A.I.M is seeking dynamic and virtuosic dancers for future performance and touring seasons to fill a paid part-time or full-time position*. Applicants will submit an audition application form and those selected will be invited to an in-person audition Thursday, May 28th. Applicants must show an interest in an investigative process that includes an open mind and a willingness to work in a collaborative group environment. A.I.M performs domestically and internationally approximately 25 weeks of a calendar year. Community engagement is a central tenet of A.I.M’s organizational activities, with A.I.M company members leading workshops and technique classes of various levels.
*Please note: We are currently seeking a mature, male-presenting artist to begin working with the company in September. Artists of any gender identity are welcome to apply, understanding capacity for in-person audition invitations is limited.
A.I.M artistic personnel consists of full-time and part-time dancers. Compensation currently ranges from $47k-$68K/year for full-time dancers and $22-$35/hour for part-time dancers; commensurate with experience, based on company tenure, and reviewed annually for cost-of-living and merit-based increases. Dancers receive an annual length of service increase after five-years of employment. Full-time dancers are supported with 52-week salaries, health insurance, and paid vacations/sick days. All A.I.M dancers receive creation royalties in perpetuity, applicable retirement contributions, and bodywork.
Application/Audition Process for Interested Dancers:
Applicants will submit an Audition Application Form that includes headshot, bio, and a movement sample*. Those selected will be invited to an in-person audition Thursday, May 28th, in New York City. Applicants should be available 10am-6pm for the audition, and for potential callbacks Friday, May 29th, 10am-6pm.
Audition application forms are open now through Monday, May 11th. Those selected will be notified by Monday, May 18th.
*The movement sample video should be a recent video no longer than 60 seconds in length, unedited, of yourself with no other dancers pictured.
Additionally, we’d love for you to include a brief verbal introduction stating your name, pronouns, where you’re from and a fun fact about yourself. This can be included in the movement sample, or a separate video if needed, but total length should not exceed 60 seconds.
The movement can be improvisation, your own choreography, or someone else's choreography with their permission. We kindly ask that you refrain from submitting a dance reel, highly edited, or multiple choreographers work. Samples should be material you feel best showcases your artistry as a dancer.
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube/Vimeo/Dropbox/Drive. The video may be private but should not have a password. Make sure we can access your video! This video will be used for the sole expressed purpose of this application.
