EMERGE125 is seeking dancers for our 2026-2027 season and for future opportunities with the company.

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 form to apply for our in-person audition. Submission does not guarantee an audition invitation. Selected applicants will be notified by email. Materials include headshot, resume, dance reel link.

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: https://form.jotform.com/EMERGE125/audition2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 27, 2026

Questions? Please reach out to Mollee Barse at assist@emerge125.org