Auditions – Come Out

In collaboration with the Philharmonie de Paris and the Fondation Fiminco, Olivier Dubois will re-create Come Out for his company in November 2026 (originally created in 2019 for the Ballet de Lorraine) set to Come Out by Steve Reich.

 

“Reich’s Come Out begins with the phrase:
“I had to, like, open the bruise up and let some of the bruise blood come out to show them.”

It refers to the 1966 Harlem riots, during which six young African Americans were beaten, charged, and wrongfully convicted.

As often in my work, this piece serves as a manifesto for resilience, reflecting on recovery, memory, and the power of the collective body. Hypnotic and obsessive, the music and choreography distort reality to offer each viewer an intimate perception of the drive to fight.”

Olivier Dubois

The Olivier Dubois Company (COD), based in Paris, is seeking for the re-creation of the piece Come Out:

• • Between 5 and 10 contemporary dance performers (professional dancers)

 

Desired profile

• • Proven professional experience (minimum 3-years)
• • Excellent level in contemporary dance
• • Strong ability to memorize choreographic scores
• • Physicality and endurance
• • Appreciation for collective work and precision in interpretation
• • Full availability during audition, rehearsals, and shows periods

The company places particular importance on the diversity of backgrounds, origins, gender identities, and forms of physical expression. Applications from all individuals meeting the artistic criteria are welcome, regardless of age, gender, appearance, or nationality.

 

Schedule and Contract Information

• • Audition: 6–8 March 2026 at the Studio of the CCN of Créteil and Val-de-Marne
• • Rehearsal period: 19 October to 11 November 2026 in Paris / Greater Paris area
• • Tour dates: 12 and 13 November 2026 at Fondation Fiminco, in collaboration with the Philharmonie de Paris, and 17 November at L’Onde – Vélizy (78). A national and international touring schedule is being developed for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 seasons.
• • Touring period: From November 2026 to November 2027 (France and international)
• • Status: Fixed-term performing arts contract (CDDU (“Contrat à Durée Déterminée d’Usage”) – choreographic artist)
• • Compensation: According to current French collective agreements and applicable pay scales

 

Auditions

• • Dates: 6, 7 and 8 March 2026 (to be confirmed)
• • Venue: Studio du CCN de Créteil et du Val-de-Marne, France
• • Schedule: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• • By invitation only.
  A pre-selection will be made based on applications.

 

Audition Process

The audition will take place over three consecutive days, by invitation. It will include a technique class, work on excerpts from the piece Come Out, as well as working sessions with Olivier Dubois.

The selection process runs over three days: an initial selection will be made at the end of each group’s audition, followed by additional selections during the following days.

Full availability for all three days is required for all applicants.

 

Application Guidelines

Interested applicants are invited to send an email to the following address : audition@olivierdubois.org

Email subject line: AUDITION COME OUT 2026 – [Last Name First Name]

The application deadline is 22 February 2026.

• • The following documents will be required:
• • A detailed CV
• • A recent photo (portrait type)
• • A video link (maximum 1 min 30)
• • A short cover letter explaining your interest in the project and in the work of the Olivier Dubois Company

For any questions, you may contact:
audition@olivierdubois.org