The Metropolitan Opera is seeking DANCERS
Metropolitan Opera
[DJ-26574]
16 miles
Gender: Either
Age:
Any
Height:
Any
Weight:
Any
Pay:
Rehearsals $61.84/hour. $221.81/performance performed
Hours/Wk (min): 0
Available:
Currently
Expires: Open Ended
Positions
Opera, Stage
Dance Styles(s)
Concert: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern
Membership(s) (one may be required)
AEA, AGMA
Details
The Metropolitan Opera is seeking DANCERS exceptionally versed in a variety of styles, including but not limited to ballet, character, contemporary, jazz, etc. for the 2025-26 season. The Metropolitan Opera’s repertoire includes a wide range of productions from iconic classics to contemporary and modern works by renowned and emerging composers, directors, choreographers and celebrated international artists. Auditions will be open to dancers who are members of AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists, Inc.), AEA (Actor’s Equity Association), and non-union dancers. Dancers who attend any of these February auditions will be considered for revivals and invitations to new production auditions held at later dates. Detailed information regarding the 25/26 repertory that will be shared with audition attendees following the Met’s season announcement, expected mid to late February.
AGMA & AEA DANCERS Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM* Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM* Requires pre-registration beginning Monday, January 20 at 11:00 AM. Sign-up: https://airtable.com/appmpn1pzDA4uycgp/pagqbhIq3FZbpXgGI/form
OPEN CALL – NON-UNION DANCERS Thursday, February 13th, 2025 12:30 – 4:30 PM* Friday, February 14th, 2025 10:30 PM – 4:30 PM* Requires pre-registration beginning Monday, January 20 at 11:00 AM. Sign-up HERE: https://airtable.com/appmpn1pzDA4uycgp/pag2jiv8zp5SPL7rW/form
*All stop times are approximate
SALARY INFORMATION Rehearsals will pay no less than $61.84/hour. Overtime rates are paid under some circumstances, as provided in The Met’s agreement with AGMA. Performances will pay no less than $221.81/performance performed, or $221.81/performance covered. Performance extras are paid when appropriate based on casting, choreography, and staging. These roles will be hired as W2 employees. ADDITIONAL AUDITION INFORMATION • These are in-person auditions only. • Dancers cast in any production and hired by the Met will be required to join AGMA. • If you are an AGMA or AEA member, please bring your VALID membership card with you. • The audition will consist of ballet and contemporary styles. Suggested footwear includes, but does not require, heels, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, ballet slippers and sneakers. • Auditions will be held in the dance studio, Studio C19.
NEW PRODUCTIONS: Please note that additional, invite-only auditions may take place for these productions outside of the general audition dates listed. New Production 1: Contract Period: August 11 through October 11, 2025 Seven (7) Performances Seeking 9 performing/3 cover ensemble dancers to portray men; 1 possible soloist/1 cover dancer to portray a woman; versatile dancers with strong acting ability Special Skills: 3 roles will require Parkour Skills New Production 2: Contract Period: September 2 through November 1, 2025 Seven (7) Performances Seeking 1 performing and 1 cover dancer to portray and woman; versatile dancer with strong technique and acting abilities. New Production 3: Contract Period: January 19 through April 2, 2026 Seven (7) Performances Seeking 12 ensemble dancers to portray men and women; select dancers may portray doubles of the Principal Singers; versatile, intelligent, dancers well versed in contemporary forms; strong acting ability a plus. New Production 4: Contract Period: March 30 through June 5, 2026 Seven (7) Performances Seeking a diverse cast of performing and cover ensemble dancers; highly athletic, contemporary dancers with strong performing and acting abilities.
REVIVAL PRODUCTIONS: Please note that additional, invite-only auditions may take place for these productions outside of the general audition dates listed. Revival Production 1: Contract Periods: August 25 through October 18, 2026; May 4 through June 6, 2026 Seventeen (17) Performances This production may have minimal openings for performing and cover ensemble/soloist dancers to portray men and women; strong technique required; experience working with fans, props a plus. Revival Production 2: Contract Period: September 22 through November 12, 2025 Seven (7) Performances Seeking performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men; strong acting abilities required. Revival Production 3: Contract Periods: October 6 through November 29, 2025; December 29, 2025 through January 23, 2026 Thirteen (13) Performances Seeking performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; contemporary dancers with strong acting abilities required.
Revival Production 4: Contract Period: October 13 through November 29, 2025 Six (6) Performances Seeking performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; strong acting abilities required. Revival Production 5: Contract Periods: October 30 through December 20, 2025; January 2 through January 24, 2026 Thirteen (13) Performances This production may have minimal openings for versatile, performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; exceptional ability in character, modern, jazz, and ballet genres. Revival Production 6: Contract Period: November 17, 2025 through January 3, 2026 Fifteen (15) Performances This production may have minimal openings for versatile, performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; strong technique and puppeteering skills a plus. Revival Production 7: Contract Periods: December 15, 2025 through January 24, 2026; February 23 through March 28, 2026 Fifteen (15) Performances: This production may have minimal openings for versatile, performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; strong technique and puppeteering skills a plus. Revival Production 8: Contract Periods: March 2 through June 6, 2026 Twenty-one (21) Performances Seeking performing and cover ensemble dancers to portray men and women; strong contemporary dancers with exceptional technique, acting ability and partnering experience. Revival Production 9: Contract Period: March 23 through May 16, 2026 Eight (8) Performances Seeking performing and cover ensemble dancer to portray men and women; partnering and acting abilities required.
Created: 2025-01-15
Updated: 2025-01-15
Last Active: 3 days ago