Teaching Artist Audition April 2024

Teaching Artist Audition Application - April 2024
The Mark Morris Dance Group Education team is most interested in applicants to the Teaching Artist Audition who have qualifications that align with our current programming. We ask that you take a moment to review our offerings in the Adult program, The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center, and/or Community Education programs before submitting your application.

Please note the following timeline for the application process:
- November 10, 2023 - Application opens
- February 9, 2024 - Application closes
- February 9- February 29, 2024 - Education team reviews applications
- March 1, 2024 - Education team invites auditionees
- April 2, 2024 | 10:30am to 12:30pm OR April 3, 2024 | 1:30 to 3:30pm - AUDITIONS
  - Please note - if you indicate a preference for a particular audition date, we will work to accommodate that preference. Otherwise, you should reserve both dates in your schedule.
If you are selected for the audition, you will be invited to the Dance Center to demonstrate an excerpt of a class, with other auditionees acting as your students. A variety of Education and Community Engagement Staff will be present in the studio. More information will be provided should you be selected.
TEACHING ARTIST INFORMATION
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronoun:*

She/her/hersHe/him/hisThey/them/theirsPrefer Not to AnswerOther
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Race/Ethnicity (Please choose as many as apply):*

African AmericanArabBlackCaribbeanCaucasianEast AsianFirst NationsLatinxMiddle EasternNative AmericanPacific IslanderSouth AsianSoutheast AsianWhitePrefer Not to AnswerOther
Audition Availability*
What genres of dance do you have experience teaching? Please select all that apply. Genres with a + are those of particular interest to us.*

JazzHip-HopAfrican/ of the African Diaspora +TapBalletModern +Creative Dance +ContemporaryWe Dance: Grown-up & Toddler Movement +Somatics (Yoga, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, etc.)Other
We ask that you highlight only one genre in the audition; if selected, which would you choose to present?
What ages do you have experience teaching? Please select all that apply.

Under 44-67-1213-18Adults
Do you have experience teaching students who are Older Adults (ages 65+)?

YesNo
Do you have experience teaching Family Classes (all ages)?

YesNo
Do you have experience teaching students with physical disabilities?

YesNo
Do you have experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities?

YesNo
Are you CPR or First Aide Certified?

YesNo
Sometimes, we receive applicants who demonstrate great potential, but who we feel are not quite ready to lead their own class. In the past, we have offered these applicants opportunities to potentially work with us as Assistant Teaching Artists.
Would like to be considered for an Assistant Teaching Artist position?*

YesNo
Please provide the following as part of your application:

1) Cover letter summarizing your desire to work for the Mark Morris Dance Group that reflects on your personal philosophy and approach to teaching dance. Be sure to include ya narrative detailing your teaching experience and any additional skills you may have that would contribute to your teaching practice.

2) Complete resume

3) Headshot

4) Sample written class plan with learning objectives included
Cover Letter (PDF format preferred)*
Resume (PDF format preferred)*
Headshot (PDF format preferred)*
Sample Class Plan (PDF format preferred)*
Should be Empty:

Teaching Artist Audition Application - April 2024

TEACHING ARTIST INFORMATION