Tanz Gießen

Tanz Gießen, the dance ensemble at Stadttheater Gießen, is seeking professional dancers (m/f/d) to join the ensemble full-time from the 2027/28 season.

Where: Stadttheater Gießen, Giessen, Germany

Curatorial direction: Caroline Rohmer (from the 2027/28 season)

Each season, around four productions are developed with guest choreographers, alongside cross-disciplinary projects with drama and musical theatre. A seasonal Choreographer in Residence will foster lasting artistic partnerships, deeper research and a shared choreographic language, while strengthening the ensemble's distinctive artistic identity.

The ensemble values an open, inclusive and collaborative culture that embraces diverse perspectives, makes space for different human experiences and supports its artists.

The employment is based on a 2-year contract (full-time) beginning in August 2027. Employment is subject to the collective agreement provisions of the NV-Bühne Solo.

• Highly skilled contemporary dancers with a solid ballet foundation
• Dancers with a minimum of 3 years in the profession and performance practice
• Versatility in working across different styles, contexts, and performance spaces
• An interest in developing and creating movement & performance material through improvisation
• Experience with/ an openness to exploring a variety of movement qualities, as well as the use of voice and spoken text on stage
• A profound interest in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and collective creation processes
• Strong communication skills and sensitivity to the needs of others
• Willingness to participate in the dance department's outreach programme
• English speaking and writing skills

We as Stadttheater Gießen are committed to inclusion and diversity both on and off stage. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, social and cultural backgrounds, body types, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.