Professional Dancer — 2026–2027 Season

Aru Dell’Arte Dance Company is seeking female-identifying, male-identifying, and nonbinary professional dance artists for lead roles and ensemble positions for our 2026–2027 season.

We are seeking versatile, expressive performers with strong classical ballet and contemporary technique. Strong partnering skills are required. Artists should be comfortable working across different movement languages, theatrical approaches, and collaborative creative processes.

Season repertoire includes contemporary works, ballet, avant-garde physical theatre, and dance films.

Applicants must be based in the Washington, DC / Maryland / Northern Virginia (DMV) area and available for rehearsals and performances in the region.

This is a paid professional opportunity. Compensation is provided on a project-by-project basis and varies depending on role, rehearsal commitment, and production. Specific rates and contractual terms will be provided to selected artists prior to engagement.