Company Audition — Jean Appolon Expressions

Jean Appolon Expressions is seeking 1-2 professional dancers to join the company for its 21/22 season. The main project for this upcoming season is Traka, a new production premiering in the spring of 2022.

ABOUT JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS

Mission: Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a contemporary dance company deeply rooted in Haitian-folkloric culture that nurtures a global community through professional performances, educational opportunities, dance training, and the joy of movement for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Vision: JAE shares the liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance to cultivate hope and healing towards a more expressive and socially just world.

Statement on Cultural Equity: Read JAE’s Statement on Cultural Equity, an integral part of our work as an organization here.

TO APPLY

Stage 1: Interested applicants should apply online.

Complete our application form below
Email the following files to us. Email us at jaexpressions@gmail.com; subject line “July 2021 Audition Application Materials”

Resume/CV
Headshot
Video sample (details in the form below)
Please note: No special formatting is needed for the resume/CV, and the headshot and video do not need to be professionally shot. If you have any trouble providing these materials, reach out and we can troubleshoot - we don’t want technical difficulties or access to prevent anybody from applying!

Stage 2: Final call candidates will be invited by email to an in-person audition on Saturday July 31st from 4:00-6:00pm ET in Cambridge, MA. We will notify all applicants about whether they are final call candidates by July 21st.

Rehearsal Schedule

Schedule for September 2021 - August 2022

Schedule A (10 hours of rehearsal per week):

Mondays: 10am-1pm
Wednesdays: 10am-1pm
Fridays: 6pm-8pm
Saturdays 3:30pm-5:30pm

Schedule B (4 hours per week):

Fridays: 6pm-8pm
Saturdays 3:30pm-5:30pm

Payment

1099 Independent contractors
Hourly pay rate for all rehearsals: $18 per hour
Performance stipends ranging from $75-$500, depending upon specifics

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY JULY 16TH AT 5:00PM

Name

First and last

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

If different from "First Name" above

Pronouns

What pronouns would you like others to use when referring to you in third person? Examples: She/her, They/them

Phone

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Age

Are you at least 18 years old?

Yes

Schedule Limitations

Do you have any limitations for either of the rehearsal schedules described above?

Audition Availability

Are you available to be present at the in-person audition in Cambridge, MA on Saturday July 31st from 4:00-6:00pm ET?

Dance Experience

Please briefly describe your experience as a dancer, including current engagements.

Haitian-Contemporary

JAE is a Haitian-contemporary dance company. Haitian dance and connections to the Haitian community are both integral to our work. What interests you about this aspect of the company? Please share any relevant experience.

Community Collaboration

Another key component of JAE is our community that expands beyond the professional company. This often includes collaborating with individuals from varied backgrounds. What interests you about this aspect of the company? Please share any relevant experience.

Other

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Video Dance Sample

Dancing may be any of the following styles: Haitian folkloric, African dance (traditional or contemporary), modern, contemporary. The video should be between 1 to 2 minutes in length. It does not need to be professionally shot. Please reach out if you have any difficulties providing a video. Please either provide a link below, or note that you will email us a file.

Headshot

Does not need to be professionally shot. Check the box to verify that you will send us an email (jaexpressions@gmail.com) with your headshot.

Already sent headshot in email

Will send headshot in email

Resume/CV

No special formatting is needed. Check the box to verify that you will send us an email (jaexpressions@gmail.com) with your resume or CV.

Already sent resume/CV in email

Will send resume/CV in email

How did you learn about the audition?

Header photo by Olivia Moon Photography through the BCA Dancemakers Residency.