DANCE IN THE PARKS

ARTISTS 2022 7 dancers in brightly covered costumes hold a lady dancer as she leans and reaches far out to the right

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COMPANY DANCER

PROFESSIONAL MASC-PRESENTING DANCER

Dance in the Parks seeks a masc-presenting dancer with contemporary, modern, and jazz proficiency for our 2025 summer season. We are hiring one dancer who must be available to participate in the full rehearsal period and performance season.

REHEARSAL PERIOD: May 27-July 3, Mon-Thurs 9:30-3:00.

PERFORMANCES (dates are tentative): July, weekday evenings (possibly Saturday evenings), 11 performances in Chicago and Evanston.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

18+ years old
At least 2 years of professional performance experience

PAID POSITION: per show rate + rehearsal stipend

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2025, 11:59 pm CST

ALL materials must be received by the above date:

This application form
Emailed to katie@danceintheparks.org: 1 page resume + headshot. See more info at end of form.

AUDITION: SUNDAY, MARCH 16 12:30-3:30 PM @ Extensions Dance Center, 3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago

7 dancers in earthy, multi-colored linen sets stand on an outdoors stage in a group, reaching their hands forward toward the camera

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HIGH SCHOOL INTERN

HIGH SCHOOL DANCERS AGES 16+

Dance in the Parks will hire one high school intern for our 2025 summer season. The internship aims to give high school-aged dancers with goals of joining the professional industry practical experience working with professionals in professional dance-making settings, teaching and leadership experiences, and other industry skills that add value in hiring decisions.

The artistic team's decision process is based on dancer talent, drive to join the professional dance industry, and family financial status. Members of historically under-resourced communities are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

16+ years old
At least 5 years of dance training
Goals of attending collegiate dance programs, professional training programs, or working in the professional dance industry after high school
Enrolled in high school for 2024-25 school year
Must be available to work the full rehearsal and performance season (after your school year is over)
REHEARSAL PERIOD: May 27-July 3, Mon-Thurs 9:30-3:00.
PERFORMANCES (dates are tentative): July 7-26, 11 weekday evenings, possible Saturday evenings.

Intern role:

Participate in daily company class.
Understudy professional roles in all pieces.
Assist teach Youth Performance Partner classes
Assist with show set up at all performance venues (stage & sound system)

Intern role benefits:

$15 hourly pay for rehearsal, performances, and assistant teaching.
Tuition scholarship paid toward 2025-26 school year dance training (amount tbd)
9 weeks of experience working with Chicago dance professionals in the studio and in teaching and productions roles

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS BELOW BY MARCH 1, 2025, 11:59 pm CST.

INVITATIONS TO AUDITION WILL BE EMAILED BY MARCH 8, 2025.

AUDITION: SUNDAY, MARCH 16 12:30-3:30, Extensions Dance Center, 3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago

Kenyla, a slim, athletic, African American woman wearing light gray dress pants, a white shirt, and blue blazer, stands on one leg, reaching an arm up to the sky and the other leg behind her. She is on an outdoor stage with a brick wall in the background.

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COMPANY APPRENTICE

COLLEGIATE & EARLY CAREER DANCERS

Dance in the Parks seeks one collegiate/early-career dancer with contemporary, modern, and jazz proficiency for our 2025 summer season. We are hiring one apprentice who must be available to participate in the full rehearsal period and performance season.

REHEARSAL PERIOD: May 27-July 3, Mon-Thurs 9:30-3:00.

PERFORMANCES (dates are tentative): July, weekday evenings (possibly Saturday evenings), 11 performances in Chicago and Evanston.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

18+ years old
Currently enrolled in a collegiate dance program, professional training program, or within 2 years of graduation from such program.

APPRENTICE ROLE INCLUDES:

Take company class 4x/week during rehearsal period
Perform in 1-2 pieces of choreography for all shows on the season
Understudy all company dancer roles
Assist with show set up at all performance venues (stage & sound system)
Paid position - per show rate + rehearsal stipend

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2025, 11:59 pm CST

ALL materials must be received by the above date:

This application form
Emailed to katie@danceintheparks.org: 1 page resume + headshot. See more info at end of form.

AUDITION: SUNDAY, MARCH 16 12:30-3:30 PM @ Extensions Dance Center, 3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago

2 dancers are on an outdoor stage with green trees in the background. Both women are wearing colorful orange, pink, red, and green clothes. They are standing on 1 leg, reaching 1 arm far forward, and lifting a leg high behind.

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CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

Create for Dance in the Parks' 2025 summer season

Dance in the Parks seeks choreographic submissions for our 2025 performance season. Selected choreographers may create a new work or restage an existing one.

Choreographers must use Dance in the Parks' dancers. Casting will be determined in collaboration with the choreographer and artistic staff. The rehearsal process and time spent in the studio is brief. Choreographers have between 5-8 hours to set their work, after which DIP artistic staff rehearses the work leading up to performances.

Choreographers must have availability during the contracted setting/rehearsal period, but are not required to attend performances. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

REHEARSAL PERIOD: May 27-June 26, 2025, Mon-Thurs 11:00-3:00.

PERFORMANCES (tentative): 11 performances in July. Dates and locations In Chicago and Evanston TBD

CHOREOGRAPHER FEE: Choreographers will be paid as a contractor in a single, flat fee.

SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS BELOW BY MARCH 1, 2025 (11:59pm CST)

Complete application form at link below
Email your choreographic resume (1 page, pdf) to katie@danceintheparks.org

4 dancers dressed in black and white pants and bodices stand in a row on an outdoor stage. They are leaning over parallel to the floor with their left arms curved in front

Dance in the Parks does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff and contractors, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, artists, volunteers, and audiences.