Teaching Artist Audition 2026

Teaching Artist Audition Application - 2026
The Mark Morris Dance Group Education team is interested in applicants who have qualifications that align with our current programming. Please note that rates for teaching are variable by program and length of class. A basic outline is provided below:
- The School - $50/class plus
- Community Education - $60/class plus
- Adult Programs - $7/head plus
We ask that you take a moment to review our offerings in the Adult Programs, 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:
- Application Opens: March 7 2026
- Application Closes: March 25 2026
- Application Review: March 25 - April 8 2026
- Auditionees Invited: April 9 2026
- Audition: April 22 2026, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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
Pronouns:*

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

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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.*

African/ of the African Diaspora +BalletContemporaryCreative Dance +Hip-HopJazzModern +TapWe 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 your narrative detailing your teaching experience and any additional skills you may have that would contribute to your teaching practice.

2) Resume

3) Headshot

4) Sample Class Plan (with learning objectives included)
Cover Letter (PDF format preferred)*

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Resume (PDF format preferred)*

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Teaching Artist Audition Application - 2026

TEACHING ARTIST INFORMATION