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Ballett Zürich Audition
Ballett Zürich is the largest ballet company in Switzerland with high international reputation. Based at Opernhaus Zürich, the main company consists of 36 dancers plus 14 members of the Junior Ballett.
From August 2023 on, Ballett Zürich will have new leadership: Artistic Director and Chief-Choreographer Cathy Marston. In this new chapter, different stories and perspectives will unfold through Marston’s signature work: Narrative ballets. Important choreographic signatures and voices of the past will be complimented by innovative and imaginative creations from some of the world’s best ballet and contemporary choreographers.
For the season 2023/24 under the new artistic directorship of Cathy Marston, Ballett Zürich is looking for Principal/Soloist & Ensemble dancers and Junior Ballet Members (m/f/d)
Requirements:
- a strong classical technique and be able to perform a variety of repertoire including classical, neo-classical and contemporary.
- Artists of the company are considered creative collaborators and should be open and versatile in terms of dance styles and creative processes. They should be team players.
- The work of Cathy Marston will anchor the repertoire. Her passion for narrative dance should be reflected in the applicants’ own artistic interests.
- Ballett Zürich is committed to the positive values of diversity, promotes equality and opposes discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds and genders.
- Female dancers should have strong pointe work technique.
- The auditions are open to candidates over 21 years for the main company and over 17 years for the Junior Ballett.
Required documents:
- a résumé / CV (indication of desired pronouns and dancing profiles welcome).
- a portrait + a dance photo.
- a short video link to both classical/neo-classical work (not barre work and preferably a solo with pointe work if applicable) and a contemporary solo. (Please note we do not accept videos to download.)
Application Deadline:
Thursday, 1st December 2022
Audition Date:
December 2022
To Apply:
Please send the requested documents to audition@opernhaus.ch
Additional Information:
The auditions will be arranged individually and take place in the ballet studios of Opernhaus Zürich in December 2022 with possibly a further audition in spring 2023.
For application or further questions, please contact audition@opernhaus.ch
COVID-19 info:
No info. Please note however that current Covid-19 restrictions and barrier measures might be applied
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