Application Deadline:
1 November 2026
About the role
The Company will be performing Derek Deane’s Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in June 2027.
We are seeking classically trained ballet dancers to join our corps de ballet in male and female roles in this production which brings one of the world’s favourite classical ballets to audiences in-the-round.
You should have strong classical technique and proven professional classical ballet performance experience. Successful candidates must be available to attend all the dates below in-person. The terms offered will be under the Equity Agreement for Ballet and Dance for pay, holiday and overtime if required.
Auditions will be held on Saturday 13th February 2027. Applicants must be available for the full day. Please note, we require all applicants to be aged 18+ on or before the audition day.
This will be a fixed term contract, for the following dates:
Female roles: Monday 10th May 2027 – Sunday 27th June 2027
Male roles: Monday 17th May 2027 – Sunday 27th June 2027
Please see below the breakdown of the dates:
Rehearsal dates: Monday 10th / 17th May – Tuesday 15th June 2027
Performance dates: Wednesday 16th June – Sunday 27th June 2027
Please note, all candidates need to complete the online application form; we will not accept CVs or cover letters via email. Please contact us on hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk if you need an alternative application format or if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications for the role, therefore, early application is advised.
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