For the 2026/27 season, DJD is seeking dancers who are passionate about jazz dance and the work of DJD for both our Company and Professional Training Program (PTP). In-person and video auditions are available.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

TORONTO
March 11 // 12:00am-2:00pm EST
Studio North Toronto //374 Dupont Street

VIDEO AUDITIONS
Auditions open from February 1-March 31, 2026

THE COMPANY

Dancers interested in auditioning for Company positions must be at least 20 years of age and have a passion for jazz dance and music. Professional experience, versatility, background in rooted jazz dance, swing, hip hop, and/or West African dance is an asset.

Personal groove is essential. Dancers should have a deep understanding of their bodies and technical training in the above forms with basic knowledge of classical or contemporary dance. The DJD Company, generally on contract full-time from September – May, employs 8-12 professional dancers and is dedicated to progressively honouring the historical roots of jazz dance. Contracts include health benefits, chiropractic, physiotherapy, and health club/yoga studio memberships.

THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM

The Professional Training Program (PTP) at DJD allows 10-15 advanced level dancers an eight-month intensive training experience. The program runs half days, Monday to Friday from September to May. Dancers auditioning for the Professional Training Program must be at least 18 years of age and interested in furthering their knowledge of jazz dance and the work of DJD.

City: Toronto

Job Type: Audition

Pay:

Job Link: https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/the-company/auditions/

Employer Name: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD)

Employer Email: [email protected]