COMPANY AUDITIONS

Ariel Rivka Dance is seeking two company dancers for contracts starting immediately following the audition. ARD is a female/non-binary contemporary dance company, and these positions are open to female and non-binary identifying artists. We are looking for  mature, commanding performers who are versatile, creative, community-oriented, and interested in a long-term relationship with the company.  BIPOC and LGBTQ+ dance artists are encouraged to apply. All artists applying must be citizens of the US or have a valid working visa and be able to travel internationally. 

Who We Are Looking For:

Artists should be dynamic movers, open-minded, collaborative, community-oriented, and ready to show up entirely to the work and creative process. Due to the topics that the choreography covers, artists should respect and be ready to explore themes like societal expectations, mental health, parenthood, world issues, personal narratives, and more. Artists should connect with ARD’s mission and core values and desire to help study and shape them as we evolve together as a group. Interest and experience in teaching is a plus as we are vastly growing our education work. 

Company dancers may be included in performances, workshops, residencies, national and international tours, cultivation events, and opportunities to engage more deeply with the company community. For 2026-27, ARD expects to tour internationally and perform domestically in NY and NJ,  including a gala on November 12th, 2026 and our Spring Season for 2027. Ariel Rivka Dance works with its artists to manage their outside responsibilities such as work, other company commitments, family obligations, and more. 

Artists must be available for: 

• Rehearsals Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am - 3pm

• October 23rd performance in Jersey City (outdoor public performance series)

• November 12th, Annual Gala in NYC

• Spring Season April 19-24, 2027 at New York Live Arts

• Summer 2027 international tour 

Rehearsals are typically held in New York City, though dancers may occasionally be asked to rehearse or perform in Jersey City or elsewhere in New Jersey. 

Rehearsals and performances are paid. Current compensation includes:

• Rehearsals: $17/hour

• Performances: $125/performance

• Touring: applicable show fees, per diem, and covered housing/transportation as outlined by project

• Teaching/workshops: $65/hr paid separately based on scope and project

*Select artists will be invited to join 3-5 paid rehearsals with the company as the final part of the audition

AUDITION ROUND 1: VIRTUAL

DEADLINE Sep 20, 2026 5PM ET

Please submit:

• A link to a high-quality video, approximately 2 minutes, in which you are clearly featured

• Headshot

• Resume

Videos are not required to be filmed in a studio.

AUDITION ROUND 2: IN-PERSON

October 2, 2026: 9am-1pm, Callbacks 1:30-4pm

Following the video submissions, selected dancers will be invited to attend an in-person audition.  

• Invited dancers will be assigned an appointment slot between 9am-1pm.

• Selected dancers will be invited to the callbacks at 1:30pm

• Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your audition slot. 

• Please bring a hard copy of your resume and headshot to the audition. 

Location:
New York Center for Creativity & Dance (NYCC&D)
The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc.
287 East 10th Street
New York, NY 10009

Following the in-person audition, a select number of dancers will be invited to attend 3–5 paid rehearsals to finalize the process.