In-Person Audition

May 20th, 2024

Date: May 20th, 2024

Schedule:

  • 8:15 am (Check-in begins)

  • 8:45 - 9:55 am (Ballet)

  • 10:00 - 11:00 am (Modern/Contemporary)

  • 11:00 - 11:15 am (Q&A session)

*Audition is free. To attend you must register below by May 17th.

Location: The Movement Project, 21547 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

Parking: Free lot parking is available (PARKING & ENTRANCE MAP HERE!)

  • Parking & Door Access: Free parking is available in the Giant Eagle parking lot located within a short walking distance to TMP.

    • Open the parking map and follow the parking and walking directions to the back door of TMP. (To get to the back door, you will pass the front door of TMP and take a right down the driveway)

    • TMP is the second door (see our sign on the back door!)


available company positions

  • TMP Seasonal Company Member (Summer Performance Contract)

    • multiple positional available

**SEE CONTRACT DETAILS & TO REGISTER FOR AUDITION BELOW


CONTRACT DETAILS

TMP Seasonal Company Member (Summer Performance Contract)

Contract:

  • Dates: June 3rd - July 27th, 2024

  • Compensation: Paid position

    • Seasonal company members receive an hourly rate for rehearsal hours and free company class. In addition, they will receive a performance stipend for SummerWorks, and a hourly teaching rate for classes taught during our Summer Intensive.

  • Schedule (must be available during these times, no exception)

    • Mondays: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

      • 8:30 am Arrival

      • 8:45 - 9:55 am Ballet

      • 10:00 - 11:00 am Modern/Contemporary

      • 11:10 - 1:00 pm Rehearsal

    • Wednesdays: 9:15 am - 1:00 pm

      • 9:15 am Arrival

      • 9:30 - 11:00 am Modern/Contemporary

      • 11:10 - 1:00 pm Rehearsal

    • TMP OFF (Holiday): 6/19

    • Location: TMP studio in Fairview Park

  • Summer Intensive: July 22nd - July 27th, 2024

    • Hires will teach 2-3 days at our annual summer intensive for youth ages 12 - 18 yrs old. (specific dates/times TBD)

    • Location: Martell School of Dance in Akron

  • SummerWorks 2024: July 26th & July 27th, 2024

    • Tech/Dress Rehearsal (July 26th) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (specific schedule TBD)

    • 2 Performances on July 27th (must be available all day/evening)

    • Location: The University of Akron

TMP Seasonal Company Member: Role & Expectations

The Movement Project is actively seeking well-rounded dancers with a wide range of skill sets, including a strong background in modern/contemporary, ballet, composition, and pedagogy. TMP seasonal company members (performance contract) responsibilities include (but are not limited to) rehearsals, technique classes, performances, composition, and teaching. (Full time company members responsibilities include outreach engagements and weekly admin duties/roles)

**Concluding the summer contract, TMP will hold a contract review with potential for full company member contract offer.

AUDITION REGISTRATION

(Must register by May 17th, 2024)

PLEASE COMPLETE THE 2-STEP REGISTRATION BELOW

STEP 1: AUDITION FORM

Please complete the audition form below.

STEP 2: EMAIL SUPPORT MATERIALS

Please email the following information to The Movement Project at audition@themovementproject.org by May 17th, 2024:

  1. Email Subject: TMP Seasonal Company Audition 2024

  2. Email Body & Attachments: Please provide the following

    • (Required) First & Last name, phone number, email address

    • (Required) Attachments: Please attach the following to your email:

      • PDF of your resume/CV, Bio and a JPEG of your headshot

    • (Optional) Online links to footage: (please provide passwords if needed)

      • Footage of you dancing in a work

      • Footage of your choreography


Notification

Next steps: Upon receiving all above materials and attending the in-person audition, TMP will notify each applicant within the week on their application status. (Further discussions and virtual interviews may be held prior to job offers.)

Questions?

For all questions or inquires please email TMP at audition@themovementproject.org