2025 company auditions
Chicago Repertory Ballet is holding auditions for company dancers and apprentices for our fall contract period. 12 week contracts begin late august and extend through mid November. Company and apprentice positions include weekly pay, physical therapy access, company class, pointe shoes and a robust performing schedule. Contract extensions for the Spring of 2026 negotiable.
Chicago Repertory Ballet enthusiastically encourages BALLET FOCUSED DANCERS of all gender identities and racial backgrounds to apply. Pointe shoes and pas de deux are prominent in our repertoire and proficiency in one or both are necessary for company artists. Contemporary dance experience necessary.
NEW YORK CITY AUDITION
Date: March 23rd
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: Gibney (Lower Manhattan)
Address: 280 Broadway
DANCERS MUST SEND THEIR AUDITION MATERIALS VIA GOOGLE FORM AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THEIR AUDITION DATE.*
Required materials
Performance resume: PDF format only
Headshot: JPEG or PNG format only
Ballet Dance Shot: JPEG or PNG format only
PAPER MATERIALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*Gibney requires names and email addresses for all folks entering this venue 72 hours in advance of our rental. This deadline is important so we may supply the venue with the required information per the rental requirements.
Chicago Repertory Ballet will accept video audition materials in lieu of an in-person audition. Video auditions may or may not be reviewed. In-person will be heavily prioritized. Video submissions can be sent to:
companyauditions <@> chicagorepertoryballet <dot> com
US citizenship or valid work visa are required for all contractors. Chicago Repertory Ballet can not help non-citizens acquire a work visa.