Looking for Dancers
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Company
United States, Chicago
Posted on: Jan. 27, 2026
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Description:
Smuin Contemporary Ballet is now accepting applications for our 2026-2027 season under Artistic Director Amy Seiwert.
Where: Joffrey Ballet, Chicago, IL, US
When: February 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2026
Smuin Contemporary Ballet is now accepting applications for our 2026-2027 season under Artistic Director Amy Seiwert.
Interested and qualified applicants with a minimum of two years of professional performing experience may submit their audition materials digitally. Smuin Contemporary Ballet anticipates that it will engage its Artists for 36-38 weeks for the coming season. Salaries start at $1,200 per week and go up from there based on experience.
Auditions are in-person and by invitation only. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States as US citizens or possessing a current O-1 visa.
Email submissions will only be considered through March 1, 2026, if positions remain available.
Audition Dates & Information
Chicago – February 1, 2026
Joffrey Ballet, 10 E Randolph St. Chicago, IL
San Francisco – February 8, 2026
Smuin Center for Dance, 1830 17th St. San Francisco, CA
New York City – February 22, 2026
School of American Ballet, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY
To Apply:
Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States as US citizens or possessing a current O-1 visa
Minimum 2-years of professional experience is required
Please send CV, photo(s), and video link to [email protected].
Include “Name/Audition 2026-27” in subject line (i.e. Anna Ballerina/Audition 2026-27).
Video material should include 3-4 minutes of center work (no barre work) demonstrating adagio, petite allegro, pirouettes, grand allegro, and, for male-identifying dancers, double tours. Female-identifying dancers should demonstrate class work en pointe. Rehearsal or performance footage in classical repertoire and contemporary work, including partnering samples, should also be included. Entire video should not be longer than 8-10 minutes. If file is too large to email, applicant may send a password-protected link via Vimeo, etc.
Contact details:
Please send CV, photo(s), and video link to [email protected].
For further information, please visit https://www.smuinballet.org/auditions-employment/
Application Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Dance
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States, Chicago
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