SEEKING DANCERS FOR 2026/27 SEASON – Contract starts AUG / 2026

32 to 38 Week Contract + Employee Paid Position + Competitive Salary + National & International Touring + 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution + Bodywork Sessions + Commuter Benefits

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SEEKING MALE DANCER FOR IMMEDIATE POSITION spanning remainder of the 2025/26 season – Contract starts FEB 16 / 2026

Where: Portland, OR and New York, NY

When: PDX – JAN 10 / NYC – JAN 17+18

Deadline for applications: DEC 1 / 2025

ABOUT
NW Dance Project is dedicated to the creation and performance of innovative, new contemporary dance works from established and emerging dance makers created in an open and artistically stimulating environment. We seek experienced soloist dancers interested in a diverse collaborative environment that focuses on the innovation and creation of contemporary dance. Artists should have a strong classical and contemporary background, professional performance experience, and passion for the creative process.

QUALIFICATIONS
Dancers should have a minimum of 3 years of professional company experience.
Preference will be given to mid-career professional dancers.
BIPOC dancers are encouraged to apply.
Dancers must be legally able to work (be a US citizen, permanent resident or currently hold O-1 work visa) in the USA to be considered. We are unable to sponsor visas for foreign workers.

How to apply:
Candidates will be invited to audition through a pre-application process – the audition is by INVITATION ONLY.

Audition applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates will be notified via email no later than DEC 12 / 2025 if selected.

AUDITION DATES
PORTLAND – JAN 10 / 2026 (dancers invited to Portland audition may be interested in attending our Company Repertoire Workshop – JAN 7 to 9 / 2026)

NEW YORK – JAN 17 + 18 / 2026 (dancers must attend both days to be considered)

Contact details: info@nwdanceproject.org

No phone calls, please

For further information, please visit https://nwdanceproject.org/company/employment

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