What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dancer position at Nicole Adair?
DESCRIPTION
Open Submissions — Dancers
An original one-act contemporary ballet — 25 minutes across seven dances, performed with a live chamber ensemble — presented as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater.
Show dates: August 23–29, 2026 (minimum 5 performances), New York, NY
Rehearsals: July 30 – August 23, 2026
Tech: TBD on weekend of August 20, 21, 22, 2026 (4 hours)
Compensation: stipend
Seeking:
- Male partner — must be comfortable with lifts and supported turns; petit allegro vocabulary
- Ensemble dancers (all genders) — strong ballet/contemporary technique; comfortable with partnering and floor work
Full availability required for rehearsals, tech, and all performance dates listed above.
How to apply — submissions only (no live audition):
Email [email protected] with:
- Subject line: Dream Up Contemporary Ballet Submission — [Your Name] — Dancer
- Name and contact info
- Dance resume or brief training background
- Headshot
- Video reel or link to recent performance/rehearsal footage
- Confirmation of availability for all dates above
Submission deadline: July 24, 2026
Duration: July 30 – August 29, 2026
Compensation: stipend
Non-Union
DURATION
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
- NON-UNION