Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

Zenon Dance seeks to establish a pool of qualified dance educator/teaching artists to facilitate classes, workshops, and K-12 school residencies for our partner organizations. We invite individuals interested in joining Zenon’s teaching artists, who are committed to fostering children’s developmental growth through dance.

Teaching Artists
In close collaboration with Zenon Dance, the teaching artist will develop a syllabus and lesson plans for classes, workshops, and K-12 school residencies, attend a one-week paid program planning session, and facilitate hands-on and immersive dance-based experiences for K-12 students that bring together core curricular content at partner sites.

To Apply
Send materials to Danielle Robinson-Prater at danielle@zenondance.org. Application priority deadline is April 2, 2025.

Zenon Dance Company and School, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see the website for full details, qualifications, and terms of employment.

Ballet Co.Laboratory is looking for versatile and accomplished classically-trained dancers with partnering and pointe experience for our 2025/26 performance season.

In addition to paid 34-36 week dance contracts, Company Artists are paid to learn arts administration skills in an effort to develop the whole dancer.

Advanced-level students ages 15-22 have the opportunity to study alongside the Company as Trainees of Ballet Co.Laboratory.

Trainees are advanced students who also study four times a week during the day with the Company in class and rehearsal. Trainees are fully enrolled in the Performing Arts Division at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Trainees participate in all season productions and outreach performances.

Auditions for Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Trainee Program occur annually. Dancers may select to audition in-person or via video audition.

Threads Dance Project Seeks a 0.5 FTE Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator will implement the development strategy for Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project, focusing on grant writing, reporting, and managing individual donors. This role reports directly to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities:

• Develop fundraising goals, including donations, grants, sponsorships, and in-kind services.
• Research, write, secure, and manage grants.
• Manage fundraising events, donor database, and develop marketing materials in collaboration with the Managing Director.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in dance, arts management, or nonprofit management.
• Understanding of concert dance and nonprofit funding is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of nonprofit development experience, including grant writing, donor relations, and event management.
• High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and understand strategic development.
• Experience working with senior executives and boards in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage donor accounts.
• Strong skills in partnership-building and event planning.
• Proficiency in email, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of NEONCRM or similar donor management systems.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Compensation: Part-time, 20 hours per week at $20-25/hour depending on experience. Flexible hybrid work schedule.

To apply, email a cover letter and resumé to Elayna Waxse, Managing Director, at ewaxse@threadsdance.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline of February 28. Early submission is encouraged for full consideration.

Ray Terrill Dance Group is currently mobilizing to present the upcoming 23rd Annual Dances at the Lake Festival – occurring at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden in Minneapolis. The two free, open-to-the-public concerts will be presented on July 18 and 19 at 7:00pm.

Professional individual artists and adult and youth companies are encouraged to submit a proposal for consideration. All forms of dance are welcome. Work must be inclusive and family-friendly. These outdoor performances are performed on grass. Each performing group receives a $350 honorarium.

Submit your proposal via email to raymond.d.terrill@msn.com by Saturday, March 1.

Please include:

• Link to dance company website or individual artist bio.
• Description of planned dance, including length. It should be 7-9 minutes or less.
• Number of artists involved.
• Link to sample video of work – preferably of the dance to be performed.

 

Ballet Co.Laboratory is looking for versatile and accomplished classically trained dancers with partnering and pointe experience for our 2025/26 performance season. In addition to paid 34-36 week dance contracts, Company Artists are paid to learn arts administration skills in efforts to develop the whole dancer.

More information and application details can be found here.