Hubbard Street Dance
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hubbard Street Dance – Auditions
Audition purpose: Dance company
Audition type: Video submission, Invite only
Audition fee?: No
Style(s): Contemporary dance
Audition date(s):
13-15 March 2026
Paid position?: Yes
Contract(s) Offered: Company Member
Auditioner gender: Female-identifying, Male-identifying
Skills Required: Strong ballet technique, Strong contemporary technique, Improv ability
Application material: Headshot(s), Resume, 1 ballet variation, 1 contemporary solo, Dance photos
About
PHASE 1: VIDEO SUBMISSION OPEN CALL
All are welcome to submit video for consideration to participate in the in-person audition to be held in Chicago, IL, March 13-15, 2026.
Please submit the following requirements via email to auditions@hubbardstreetdance.com:
Resume/CV (attachment acceptable)
Headshot/Bio (attachment acceptable)
One video link not to exceed 4-minutes including the following sections:
Ballet technique (center work only)
Please submit material that reflects an understanding of contemporary repertoire. Pointe only footage will not provide an accurate reflection of your versatility as it relates to the company.
Solo improvisation
Performance
NOTE: Your video must be submitted via link, (i.e. Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive). If your video is sent as an email attachment, the submission will not be accepted.
Video Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026, 6pm CST
If accepted to the next stage of the audition, you will receive an email from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago no later than February 13, 2026.
PHASE 2: IN-PERSON AUDITION
If selected to participate in the live Chicago audition, please reserve the weekend of March 13-15, 2026. Exact schedule TBD.
In-person auditions will take place in downtown Chicago at HSDC’s studio in Water Tower Place (835 N Michigan Ave., 4th Floor).
Plan on a 4-hour commitment consisting of a ballet barre, contemporary center and HSDC repertoire.
Cuts will be made following class.
Be prepared with water bottle, knee pads and socks.
Masks are not mandatory but will be available.
PHASE 3: CALL-BACK (REP)
By the end of your audition class on March 13-14, you will know if you are selected for the call-back on Sunday, March 15, from 11:00am – 5:00pm CST. Please keep this timeframe open. Dancers must be available for the entire call-back, no exceptions.
Please note:
The call-back will consist of class, additional HSDC rep, and interviews.
Cuts will be made throughout.
Be prepared with water bottle, kneepads and socks.
Thank you for your interest in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. While we would like to conduct a live audition for every registrant, we do not have the capacity this season.
Please direct any inquiries to auditions@hubbardstreetdance.com.
