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These roles are designed as short-term trial positions through our Summer 2026 season, with the intention of bringing one candidate into an ongoing administrative role following June.

  • Violinist — COMPOSITIONS: An Evening of Katie Jenkins

    Pointeworks is seeking a professional violinist to join the creation and performance process for a new ballet score by Resident Composer Katie Jenkins as part of COMPOSITIONS: An Evening of Katie Jenkins, presented October 18, 2026 at the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego. The evening features three original ballet commissions performed entirely with live music. 

    Contract Dates

    Creation Residency

    • July 19–22, 2026

    • San Diego, CA

    Performance Period

    • October 15–18, 2026

    • San Diego, CA

    Compensation

    • $2,000 project fee

    • Travel assistance available for non-local artists

    • Rehearsals and performances in San Diego

    We Are Looking For

    • Professional violinist with strong classical training

    • Excellent collaborative skills

    • Comfortable working in a creative process with dancers, choreographers, and composers

    • Experience performing contemporary and newly commissioned works preferred

    • Strong sight-reading and rehearsal preparation skills

    About the Project

    COMPOSITIONS: An Evening of Katie Jenkins is Pointeworks' first full evening dedicated entirely to live music, featuring original ballet commissions by leading female choreographers and an international cast of artists. The production will be performed at the Balboa Theatre on October 18, 2026. The selected violinist will help bring a new Katie Jenkins score to life through both the creative development process and final performance. 

    To Apply

    Please submit:

    • Resume/CV

    • Performance recordings (video preferred)

    • Current city of residence

    • Availability for all listed dates

    Email: company@pointeworks.org

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    Pointeworks is a nonprofit ballet company creating new dance works while expanding employment opportunities for artists and amplifying female voices in choreography and composition.

Be part of Pointeworks at a transformative time as we strive to inspire and connect with audiences in california, New york city, and worldwide

Thank you for your interest in Pointeworks. All dancer and choreographer contracts for the 2026 season are currently filled, and we are not accepting submissions at this time.

We encourage artists to check back in the future and to follow Pointeworks on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on upcoming opportunities.

Dancer Availability – 2026/27 Residencies
As we plan future programming, Pointeworks is actively structuring short-term residencies (1-week engagements) around dancers’ layoff periods. If you are interested in being considered for future opportunities, we invite you to share your availability here:

Fill out Dancer Availability Survey

This information helps us build schedules that better support dancers during off-season gaps and expand access to paid performance opportunities.

Volunteer with Pointeworks – Summer 2026 (San Diego)

Pointeworks is seeking a small team of 5 volunteers to support our Summer 2026 season in San Diego, running May 25 – June 13, 2026.

This is a great opportunity for high school students, college students, or community members interested in the arts to gain hands-on experience supporting a professional ballet company.

Role Overview
Volunteers will assist with light, event-based support and community engagement throughout the season. Responsibilities may include:

  • Event check-in and guest welcome

  • Assisting with concessions or Pointeworks merchandise in the lobby

  • Supporting season events (set-up, light hospitality, distributing materials)

  • Helping share flyers and promote performances within the community

  • Acting as general support staff during performances and special events

Volunteers will work directly with Pointeworks’ Marketing & Events Outreach Coordinator, AvaRose Dillon, gaining insight into event production and audience engagement.

Commitment

  • Approx. 10 total hours across the season

  • Typically 2-hour shifts across ~5 events between May 25 – June 13

  • Flexible scheduling coordinated in advance

What You Receive

  • 2 complimentary tickets to our June 13 performance

  • Verified community service / volunteer hours (or college credit if applicable)

  • Behind-the-scenes access to a professional dance production

  • Direct connection to the Pointeworks artistic team and process

Ideal Candidates

  • Reliable, communicative, and proactive

  • Interested in dance, performance, or arts administration

  • Excited to support and engage with the local arts community

Location
San Diego, CA (events and performances centered around The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and surrounding areas)

To Apply
Please fill out the form below or email swilliams@pointeworks.org with a short introduction and your availability between May 25 – June 13.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion

At Pointeworks, we are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organisation that is equitable, fair and inclusive.

Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation with a workforce that reflects the world today. This is fundamental to Pointeworks’ future success and our ability to continue to contribute to culture and society in the USA.

We embrace diversity both on and off stage. The range of perspectives and experience diversity brings is an asset to our organisation and all those who work with us.