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POINTEWORKS 2027 NEW YORK CITY AUDITIONS

Professional Dancers — 20 Artist Contracts Available

Pointeworks is seeking exceptional professional classically trained ballet dancers for its March 2027 New York City season, featuring three to four creative residencies and one mainstage performance.

Selected artists will have opportunities to collaborate with acclaimed choreographers, musicians, composers, and fellow dancers in the creation and development of new work. Dancers may also be considered for Pointeworks’ summer 2027 mainstage performances and future company projects.

Contract Information

• New York City engagements throughout March 2027

• Three to four creative residencies

• One mainstage performance

• Approximately 20 artist contracts available

• Compensation: $1,500 per week or $250 per day

• Contract dates and durations will vary by project (range of 1-3 week contracts available)

Who We’re Looking For

Pointeworks welcomes applications from dynamic, expressive dancers with:

• At least three years of experience with a professional ballet company

• Exceptional classical ballet technique

• Soloist or principal-level artistry and performance experience

• Strong classical ballet, partnering, and contemporary technique and versatility

• The ability to collaborate generously and contribute to a creative process

• Professionalism, musicality, individuality, developed artistry and a compelling stage presence

• Female-identifying dancers must submit footage of pointe work

• Current work visa or eligibility to work in the USA. At this time Pointeworks does not have a budget or timeline for visas

To Apply

Please submit:

• Current résumé or CV

• Headshot

• Dance photographs

• Performance footage

• Contemporary and classical technique footage

• Your availability throughout March 2027

• Current location and housing needs, if applicable

• Eligibility to work in the United States (citizenship, visa status, etc.)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Pointeworks is a nonprofit ballet company dedicated to creating off-season employment for professional artists, commissioning new work, elevating female creative voices, and fostering collaboration across dance, music, and the visual arts.

New York City | March 2027

Apply via the form below

Email submissions will not be accepted.

Learn more: www.pointeworks.org

Artists may be contacted for interview / invitation to join NYC company class September 26, 27, 28