleidoscope in Indianapolis, Indiana. The work will premiere in Feb. 2026 as part of our 53rd season. | Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be legally able to work in the US. Must have completed at least one commission on a professional dance company or university program within the last three years. Must be available for a two-week creation residency in November or December 2025 and to return for tech, final dress, and opening night February 4-7, 2026. Must submit your completed application before the deadline, 11:59 PM on June 6, 2025. | 6/6/2025 |
| Loghaven Artist Residency Open Call for Applications | Loghaven Artist Residency | Knoxville, TN | The 2025 open call for applications is from June 1 through July 15. Loghaven invites emerging and established artists working in dance to apply. | To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit https://loghaven.org/apply/. The application process has been highly competitive in past cycles. Loghaven recommends that applicants read through our FAQs and look at the bios of past Fellows to learn more and determine if the residency is a fit for them and their work. | 7/15/2025 |
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