audition for race dance collective

Auditions for RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker & RACEy are officially closed.
Auditions for Company Show will take place in May 2026. Details will be announced early spring.

RACE COMPANY AUDITIONS

Adult dancers
ages 18+

RACE offers performance-based contracts for dancers in Oklahoma City for RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker, the RACEy Show, and the annual Company Show. Please read through the audition information thoroughly regarding audition requirements per show.

A COMPLETED AUDITION FORM IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE AUDITION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE COMPANY SEASON.

Season begins September 2025 for all contracted dancers, with mandatory initiation meeting and professional photoshoot for all hired artists (date TBA). Dancers hired into the company must be available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-11pm and Sundays from 2-6pm for training, photoshoots/video shoots, and learning repertoire for community activities, and professional engagements.

If invited to be part of the Collective, you will be expected to attend a mandatory company meeting on Sunday, August 31 from 2-6pm.

RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker

RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker is a dance performance narrative that retells the traditional story through an urban, Oklahoma lens and is a collaboration with Oklahoma City Public School and community dance programs. This show provides additional choreographic opportunities with one of the participating youth programs.

  • Rehearsals begin approximately September 3rd. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday & Thursday evening 9-11pm at RACE the Space and Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at UCO.

  • Performances: December 12-14, 2025 at OCCC’s Visual & Performance Arts Center. Dancers must be available December 8-14 for all show preparation responsibilities. No exceptions.

Seeking dancers for the following roles:

  • Uncle Dross: Must be a bilingual performer. Uncle Dross serves as the narrator of the story, so performer must speak fluent Spanish and English; skills in hip hop and jazz a plus, but not required.

  • Nutcracker/Dad: strong hip-hop and performance skills required.

  • Mom: strong jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and performance skills required.

  • Company Dancers: Members of the company must have experience in hip hop, jazz, and contemporary. Dancers with tap experience are also highly encouraged.


THE RACEY SHOW

The RACEy show is a cabaret style event that explore ideas of intimacy, sensuality and empowerment. Catered to 21 and older.

  • Rehearsals begin either January 2024 or March 2024. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 9-11pm and Sunday afternoons at RACE the Space.

  • Performances & Location TBD.

Seeking dancers for the following roles:

  • Company Dancers: members of the company must be skilled in a variety of dance styles exude confidence in their abilities and performance qualities.

THE COMPANY SHOW

NOTE: This show will not be auditioned until May 2026.

With new works commissioned each year, the Company show strives to elevate the art of dance as a tool for social commentary and to engage and educate the community on pressing social issues. Through this process, RACE reinforces its dedication to producing works of social significance, fostering a culture of informed empathy and action within the community.

  • Rehearsals will begin May 2025. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday & Thursday evening 9-11pm and Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at RACE the Space.

  • Performances early August 2026 & Location TBD.

Seeking dancers for the following roles:

  • Company Dancers: members of the company must display a versatility in technical abilities and have strong performance qualities. Styles in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and tap are preferential. Dancers also must maintain positive attitudes and work well with others in collaborative settings.

VIRTUAL AUDITION SUBMISSIONS

In-person auditions are preferred, but we acknowledge that life can be demanding and may prevent you from attending our auditions in August. If you must audition virtually, you must attend at least one audition prep class, which are free to attend. This gives RACE creative leadership to see how you work in a group setting and asses your abilities in learning choreography.

In a single video, please include at 30 seconds of the following genres:

  • Hip Hop

  • Jazz/Contemporary

  • Heels

  • Tap (only if applicable)

You are welcome to submit materials of yourself in previous class settings, performance opportunities (provided that the choreographers have given you permission to use their work), or you can improv in all of these styles. An accessible link to your reel must be submitted with your application.

If you have any questions, contact Sheri at info@racedance.com.

RACE ACADEMY AUDITIONS

RACE Academy trains and educates young dancers ages 14-18 in a pre-professional setting. The Academy provides dancers with performance opportunities within the OKC community and supplements their training with knowledge and expertise for success in their futures.

A COMPLETED AUDITION FORM IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE AUDITION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ACADEMY SEASON.

Season begins September 1, 2025 for all contracted dancers. Dancers must be available on Sundays and throughout the month for training, photoshoots/video shoots, and learning repertoire for community activities / professional engagements that Company dancers are involved in throughout the performance season.

If invited to be part of RACE Academy, you will be expected to attend a mandatory meeting on Sunday, September 7 from 2-6pm.

Youth Dancers
Ages 14-17

VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4.

  • Complete the required audition registration form.

  • On that form includes a question to submit a video of you dancing. Please submit movement that displays jazz, contemporary, or hip hop. If you have tap experience, please include that as well.

  • Videos can be class materials, old performances, or even improving to music

  • Submit the video as a YouTube or Vimeo link.

  • Applicants will be notified no later than Saturday, September 6th

  • Those accepted will need to attend a mandatory meeting on Sunday, September 7th at 2pm

Members of the Academy must display a strong focus and commitment to learning, a versatility in technical abilities, and have strong performance qualities. All styles are welcomed; jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and tap are preferential. Dancers also must maintain positive attitudes and work well with others in collaborative settings. Performance opportunities for the 2023-24 season include:

RACE’S HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker is a dance performance narrative that retells the traditional story through an urban, Oklahoma lens and is a collaboration with Oklahoma City Public School and community dance programs. Some lead roles are selected from RACE Academy dancers.

  • Rehearsals begin September 2025, which take place on Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at UCO.

  • Performances: December 12-14, 2025 at OCCC’s Visual & Performance Arts Center. Dancers must be available December 8-14 for all show preparation responsibilities.

Seeking dancers for the following roles:

  • Carlos: strong hip-hop and performance skills required, additional skills a plus

  • Fritza: strong hip-hop and performance skills required.

ACADEMY SHOWCASE

  • Rehearsals begin February 2026, which take place on Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm at RACE the Space.

  • Performances: May 29 & 30, 2026 at RACE the Space