Leipzig Ballet

Leipzig Ballet Audition

Audition Date: 13 September 2026
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026

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Oper Leipzig, Augustuspl. 12, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Leipzig Ballet Audition

The Leipzig Opera, a municipal enterprise of the City of Leipzig, is seeking a dancer (f/m/d) for the Leipzig Ballet, under the artistic direction of Rémy Fichet, for the 2026/2027 season, starting as soon as possible.
We offer you:

• A varied workplace in an internationally renowned music theater institution in the heart of a dynamically developing city characterized by a high quality of life and social and cultural diversity

• A diverse and interesting position with exciting tasks and a positive working atmosphere within an open-minded company

• individually negotiable salary in accordance with the NV stage (standard contract Stage) including an annual bonus that appreciates and honors your creative expertise and passion for performing arts

• fixed-term employment contract for the 2026/2027 season (running until July 31, 2027) under the standard stage contract (*Normalvertrag Bühne*) – Special provisions for soloists

• 45 calendar days of annual leave

• company pension scheme (Bavarian Supply Chamber – BVK) and an employer subsidy for capital-forming benefits

• sustainable mobility options, such as a subsidized commuter pass (eg, MDV/Deutschlandticket) and the option to lease a company bike (*JobRad*)

• a wide range of workplace health management offerings, eg, back health classes, mental health coaching, or a health day

• an on-site canteen offering a varied menu

• water dispensers for the workday

Dancers Sought:

Requirements:

• Excellent classical technique (pointe work, pas de deux, repertoire)
• High stylistic versatility, especially in contemporary dance
• Completed professional dance training in classical ballet
• Several years of professional stage experience as a dancer in a professional ballet company
• A valid German residence permit and work authorization for non-EU citizens

Required Documents:

• CV
• One portrait photo
• 2–3 dance photos in close-fitting danc
• One video link (maximum file size: 20 MB), without an introduction or creative editing, wearing close-fitting dancewear, including: • 3–5 minutes barre • 3–5 minutes center • 1–2 minutes of a classical variation from the standard repertoire, performed en pointe • 1–2 minutes of a contemporary variation

Application Deadline:

1 September 2026

Audition Date:

13 September 2026
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To Apply:

Please apply via: https://www.oper-leipzig.de/de/jobs

Additional Information:

The audition will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:00 am (registration from 9:30 am). The audition is by invitation only. Applicants will be notified by email.

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