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| Title | Organization | Location | Description | Salary/Pay Range | Apply | Application Deadline |
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| Title | Organization | Location | Description | Salary/Pay Range | Apply | Application Deadline |
| Tumbling / Preschool Gymnastics / Acro Instructor | Houston Dance Works | Houston, TX | We are seeking an instructor skilled in tumbling, preschool-level gymnastics, and/or acro who can deliver safe progressions, thoughtful teaching, and confident classroom management. | 35+ | Email info@nullhoustondanceworks.com with: Your experience in tumbling/gymnastics/acro Your availability (evenings/Saturdays required) A short note on how you define safety + progression in movement education | 5/1/2026 |
| TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM (12–18 MONTH TRACK) | Houston Dance Works | Houston, TX | This is not an just assistant role. It is an intensive training experience focused on pedagogy, classroom management, lesson planning, child development, leadership, technique correction, & curriculum. | 18 | Please email info@nullhoustondanceworks.com with: Your name and age Why you want to pursue dance teaching professionally Your experience (dance, coaching, childcare, leadership, etc.) Availability (evenings/Saturdays required) | 5/1/2026 |
| Wardrobe Supervisor | The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | The Wardrobe Supervisor oversees wardrobe operations for productions and rehearsals, managing costumes, staff, budgets, and fittings while supporting artistic teams and maintaining high standards. | $70,000 - $78,000 for a 42-week season, plus 2 weeks of paid vacation | Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references. We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they do not feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are dedicated to considering a wide array of candidates including those with non-traditional background and experience. Please use your cover letter to elaborate on what you hope to bring to this role and how your prior experience has prepared you for this opportunity. | 5/1/2026 |
| Assistant Artistic Director | Ballet Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | The Assistant Artistic Director supports the Artistic Director in upholding the artistic and educational excellence of Ballet Lubbock, contributing to curriculum, instruction, and choreography. | $60,000+ | Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Executive Director Helen Duncum at helen@nullballetlubbock.org, and Artistic Director Lily Balogh at lily@nullballetlubbock.org. | 5/1/2026 |
| Program Assistant | Mark Morris Dance Group | Brooklyn, NY | The Program Assistant provides essential customer service and program support to the Dance Center’s 5,000+ weekly visitors. This part-time position is situated primarily at the front desk. | $20/hour | To join our team, please include a cover letter addressed to Tiffany McCue, Dance Center Operations Manager, with your resume submission at https://grnh.se/ft4ha8wr7us. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please respond to the following question: Why are you interested in working at the Mark Morris Dance Group? | 5/8/2026 |
| Production Director | Ballet Theatre South, Inc. | Albany, GA | This role is responsible for overseeing all production and technical aspects of annual ballet company performance while collaborating with Artistic Director, Choreographers & production staff. | Negotiable | To apply or request additional information, please send your resume or questions to Laurie Senn, BTS Board President, at btsofalbany@nullgmail.com. | 5/8/2026 |
| Production Choreographer | Ballet Theatre South, Inc. | Albany, GA | This role is responsible for creating, staging, and rehearsing dance works for the annual company performance while collaborating with the directors, rehearsal assistants & production staff. | Negotiable | For additional information or to apply, please send your resume or questions to Laurie Senn, BTS Board President, at btsofalbany@nullgmail.com. | 5/8/2026 |
| Executive Director | AXIS Dance Company | Berkeley, CA | Serving as the operational and strategic anchor for AXIS, working in close partnership with the Artistic Director to ensure our artistic vision has a sound and sustainable organizational home. | $95K - $105K | Please read more and apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJSYil3L_ouL9jU1DMircmBv4n-ttbwu4vJRNtfQbQAiyFqg/viewform | 5/15/2026 |
| Director of Marketing and Communications | Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, North Carolina | Charlotte Ballet Director of Marketing and Communications will drive tickets sales with a focus on audience and revenue growth. | $75,000-$90,000 | https://charlotteballet.org/careers/ | 5/15/2026 |
| Executive Director | Texas Ballet Theater working with Management Consultants for the Arts | Dallas, Fort Worth TX | Texas Ballet Theater (TBT), the nationally recognized ballet company that serves Dallas, Fort Worth, and all of North Texas, seeks a dynamic strategist to serve as its next Executive Director. | $215,000 | Texas Ballet Theater has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to lead the search, and interested candidates may apply for this position by visiting this link: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/executive-director-tbt | 5/15/2026 |
| Director, Educational Programming | Royal Winnipeg Ballet School | Winnipeg, MB | Director, Educational Programming, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Report to the Artistic Director and Executive Director and join this leading institution: https://apptrkr.com/7086216 | Competitive salary and benefits | https://caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1297/apply | 5/21/2026 |
