Audition Notice Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company

Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company, under the Artistic Direction of Ioannis Mandafounis is looking for passionate improvisers to join the ensemble from August 2026

Where: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

When: From August 2026

Deadline for applications: 09. November 2025

Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company, under the Artistic Direction of Ioannis Mandafounis is looking for passionate improvisers to join the ensemble from August 2026. We are seeking dancers from a wide range of backgrounds, whilst open to train daily in ballet, and with a substantial experience as performers and creators. We commit to be inclusive of all gender identities and expressions.

At DFDC you will create new works and dance in existing pieces by Ioannis Mandafounis as well as by guest choreographers such as William Forsythe, Thomas Hauert, Rosalind Crisp, Emanuel Gat, Cyril Baldy, Katerina Andreou, and Ayelen Parolin. You will rehearse, perform and tour extensively, encountering many different audiences, in all sorts of contexts. Therefore endurance, curiosity and a desire to break new grounds are necessary.

What to expect as a member of DFDC:– Perform in the 3 yearly program = a minimum of 48 shows between Dresden and Frankfurt– Tour internationally (in addition to the 48 shows in Frankfurt and Dresden)– Participate in the company’s outreach and education program (workshops, outdoors performances, post-show talks with the audience, etc.)

How to apply:

What to submit:

– Bullet point CV detailing your age, studies and dance career (name + location + date). Please keep your CV short and to the point, not more than 2x A4 pages

– Passport photo (attached to your CV)

– Show-reel

– Clear video of yourself improvising, minimum 10 minutes long, unedited

If you have another relevant knowledge or experience, please note it concisely (ex: sing, play an instrument, act…)

Please note that no students’ applications will be accepted, we are only looking for experienced dancers with a minimum of 5 years in the profession. The working language of the company is English, and we are based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The costs for the participants (travel / accommodation) are not provided.

Please send your application to audition26_27@dfdc.de until 09. November 2025.

For further information, please visit https://www.dfdc.de/en