RACE COMPANY AUDITIONS

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 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 / professional engagements.

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 dance programs. This show provides additional choreographic opportunities with one of the participating high schools.

• 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.

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

NEW: 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.