Archive: Auditions, Jobs, and Open Calls

BCL Graphic Design Intern Wanted

Are you looking to learn more about executing and refining your graphic design skills? Check out our Winter Graphic Design internship!

Sixteen weeks: November 2021-March 2022. 16 hours/week.

Stipend, free performance tickets, and unlimited drop-in classes.

Deadline to apply: Friday, November 12, 2021

For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/InternshipsBCL

Audition: A TU Dance Project with Choreography by Marcus Jarrell Willis

TU Dance is holding auditions for live presentations and a film creation project this spring with performances at The O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 13-14, 2022. With support from a MSAB Arts Tour Grant, choreographer Marcus Jarrell Willis will be working with a group of dancers for a nine-week rehearsal process to reimagine and expand upon his work Sensible Existence, which was originally created for the TU Dance Company in 2017. This experience will culminate in two live performances as well as the creation of a dance-for-film project that will be shared throughout the state of Minnesota and beyond.

For this project, we are seeking dance artists with a vast range of technical versatility. A keen sense of rhythm and articulation of gestural language is essential. Seasoned professionals to emerging dance artists are encouraged to audition.

Learn more about Marcus Jarrell Willis: https://project-inc.org/mj-willis/

PROJECT DETAILS:

  • Nine-week rehearsal process: March 14-May 14, 2022
  • Time frame: 9:30am-4:15pm CST Monday-Friday
  • Tech Week: May 9-14
  • Performances: Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at The O’Shaughnessy, St. Paul, MN

Dancers will be compensated $600/week and hired as independent contractors. Airfare, housing, per diem and local transportation are not provided.

Materials to Submit by November 22
Submit materials by Monday, November 22 to: info@tudance.org and laurel.keen@tudance.org.
Note: these materials are requested for reference only, not for pre-screening purposes.

  • Cover Letter: Summarize your experience and its relevance for this project
  • Please also include reflections/responses to the following two questions:
    • What is something that you are currently exploring within your artistic practice?
    • What do you hope to gain from this process?
  • Resume
  • Head shot
  • Video reel
    • 3 minute maximum
    • Clear footage that shows the entire body
    • Performance or studio footage that features repertory work (no improvisation)
    • No class footage

Audition Details: 
Audition Dates: Thursday, December 2 and Friday December 3, 2021
In-person auditions only.
No fee to audition.
Travel and housing is not provided.

Daily Schedule

Day One: Thursday, December 2

  • Ballet Class: 10:00-11:30am CST
  • Repertory/Workshop 11:45am-4:00pm CST with lunch 1:30-2:00pm

Day Two: Friday, December 3

  • Modern/Contemporary Class: 10:00-11:30am CST
  • Research and Development Workshop: 11:45am-4:00pm CST with lunch 1:30-2:00pm

All information can be located at: https://www.tudance.org/willis-project-audition/

Threads’ Tapestries 6.0 Call for Proposals

Tapestries is an annual program from Threads Dance Project that serves emerging choreographers who are in need of production and creative support to further their careers. The program boasts a key focus on femme-identifying individuals and artists of color—reserving the majority of its coveted program slots for artists representing these populations.

Tapestries choreography invitations to apply are sent in early fall, and applications are accepted from all over the nation and world. If you would like to be considered for the Tapestries program, please contact Production Manager Karen Christ Aalgard: kchrist@threadsdance.org or access the application forms below.

Download: Tapestries 6.0 Application Details and Guidelines

Download: Tapestries 6.0 Choreographer Info & Proposal Form

Applications are due November 22 at 5:00pm CST.

Generating Room Applications for January-June 2022 Series Now Open

The Cowles Center’s Generating Room program is a six-month long studio residency that supports three Minnesota artists and/or collectives in nurturing a work in progress through 100 hours of free rehearsal space, as well as marketing and administrative support. This program is intended for artists at any stage of their career who need time and space to develop a project or idea rooted in dance without the pressure of a completed end product.

