AUDITIONS
Company Auditions 2025-2026 Season
​​​Visceral Dance is in search of versatile and diverse applicants of all genders.
Dancers should have strong ballet and contemporary training.
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Benefits Include
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Competitive Salary
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Paid Holidays
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​Extensive performance
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Gym membership
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Physical therapy
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Teaching Opportunities
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Touring
Visceral Dance is a national and internationally recognized driving force in contemporary dance, that is dedicated to providing a diverse, and inclusive environment where your artistic voice matters. Visceral is a platform for collaborative processes with both emerging and world-renowned choreographers, as well as choreographic works by Founder/Artistic Director, Nick Pupillo.
Through the exploration of raw and human qualities, we create work that is meaningful, powerful, and that confronts and connects us in a transformative way.​​​​​
Visceral Dance will hold an invitation-only audition in Chicago on February 22, and NYC on March 23.
To be considered for the in-person audition, applicants must submit a video application by deadlines.
CHICAGO FEB 22
NYC MARCH 23
CALL BACK morning of FEB 23
Application deadline FEB 14
Invitations sent by FEB 10
Application deadline MAR 7
Invitations sent by MAR 10
Visceral is also accepting video only audition submissions, video submissions will be reviewed upon completion of the in-person audition process. Applicants may be invited to attend company class.
HOW TO APPLY
IN-PERSON VIDEO SUBMISSION
​Headshot
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Resume​
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Video (Vimeo or Youtube link required)
Personal Video Introduction
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Videos should display your versatility and give insight to who you are as an artist.
Additional footage may include contemporary solo/performance material.
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Applicants for company positions must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America​​
VIDEO ONLY SUBMISSION
​Headshot
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Resume​
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Video (Vimeo or Youtube link required)
Personal Video Introduction
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Must include in-studio ballet center work and contemporary improvisation.
Videos should display your versatility and give insight to who you are as an artist.
Additional footage may include contemporary solo/performance material.
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Applicants for company positions must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America​​
For inquires, contact Caitlin Cucchiara at ccucchiara@visceraldance.com
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Visceral Dance Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
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Visceral Dance Chicago is a non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, relgious creed, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, or national origin.​​​
​​​COMPANY​
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Competitive salary based on professional experience.​
Immediate Hire Contract - Feb 8, 2025 - June 8, 2025
2025-2026 Season Contract - 36 Contracted weeks, August - June with Winter Break
​APPRENTICE
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​Position unpaid aside from performances.​
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36 Contracted weeks August - June with Winter Break
TRAINEE​​
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Tuition-based program designed for selected dancers with distinct ability and individuality.
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​Program includes collaboration, process, mentorship, guest speakers and performance of new creations by leading local, national and international choreographers. Trainees will further their professional development through a rigorous class and rehearsal schedule. Train with notable faculty, including former and current Visceral company members and work directly with the company.​​​​