| Artistic Director | Indianapolis Ballet working with Management Consultants for the Arts | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis Ballet (IB) seeks its next Artistic Director, who will carry the organization’s mission forward, embracing the history and future of classical ballet through dynamic performances, visionary new works, extraordinary training, and by providing transformative community outreach programs to the widest possible audiences. Entering its eighth season as a professional company, IB is the largest professional dance company in the state of Indiana. | $100,000 | Indianapolis Ballet has engaged Management Consultants for the Arts to lead the search, and interested candidates may apply for this position by visiting this link: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/artistic-director-indianapolis-ballet | 5/22/2026 |
| Managing Director | NW Dance Project | Portland, Oregon | NW Dance Project seeks a dynamic and relationship-driven Managing Director to serve as the organization’s senior operational and development leader. | $80,000-90,000 | Full position description and application instructions at: https://nwdanceproject.org/company/employment/managing-director | 5/29/2026 |
| Executive Director | Louisville Ballet | Louisville, KY | The Executive Director will work in a co-leadership relationship with the Artistic Director, with each position reporting to the Board. | $145K-$165K based on experience | https://louisvilleballet.org/careers/executive-director/ | 5/29/2026 |
| School of Ballet 5:8 Appleton Director | Ballet 5:8 | Appleton, WI | Lead Ballet 5:8’s Appleton campus as a full-time director, overseeing operations, instruction, student communication, and growth. Starts August 2026. | $40,000 | Please email resume and cover letter to mrubio@nullballet58.org | 5/31/2026 |
| Marketing & Digital Engagement Associate | Mark Morris Dance Group | Brooklyn, NY | MMDG seeks a Marketing & Digital Engagement Associate to support the execution of integrated marketing and content strategies that strengthen the visibility and reputation of the organization. | $46,000-$52,000 | To join our team, please submit your resume along with a cover letter addressed to Raphaele de Boisblanc, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications at https://grnh.se/c2106bfb7us. Cover letters must highlight relevant experience; resume submittals without a cover letter will not be considered. | 5/31/2026 |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Ballet Arizona seeks a full-time Assistant Stage Manager to support productions, rehearsals, and community programs within a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit dance company. | $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. | Submit a resume, and contact information by email HR@nullballetaz.org. Please, no phone inquiries. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis | 5/31/2026 |
| Assistant Director of Creative Research and Operations | Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC) | Tallahassee, FL | MANCC seeks an Asst. Director to support artist research, grants, & provide student mentorship in this specialized faculty role at FSU. Requires a Master’s or 7+ years experience in Arts Admin/Dance. | TBD | Apply via the Florida State University employment page. Search for Job ID62562 https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/prospective-employees/careers-florida-state | 6/1/2026 |
| Ballet Instructor | The Dancer's EDGE | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Full-time position instructing intermediate and advanced level ballet and pointe students ages 7-18 years old, including a bi-annual Nutcracker Production. | $60,000+ | Please send resumé and references to Stephanie@nulldancersedgeonline.com | 6/1/2026 |
| Director of Education & Dance eXchange | BalletX | Philadelphia, PA | Click link below to view full job description! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YwIckMMVExJGW1r9Kp_H1iOcUTLiM9mg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111121636437186514441&rtpof=true&sd=true | $60,000-75,000 | To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and three references to BalletX at jobs@nullballetx.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. | 6/1/2026 |
| NDI Part-Time Assistant Dance Teaching Artists, 2026-2027 School Year! | National Dance Institute | New York, NY | National Dance Institute (NDI) is looking for dance educators and experienced performing artists who are ready to grow into the art of teaching. | $150-300 per day | May 27, 6-6:45 pm: Attend our optional virtual info session Audition Date: 6/25/2026 5:30 pm | 6/1/2026 |
| Technical Director | Ballet Austin | Austin, TX | This role role primarily oversees all Ballet Austin TWO, Butler Fellowship, and Ballet Austin Academy productions, while also supporting the production department with Main Company productions. | $50,000-60,000 | Please send Resume, Cover Letter and References to erin.fleming@nullballetaustin.org. Start date will be 8/1/2026. | 6/15/2026 |
| Director of Finance | Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, North Carolina | Direct Finance Operations, including payroll oversight, month end closing and yearly audits. Works cross functionally to support business leaders in all areas of finance. Manage an Accounting Mngr. | $100,000-$120,000 | Please send resumes directly to bsexton@nullcharlotteballet.org | 6/15/2026 |
| Development Operations Manager | Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, North Carolina | Candidate will support the Development team in an operations role focusing on donor relations and philanthropy efforts. Systems knowledge and 2-3 years supporting a team. Bachelor's Degree. | $53,000-$58,000 | Please email resumes directly to Brooke Sexton at bsexton@nullcharlotteballet.org | 6/15/2026 |
