GöteborgsOperan and the Artistic Director for GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Katrín Hall, are seeking a highly experienced Rehearsal Director with expertise in contemporary repertory, the creation of new pieces, and re-staging existing productions. Experience working within a large organisation is an asset. We value individuals who contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
We need a person with a sharp artistic eye and a deep understanding of different choreographic languages, someone who is able to assist internationally renowned choreographers and emerging artists during their creation process with GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. You will be working closely with the Artistic Director and her vision for profiling the dance company.
Good knowledge of English is a prerequisite as it is our working language.
The main areas of responsibility are:
- Planning and running rehearsals to maintain the artistic quality of the pieces being presented
- Giving morning classes as well as coaching dancers, both on an individual level and as a collective
- Communicating production requirements to relevant departments in the opera house. Following productions on international tours
This is a full-time, one-year contract position beginning in mid-August 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Last application date 30 October 2025.
GöteborgsOperans Danskompani is an international, contemporary dance company – one of the foremost in the world, comprising 36 dancers from more than 20 countries. The company attracts legendary artists as well as some of the most interesting young choreographers and inspires them to create groundbreaking works.
Choreographers in the repertory include Sharon Eyal, Hofesh Shechter, Imre and Marne van Opstal, Alexander Ekman, Crystal Pite, Yoann Bourgeois, Damien Jalet, Marcos Morau, David Raymond & Tiffany Tregarthen, Antonio de Rosa & Mattia Russo, Botis Seva.
For more information contact
Liselott Berg, Administrative manager, dance
danskompani@opera.se
Union representatives for The Swedish Union for Performing Arts and Film
Zachary Enquist, zachary.enquist@opera.se
Miguel Manso, miguel.manso@opera.se
