To apply to become a 2023-2024 Embodiment Assistant, the following application must be completed in its entirety along with a $25.00 donation which will go towards our Embodiment Assistant Scholarship Fund. If the application donation is a barrier for you, please contact us for the donation to be waived. Regardless of the application results, dancers will receive feedback on their application from our Embodiment Assistant Review Panel. You may make your application fee payment at the conclusion of this application. Applicants must be 8 years of age or older as of January 1, 2024 and if associated with a studio, they must have permission from their studio director in order to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, therefore results will be emailed to you within 30 days of your receiving your application. The opportunity to apply closes June 15, 2023 OR if program fills sooner, applications will close prior to the deadline.
Dancers will be prompted to fill out interview questions and submit four different videos during this application. Two videos should be of the dancer performing someone else's choreography (maximum of 3 minutes), the next video must be an improv video (maximum of 1 minute and 30 seconds), and the final video is a wild card submission and can be a video of the dancer's choice (no more than 3 minutes). Dancers should showcase at least two different styles. Dancers will be selected based on movement quality, technique, raw performance and how well they align with Embody's mission.
Program requirements (if selected):
- If associated with a studio, Assistants must seek permission from their Studio Director to move forward as an Embodiment Assistant for the 2023-2024 season
- Attend the mandatory Assistants Retreat August 4-6, 2023 in person in Orlando, FL attend the virtual or attend the virtual retreat, July 28-30. For mandatory studio events and unavoidable conflicts, assistants may receive a recording of the virtual retreat to watch back rather than participate live. Please email info@embodydanceconference.com for prior approval. Dancers must pay the $349 retreat fee within seven days of program acceptence OR if a dancer is in need of financial assistance for their fee, they are welcome to complete a financial assistance application or email mason@embodydanceconference.com to inquire about payment plan options. All financial assistance applications or payment plans must be set up within 30 days of program acceptance. *Convention scholarships received at a 2023 Embody event do not apply to the Assistant's Retreat*
- Pay for their own travel and accommodations costs.
- Purchase a minimum of two t-shirts on the online assistants merchandise store prior to the retreat
Program benefits (if selected):
- Assist the Embody faculty in as many cities as the dancer would like to attend
- Assistant workbook developed by Dance Mindset Coach, Ashley Mowrey, to accompany their assistant journey
- Assistants retreat: Assistant photoshoot | Dance mindset group coaching designed specifically for assistants| One-on-one meetings with Embody directors | Information session for parents and dancers | Assistant bonding | Classes in various styles
- One free observer band in each city
- $20 per-diem for Saturday and Sunday (convention days) in each city to assist with meal expenses or provided meals
- VIP assistants class in each Embody city
- Opportunities for 18+ assistants to work backstage at competition (paid), one night's hotel costs covered and provided meals during competition hours
- Opportunities for 18+ assistants to grow within the organization
- Embody social media features
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