Hungarian National Ballet is Looking for Female and Male Dancers

The Hungarian National Ballet, the 141-year-old official ballet company of the Hungarian State Opera, announces an audition upon invitation to be held on 1 February 2026 in Budapest at the newly renovated historic Opera House.

For immediate openings and contracts starting 15 July 2026 (depending on the applicants’ work visa requirements).

We offer:
• season contracts until 14 July 2027 or 2028 depending on the starting date (with a maximum 3-month probation; yearly prolongation possibility; Hungarian immigration regulations apply)
• a wide, world class, regularly growing repertoire

Please note:
• no application fees apply
• incomplete applications will not be processed
• the photo and the video material should be a current representation within 6 months’ time
• the applicant must be easily identifiable in the videos
• attached video files will not be accepted for capacity reasons, please send links only
• by submitting your application you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Hungarian State Opera’s data handling policy (https://karrier.opera.hu/documents/63/HNB_Data_processing_policy_for_the_dance_audition_process.pdf)

Requirements:

Applications by classically trained, professional female and male ballet dancers are welcome. Outstanding technique and qualities are a must.

Where:

Hungarian State Opera (22 Andrássy avenue, Budapest 1061, Hungary)

When:

1 February 2026 (Sunday)

How to Apply:

• please send your application material to [email protected]
• following evaluation, those invited will be notified via email

Application material:
• detailed professional CV (with portrait, in English, in doc(x) or pdf format) including date of birth, citizenship(s), e-mail address, mobile phone number, height in cm, weight in kg, education, competitions, awards, main roles, work experience etc.
• colour headshot in a separate attachment for identification purposes
• 2-3 dance photos in classical poses attached as separate files
• link of 1 recent video recording of classwork (no older than 6 months; ladies in pointe shoes, please) uploaded to the internet without password protection
• link of 1 recent video recording of a classical variation (no older than 6 months; ladies in pointe shoes, please) enabling the full evaluation of your classical technique and artistic level, uploaded to the internet without password protection

Deadline for applications:

18 January 2026 (Sunday)

Learn more about the audition at:

https://www.opera.hu/en/news/probatanc-a-magyar-nemzeti-baletthez-2026-februar-1/

Visit website to learn more about the company:

Official website: https://www.opera.hu/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HNBC1 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balettbudapest/

Contact info:

[email protected]

 

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