The Ballet of the Opéra Grand Avignon is Looking for a Female Professional Dancer

The Ballet of the Opéra Grand Avignon is composed of 12 dancers, employed full-time, all year round. They perform at the Opéra and on tour, participating in dance shows, opera and ballet performances, outreach and education events. The Ballet is a classical company but is opening to different styles, from neoclassical to contemporary dance. Guest teachers are regularly invited to propose different and innovative techniques (classical, contemporary, gaga, counter technique, …).
After three seasons under Emilio Calcagno’s direction (2021-24), the Ballet will be led by its new Director, Martin Harriague, who aims at discovering new talents and developing a physical, virtuoso and inventive language, engaged with today’s social challenges.

The 2024/25 season includes Martin Harriague’s new production and a new creation by Stephen Shropshire, Rena Butler et Mike Tyus, as well as show on tour from the Ballet’s recent repertoire (Storm and D’un matin de printemps by Emilio Calcagno; L’Oiseau de Feu by Edouard Hue; Boléro by Hervé Koubi).

Starting date of the contract : 3^rd December 2024

Requirements:

Recruiting a professional female dancer with a solid classical and contemporary technique, excellent improvisation qualities, open to different styles and vocabulary. Quick learner and team worker.

Where:

Avignon, FRANCE
Ateliers de l’Opéra, 250 Route de Rémouleurs – Courtine (10 minutes’ walk from the station: Gare Avignon TGV)

When:

18 th November 2024, 10h00 am

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and CV, full-size photo, and recent video by email to:
[email protected]
The video should be no longer than 4 minutes and should include:
– 2 minutes showreel video (showing the pieces danced by the candidate)
– 1m30 improvisation