Phoenix Dance Theatre is Holding Auditions for a Contemporary Dancer
Phoenix Dance Theatre is holding auditions for a contemporary dancer with a strong classical foundation and at least 2 years of experience in a dance company setting to join the company from the 2026 – 2027 season.
Whilst proudly honouring the past and building upon our 40-year legacy, our aim is for the company to grow and innovate, and to continue to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies. Auditions will include class and Phoenix repertoire, with the opportunity to work in process with the Artistic Director, Head of Artistic Management and Company Dancers. Artistic Director Marcus Jarrell Willis is keen to spend time with invited dancers, exploring potential working relationships aligned with his artistic direction and the evolving culture of Phoenix Dance Theatre.
Reflecting the heritage of Phoenix Dance Theatre, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from Black, Asian and global majority dancers who are interested in working in an open and collaborative environment.
Phoenix Dance Theatre is committed to supporting the next generation of aspiring dancers, so as part of your role, you will also support our acclaimed Learning & Development programme by delivering repertoire workshops based on the work. In addition, you will support the company’s developing social media strategy in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications department. Training will be provided where relevant.
Requirements:
Applicants may specify their preferred audition location (Leeds or London). Please note that we will be contacting applicants following the deadline and not before. If you have not heard from us by 8 June 2026 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Due to time constraints, all applicants must have British citizenship or proof showing your Right to Work in the UK.
Where:
Phoenix Dance Theatre, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS2 7PA
When:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition during the week commencing 8 June 2026. The schedule will be sent out on invitation to audition.
Contract start date: 24 August 2026
How to Apply:
Please refer to the job specification and submit:
• Your show reel
• A CV (maximum two sides of A4) OR 2-minute video sharing details of your training and other relevant performance experience
to [email protected] no later than 5pm on Monday 25 May 2026 with “Dancer Application – May 2026” in the subject line. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form available here – www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/equal-opportunities-monitoring-form. This is for monitoring purposes only and is important for reporting to our funders. It will be detached from your application and the data shared will be treated confidentially.
Deadline for applications:
5pm, Monday 25 May 2026
Learn more about the audition at:
https://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/vacancy/company-dancer/
Visit website to learn more about the company:
https://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/
Contact info:
We are happy to speak with anyone who would like an informal/confidential chat about the role. Please feel free to email Janah Smith, Operations Assistant, to organise an informal chat with someone from our Artistic team. ([email protected]). For queries about access, please email [email protected] with ‘Access support’ in the subject line or call 0113 236 8130.