ARD Company Audition
Ariel Rivka Dance currently has two company positions available to begin in May 2025. The positions are for female-identifying artists and should be mature, commanding performers. We are looking for versatile and creative artists who will be committed, long-term company members. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ dance artists are encouraged to apply. All artists applying must be citizens of the US or have a valid working visa.
AUDITION ROUND 1: DEADLINE MARCH 20TH, 2025
Our first round of auditions will be VIRTUAL. Please provide a link to a high quality video of approximately 2 minutes where you are clearly featured, along with your headshot and resume. Videos are not required to be filmed in a studio. We highly encourage you to attend our NYLA Season March 6-8th and introduce yourself to us!
AUDITION ROUND 2: april 15, 2025
Following the video submissions, select dancers will be invited to attend an in-person audition on April 15th, 2025 with an assigned appointment slot between 11:35 am-3:45 pm. Callbacks will take place between 3:45 pm-5:30 pm. Please bring a hard copy of your resume and headshot to the audition.
Please note that an invitation to join 3-5 rehearsals will be extended to a select number of dancers to finalize the process.
Artists will be paid for their time during these rehearsals.
If an applicant feels like they are a strong candidate and identifies with ARD’s mission and core values but cannot make it in person, please contact Sarai Moore at sarai@arielrivkadance.com to discuss on a case by case basis.
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 of women, 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. Artists must be available for rehearsals Tuesdays and Fridays between 11am - 4pm, and will be included in numerous performances, workshops, residencies, tours (nationally and internationally), and cultivating events. Teaching is a plus. Artists may be asked to rehearse and perform in both Jersey City, NJ and New York City regularly and participate or join an ARD committee or our DEI book group. Artists may be invited to learn repertoire from a video before being assisted by other company members or Artistic Director. Ariel Rivka Dance works with its artists to manage their outside responsibilities such as work, other company commitments, family obligations, and more.
ARD expects to tour internationally for the 2025 season, perform domestically in NY and NJ, including a gala and their Spring Season for 2026. Rehearsals and Performances are paid with possible teaching opportunities.
For more information on past performances, collaborations, and workshops or residencies, please visit: Here
Photos by Whitney Browne