Professional Dance Opportunities

Audition to Become a Company Dancer

2027 Performance Season Auditions

SATURDAY, December 12, 2026 | TIME: 3:00 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Threads Dance Nexus, 2213 Snelling Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Threads Dance Project is seeking a diverse group of dancers ages 21+ who are versatile, expressive, quick learners, and fluent in a variety of dance forms.

AUDITION SCHEDULE:

3:00-3:30 p.m. | Registration and self-warm-up

3:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Audition

REGISTRATION:

Dancers are encouraged to pre-register by WEDNESDAY, December 9, 2026, and upload a headshot and resume via the Google form. In-person registration will also be available—but we prefer interested dancers to pre-register online. 

We are not accepting virtual auditions at this time.

Please email Maddy at mharper@threadsdance.org for additional information or other audition/registration questions.

AVAILABILITY AND SCHEDULE:

Rehearsals begin Monday, January 4th, with performances April 30th - May 2nd. Dancers must be available for the following dates:

  • JANUARY 4TH - APRIL 22ND: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9:00am - 12:30pm

  • TECH WEEK: April 26th - April 29th

  • SHOWS: April 30th - May 2nd

Rehearsals for our fall season will begin in August 2027. Our fall season will include a fall show, fall tour, and holiday show.


Mini-Winter-Workshop

Warm up and escape the frigid, frosty air December 3rd and 4th at Threads' Mini Winter Workshop!

This robust, two day program provides participants with two hour ballet and modern technique classes, a provided lunch, Alexander technique, Jazzfunk, modern partnering, repertoire and more!

With the option to choose one day for $115 or both for $175, dancers will learn from Twin Cities favorites like Helen Hatch, Berit Ahlgren, Andy Mor, Erin Thompson and Brianna Johnson.

From 9am - 4:30 pm each day, dancers will get to explore a variety of techniques and get a sneak peek at potential audition material!

Register now!

Emerging Choreographer Opportunity: Tapestries & Patterns

Threads Dance Project annually commissions 3 emerging choreographers selected by an expert panel of dance/community leaders to create new works for the company’s spring 2027 season under the guidance of Artistic/Executive Director Karen L. Charles. Learn more about Tapestries and Patterns Programs. Applications are due 10/22/26 by 11:59 pm.

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Join Us for Company Class

When our company is in rehearsals, we offer Open Advanced/Professional Class.

  • Modern Mondays and Ballet Tuesdays in September & October

  • 9:00-10:30 am

This September and October, Threads is offering Open Company Classes with guest instructors. With a different instructor for ballet and modern each month, dancers have the opportunity to expand the tools at their disposal for technique and artistry.

Classes are $15 if you pre-register and $18 at the door. We can't wait to move with you!

Follow this link for more information and a class schedule or contact Odessa at orain@threadsdance.org.

Threads Dance Nexus Entrance