Whilst proudly honouring the past and building upon our 40-year legacy, our aim is for the company to grow and innovate, and to continue to be recognised as one of the UK's leading contemporary dance companies. Auditions will include class and Phoenix repertoire, with the opportunity to work in process with the Artistic Director, Head of Artistic Management and Company Dancers. Artistic Director Marcus Jarrell Willis is keen to spend time with invited dancers, exploring potential working relationships aligned with his artistic direction and the evolving culture of Phoenix Dance Theatre. Reflecting the heritage of Phoenix Dance Theatre, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from Black, Asian and global majority dancers who are interested in working in an open and collaborative environment. Phoenix Dance Theatre is committed to supporting the next generation of aspiring dancers, so as part of your role, you will also support our acclaimed Learning & Development programme by delivering repertoire workshops based on the work. In addition, you will support the company's developing social media strategy in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications department. Training will be provided where relevant. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition during the week commencing 8 June 2026. The schedule will be sent out on invitation to audition. Applicants may specify their preferred audition location (Leeds or London). Please note that we will be contacting applicants following the deadline and not before. If you have not heard from us by 8 June 2026 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Due to time constraints, all applicants must have British citizenship or proof showing your Right to Work in the UK. You will play a key role in enabling the company to honour the past whilst continuing to grow and innovate, and in ensuring the company maintains its position as one of the UK's leading contemporary dance companies. As a performer you will contribute to and bring to life the vision of the Artistic Director and the world-class artists and choreographers we work with. You will also help inspire the next generation of dancers and audience members in collaboration with our Learning & Development and Communications teams. - Learn company rep, engage with choreographers in creation to support the development of new rep and deliver live performances of company rep in community, national and international tours and festivals. - Work with the Head of Artistic Management to rehearse and prepare for performance, including preparing second castings. - Work with artistic project teams to develop and film pieces created for screen. - Engage in daily company class and maintain your overall health and fitness in order to deliver the highest possible quality of performance. - Lead company class on rotation, developing a plan for each class including technique focus and health benefits. - Support the Learning & Development of fellow company members, particularly Junior Dancers and those on professional placement. - Help to maintain studio culture in line with company values and follow agreed studio etiquette. Please refer to the job specification and submit: • Your show reel to [email protected] no later than 5pm on Monday 25 May 2026 with “Dancer Application – May 2026” in the subject line. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form available here – www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/equal-opportunities-monitoring-form. This is for monitoring purposes only and is important for reporting to our funders. It will be detached from your application and the data shared will be treated confidentially.Job Summary
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• A CV (maximum two sides of A4) OR 2-minute video sharing details of your training and other relevant performance experience