AUDITION FOR DANCERS

Part One: submit videos and resume digitally, open to everyone – deadline February 15, 2026

Part Two: Selected individuals will be invited to audition in person in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 28, 2026

For sixty years, Repertory Dance Theatre has been dedicated to preserving, creating, and building appreciation for modern dance. As a repertory company, we recognize that some historic legacy works require RDT dancers to embody traditional gender roles as intended by the choreographer, yet we remain committed to evolving how we think about gender in our art form. While the position RDT is seeking to fill has been held by a female-identified individual, we welcome people of all gender identities and expressions to audition. All will be considered equally.

Part One, OPEN TO EVERYONE: How to submit videos and resume ONLINE – due February 15, 2026

1. Download the video and the music linked below.

   Learn the choreography as it is taught. You will be asked to video yourself performing these steps as part of your submission in step three.

   1. 1. Choreography & Breakdown can be found on Vimeo or on Google
         1. Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1146725786/f69fe0e4a6?fl=pl&fe=sh
         2. Google: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wnHFsEDFelepz7sjKUwcvjqnBKG6UUtB/view?usp=drive_link
      2. Music can be found on Google:
         1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/132Gst9JgKmA92A-GrkJT-85DkCR0Wp6Q/view?usp=sharing

2. Fill out the online form found HERE

   This online form will collect your first and last name, date of birth, head shot, and resume. Your resume must include details about your dance education, degrees received to date (or date degree will be completed), performance experience, and teaching experience to date. The online form also collects the names and emails of TWO individuals to serve as character references. Letters of Recommendation will NOT be collected at this time.

3. Upload 3 video links.

   The form itself will not accept video files… you must save/store your videos on Vimeo, YouTube, or another video hosting platform of your choice. Additionally, your videos should NOT be password protected. If this is an issue for you, please contact the company to discuss a solution.

   Your videos do NOT need to be highly produced or edited. When possible, please shoot them with your phone IN LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION. Using the form linked above, please upload links to the following three videos:

   1. Video #1: introduction stating your name and brief dance background – no more than 1 minute.
   2. Video #2: a video of you performing the choreography “Scherzo” as taught by Alex and Jacob in the video in step 1, to the music provided. Please wear form fitting clothing such as a leotard and tights which can show your technical ability and body.
   3. Video #3: any performance video of yourself but with no more than two edits – no more than 2 minutes.

RDT will review each submission and will extend invitations to selected individuals to attend an in-person audition. Submission during Part One does NOT guarantee invitation to Part Two.

Part Two, BY INVITATION ONLY: In-Person Audition March 28^th,  2026

Auditions will be held at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.

Saturday March 28:

                  9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ballet Barre, Modern Technique, Repertory, Improvisation

                  12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch

                  1:00 – 3:00 pm: Repertory, Solos

                  3:00 – 6:00 pm: Interviews with Artistic Staff and Dancers

Invitations to Part Two will be sent out by Monday March 2^nd, 2026. Currently, RDT is unable to provide stipends or reimbursement for travel to and from Salt Lake City.

ABOUT RDT

Repertory Dance Theatre is America’s premiere modern dance repertory company now celebrating our 60th Anniversary. RDT’s collection of masterworks spans 120 years of modern dance and includes the classic choreography of Isadora Duncan, Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, Michio Ito, Helen Tamiris, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman, Martha Graham, Donald McKayle, Jose Limon, and Merce Cunningham. Contemporary choreographers include Zvi Gotheiner, Lar Lubovitch, Shapiro & Smith, Bebe Miller, Noa Zuk, Ishan Rustem, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Norbert Del La Cruz III, and Katarzyna Skarpetowska.

Contracts in this 8+ member company are for 34-36 full weeks and 15-17 half weeks of work plus full health insurance coverage.

Contracts include approximately 35 public performances made up of 5 home season concerts, 2-8 weeks touring/residency activities around the US, and Arts-In-Education residencies in Utah and the Western United States.

Position Requirements:

• be prepared to sign a two-year contract
• be willing to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah for all contracted weeks
• be a citizen of the USA or have a Green Card
• have a degree in dance (BA, BS, or BFA) from an accredited college/university or equivalent in professional dance experience
• showcase outstanding technical skill
• have some experience in and ability to perform a wide range of modern/contemporary movement styles as well as classical modern dance techniques such as Graham, Limon, and Cunningham
• have experience with partnering, serving as both a lifter/base and lifted/flyer as well as showcasing physical strength, endurance, and flexibility
• have some experience choreographing dance works and/or show an interest in developing their own choreographic skills
• have some experience with teaching (university pedagogy class and/or practical experience) K-12th grade students as well as show interest in developing their teaching skills
• have clear communication skills
• season 2026-27 rehearsals begin July 1, 2026; however, if possible, dancers must also be available for some role transfer work in June 2026.

Repertory Dance Theatre does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff and dancers, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

Repertory Dance Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or disability, unless because of a disability the candidate is unable to perform a bona fide qualification listed in the job description.