Auditions

COMPANY AUDITION APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 1, 2025.

Dance Kaleidoscope is seeking versatile dance artists for our 2026/2027 season. Dancers should have a strong foundation in a variety of techniques to support their exploration of contemporary dance in a collaborative work environment. 

Important Dates:

  • December 1 – Applications Open
  • January 9 – Applications Close
  • January 16 – Invited Applicants Notified
  • March 21-22 – Invited Auditions

Details

  • 40-week contract
  • Four weeks of home performances
  • Potential for additional local and national performances
  • Choreographic opportunities for company dancers
  • Applicants from outside the United States are welcome to apply. Please note that Dance Kaleidoscope does not provide visa sponsorship or work authorization; all applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S.  

Benefits

  • 7 Paid Sick/Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays (Labor Day, two weeks off for Christmas, Memorial Day, and additional days are contract/season dependent)
  • Paid bonus for home performance weeks
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Complimentary Physical Therapy

PART 1: MATERIALS & VIDEO SUBMISSION

  • Headshot
  • Resume
  • Dance Shot (optional)
  • Three References 
  • Video not to exceed 4 minutes
    • In-studio footage (preferred) demonstrating contemporary, jazz and/or modern combinations/phrase work
    • Improvisation (No longer than 1 minute) 
    • One performance excerpt. Highly edited excerpts are discouraged.
  • THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CONSIDERATION IS JANUARY 9, 2026.

PART 2: Invitation Only Audition

  • March 21
    • 10:00 AM Ballet Class
    • 11:45 AM Repertory
    • 1:30 PM Lunch
    • 2:15 PM Repertory
      4:00 PM End of Day
  • March 22
    • 10:00 AM Contemporary Jazz
    • 11:45 AM Partnering
    • 1:30 PM Lunch/Q&A with Artistic and Executive Staff 
  • Schedule subject to change.

Have questions? Please email Rehearsal Director Sean Aaron Carmon at seanac@dancekal.org.

About the company

Dance Kaleidoscope, under the leadership of Christel DeHaan Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter, presents four unique main stage performances in Indianapolis each year with diverse work created by industry leading choreographers.

Founded in 1972 to bring contemporary dance to public schools, today Dance Kaleidoscope inspires, educates and entertains audiences across the country. Showcasing athleticism and technical expertise, Dance Kaleidoscope leaves the audience feeling invigorated and moved every time they take the stage. Now in their 54th season, Dance Kaleidoscope is one of the Midwest’s longest-performing professional dance companies.