2027 Collective Realities Auditions
RESILIENCE Dance Company will hold weekend auditions in Fall 2026 for Collective Realities - a company choreographed, community performed repertory concert taking place Feb. 5-7, 2027 at Intersect Arts Center in St. Louis, MO.
Approximately 15-25 contracted positions will be available
Rates: $17.50/hr*, hired as a 1099 contractor. Paid hours include rehearsals and performances.
Rehearsal Schedule: 20-30hrs between Nov. 2026 and Feb. 2027. Determined by each choreographer.
Tech & Performances: Feb. 1st - 4th evening tech/dress rehearsals; Feb. 5th - 7th evening performances.
Resources and Healthcare: Free access to mini-PT sessions through RDC's partnership with Athletico; free access to company classes for the duration of the project
Auditions will be announced no later than July 1st.
2027/28 Company Auditions
RDC will announce whether or not we will have Company Positions available for the 2027/28 Season no later than January 31st.
If Company Positions are available, we will hold full, in-person auditions - most likely in St. Louis, MO and Chicago, IL - on weekend days in February and March. Company Auditions typically run from 9am - 1pm, with callbacks from 2pm - 4:30pm. Auditions are free to attend and historically open. Depending on interest, RDC may opt to pre-screen applicants via a video submission as part of our pre-registration process. This will be communicated no later than January 31st.
If Company Positions are not available, we will host a pay-what-you-can Audition Workshop in March in St. Louis, MO, to give dancers a chance to connect with the company and learn more about our audition process.
Regardless of whether or not spots are available, the dates of the Audition/Audition Workshop will be announced in December 2026 to allow dancers time to plan travel.
If you are interested in auditioning for Resilience, please submit the form below to be notified when there are audition updates.
Email ehaussler@resiliencedancecompany.com with questions
General Employment Details
Rates: $17.50/hr*, W2 Employment. Paid hours include classes, rehearsals, and performances. Small performance bonuses and touring per diems offered as well.
Rehearsal Schedule: Mon-Th 9am - 1pm*
Typical Season: August - May
Resources and Healthcare: Free access to regular physical therapy, group mental health therapy, and massage therapy; Individual mental health counseling twice a month for a $15/session copay
Performances & Opportunities: 2-4 mainstage performance series & 4-6 community performances per season
Opportunities to choreograph, teach, and tour
*Final rates and schedule will be confirmed in offered contracts, and may be updated prior to the audition
RDC looks for professional, confident dancers with distinct and developed artistic voices, who are excited to work collaboratively in modern, contemporary, and improvisational dance. Strong candidates will have professional experience and functional skills in contemporary partnering, floorwork, and release techniques.
We are excited by artists who are skilled choice-makers, who move with presence and intention, and who show up as their full, authentic selves in the creative process.
All Identities Welcome
RESILIENCE Dance Company values and upholds individuals as their full and authentic selves. We welcome, include, and uplift diversity in all its forms, knowing that a diverse community of artists is essential to progressing the dance industry forward to a more equitable, accessible space. RDC works to create tangible platforms, opportunities, and programs that further promote our mission of inclusivity. We acknowledge the need for continual work, embracing critical reflection, conversation, and change.
Questions?
We always aim to be fully transparent, especially during the audition process. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Emily at ehaussler@resiliencedancecompany.com with any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests.
Auditions open to those 18+.