Program proposals should leverage this opportunity to launch the project into next steps and must involve a partnership with a distinct community or use community engagement as part of the proposal. Artists or organizations from outside of Minnesota may partner on the project, but the lead applicant must be based in Minnesota.

Competitive applications will bring a unique perspective, discussion, and engagement opportunity to the Minnesota arts community. Past Generating Room projects have included: open rehearsals, work-in-progress showings, roundtable discussions, workshop series, and film showings.

Learn more and apply: https://www.thecowlescenter.org/artist-residencies/generating-room

Open Call for Instructors – Zenon Dance School, Contract Position

Zenon provides instruction for dancers of all genders, orientations, abilities and levels of experience. A key part of our mission is providing quality dance classes for adult professional, community dancers, and youth in Minneapolis.

Zenon is seeking several new instructors to teach adult and youth classes for our 2021 Winter Session.  If you are passionate about working with adult or young dancers and have experience teaching movement classes we would love to hear from you.

Winter Session: This is a contracted position for 10 weeks, January 10–March 20. Weekend and weekday class times are available.

Zenon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

To apply please send a resume, class description(s) and video dance sample to the School Coordinator, Erika Martin by November 8, 2020.

RS Seeking Jazz and American Social Dance-Inspired Works for Stage and Screen

Rhythmically Speaking is seeking works for stage and screen for presentation as a part of our program The Cohort 2022. The program includes a live stage production in the Twin Cities in summer 2022 and dance film screenings in the fall in partnership with the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema (CO). Submitted works must explore jazz and/or American social dance ideas from forms including but not limited to tap and hip hop styles. We encourage you to join the ongoing conversation around “what constitutes jazz and American social dance,” and the sociocultural histories of and innovations in these styles by submitting.

Artists 21 and older at any point in their careers are welcomed to submit. Separate curatorial panels for stage and screen works will select three works for the live production in August 2022, and 7-10 films for fall screening events. Stage submissions must be for eight or fewer dancers and between 15-22 minutes in length, and will be selected through both this open call and by invitation. The staged works panel will be selecting two works of existent, revisited repertoire from visiting (based outside of Minnesota) artists, and one proposal for a new work from a local (Minnesota-based) artist. All stage works will be performed by the Rhythmically Speaking company dancers. Screen works submissions must be between 2-15 minutes in length.

Important Dates:

  • Submissions Open for Stage: NOW through November 12, 2021
  • Submissions Open for Screen: NOW through April 1, 2022
  • Stage Selections Announced: by December 17, 2021
  • Screen Selections Announced: by May 6, 2022
  • Local Choreographer Rehearsal Period: Wednesday/Friday, 1:00-5:00pm, June 1-July 1, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Visiting Choreographer #1 Rehearsal Period: July 11-16, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Visiting Choreographer #2 Rehearsal Period: July 25-30, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
  • Stage Production Week: August 15-20, 2022 – Twin Cities, MN
    • Dress Rehearsal August 17
    • Performances August 18-20
    • Tech Rehearsal: 3 hours per piece
  • Screen Events: TDB in Fall 2022 – Colorado and Minnesota

For more on each company and details on compensation and how to submit, please visit rhythmicallyspeakingdance.org. Questions? Reach out to Erinn Liebhard at rhythmicallyspeakingdance@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your work, and thank you for your interest!

Facilities Coordinator – Threads Dance Nexus

The Karen L. Charles Threads Dance Project and Threads Dance Nexus are seeking a Facilities Coordinator.

The Facilities Coordinator is a multifaceted role responsible for shoring up the logistical and operational foundations of the organization. This position is reports directly to the Managing Director and provides broad exposure to a variety of arts administration careers – opening the door for future exploration.

