Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Do you dance Samba or would like to learn it for free? Latin Dance MN has you covered—and we’ll cover your costumes too!

We are casting intermediate and advanced dancers for Aurora do Samba—a vibrant show celebrating the African roots of Samba through movement, rhythm, and storytelling.

Samba experience is not required. Afro dancers, male dancers, and ballroom dancers are encouraged to apply.

Saturday, December 13 from 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Threads Dance Project
Register here!

Casting Notice for Minneapolis Dancers: From the producers of The Empire Strips Back comes an outrageously sexy parody of Hollywood horror. For performing artists, this is a uniquely creative opportunity. With a range of dance styles, this high-energy spectacle will truly showcase your talent.

Production: A Nightmare on Strip Street – A Burlesque Parody
Company: NX5 Theatrical
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Locals Only)
Director/Choreographer: Bec Morris
Dates: Rehearsals from February 9, 2026, and performances from February 26 to March 22, 2026. Full availability required for all dates listed.

Seeking:

• Female-Presenting Dancers: 5’1”–5’8”, all ethnicities, sizes 0-8. All styles needed: commercial, hip hop, pointe, jazz, contortion/extreme flexibility. Must be comfortable in a stylized, comedic environment. Experience with burlesque is a plus, but there is no topless nudity.
• Male-Presenting Dancers: 5’9”–6’1”, all ethnicities. Dancers with hip hop, breakdance, or freestyle background who can pick up choreography quickly. One role involves partner work and lifts.
• Specialty Acts: Also seeking specialty acts such as pole, contortion, hand balancing, etc. No fire or aerial acts. Minimal dance background preferred.
• Must have authorization to work in the USA.
• Must be comfortable wearing various types of masks.

Please submit via this link. Include your headshot, resume, and any available dance reel.

Hosted by Borealis Dance Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dance Camera North International Dance Film Festival provides a space for dance filmmakers to challenge choreographic storytelling through film. This innovative platform creates the opportunity to expand the dynamic performative art of dance to larger audiences while pushing the envelope to what is possible through film.

Early Deadline: Thursday, January 1
Final Deadline: Sunday, March 1

Minneapolis Festival Date: April, 2026

To learn more and submit work, please visit www.borealisdance.org.

Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Junior Performance Ensemble is for dancers who are looking for more performance experiences at a high level of training. Ensemble dancers serve as ambassadors of Ballet Co.Laboratory and dance, making the art form more accessible to our community.

Three sessions are offered throughout the season, and dancers may take any one or all sessions. Junior Performance Ensemble members will also have the opportunity to perform in various outreach performances in addition to the productions listed below.

Eligibility: 4+ years of pointe experience and/or are between the ages of 18-30. 

Dancers are selected for the Junior Performance Ensemble by the Ensemble Director, Genevieve Waterbury, via audition or invitation. Dancers in the Junior Performance Ensemble must commit to all classes and rehearsals within each session of the Ensemble they are registered.