Chicago Tap Theatre is seeking tap dancers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, body types, sexual orientations, and genders for the 2022-2023 season. Touring Apprentice & Apprentice positions currently available. CTT provides these positions with a monthly rehearsal stipend plus performance pay when applicable.
Chicago Tap Theatre’s audition process includes a virtual pre-audition (optional) and an in-person audition located in Chicago, IL.
VIRTUAL PRE-AUDITION (optional)
Dancers may send in a video for feedback from Artistic Director, Mark Yonally, before making travel arrangements.
Videos must be a minimum of 3 minutes long and include both choreography and improvisation. Submissions due August 15. Feedback on all submissions will be provided by August 20th. Visit https://chicagotaptheatre.com/category/job-openings for more information on how to apply.
Note: Invitation to audition in-person based on video submission is not a guarantee of contract.
IN-PERSON AUDITION
Saturday, September 10th at Visceral Dance Center
3121 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Registration: 1:30 PM
Audition: 2:00-6:00 PM
Please direct any questions to chicagotaptheatre@gmail.com.
CTT TOURING APPRENTICE
A touring apprenticeship with Chicago Tap Theatre offers the opportunity for training, performing (in home season and on tour), and artistic growth as a tap dancer in a professional environment.
$200 monthly stipend plus performance pay
Contract Dates
October 2022 - June 2023
Rehearsal Commitment
- Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesdays, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
- Sundays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Job Description
- Attend all weekly rehearsals
- Learn CTT Rep and new choreography
- Perform in home season and on tours
- Work with Guest Artists
- Potential choreographic opportunities
- Opportunity to re-audition for Company Member roles after one year
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of audition
- Must be available for all rehearsal times
- Proficient in tap dance technique and improvisation
- Able to relocate to Chicago, if currently located elsewhere
CTT APPRENTICE
An apprenticeship with Chicago Tap Theatre offers the opportunity for training, performing (in home season), and artistic growth as a tap dancer in a professional environment.
$50 monthly stipend plus performance pay
Contract Dates
October 2022 - June 2023
Rehearsal Commitment
- Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesdays, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
- Sundays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Job Description
- Attend all weekly rehearsals
- Learn CTT Rep and new choreography
- Perform in home season
- smaller, local performance opportunities
- Work with Guest Artists
- Potential choreographic and teaching opportunities
- Opportunity to re-audition for Touring Apprentice and Company Member roles after one year
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of audition
- Must be available for all rehearsal times
- Proficient in tap dance technique and improvisation
- Able to relocate to Chicago, if currently located elsewhere