ACCENT DANCE NYC is seeking professional TAP DANCE SOLOISTS to perform in NYC schools and other sites as part of our Black History dance program for bookings on multiple dates in February 2025 and throughout the year.

ACCENT DANCE NYC was founded to celebrate multiculturalism through dance and prioritizes hiring artists who reflect the communities we serve. BIPOC and immigrant artists are especially encouraged to apply, though all are welcome. Artists interested in working with youth are also encouraged.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS ASAP TO Kim@accent.dance

- Resume or detailed Bio of your performance experience and training
- Headshot or clear photograph of you
- Video of you dancing (reels, performance, studio or improvisational footage are all acceptable). We will view up to 3 minutes of footage.

If you are chosen, in the program you will need to perform a 2-3 minute tap solo, as well as demonstrate and and speak about Tap dancing, and engage the audience in some rhythms. 

Since 2018, ACCENT DANCE NYC has worked with thousands of students in public, privage and charter schools in NYC and lower Westchester, with a focus on providing arts education to students who do not have regular access to it. In addition, we are also a professional dance company featuring a multicultural team of dancers performing ballet, tango, salsa, hip hop, West African, tap, jazz, contemporary and more.