| Hiland Assistant Artistic Director | NDI New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico | This role partners with Albuquerque Artistic Director in all aspects of After-School program success, from teaching, choreographing, & directing to leadership & program development & administration. | $60,000-65,000/year | https://ndi-nm.org/about-ndi-new-mexico/careers/ | 6/30/2026 |
| Dance Teaching Artist-Statewide Outreach Programs | NDI New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico | This artist will teach, choreograph, and direct outreach programming in public elementary schools and at statewide residency sites, supporting the artistic quality and administrative success of both. | $40,000-50,000/yr | https://ndi-nm.org/about-ndi-new-mexico/careers/ | 6/30/2026 |
| Dance Teaching Artist/Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs | NDI New Mexico | Santa Fe, and Espanola, NM | This role is responsible for teaching curriculum and choreography utilizing NDINM’s pedagogy for its In-school, After-school and Advanced Teams programs, ensuring artistic and administrative success. | $45,000-55,000/yr | https://ndi-nm.org/about-ndi-new-mexico/careers/ | 6/30/2026 |
| Technical Director | Oklahoma City Ballet | Oklahoma City, OK | The TECHNICAL DIRECTOR functions as the supervisor for implementation and maintenance of all technical elements for all Oklahoma City Ballet productions and activities. | $45,000-$55,000 | To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Jobs@nullOKCBallet.org. The position will remain open until filled. | 7/1/2026 |
| Rehearsal Director | Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | This position is a Full-Time Seasonal (40 weeks per year) Exempt role beginning on August 3, 2026, that will work closely with the Artistic Director, Artistic Department, and dancers to fulfill Boston | $85,000 to $105,000 per year | To view more details and apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3926858/Boston-Ballet/Rehearsal-Director | 7/1/2026 |
| Primary and Pre-Primary Dance Instructor | Houston Dance Works | Houston, TX | HDW is seeking an experienced Preschool Dance Instructor to lead classes for children ages 2.5–6 in Ballet/Tap Combo, Pre-Ballet, Creative Movement, and Kinder Jazz/Tap/Ballet. | 35+ | Please email your resume and a brief statement sharing what “Confidence Through Dance” means to you to info@nullhoustondanceworks.com . Include any experience with jazz or tumbling if applicable. | 7/31/2026 |
| Rehearsal Director | Ballet Memphis | Memphis, Tennessee | The Rehearsal Director works with the Artistic Director and fellow Rehearsal Director to ensure consistency and accuracy in all company productions. Full job description on balletmemphis.org/careers | $60-65,000 | Send cover letter and resume to Careers@nullBalletMemphis.org. | 7/31/2026 |
| Assistant Professor of Teaching, Dance | University of Memphis, Department of Theatre of Dance | Memphis, TN | The Assistant Professor of Teaching, Dance position is a full-time non-tenure track position. The August to May academic year commences on August 17, 2026. | $55,000 - $60,000 | Apply here: https://ibqajb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/329?lastSelectedFacet=CATEGORIES&selectedCategoriesFacet=300000014687820 | 8/1/2026 |
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| Carolyn Dorfman Dance Audition for 2026-27 Season | Carolyn Dorfman Dance | Union, NJ | Carolyn Dorfman Dance invites you to audition. Applicants should submit a video, resume/bio, and headshot. Selected dancers will be invited for an person audition and callback on May 27/29, 2026. | $450/Week | Carolyn Dorfman Dance seeks dancers with strong contemporary modern dance and ballet technique, bold athleticism, a broad theatrical range, strong partnering skills, and a keen desire for artistic growth. Dorfman creates work that shares the uniqueness and commonalities of the human story, thus maintaining a vibrant and diverse company of dancers is essential to our art and philosophy. All are welcome and Black, Indigenous and Artists of Color are encouraged to apply. 3-years professional experience, preferred. The Company’s 2026-2027 Touring Season includes creation of new work, repertory reconstruction, performances in NJ/NYC and regional/national touring, with education residencies and community engagement. Company positions beginning September 15, 2026 Non-union, Minimum 28-week contract 20-hour weekly rehearsal schedule in NYC Legal work status required Base salary begins at a minimum of $450/wk; additional pay for teaching and performance. Select benefits also provided To Register: Upload all information: • Complete this online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc94HEsprQr-LubZR20urakM8vWmNgoimXdAcFUptjQV5_rCQ/viewform) • Upload a current resume, headshot, contact information, dance photo (optional), dance reel, and references (minimum 2). Please make sure all files are labeled with your name. Deadline: May 15, 2026 Applicants will receive confirmation of their registration upon submission. Selected dancers will be invited to attend the Audition and Callback May 27/29, 2026 and will be contacted no later than May 19, 2026. We look forward to learning more about you and your artistry from your submission. Carolyn Dorfman Dance is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a creative environment that features a deep respect for artists, the work process, and produces dance that reflects a profound humanity. | 5/15/2026 | May 27/29, 2026 |
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| Loghaven Artist Residency 2026 Open Call for Applications | Loghaven Artist Residency | Knoxville, TN | Loghaven invites emerging and established artists to apply for residencies occurring in 2027. All residents receive living stipend, and travel and freight reimbursement. | $850/week | Please go to https://loghaven.org/apply/ to learn more and apply. | 7/15/2026 |
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