Boston-based contemporary dance company seeking both paid and volunteer dancers to round out our 12-13 season.

URBANITY DANCE 2012-2013 COMPANY AUDITIONS
When: AUGUST 26, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Urbanity HQ (280 Shawmut Ave, Boston MA 02118)

AUDITION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
1) Open positions for Urbanity's Daytime Company
2) Extended Company, Highly Competitive Urbanity Underground
3) Apprentice and Junior Apprentice Program (High School and College Students)


ABOUT THE AUDITION
Dancers should plan to register and warm-up between 1:30-2:00pm. Group audition
will begin at 2:00pm.

Casting decisions will be made by the first week of September. There is no cost to attend the auditions, so at the very least, you get a free class!
Pre-registration encouraged: Email photo and bio or resume to ask@urbanitydance.org

Website for more info:
http://urbanitydance.org/Urbanity_Dance/12-13_Auditions_Urbanity_Boston_Contempo
rary_Dance.html


ABOUT URBANITY'S DAYTIME COMPANY
Urbanity's daytime company: We are looking for 2-3 male and/or female dancers to
round out positions in our daytime company (7 dancers total). Rehearsals will be
Wednesdays 10a-2pm, Sundays 10a-3pm and either Mondays or Fridays 10a-2p.
Dancers receive a 2K stipend for the season, which spans September through May.
The positions are highly competitive. For professional contemporary dancers and
aspiring professionals, this is a great opportunity to improve technique,
artistry, and perform a diverse array of styles. We are looking for
intelligence, good vibes, interesting dancers that have "found their groove",
dancers who are willing to grow with the company. The contemporary style for
Urbanity is grounded in versatility: ballet technique, modern release,
improvisation, athleticism, stunt-work, gesture, theatricality, and "who knows
what else"? Every day is different :) Please note: For finalist candidates,
there will be a call back audition and an informal interview.


ABOUT URBANITY UNDERGROUND, EXTENDED COMPANY
We are looking for four positions for Urbanity's program designed for working
professionals and grad-students, Urbanity Underground. Formed in 2011,
Urbanity's newest ensemble is geared towards working professionals who have a
high degree of artistry, need dance to continue to be a part of their lives, but
also appreciate flexibility when committing to a rehearsal and performance
schedule. Urbanity Underground works like a collective while being considered
the heart and soul of Boston's leading contemporary dance company. Underground
members pay a monthly fee of $67 (includes unlimited monthly classes).
Opportunities for a work-study swap exist (teaching, leading community
workshops, costuming, scheduling, cleaning, etc) Dancers will have the
opportunity to take company class while also having the opportunity to take
classes during the week by Urbanity teachers and sought-after guests.
Underground dancers have the opportunity to create(!) and may apply to
choreograph to the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival (August 2013), and set
work on fellow dancers. Additionally, Underground members will have
opportunities to perform in company revues, at various New England dance
festivals and company performances. Dancers must have a high intermediate to
advanced level of contemporary dance training (ballet, jazz, modern). Learn more
about Urbanity Underground. Learn more about UU:
http://urbanitydance.org/Urbanity_Dance/Urbanity_Underground_Urbanity_Boston_Con
temporary_Dance.html


ABOUT Urbanity's Apprentice Program
The Urbanity Dance apprentice program is for advanced dancers studying dance in
college, ages 18-21. Classes and rehearsals for apprentices take place Sundays,
usually from 10am-2pm, September through May. Urbanity apprentices are offered a
high degree of flexibility when selecting performance opportunities and classes,
we understand that students are already involved in the rigorous demands of
college training. This program is meant to supplement and offer a professional
experience for the resume prior to graduation. Apprentices have graduated to
dance professionally, often stating that Urbanity helped them get the job!
Apprentices are usually in high school or college and able to experience dancing
in a company, while enriching their repertory and building their resume for
college or professional work. Prior apprentices are enrolled in dance programs
at Boston Conservatory, Dean College and Boston University.
Please note: This program is meant to supplement and honor the training the
students already get from their college training. Class and rehearsals are
Sunday mornings.
Learn more about the Apprentice Program:
http://urbanitydance.org/Urbanity_Dance/apprentice_Boston_Urbanity_Contemporary_
Dance.html


ABOUT Urbanity's Junior Apprentice Program:
The Urbanity Dance Junior Apprentice Program is a highly-selective program for
high-school aged students, intermediate/advanced dancers ages 14-18. Junior
Apprentices are hand-selected by audition only to work one-on-one with Master
Teachers through private coaching, guaranteeing accelerated improvement, and
training for the next step in becoming a professional dancer. Serving as
Urbanity's Proteges, Junior Apprentices not only get to experience performing
with the company (two performances a year), but also bask in Urbanity's teaching
philosophy of inside/out artistry and dancing from a place of health, wellness
and joy. The goal is not only to train the next generation of contemporary
dancers, but also to instill lifelong skills and nurture the passion for this
art form.
Please note: This program is meant to supplement and honor the training the
students already get at their home studio. Class and rehearsals are Sunday
mornings.
Learn more about the junior apprenticeship:
http://urbanitydance.org/Urbanity_Dance/Junior_Apprentice_Boston_Urbanity_Contem
porary_Dance.html



MORE INFO ABOUT THE AUDITION AND COMPANY IN GENERAL:

What else are we casting for? Urbanity Dance is casting for a variety of
opportunities: 1.) Summer/fall touring festivals 2.) An interactive fall revue
revamped: Mid-October, 2012 3.) Mixed Rep Show, featuring six short contemporary
works by guest choreographers and selected company dancers: Early May, 2013 5.)
Summer 2013 already being booked! 6.) We will be auditioning for Urbanity
Underground, with increased class and choreography opportunities and a flexible
evening schedule. Learn more. Additional performance opportunities include First
Night Boston and various dance festivals.

Dancer Commitment: Rehearsals for Urbanity Underground are on Sundays and
weeknights of show weeks, will be scheduled September through April. Additional
weekday rehearsals are scheduled for dancers in the daytime company. The
ultimate casting decisions are at the discretion of choreographers/director.
Dancers are required to attend the weekly Sunday contemporary class Sept-May
(10-12pm @ Boston Ballet in Boston). There will likely be a weekend
rehearsal/company retreat in mid-September at EarthDance in Plainfield, MA.

What are we looking for? Men and women of all ages, with strong
ballet/jazz/modern foundations. Adaptable dancers with the ability to lyrically
release through the torso yet also execute quirky, minimalist styles. We are
looking for strong extensions, leaps, turns, musicality and performance
expression. In general, we are looking for dancers who are eager to commit to
the technical, emotional and performance aspects of energized choreographers.
We're looking for people who can share our vision of bringing dance to the
Boston community in a way that both entertains and challenges people, while
contributing to the greater goal of getting people young and old together to
share the arts as a celebration. We'd like to see dancers who combine solid
training with a desire to smash the 4th wall and really connect with the
audience.

Dancer Benefits: While some dancers are paid, most proceeds are invested back
into the company. For 12-13, we are hoping to hire 7 paid daytime dancers.
Benefits for all dancers include: opportunities for choreographers to produce
their work with professional lighting and sound. Dancers also participate in
professional photo shoots, site-specific improvisational work, fashion shows,
master classes, and learning repertory.

Thank you for your interest.
Questions? ask@urbanitydance.org
www.urbanitydance.org

Peace in Dance Always,
Urbanity