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 Centered 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.
Eligibility Criteria:
At least 20 years of age at the start of the contract.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Available for the entire contract period.
EXHALE Dance Company is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes artists of all racial, cultural, gender, and body identities. We encourage dancers from underrepresented communities to apply.
Salary & Benefits
EXHALE Dance Company offers Company Dancers 35-week contracts with salary of $30K per year (paid biweekly). This is a W-2 salaried employee position. Additional benefits may be available, including health insurance, paid holidays, and more.
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 15, 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 repertoire, 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 1, 2026
EXHALE Dance Company Season 1 first rehearsal begins August 3, 2026
Health, Safety & Injury
Dancers acknowledge that participation in all EXHALE activities is undertaken at their own risk.
Dancers are responsible for disclosing all relevant medical conditions and injuries prior to and during the audition.
No dancer will be required to perform choreography involving unreasonable or unsafe physical risk outside of professional contemporary dance standards.
EXHALE reserves sole discretion to pause, modify, or terminate a dancer’s participation if, in the Company’s judgment, continued participation poses a risk to the dancer, other artists, staff, or productions.
Thank you for your interest in EXHALE Dance Company.
Please direct any inquiries to bmb@exhaledancecompany.org
