Moveius Contemporary Ballet Company
Auditions 2025/2026 Season
Are you a dancer with classical and contemporary training with professional or pre-professional experience? Do you want to perform at a bustling, growing dance center in the heart of Washington, DC?
We invite you to audition for Moveius!
In-Person Audition Information:
Location: Dance Loft on 14, 4618 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20011
Date and Time: March 1, 2025 — Group A 11:30-1:00 pm, Group B 1:00-2:30 pm, Repertoire 2:30-3:30 pm
or
March 23, 2025 — Class 1:30-3:00 pm, Repertoire 3:00-4:00pm
Pre-Registration: This is an open-call for dancers, but if possible please pre-register HERE.
Dancers should bring a resume and headshot with them, regardless of whether they pre-registered or not.
Video Audition Information:
Please use the registration form HERE to submit your information.
Moveius Contemporary Ballet is a Part-Time Professional Company with a robust performance season. We develop and present fresh dance works in the contemporary-ballet style that bring modern-day stories and concepts to life.
Dancers rehearse two to three evenings a week, in addition to Saturdays, and perform at our home theater for at least three shows a season and external DC venues. Our current rehearsal schedule is Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Some dancers may rehearse during the day, depending on casting.
Moveius has a 36-week contract (Mid August-Mid June), with additional performance opportunities during the Summer months.
Core Company Contracts include:
Compensation: Part-time position. This includes paid rehearsals and performances, covering 6-12 working hours per week. We abide by DC minimum wage laws, meaning all rehearsals are paid at or above minimum wage. Performance fees vary depending on casting.
Weekly open company classes taught by Alvaro Palau, Diana Movius and Moveius Ballet Masters, Adam Chavis and Kamillia McCracken.
Free drop-in adult classes at Dance Loft on 14
16+ paid performance opportunities per year; likely to expand in the coming season
To be considered for a core company position, you must be 18 years or older.
Apprentice Contracts include:
These positions are offered on a per-piece basis and involve attendance at rehearsals specifically for the piece they are cast in, and likely fewer hours than those listed above.
Performance stipends
Weekly open company classes taught by Alvaro Palau, Diana Movius, and Moveius Ballet Masters, Adam Chavis and Kamillia McCracken.
Are you interested in training with a growing contemporary company in the nation’s capital?
We’re now holding auditions for our newly created Trainee Program!
Our Moveius Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program is designed for dedicated pre-professional dancers ages 17-21 who are seeking an intensive training experience in contemporary ballet. Through high-level training, performance opportunities, and private coaching, trainees will develop the technical and artistic skills needed to transition into the professional dance world.
Fill out our Trainee 2025/2026 Audition Form here!
Additional Opportunities for Dancers:
Are you a dancer looking to expand your talents in teaching and arts administration?
We are looking to add to our team a part-time studio associate and dance teacher. If this sounds like you, please indicate your interest on the audition form!