LaMonnaie/DeMunt is calling for female dancers for the production of ‘La Cenerentola’, an opera directed by Daniel Kramer, choreography by Xenia Wiest.
The artistic team is looking for candidates of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Diversity and inclusivity are central values in their work. They expect candidates to be team players who bring individuality, openness, and creativity to the process.
Wanted profile:
- excelling classical technique on pointes
- solid contemporary skills with at least 2+ years of professional experience.
- individuality, openness, and creativity throughout the process.
Good to know:
- On February 6th 2026 during the day, a casting will take place at the Théâtre de la Monnaie for pre-selected candidates.
- The production period:
- rehearsal period will take place from 12 November 2026 to 15 December 2026 at La Monnaie:
- From November 12th to November 26th, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday inclusive).
- Then, from November 27th to December 15th 2026 (2pm-10pm, Tuesday to Saturday - except Sunday 10am-6pm)
- 11 performances at the La Monnaie Theatre in Brussels:
- On 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 29 & 30 December 2026 at 7.30 p.m.,
- 19, 20 & 27 December 2026 at 3pm and 31 December '26 at 17h
- rehearsal period will take place from 12 November 2026 to 15 December 2026 at La Monnaie:
- Dancers must have an availability during this rehearsal period.
- Suitable candidates should preferably reside in Brussels or the surrounding area.
Interested?
Send us your artistic résumé. And your size together with two clear and recent photos (a headshot and a full-length) and a short video (2 minutes max.) in which you reflect who you are as a dancer as your introduction to the artistic team. Use the in English language.
Provide us with the following:
- a performance showreel, and
- a short improvisation on pointes.
Use WeTransfer to send the material.
Make sure that the transfer remains available until the deadline.
E-mail: extras@demunt.be use the subject "CENERENTOLA, - name".
You can send your application until January 25th 2026 (call closes at 23:59).
