Birmingham-based ACE Dance and Music is seeking compelling, bold, fluid, and culturally expressive dancers to join its award-winning company.
Please note: Auditions are by invitation only. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer remote auditions for international applicants at this time.
About Us
Founded in 1996 by Gail Parmel MBE and Ian Parmel MBE, ACE dance and music is one of the UK’s most respected and enduring dance companies. While rooted in Birmingham, we operate with a global perspective and are recognised leaders in Contemporary African and Caribbean dance.
Our distinctive style draws from traditional Afro-fusion forms, reimagined through a contemporary lens.
Over the past 28 years, ACE has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality touring work alongside delivering impactful in-house and outreach education programmes.
Key Dates
Audition
Sunday 17 May 2026, 11:00am – 6:00pm
ACE Space
54–57 Floodgate Street
Birmingham, B5 5SL
Application Deadline
Friday 1 May 2026, 5:00pm
Notification of Successful Applicants
Friday 8 May 2026
Employment Period
17 August 2026 – 31 March 2027 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Contract Details
This is a full-time contract, typically Monday to Saturday. Successful applicants must be fully available for rehearsals, performances, and touring throughout the contract period.
The role includes performing and touring the acclaimed production ‘TWAWSI – The World As We See It’, featuring works by Serge Coulibaly and Vincent Mantsoe.
How to Apply
Please email admin@acedanceandmusic.com with the subject line “AUDITION”, including:
- Your CV (maximum two pages)
- A showreel (link only – no downloadable files)
- A short paragraph outlining why you would like to join ACE dance and music
Good luck!