Dance

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 HERE

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 

*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.

2025-2026 Production Information

The repertoire being performed during the 2025-2026 season will be announced later.  Check www.metopera.org for updates and information about the season. All the information listed is subject to change.

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.

 

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Gillian Smith
Director of Actors and Dancers

Linda Gelinas
Dance Co-Director

Michael Trusnovec
Dance Co-Director