Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will hold auditions March 15-16, 2025 in Chicago on an invite-only basis.
- Contract Dates: August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
- Creation and Rehearsal: Approx. 26 weeks per year
- Chicago Performances: 4 weeks per year
- Touring: Approx. 10 weeks per year
- Teaching & Training: Dancers' pedagogical research and practice are cultivated by their participation as instructors in our 8-week long Summer Intensive programs. Teaching is not regularly expected during the performance season. Compositional research and practice are encouraged during Inside/Out, a dancer-produced presentation featuring the choreographic works of the Company Dancers with time and space provided.
- HSDC will consider dancers who are not US citizens throughout the audition process. If hired, HSDC will cover all visa fees.
HSDC offers Company Dancers 52-week contracts with salaries ranging from $40k–$60k per year based on experience with 3% annual raises, 4 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 5 sick days. HSDC provides health, dental, and vision insurance, short & long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, free physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), an HRA reimbursement for eligible employees, and a generous parental leave policy.
PHASE 1: VIDEO SUBMISSION OPEN CALL
All are welcome to submit video for consideration to participate in the in-person audition to be held in Chicago, IL, March 15-16, 2025.
Please submit the following requirements via email to auditions@hubbardstreetdance.com:
- Resume/CV (attachment acceptable)
- Headshot/Bio (attachment acceptable)
- One video link not to exceed 4-minutes including the following sections:
- Ballet technique (center work)
- Solo improvisation
- Performance
NOTE: Your video must be submitted via link, (i.e. Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive). If videos are sent as attachments, the submission will not be accepted.
Video Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025
If accepted to the next stage of the audition, you will receive an email from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago no later than February 10, 2025.
PHASE 2: IN-PERSON AUDITION
If selected to participate in the live Chicago audition, please reserve the weekend of March 15-16, 2025. Exact schedule TBD.
- In-person auditions will take place in downtown Chicago at HSDC's studio in Water Tower Place (835 N Michigan Ave., 4th Floor).
- Plan on a 4-hour commitment consisting of a ballet barre, contemporary center and HSDC repertoire.
- Cuts will be made following class.
- Be prepared with water bottle, knee pads and socks.
- Masks are not mandatory but will be available.
PHASE 3: CALL-BACK (REP)
By the end of your audition class on March 15, you will know if you are selected for the call-back the following day, Sunday, March 16, from 11:00am - 5:00pm CST. Please keep this timeframe open. Dancers must be available for the entire call-back, no exceptions.
Please note:
- The call-back will consist of class, additional HSDC rep, and interviews.
- Cuts will be made throughout.
- Be prepared with water bottle, kneepads and socks.