Upcoming Ventana Ballet Casting Calls & Pop-Up Pro Classes
Ventana Ballet is seeking professional dancers with strong ballet, contemporary, and modern experience. As these shows are immersive in nature, a strong theatrical presence is also important. A few roles are en pointe, but most are not. As always, we welcome dancers of all training backgrounds! All positions are paid.
Friday, January 5th
3:00-6:00pm
Casting for: Variations on a Love Theme - February 8-10
Casting for: LEAP! - February 22-24
Location: First Street Studio
Choreographer: AJ Garcia-Rameau
Sunday, March 3rd
3:30-6:30pm
Location: First Street Studio
Casting for: KALEIDOSCOPE - May 23-25, 2024
Choreographers: AJ Garcia-Rameau, Navaji David Nava, Tikiri Shapiro, Ty Graynor
Thursday, May 30th
3:00-5:00pm
Location: First Street Studio
Casting for: NIGHT BIRDS - August 1-3, 2024
Choreographer: AJ Garcia-Rameau
Wednesday, July 10th * TENTATIVE *
11:30am-1:30pm
Location: First Street Studio
Casting for: TOOL - September 19-21 + 26-28, 2024
(Note: This show is not yet confirmed)
Choreographers: AJ Garcia-Rameau & Ty Graynor
Friday, August 30th
3:00-6:00pm
Location: First Street Studio
Casting for: UNDEAD - Oct 25, 26, 31, Nov 1, 2, 2024
Choreographer: AJ Garcia-Rameau
Friday, October 18th
3:00-6:00pm
Location: First Street Studio
Casting for: THE WATCHMAKER’S SONG - December 6-8, 11-15, 19-21 2024
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Dorothy O’Shea Overbey
Executive Director & Producer: AJ Garcia-Rameau
About the Upcoming Shows
Ventana Ballet is seeking professional dancers for 2023 productions. Take a look at our season lineup here.
About the Contract Period
The contract period consists of residency before and during the production period. Dancers are expected to be available for the entire residency, though the schedule will be itemized and pared down on a daily basis. To view a copy of the full Ventana Ballet schedule: bit.ly/vbsched. Some times and locations subject to change.
General Info About How We Work
Ventana Ballet performs a variety of different shows (mixed repertory, story ballet, site-specific, immersive theater, and more). To suit the needs of each upcoming production, the company has a rotating roster of artists; this means we do short contracts on a per-show basis. Ventana Ballet does most of its casting through “Casting Workshops” that are announced just before the next show. Depending on the production, the residency period leading up to it varies.
What to Expect
The content of the Casting Workshop varies depending on the needs of the upcoming show. Sometimes, this includes Ventana Ballet repertory, and sometimes this includes acting exercises. Take a look at our season lineup to get a better idea of what’s on deck. We encourage you to come to a Casting Workshop (or class!), even if you’re looking to audition for a future show date. Please bring socks, ballet shoes, and pointe shoes. Not all dancers perform en pointe, so don’t be discouraged; the pointe portion will always be separate!