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Company Artists in Michael Fothergill's Carmen. Photo courtesy of Matthew Sewell Photography.
CAREERS
Available Positions:
Director of Finance and Development
Application Deadline - Open Until Filled
Ballet Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
AUDITION
Ballet Arkansas, an equal opportunity employer, accepts employment applications on an ongoing basis. Ballet Arkansas offers competitive and continually evolving 30-week contracts, paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes workers' compensation, footwear, subsidized healthcare, lifestyle medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, podiatry, gym membership, and parking — all complemented by an exceptional quality of life in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Desired Qualities:
Ballet Arkansas seeks versatile, dedicated, and open-minded classically trained artists from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about furthering the organization's mission and actively shaping the cultural legacy and future growth of our community. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong interest in advancing the presence of world-class ballet across the region and possess knowledge of, and passion for, the company’s repertory, artistic vision, and community engagement initiatives.
To request a company class audition, please submit your audition materials by clicking the link above. Kindly include your full name followed by "Audition" in the subject line and attach your resume and photos to the email. There is no fee to audition for Ballet Arkansas.
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Required Audition Materials
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Head shot and dance photos
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Current Resume including age, height, and employment history
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Links to video of class and/or performance of classical and contemporary work
*Please be sure to include passwords to locked videos.
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25|26 Season Audition Dates - More information coming soon!
*Dancers ages 17+ are eligible to audition
*Audition registration form is required to audition at either location
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LA Audition
National Master Audition
December 28-29, 2025
Ballet California
1261 Sartori Ave.
Torrance, CA
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Chicago Audition
March 21, 2026
Ballet 5:8
11545 183rd Place, Suite 101
Orland Park, IL 60467
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*Ballet Arkansas will not host an audition in Little Rock this season. We encourage interested candidates to attend one of our auditions in Chicago or Los Angeles. Select candidates of strong interest may be invited to participate in an in-person or virtual company class. Company classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM CST.
INTERN
Ballet Arkansas is one of the Largest 75 Ballet Companies in America and one of the largest contract employers in the arts in the state. Producing an annual season comprised of the classics, masterworks of American dance, and cutting-edge works by the world's most daring dancemakers, the organization's world-class productions and education programs reach nearly 50,000 per year. Click the box below to apply for internship.
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Areas of Concentration
1) Nonprofit Business Administration - organizational management, leadership, negotiation, contracting, human resources, development of partnerships, strategic planning, board development
2) Finance - accounting, record keeping, budget creation and reconciliation
3) Social Media Management - content creation, analytics, platform optimization, web development
4) Fundraising - business communication and public speaking, writing of grants and proposals, solicitation
5) Production - lighting design, sound design, videography, stagecraft, stage management
6) Photography - institutional and programmatic content creation
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer for Ballet Arkansas and you'll play an important role in the success of the organization's programs and events. Click the link below to learn more. Volunteers receive VIP discounts and benefits throughout the season for their dedication and support of Ballet Arkansas. We appreciate you!
A special thank you to our 23|24 Season Volunteers, who donated more than 2,000 hours to Ballet Arkansas!
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