BalletCollective is in search of contemporary dancers for its 2026 seasons, including a run of site specific work Translation, and new works by Noelle Kayser, Troy Schumacher, and Shane Urton. 

BalletCollective is casting 6 dynamic contemporary dancers with strong technique for their 2026 seasons, including a month-long revival of their “breathtaking” work, Translation. Featuring silhouetted dancers immersed in a landscape of shimmering light, Translation has not been seen in NYC since its 2017 world premiere run. Choreographed by Troy Schumacher and created in collaboration with Nebula and Hugo Award–winning speculative fiction writer Ken Liu, composer Julianna Barwick, and installation artist Sergio Mora-Diaz, Translation is “magical” (Dance Tabs). Casted dancers will also be part of the creation and performances of world premiere ballets by Shane Urton, Noelle Kayser, and Troy Schumacher, to premiere in NYC in November 2026.

PAID: $11,000-$14,000, based on scope of work. 10 week contract.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATES 

SUMMER SEASON - TRANSLATION

Rehearsals and Production will take place either:
May 17 - June 30, OR June 1 - July 19, 2026 

FALL SEASON - OPPOSITES ATTRACT

July 20 - August 2, 2026 (Upstate residency) and October 25 - November 6, 2026 (NYC rehearsals and world premiere).

IN PERSON AUDITIONS ARE INVITE ONLY AND ARE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 18 - 19, 2026 at 12 PM in MANHATTAN.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN IN PERSON AUDITION PLEASE

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