AUDITION ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for EMERGE125, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of professional dance experience
- Strong proficiency in contemporary/modern dance, ballet, and partnering
- Experience in tap and/or West African dance is preferred, but not required
2026-27 SEASON CONTRACT DETAILS
Selected dancers will be offered a seasonal contract that includes:
- A minimum of 18 weeks of employment during the season
- Approximately 15 hours of rehearsal per week
- Weekly compensation beginning at $500, with higher rates based on experience
- Dancers must be available to begin rehearsals during the last week of September 2026
- Dancers must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States
AUDITION PROCESS
Please submit the application materials below to apply for our in-person audition. Submission does not guarantee an audition invitation. Selected applicants will be notified by email.
Audition Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 5:30-9:00 PM
Location: Steps on Broadway, Loft 4
- Check-in/holding will be in Loft 1
- Bring a copy of your headshot and resume to the in-person audition.
- Callbacks will be held on August 5th, 5:30-7:30 PM. Dancers requested for a callback will be notified on the day of the audition.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 27, 2026
Questions? Please reach out to Mollee Barse at assist@emerge125.org