Soloist (f/d) for the "Leipzig Ballet"

The Leipzig Opera, owned by the City of Leipzig, is looking for the Leipzig Ballet (Ballet Director: Rémy Fichet) from the 2026/2027 season (01.08.2026) a

Soloist (f/d)

We offer you:

• a varied job in an internationally renowned music theater company in the heart of a dynamically developing city characterized by a high quality of life and social and cultural diversity

• a varied and interesting job, exciting tasks and a good working atmosphere in an open-minded company

• an employment relationship according to the standard contract stage - special regulation solo

• company pension scheme with the Bayerische Versorgungskammer

• 45 calendar days of annual vacation

• employer subsidy for capital-forming benefits

• a subsidized JobTicket from Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (e.g. MDV, Deutschlandticket). E.g. MDV, Deutschlandticket)

• company health measures (e.g. Water dispensers, back training, mental health coaching, health day)

 Notes:

• We want our workforce to reflect the city's society and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

• Disabled persons and persons of equal status have the same opportunities as applicants without disabilities.

• Unfortunately, travel and accommodation costs cannot be covered.

 In line with our sustainability strategy, we ask you to submit your complete and informative application documents, including the following documents:

• a video link (max. File size 20 MB) without introduction or creative editing in tight-fitting dancewear:

• 3 - 5 minutes pole

• 3 - 5 minutes center

• 1 - 2 minutes short classical variation from the standard repertoire, danced in pointe shoes

• Video excerpts from stage performances in solo roles

• 1 -2 minutes contemporary variation, this part should illustrate the competitor's mastery of a range of movement, which differs from that shown in the classical variation

• Résumé

• Portrait photo

• 2 - 3 dance photos in close-fitting dancewear

Private auditions will be held by invitation.

You bring:

• completed professional dance training in classical ballet

• several years of stage experience as a soloist in a company!

• excellent classical technique (pointe work, pas de deux, repertory work)

• high stylistic versatility, especially in contemporary dance

• high physical resilience and professional approach to rehearsal and performance

• open and versatile in terms of dance styles and creative processes