Position Details
Contract Dates: August 1, 2026 - April 30th, 2027 (35 week)
Creation and Rehearsal: Approx. 16 weeks per year
DC Performances: 8 weeks per year
Touring/Schools: Approx. 9 weeks per year
Public Appearances & Rest: Approx. 2 weeks
Off Season: May 2027 - July 2027 (13 weeks)
Human Center Approach: In addition to further cultivating the dancers artistry (performance and choreography), EXHALE focuses on the whole dancer and providing life long skills/training including: physical, mental, emotional well-being, leadership, communication, financial management, career development.
Salary & Benefits
EXHALE Dance Company offers Company Dancers 35-week contracts with salary of $30K per year , 8 paid holidays, and 5 sick days.
Phase 1: Video Submission Open Call
All are welcome to submit a video for consideration to participate in the in-person audition to be held in Washington, D.C., May 15-16 2026.
Please submit the following requirements via email to bmb@exhaledancecompany.org:
Resume/CV (attachment acceptable)
Headshot/Bio (attachment acceptable)
One video link not to exceed 4-minutes including the following sections:
Ballet technique (No Pointe work)
Contemporary/Modern work
Solo improvisation
NOTE: Your video must be submitted via link, (i.e. YouTube, Google Drive). If your video is sent as an email attachment, the submission will not be accepted. Video Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
If accepted to the next stage of the audition, you will receive an email from EXHALE Dance Company no later than April 15, 2026.
Phase 2: In-Person Audition
If selected to participate in the live Washington, D.C. audition, please reserve the weekend of May 15-16, 2026. Exact schedule TBD.
In-person auditions will take place in Washington, D.C. (Exact address will be provided)
Plan on a 4-hour commitment consisting of a ballet barre, center work, contemporary & modern class and interviews.
Cuts will be made following class.
Be prepared with ballet shoes, socks, knee pads and water bottle.
Phase 3: Call-Back
By the end of your audition class on May 15th, you will know if you are selected for the call-back Audition on Saturday, May 16, from 11:00am - 5:00pm EST. Please keep this timeframe open. Dancers must be available for the entire call-back, no exceptions. Please note:
The call-back will consist of class, additional EXHALE rep, and interviews.
Cuts will be made throughout.
Be prepared with ballet shoes, socks, knee pads, and water bottle
PHASE 4: Selected EXHALE Company Artist Notification & Start Date
Dancers are notified if they were selected to be members of EXHALE by June 1st
Exhale Dance Company Season 1 Start Date - August 3rd, 2026
Thank you for your interest in EXHALE Dance Company. Please direct any inquiries to bmb@exhaledancecompany.org.
