Vacancies
Company Dancer (Male-identifying)
We are holding auditions for one male-identifying contemporary dancer with a strong classical foundation and at least 2 years of experience in a dance company setting to join the company from January 2026 – June 2027.
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. You will join at an exciting time for the company, as we embark on our Spring 2026 Tour, Interplay, a mixed programme featuring work by internationally renowned choreographers.
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 on Monday 10 November. The schedule will be sent out on invitation to audition.
Salary: £24,500 – £28,500
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: Phoenix Dance Theatre, LS2 7PA
Contract dates: 6 January 2026 – June 2027
Application deadline: Friday 17 October 2025, 10am
Please note that we will be contacting applicants following the deadline and not before. If you have not heard from us by 31 October 2025 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.
How to apply
Please refer to the recruitment pack specification and submit:
• Your show reel
• A CV (maximum two sides of A4) OR 2-minute video sharing details of your training and other relevant performance experience
to recruitment@phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk no later than 10am on Friday 17 October 2025 with “Dancer Application – October 2025” in the subject line.
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form available here – 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.