Experience in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Street and/or Commercial Dance is preferred, and additional unique skill sets are welcomed. If you can sing, play an instrument or do acting as well, please let us know as versatile performers are very welcome.

We are encouraging submissions from all nationalities and genders. We are searching for dancers who have a strong work ethic and who are open to the variety of styles of dance and performance that WOW shows involve.

2026 rehearsals begin 2 August and the show season runs until 4 October (a nine-week contract) in Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Performers must be available full-time within this date range.

Being part of the WOW Show is a memorable experience – our cast and crew return year after year to reconnect and hit the stage again. In addition to performing, you will make friends, expand your skills, and have fun performing to large-scale crowds in the TSB Arena throughout the show season. You will get to work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate and a strong creative team who work hard each year to create a memorable and unique event.

For Wellington/ Te Whanganui-a-Tara Based Performers:

Attend an in-person audition on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Te Whaea, Newtown. Registration opens at 5pm.

You do not need to prepare anything for this audition.

Please register for this audition by clicking here so we can get an idea of numbers. 

Then click here to upload your headshot and full body shot by 5pm Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Files must be named and labelled as below (using your name): 

Libby George_headshot.jpeg

Libby George_bodyshot.jpeg

If you are unavailable on this date, please submit a video submission as per the instructions below.

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Performers Outside Wellington/ Te Whanganui-a-Tara:

Please fill out the registration form online by clicking here.

Then click here to upload a 60 sec video demonstrating your current skill set, plus a headshot and full body shot by 5pm Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Files must be names and labelled as below (using your name): 

Libby George_video.mov

Libby George_headshot.jpeg

Libby George_bodyshot.jpeg

If you happen to have extra experience in ballet, cultural dance forms, gymnastics, parkour, aerialist or stunt work we would love to see and know more about it.

You may then be invited to learn a short routine via video as a second phase.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact WOW Associate Producer (Creative) Libby George - libby@worldofwearableart.com

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Audition FAQ

What are you looking for in a model/performer?

We primarily seek models based in Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara; however, applications from outside the region are welcome, provided applicants can relocate at their own expense
You need to be 15 years or older (as at 1 August 2026)
Minimum height: at this stage there is no minimum height. Height requirements will be determined by garment entries selected as finalists to appear in the show; specifics on height will not become available until closer to fittings.
You must be able to commit to all rehearsals and shows
Be confident performing in front of large groups of people and cameras
Be able to take instructions from choreographers and directors
Dance, performing and or modelling experience is an advantage, but not essential
Be able to confidently walk and move in high heels

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What should I wear in the photo/video?

Please wear fitted clothing. Make-up is optional.

If selected as a model/performer, will I be paid?

Yes, this is a paid role.

If selected as a model/performer, how much time am I committing to?

Rehearsals start early August and continue through until the show opens mid-September. The show season runs from 16 September - 4 October 2026. 100% commitment to all rehearsals and shows is essential.
There is a pre-show historic section and six competition sections in the show. Each section is rehearsed on a different day, and you are only called for the sections you are cast in. Most models/performers are required to rehearse 3-4 evenings and 1-2 weekend days. All models/performers must be available for all rehearsal days and be able to accommodate changes in the rehearsal schedule.
Rehearsals generally run Monday to Thursday evenings 5.45pm - 10.30pm, plus Saturday and Sunday 10am – 6pm

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Is there a dancer, circus artist or musician audition?

All performer submission opportunities are listed here.

Are you looking for child performers?

Not at this stage. More information will be provided if submissions are wanted.

When will I know if my submission has been successful?

WOW will reply to all submissions via email by 1 June 2026 and successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person audition in July 2026
In the July audition we will select a smaller group to attend the garment fittings. It is likely that all models who attend the fittings will be allocated garments, but we cannot guarantee this.

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