Dancer

Open Submissions — Dancers

An original one-act contemporary ballet — 25 minutes across seven dances, performed with a live chamber ensemble — presented as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater.

Show dates: August 23–29, 2026 (minimum 5 performances), New York, NY
Rehearsals: July 30 – August 23, 2026
Tech: TBD on weekend of August 20, 21, 22, 2026 (4 hours)
Compensation: stipend

Seeking:

• Male partner — must be comfortable with lifts and supported turns; petit allegro vocabulary
• Ensemble dancers (all genders) — strong ballet/contemporary technique; comfortable with partnering and floor work

Full availability required for rehearsals, tech, and all performance dates listed above.

How to apply — submissions only (no live audition):

Email [email protected] with:

• Subject line: Dream Up Contemporary Ballet Submission — [Your Name] — Dancer
• Name and contact info
• Dance resume or brief training background
• Headshot
• Video reel or link to recent performance/rehearsal footage
• Confirmation of availability for all dates above

Submission deadline: July 24, 2026

Duration: July 30 – August 29, 2026
Compensation: stipend
Non-Union