Contact Managing Director Rae Charles Harge to apply: rcharlesharge@threadsdance.org

Responsibilities:

  • Manage studio rentals (60%)
  • Bill processing and recordkeeping (20%)
  • Social media marketing (15%)
  • Donor and funder prospecting (5%)

Education:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • BA/BS in Dance, Business Administration, Arts Administration or related fields a plus

Qualifications:

  • Must have reliable transportation to the Threads Dance Nexus, 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, 55404; as well as ability to work remotely
  • Interest/experience in concert dance, dance education, and non-profit organizations
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and basic computer literacy
  • Proficient in major social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive and forward thinking
  • Strong attention to detail, sense of integrity and work ethic
  • Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
  • Ability to effectively multi-task, adapt responsively, and work independently
  • Strong time management skills

Compensation: Part-time, 10-15 hours a week at $13-14.50/hour. Additional benefits and discounts are available.

The Cowles Center is Hiring an Audience Services Manager

Join our team! The Cowles Center is looking for an Audience Services Manager – a crucial part of our day-to-day operations and Box Office oversight. Do you have customer-facing, sales, or membership experience? This could be the role for you!

The Audience Services Manager plays an important role in the day-to-day operations at The Cowles Center, creating a welcoming and safe environment for patrons attending events throughout The Cowles Center complex. This position is responsible for all aspects of The Cowles Center’s box office and front-of-house operations, including supervising a part-time staff of events associates, managing The Cowles Center’s volunteer program, and overseeing all ticketing activity and patron interactions. The Audience Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and Production.

This is a full-time hybrid position with benefits. Salary range: $41,000-$47,000.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is identified.

Threads’ Tapestries 6.0 Call for Proposals

Tapestries is an annual program from Threads Dance Project that serves emerging choreographers who are in need of production and creative support to further their careers. The program boasts a key focus on femme-identifying individuals and artists of color—reserving the majority of its coveted program slots for artists representing these populations.

Tapestries choreography invitations to apply are sent in early fall, and applications are accepted from all over the nation and world. If you would like to be considered for the Tapestries program, please contact Production Manager Karen Christ Aalgard: kchrist@threadsdance.org or access the application forms below.

Download: Tapestries 6.0 Application Details and Guidelines

Download: Tapestries 6.0 Choreographer Info & Proposal Form

Applications are due November 22 at 5:00pm CST.

We also invite you to see new works from current Tapestries choreographers Gabby Abrams, Jenn Pray, and Elayna Waxse in our fall production Awake. Alive. Anew this November 6-7 at the Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts.

Taja Will is Hiring a Project Manager

Choreographer Taja Will is looking for a Project Manager for their upcoming local premiere of LINEAS de SANGRE, a dance film, screening at the Trylon Cinema December 2, 4, and 9, 2021.

Timeline:
Ideal start date is on or before November 1, through the wrap up and debrief of the premiere. There is a possibility to extend the contract through an online screening premiere in early 2022. The Project Manager will be needed for all three of the local screening dates.

Approximate Hourly Commitment:
First through third weeks of November: 10 hours per week
Fourth week of November through second week of December: 20 hours per week

Subject to change based on time management, familiarity with tasks and other intersecting situations that make accomplishing tasks easier or more complicated. (Including the planets!)

Tasks/Duties:
The Project Manager will be responsible for composing a newsletter announcement, assisting with communication with the venue, communications with the core team of collaborators, social media announcements, merchandise sales, and helping with ticket sales at the screenings. They will also assist with planning a post-screening reception at another venue on one of the premiere dates.

The nature of the work is emergent, meaning new tasks and needs will arise as the project gets closer and it is likely those tasks will be delegated, in part, to the Project Manager. Asking questions, finding creative solutions and time management are all skills that are valued in the role.

The ideal candidate is local and has easy access to a car. Additionally, the person in this role will have a sense of what is needed to work with a disabled/chronically ill artist, or is willing to learn how those needs are different from working with an able bodied artist. QTBIPOC folks encouraged to apply, because the majority of the company of collaborators are brown and queer, as is the company culture. White folks with deep practice of allyship also welcome to express interest.

Compensation:
Variable based on experience, and gas reimbursement.

To Apply:
https://forms.gle/PKHutvB3nmuRDVfTA