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Professional Auditions & Employment with Dance Companies

Updated September 1, 2010

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Supernumerary Audition for Ballet San Jose

Ballet San Jose is looking for men ages 21 and up to be Supernumeraries in this season's winter story ballet, The Nutcracker. No previous dance experience required. If you can count music, are able to run to a beat and jump on cue, then you would be perfect for the ranks of the Super Men. We are looking for men that meet the following physical requirements:

Chest Size: no larger than 44"
Height: no taller than 6'3"
Shoe Size: no larger than size 13
Must be physically able to run and jump

Audition Information
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Ballet San Jose Studios
40 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
What to Wear: Sneakers or Running Shoes, Clothing that is comfortable to move in

Questions: Contact Les Reinhardt (408) 288-2820 ext 235 or email LReinhardt@balletsj.org
Please RSVP to Les Reinhardt no later than Friday, October 1st at 5:00 pm if you plan to attend.


Napoles Dance Theater Company Auditions

Audition includes ballet class, pointe-work, partnering and rep. Women must be proficient en pointe. Men must have partnering experience. Please bring resume and headshot. Ladies, please bring pointe shoes. If you are not able to attend the Sept. 19th Audition, please contact us to schedule an audition by company class. NBT rehearses Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10am-3pm in San Francisco. Dancers must be available for all rehearsals. Paid Contract. For questions or more information, please contact Annabelle Henry at napolesballet@comcast.net or call NBT at 415.685.5108. More information about the company is available at napolesballet.org


Ballet San Jose is Looking for Real Dogs

Ballet San Jose is looking for two well-behaved Borzoi (Russian Wolfhounds) to be part of our season opener, Giselle. The dogs will be walked onstage by a performer, walk in a circle, then stand on stage during a scene. They need to be able to be walked by the performer, comfortable around large groups of people and music, and possible applause from the audience. The dogs will be needed for all performances and three rehearsals, and the owner will be compensated with complimentary tickets to Giselle. The owner must provide transportation for their dogs to and from the theater.

Rehearsal dates and times:
10/15/10 2:30pm-5:30pm - Ballet San Jose Studios
10/20/10 7:00pm-11:00pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
10/21/10 7:00pm-11:00pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

Performances:
10/22/10 7:30pm-9:00pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
10/23/10 1:00pm-2:30pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
10/23/10 7:30pm-9:00pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
10/24/10 1:00pm-2:30pm - San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

Additional questions, please contact Les Reinhardt, Stage Manager, at 408-288-2820 ext 235 or via email LReinhardt@balletsj.org


Santa Monica Ballet

AUDITION FOR 2010-2011 SEASON
at LINES BALLET 26 Seventh Street #5, San Fransisco, CA 94103
Saturday, September 18th @ 1:30 pm
Call backs: Sunday, September 19th @ 11:30 am
Seeking both men and women
Pay based on experience. Audition Fee: $20.
For more information contact 310-985-1971


Auditions for Paula Abdul's New Show

CBS and Paula Abdul have teamed up for a NEW dance competition series. We are looking for the most talented, creative, diverse and unique dancers across the country. We are looking for ALL STYLES, ALL AGES, solos, duos, and groups of any size. We want to know your story and why you are the dancer to beat. Whether you are 6 or 86, come show us why you've got to dance!

Go to www.PaulaAbdulDanceShow.com
or
CBS.com/dance for more info
or call 1-866-378-5678


MALE DANCERS

Company C Contemporary Ballet is currently seeking male dancers for its 2010-2011 season. This is a paid 31 -week position. Salary is $432 per week. Contract begins August 23. 2011 season repertory by Artistic Director Charles Anderson, Twyla Tharp, Maurice Causey, James Sewell, and Jodie Gates among others. Performances throughout the Bay Area. If interested, please send resume, 2 dance photos (no headshots) and any YouTube links (or DVDs by snail mail) to:

Alexis Drabek, Ballet mistress
alexis@companycballet.org
2055 N Broadway Suite B, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Or call 925-708-0752 for more information
www.companycballet.org


Alonzo King LINES Ballet is looking for two soloist/principal caliber male dancers, with strong classical and contemporary expertise.

Applicants must have at least five years of professional and/or semi-professional experience in both classical and contemporary ballet.

The company has a 40-44 week contract, extensive European and domestic touring, and medical/dental benefits.

If interested please contact:
Arturo Fernandez, Ballet Master
415.863.3040 ext 241
26 7th Street
San Francisco

Please email resume, photos and links to video footage. If you do not have online footage then please send via snail mail.

Video should NOT include pas de deux or classroom work.
Videos should include:
Solo work in both classical and contemporary. We need to see footage that shows you off: this can be studio work, but at least one performance video.


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