Shechter II 2026 – OPEN CALL
Shechter II returns in 2026
OPEN CALL for video submissions to join Hofesh Shechter Company’s award-winning development programme.
If you’re aged between 18 and 25 years old, it’s your chance to join Hofesh Shechter Company as part of our Shechter II 2026 Development Programme - a paid training programme focussing on performance, professional development and teaching skills.
Following the phenomenal success of our Shechter II cohort of 2024, during which they toured Hofesh Shechter’s From England with Love to 40 venues in 7 different countries, reaching approximately 44,000 people, we now launch a global search for the next generation of talented dancers, at the start of their careers, to join our Shechter II 2026 programme.
Launched in 2018, Shechter II is the critically acclaimed young company of award-winning choreographer Hofesh Shechter (OBE), providing emerging young dancers the opportunity to work closely with a world-renowned choreographer and dance company. The programme includes a six-week creation process, UK and international touring and an expansive Continued Professional Development (CPD) offer.
The Shechter II 2024 programme will run from January 2026 to January 2027 and will involve a period of creation and rehearsal, followed by touring in the UK and Europe.
In addition to the training programme outlined above and delivered by our artistic team and experts in the profession, you will be paid an apprentice salary at London Living wage, a contribution towards relocation expenses and touring expenses (accommodation, travel and per diems).
Please note, this position does not constitute a formal apprenticeship and the employment will finish at the end of the agreed fixed term.
Auditions will happen in three stages, with the first stage being an open call video submission.
ELLIGIBILITY
- THIS IS AN OPEN CALL FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD DANCERS ONLY.
- You must be aged 18-25 by 29 June 2025.
- You must be prepared to live in the UK in order to participate in this programme as regrettably we cannot provide additional expenses other than those set out below.
- You must be able to commit to the entire fixed term period from January 2026 – January 2027. No exceptions.
Applications close on Friday 2 May at 12:00 midday.
Click HERE for audio file of Shechter II 2026 programme description
Click HERE for large text version of Shechter II 2026 audition description