Careers and auditions
Join San Francisco Ballet
As one of the largest ballet companies in the United States, San Francisco Ballet offers an exciting array of employment opportunities. From experienced performing arts professionals through entry-level administrative positions, SF Ballet seeks out the most talented and enthusiastic people to join our company and help us define the future of ballet in America.
Company Auditions
San Francisco Ballet is seeking a classically trained female soloist to join for the 2026–2027 season. We will hold an audition by invitation-only on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11 am in London, UK. This contract will begin as soon as possible following the audition, pending visa processing if applicable.Â
San Francisco Ballet, led by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, is a world-leading ballet company and a trailblazing commissioner, collaborator, and presenter in dance. With a deep commitment to new and contemporary works and the classical repertoire, SF Ballet is a catalyst for the future of ballet, investing in commissions and acquisitions; presenting established and emerging choreographers with a breadth of viewpoints; uplifting dancers, artists, and creatives across disciplines; and cultivating the next generation of the world’s top dancers in its School.
It is home to more than 70 dancers including apprentices, corps de ballet, soloists, principal character dancers, and principal dancers.
Auditions for the Company are by invitation only.Â
Material must be received no later than 5:00pm (Pacific) August 14, 2026.
To be considered, please send your audition materials to Associate Artistic Director Antonio Castilla acastilla@sfballet.org.
Please email the items below to acastilla@sfballet.org.
- Updated Resume or CV: include all performing experience with a professional ballet company, training, age, height, awards received, citizenship, and contact information
- Headshot and full-body dance photos
- Audition Videos: Videos should have no verbal introduction and use no editing tools within the solos. Videos must be attached via email links, YouTube or Vimeo only. Please remember to include the password in your email if needed.
Audition videos must include:
- A solo from the classical repertoire
- A coda from the classical repertoire
- A contemporary solo
Please note that an audition is not guaranteed. Audition invitations will be granted once the artistic staff have reviewed your materials and feel that you may be an appropriate candidate. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
Material must be received no later than 5:00pm (Pacific) August 14, 2026.
Orchestra Auditions
San Francisco Ballet is proud to deploy a full orchestra for every performance we stage. Join a core group of 49 regular members, augmented to 65 players for certain productions during a performance season that includes an annual production of Nutcracker and a repertory season from winter through spring.
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ORCHESTRA
Martin West, Music Director
Announces the following tenure track vacancy starting December 1, 2026, or the candidate’s earliest availability.
Principal Clarinet
Auditions are scheduled for October 19-23, 2026.
2026-27 Minimum Compensation Guarantee for this position: $101,529, which includes Vacation Pay and EMG/Special Projects Guarantee.
Full season is December – early May.
Benefits include: 15.59% AFM-EPF pension, sick/personal leave, paid medical, dental, and instrument insurance; paid parking.
To apply, please email a one-page resume to: tdavis@sfballet.org
Applications must be received by JAugust 15, 2026.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The San Francisco Ballet is an equal opportunity employer.
Administrative Positions
Join us and share the glory when the curtain goes up. The most exciting seat in the house might not be in the house. It just might be across the street in our administrative offices at 455 Franklin Street. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated, talented arts administrators committed to advancing the art of ballet in America.
