2026 Audition Eliot Smith Dance
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Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an apprentice, to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season.
Where: Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
When: Monday 20 July 2026
Deadline for applications: Friday 17 July 2026
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an apprentice, to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season.
As ESD celebrates 15 years of creating unforgettable contemporary dance experiences, we are looking for exceptional dancers to help shape the next chapter of the company’s growth and innovation.
The audition process will include a contemporary class, ESD repertoire, and an opportunity to work creatively in process with Founder and Creative Director Eliot Smith, Rehearsal Director and long-standing ESD dancer Yamit Salazar, invited guest teachers, and members of the ESD Board.
ESD is keen to spend time with invited dancers, exploring potential working relationships that align with the company’s creative direction, values, and evolving culture. We particularly welcome applications from dancers from Global Majority backgrounds, disabled dancers, dancers living or working in the North East of England, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in working within an open, supportive, and collaborative environment.
Auditions are by invitation only.
Please note that we may contact applicants before and after the application deadline. If you have not heard from us by 17 July 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applicants must hold British citizenship or have proof of their right to work in the UK.
Contract Information
Contract Dates: 19 October – 13 November 2026
Fee:
The contract will be paid at 5% above ITC rates.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided by ESD for dancers who live outside Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland.
Please note that rehearsals and performances will take place at Alnwick Playhouse, Northumberland, and successful applicants should be available to work at this location throughout the contract period.
How to apply:
Please refer to the Job Specification and submit the following:
A showreel
A CV (maximum two sides of A4) or a two-minute video outlining your training and relevant performance experience
Applications should be sent to info@eliotsmithdance.com no later than 5:00pm on 17 July 2026, with “Dancer Application – July 2026” in the subject line.
Contact details: email: info@eliotsmithdance.com
We are happy to speak with anyone who would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role. To arrange a chat, please email Yamit Salazar, Rehearsal Director, at education@eliotsmithdance.com.
For access-related enquiries or support, please email info@eliotsmithdance.com with “Access Support” in the subject line, or call 0191 269 5579.
For further information, please visit https://www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
