CCN Malandain Ballet Biarritz is Looking for Dancers
The National Choreographic Centre – Malandain Ballet Biarritz
Direction : Thierry Malandain / Martin Harriague (from january 2027 is seeking female and male dancers with high level of classical, contemporary and improvisation.
Contract start date: mid-July 2026
Founded in 1998 in Biarritz at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and the City of Biarritz, with the support of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Departmental Council, Malandain Ballet Biarritz is one of the nineteen National Choreographic Centres (CCN) in France. The company is notably distinguished by the permanence of its artistic ensemble, composed of 22 dancers.
As of 1 January 2027, choreographer Martin Harriague will succeed Thierry Malandain as Director of the CCN – Ballet Biarritz. As part of this artistic and leadership transition, the CCN – Ballet Biarritz is organising an audition to recruit high-level choreographic artists in classical and contemporary dance.
The selected artists will be required to perform works from Thierry Malandain’s repertoire as well as creations by Martin Harriague. This coexistence of repertoires may extend over at least one artistic season, within the framework of the company’s programming and activities.
In this context, Martin Harriague is expected to begin the creation of a new work from August 2026, with its premiere scheduled for late December 2026.
Where:
Biarritz, France – Gare du Midi
When:
Sunday 8 March 2026
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, cover letter, photos and videos (including classical, contemporary and improvisation techniques – maximum 2 minutes via YouTube or Vimeo links only) to [email protected]
Confirmation of schedules and invitations will be sent by email only to shortlisted candidates.
Deadline for applications:
15 February 2026
Learn more about the audition at:
https://malandainballet.com/audition
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