Key information
Audition date
5 Dec 2026
Deadline
1 Nov 2026
Applications will be accepted up to and including Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Position
Junior Company, Main Company, Apprentice
Target applicants
All genders
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Application method
External Application Platform
Applications are closed
About this audition
Zurich Ballet is the largest ballet company in Switzerland and enjoys a strong international reputation. Based at the Zurich Opera House, the main company consists of 36 dancers, complemented by 14 members of the Junior Ballet. Since August 2023, Zurich Ballet has been under the new direction of Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer Cathy Marston. In this new chapter, a wide variety of stories and perspectives will unfold through Marston’s signature approach: narrative ballet. Important choreographic signatures and voices from the past will be complemented by innovative and imaginative creations by some of the world’s leading choreographers. For the 2027/28 season – under the artistic direction of Cathy Marston – Zurich Ballet is looking out for Dancers, Guest Dancers, Dancers for the Junior Ballet (m/f/d).
Repertoire (reference)
This repertoire ratio is an AI estimate based on productions and season programmes published on official pages. It is not an officially announced figure and may differ from what is actually staged. Always confirm with the official source.
Research details
- Last checked
- 2026-10-16T09:14:25.852+00:00
Eligibility
- Eligibility requirements
- Strong classical technique and the ability to perform a diverse repertoire, including classical, neoclassical and contemporary works. The company’s artists are regarded as creative collaborators and should be open-minded and versatile in their approach to dance styles and creative processes. They should be team players. Cathy Marston’s work will form the core of the repertoire. Her passion for narrative dance should be reflected in the applicants’ own artistic interests. Zurich Ballet is committed to the positive values of diversity, promotes equality and opposes discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and genders. Dancers who identify as female should have good pointe technique. Non-binary dancers who wish to be considered for the pointe repertoire should demonstrate their technical abilities in this area. Auditions for the Junior Ballet are open to applicants over 17 and under 22 years of age.
- Age requirements
- Auditions for the Junior Ballet are open to applicants over 17 and under 22 years of age.
- Required materials
- A CV (including preferred pronouns and dance profiles). A portrait photo + a dance photo. A short video of a classical/neoclassical work (no barre work and preferably a solo featuring pointe work, if applicable), as well as a contemporary solo.
- Required documents
- A CV (including preferred pronouns and dance profiles). A portrait photo + a dance photo. A short video of a classical/neoclassical work (no barre work and preferably a solo featuring pointe work, if applicable), as well as a contemporary solo.
Application Method
- Method
- External Application Platform
