COMPANY AUDITIONS

Red Clay Dance Company will hold Company Auditions for the 2025/26 Season on an invitation-only basis, April 24-25, 2025 in Chicago.

Red Clay Dance is interested in dynamic performers and movers, well-trained in a diverse range of techniques and who have an Artivist spirit!

POSITION DETAILS

  • Contract Dates: August 4, 2025 - April 30, 2026

  • Training & Teaching Opportunities:  Company class is offered daily as a part of the rehearsal process along with discounts to take any classes offered at our Center for Excellence. Dancers may have additional teaching opportunities as a part of their contract.

The company offers members a 40-week contract, paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days. Access to health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, free physical therapy, and an employee assistance program (EAP) is provided.

PHASE ONE: OPEN CALL

Now through March 14, 2025, all are welcome to submit a video for consideration to participate in the in-person audition to be held in Chicago, IL, April  24-25, 2025.
Please include the following requirements in your application.

  • Resume/CV

  • One video link, not to exceed 2-minutes, including the following sections:

    • Technique

    • Improvisation

    • Performance

NOTE: All videos must be submitted via link, (e.g. Vimeo or YouTube). Submissions are reviewed as received and notifications will be sent via email within 4-business days of receipt.

Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025

PHASE TWO: IN-PERSON AUDITION

If selected to participate in the live Chicago audition, please hold April 24-25, 2025.

  • In-person auditions will take place in Chicago at Red Clay Dance Company's Center for Excellence, 808 E. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60637

  • Plan on a short barre, center and repertoire. Cuts will be made throughout.

PHASE THREE: CALL-BACK (REP & INTERVIEW)

By the end of your audition on April 24th, you will know if you are selected for the call-back for Friday, April 25th.  Please keep this timeframe open. Dancers must be available for the entire call-back, no exceptions.
Please note: The call-back will consist of improvisation and brief interviews.

Thank you for your interest in Red Clay Dance Company. While we would like to conduct a live audition for every applicant, we do not have the capacity to do so. Please direct any inquiries to auditions@redclaydance.com.