Supporting Dancers for English National Ballet’s Swan Lake In-the-round 2027
English National Ballet
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Description
The Company will be performing Derek Deane’s Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in June 2027.
We are seeking classically trained ballet dancers to join our corps de ballet in male and female roles in this production which brings one of the world’s favourite classical ballets to audiences in-the-round.
You should have strong classical technique and proven professional classical ballet performance experience. Successful candidates must be available to attend all the dates below in-person. The terms offered will be under the Equity Agreement for Ballet and Dance for pay, holiday and overtime if required.
Auditions will be held on Saturday 13th February 2027. Applicants must be available for the full day. Please note, we require all applicants to be aged 18+ on or before the audition day.
Key Responsibilities
Performance dates: Wednesday 16th June – Sunday 27th June 2027
Please note, all candidates need to complete the online application form; we will not accept CVs or cover letters via email. Please contact us on hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk if you need an alternative application format or if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications for the role, therefore, early application is advised.
About this role
English National Ballet is casting corps de ballet dancers for Derek Deane's Swan Lake, a special in-the-round production at the Royal Albert Hall in June 2027. This is a fixed-term contract role requiring strong classical technique and demonstrated professional performance experience. Female dancers are contracted from May 10 through June 27, while male dancers begin May 17 and run through the same end date, with rehearsals concluding June 15 and performances running June 16–27.
You'll need to commit to full-day auditions on Saturday, February 13, 2027, and be available in person for all contracted dates. Pay and conditions follow the Equity Agreement for Ballet and Dance. Applications close to CVs—you must complete the online form, though the company will accommodate requests for alternative formats or reasonable adjustments. If you're a classically trained dancer with professional credits seeking a defined engagement with a major UK ballet company, apply early, as the vacancy may close once sufficient candidates are identified.
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