March 27 - April 11, 2021

MOVE|NYC| Young Professionals Program Online Audition Tour

MOVE|NYC| 2021-2022 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM ONLINE AUDITIONS! Matthew Karas, Blue Car Studio

MOVE|NYC| 2021-2022 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM ONLINE AUDITIONS!

WHAT IS THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM?

The cornerstone of MOVE|NYC| is its tuition-free, Young Professionals Program. The Young Professionals Program is a year round College/Conservatory Prep & Mentorship Program for New York City teenagers, ages 13 - 18, who demonstrate exceptional potential for a career in dance. The Young Professionals Program identifies talent at every stage of it’s technical development, from beginner to advanced, and provides critical access to opportunities for mentorship and training which prepare each young dancer for admission to collegiate conservatory programs post high school.

100% of our graduates have matriculated to prestigious college/conservatory programs.

PRIMARY PROGRAM OFFERINGS:

In-Person Summer Intensive (AUGUST 8 - 29, 2021)

In-Person Winter Intensive (FEBRUARY 22 - 25, 2022)

Year-round 1-on-1 Professional Mentorship (With Co-Founders & Artistic Directors and leading artists in the professional field)

Year-round 1-on-1 Peer Mentorship (Young Professionals are paired with recent alumni who attend collegiate dance programs)

Monthly Master Classes

Professional Development (Career Management, Leadership Seminars, Resume Building, Public Speaking Workshops)

College/Conservatory Prep (Senior Audition Solo coaching, Professional Headshots, College Application Guidance)

Professional Live Dance Performance Viewing

Year-round Performance Opportunities (Through the Young Professionals Ensemble participants will have a plethora of traditional and non-traditional performance opportunities across New York City)

The Young Professionals Program operates annually from August to June, and in addition to technique-based programs and/or performing arts high schools that our Young Professionals also attend.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- MUST be a resident of New York City (including all 5 boroughs)

- MUST be between the ages of 13 - 18

*12 year olds who will turn 13 by August 2021 are eligible to audition*

- MUST have a minimum of 2 years of dance training 

INELIGIBILITY:

- Current High School Seniors as the program operates year-round (August 2021 - June 2022)

TUITION: $0

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2021

AUDITION DATES & AGE GROUPS:

Saturday, March 27, 2021 or Sunday, March 28, 2021

Age 13-14|Audition: 11:00am-1:00pm

*12 year olds who will turn 13 by August 2021 are eligible to audition*

Saturday, March 27, 2021 or Sunday, March 28, 2021

Age 15-16|Audition: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Saturday, March 27, 2021 or Sunday, March 28, 2021

Age 17-18|Audition: 4:00pm-6:00pm

CALLBACKS: 

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Group 1|Audition: 10:00am-1:00pm

Group 2|Audition: 2:00pm-5:00pm

*Specific times will be assigned*

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