{"id":152,"date":"2026-10-06T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shader.stronazen.pl\/?post_type=auditions&#038;p=152"},"modified":"2026-10-23T22:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T22:09:01","slug":"the-rijeka-national-ballet-company-audition-23-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"auditions","link":"https:\/\/shader.stronazen.pl\/?auditions=the-rijeka-national-ballet-company-audition-23-october-2026","title":{"rendered":"The Rijeka National Ballet Company Audition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>RIJEKA NATIONAL BALLET COMPANY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>OPEN CALL \u2013 AUDITION FOR MALE PRINCIPAL SOLOIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>or the\u00a0<strong>2026\/2027 season<\/strong>\u00a0, the Rijeka National Ballet Company is seeking candidates for the position of:<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRINCIPAL SOLOIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1 position \u2013 replacement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will join the professional ballet ensemble of the Rijeka National Ballet Company for the 2026\/2027 season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prepares, interprets, and participates in the creation of ballet and dance performances within the neoclassical and contemporary ballet repertoire. The candidate must possess excellent classical ballet technique and contemporary ballet techniques; demonstrate a masterful command of classical ballet lifts and partnering skills; and actively participate in the artistic creation of performances through various forms of improvisation and creative initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to knowledge and application of primary neoclassical ballet and contemporary dance techniques, the candidate must possess other skills, including: contact improvisation, basic acrobatics, as well as performing experience with video and contemporary digital technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the assessment of required competencies conducted by the Director, the dancer shall also participate in Theater projects that are not exclusively or primarily of a ballet\/dance nature, such as: drama productions, opera productions, musicals, educational workshops and plays, concerts, formal academies, special events, and similar activities.<\/p>\n<p>Participates in all public promotional and advertising activities that promote Ballet as an artistic branch and the Theater as a whole: press conferences, interviews, photo shoots, artist talks with the audience, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Participates in the implementation of educational programs as part of the Theater&#8217;s regular activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Required Education:<\/strong>\u00a0Secondary school education (High School Diploma)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Professional or Artistic Specialization:<\/strong>\u00a0Graduation from a secondary ballet school in the Republic of Croatia. For candidates educated abroad, another related or equivalent education will be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Work Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0At least 2 (two) years of work experience in the field of ballet and dance theater activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Foreign Language Proficiency:<\/strong>\u00a0Active knowledge of and communication in the English language, including the use of professional terminology\/vocabulary in English.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Special Experience, Skills, and Renown in a Specific Field:<\/strong>\u00a0Renown in the field of ballet and dance theater art, with significant experience in ballet and dance repertoire. This must be proven by meeting the following conditions: performances in at least five supporting and leading roles (minimum of two leading roles) and at least 3 critical reviews highlighting the artist&#8217;s excellence.<\/p>\n<p>A Principal Ballet Dancer is a soloist whose artistic work is of exceptional importance for the development and reputation of the Ballet of the Croatian National Theater Ivan pl. 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