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Dissonance Dance Theatre Reel
20th Anniversary Season
Returning to its contemporary modern and classical roots — two world premiere productions in the fall and spring.
Dissonance Dance Theatre is now accepting video auditions for project dancers for its landmark 20th Anniversary Season. DDT is seeking skilled dance artists with training in contemporary, modern, classical ballet, jazz technique, and African dance forms.
Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Apprentices are welcome. Two productions will premiere in fall 2026 and late winter/spring 2027.
Compensation & Benefits
DDT pays its artists. Every contract is compensated. This is professional work.
July 2026 (fall production) and January 2027 (spring production). Full-month rehearsal commitment required.
Paid per production — fall and spring engagements each receive a separate production contract payment.
Dancers who commit to both productions receive up to $6,000 for the full 2026–27 season. Housing assistance is available.
Dancer Requirements
DDT seeks technically versatile artists with a commitment to the African American concert dance tradition.
- Contemporary & modern technique (Horton, Limon, Graham)
- Classical ballet foundation
- Jazz technique
- African diaspora dance forms (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years professional or pre-professional training
- Ability to learn and retain choreography quickly
- Strong collaborative work ethic
- Available for July 2026 and/or January 2027 rehearsals in Washington, DC
- Minorities strongly encouraged to apply
- Apprentices welcome to apply
- Contemporary or modern solo (2–3 minutes)
- Ballet combination or variation
- One additional style of your choice
- Video link (YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive)
- Headshot and résumé (PDF)
- Video submissions reviewed on a rolling basis
- Selected candidates invited to in-person auditions in Washington, DC
- Callbacks by invitation only
- Contracts issued upon selection
- Housing assistance available for out-of-area dancers
How to Apply
Record your video audition — contemporary or modern solo, ballet combination, and one additional style. Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive. Prepare your headshot and résumé in PDF format.
Complete the online submission form below. Include your video link, headshot, résumé, and training background. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early.
Selected candidates will be invited to in-person auditions in Washington, DC. Callbacks are by invitation only. Housing assistance is available for dancers traveling from outside the DMV area.
This is serious work.
DDT is seeking professional dancers for its 20th Anniversary Season. Contracts are paid. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Apprentices welcome. Physical auditions held in Washington, DC by invitation only.
Artistic Leadership
Former Faculty, Washington Ballet · Former Soloist, El Teatro de Danza Contemporánea El Salvador · Bolton/Smith · KT Dance · Principal Choreographer, Folger Theatre's Julius X · Post-Graduate Certificate in Business · 21 professional certifications
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DDT Resident Choreographer · Guest Choreographer, Road of Angled Turns · Dallas Black Dance Theatre commission at Publick Playhouse
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