Aerial Dance Chicago is seeking versatile and diverse professional dancers for our 25th anniversary season
FREE TRAINING, PAID REHEARSALS AND PAID PERFORMANCES
NO PRIOR AERIAL EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED
Audition May 16-17, 2024: Invitation-Only Basis
Submit application on our website by 05/04
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL POSSES:
Advanced/Professional level training in ballet, contemporary dance and/or other dance forms
Strong dance partnering and improvisation skills
Strong work ethic for physically and mentally demanding aerial dance training
Cooperative attitude for working collaboratively with other company artists and guest artists
Full availability for pre-season training, all weekly rehearsal hours and performance schedule listed below
No previous aerial experience is needed. Free aerial dance training will be provided prior to the start of the season and throughout the season.
SEASON SCHEDULE:
Required Pre-season Training: May 28-June 14 and June 24-August 18
Season Dates: August 19, 2024 - June 7, 2025
Rehearsals Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30am-2:00pm
Studio Performance Series: Nov 8-9, 2024 and March 28-29, 2025
Feature Presentation: May 27-June 7, 2025 at Ruth Page Theatre
More performance dates to be announced
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Paid rehearsals $15.80 per hour
Paid performances $75 minimum per performance
Dancers are paid W2 earning employees of the organization (not independent contractors)
Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings plan
Tuition-free classes at The School of Aerial Dance Chicago
Additional paid opportunities (for example teaching) within the organization
