Improvisational Movement Artist for Queer Youth Project

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,129,632 - 1,308,720; Part time

Job summary

slowDANCE, in partnership with choreographer Uila Marx, invites experienced movement artists to join Dear Young One in NYC. The project blends performance, workshop, and community gathering, with an emphasis on improvisation, collaboration, and driving a queer/trans narrative through kinesthetic storytelling.

Selected artists will participate in July–March activities including rehearsals, workshops, and residency in NYC, with compensation outlined per the schedule: $500 rehearsal stipend, $100

Qualifications

• Experienced movement artists with backgrounds in improvisation and partnering.
• Process-forward folks who are comfortable experimenting and collaborating.
• People who identify as queer/trans and have an understanding of queerness as a lens for worldbuilding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with choreographer to develop Dear Young One.
• Participate in rehearsals, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Contribute to NYC residency and residency scheduling.

Skills

Movement improvisation

Partnering

Acting

Vocalizing

Job description

slowDANCE, in partnership with choreographer Uila Marx, invites experienced movement artists to join Dear Young One in NYC. The project blends performance, workshop, and community gathering, with an emphasis on improvisation, collaboration, and driving a queer/trans narrative through kinesthetic storytelling.

Selected artists will participate in July–March activities including rehearsals, workshops, and residency in NYC, with compensation outlined per the schedule: $500 rehearsal stipend, $100