ChoreoNova® is very excited to invite dancers to audition on September 20th for multiple contemporary dance company projects, performances and film shoots, for 2026-2027 with performances paid.

Where: TBD, Buffalo, NY, U.S.

When: Late 2026 to June 2027

Deadline for applications: 12/1/2026, with applications treated on a first-come first-served basis

About Us:
ChoreoNova® is a professional contemporary dance company founded in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. and now also in the Buffalo, NY area. The company believes that every human being has a story worth telling and uses contemporary dance theater to empower people through original dance performances, unique films, and signature community programming. The company features a blend of diverse dance styles, including multiple cultural backgrounds. 

ChoreoNova®  has been featured across NY, PA, and VA by organizations including DUMBO Dance Festival, Carnegie Mellon University, RAW: Natural Born Artists, WomenArts’ SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day, and Dogtown Dance Theatre’s Informal Series.

We are looking for dancers like you who use emotion to genuinely connect with an audience.

All body types, ethnicities, and genders welcome!

Stipend for performances

You are:
technically proficient in contemporary dance

experienced in improvisation and partnering

reliable and fully committed

liking to learn and try new things

Audition Details:
On: Sunday, 9/20, 3-5:30pm                                               

At:  Configuration Dance Theatre & School of Ballet, Room 104, 3200 Elmwood Avenue, Elmwood Commons, Tonawanda, NY, 14217

Bring: foot thongs or be prepared to dance barefoot, socks, and ballet slippers

Expect: Contemporary, jazz, ballet, improv, and partnering

20-minute warm-up will be given

This is NOT a full-time contract and does NOT include relocation or travel assistance to the U.S.

Rehearsals will be 1-2x/week for 2-3 hours each time in Tonawanda, NY and/or Niagara Falls, NY

Performance and film projects planned

Thanks everyone!

Image: Luc Kordas
Dancers: Morgan Veldhuizen and Jessica Israel
Copyright 2016 ChoreoNova Inc.

How to apply:
If interested, please send email with subject “dancer” including your resume. Please list any schedule conflicts you have in the body of the email.

If you have a scheduling conflict for the audition or have any questions, please get in touch.

For Virtual audition:
Send 1-minute contemporary improv video (any music) + your reel + unedited video of a combination(s) showing technique including turns, jumps, extension, etc.
Up to 10 minutes total. Selfies fine. Make sure you identify yourself in any group footage.

Contact details: choreonova@gmail.com
(412) 452-3956 cell.

Facebook: @ChoreoNovaMoves
IG: @ChoreoNova

For further information, please visit http://www.choreonova.org

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