The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants twice each year to artists and arts groups from both state and locally-raised funds, and seeks to improve public awareness of the arts. Its' goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming such annual events of interest to the community as First Night Northampton and Transperformance.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

CALENDAR OF AUDITIONS OPEN TO PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCERS


CALENDAR OF AUDITIONS
OPEN TO PROFESSIONAL AND
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCERS


New York City based company Ajkun Ballet Theatre is now accepting applications to audition for openings in the following positions:

SUMMER INTENSIVE “PERFORMING IN NEW YORK”
Requirements: minimum age 14 years, (there is no maximum age for dance teachers), strong background in ballet or Modern/contemporary Dance. The 2017 edition runs July 22 – August 19.

CORPS DE BALLET AND SOLOIST DANCERS
Requirements: minimum age 16 years, maximum age 35 years, background in ballet must include partnering skills and good knowledge of traditional repertory, additional background in contemporary dance a plus, but not necessary. Annual contract: 48 weeks, of which 12 on tour.

JUNIOR ARTISTS
Requirements: minimum age 16 years, maximum age 23 years, background in ballet must include strong pointe skills (females, only), additional background in contemporary dance a plus, but not necessary.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER GRANTS (INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE)
The Fund grants US$130,000 per fiscal year to dancers and US$100,000 to choreographers. Currently are open applications to candidatures for the fiscal years 2018-2019-2020.

Audition Applications must include the audition form and all items listed on the form.
Email artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org or visit our website to obtain the form. Auditions by DVD are welcome.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY
Please visit www.ajkunbt.org | navigate the website by clicking the links.


AUDITION CALENDAR

USA:
Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Chicago, IL on Saturday, February 18, 2017
New York City, NY on Saturday, February 25, 2017

A complete Calendar is available online:
AJKUNBT AUDITION MAIN accessible at www.ajkunbt.org.

We welcome Inquires via email at ajkun@aol.com

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