OBOC L.A. 2024 Application Form

Thank you for applying to the OBOC 2024 in Los Angeles from 3 - 14 June.

Please fill out all the required questions on this online application form. Questions that are optional are clearly marked as such.

There is an option to save the form at the bottom, but we recommend downloading all questions HERE before filling out the online form, and collecting all required information, documents and answers in advance. We also recommend filling out the document on a laptop or desktop computer, instead of a mobile device.

Be aware that at the bottom of the form, you will be required to provide the following documents and web link:

- CV
- Headshot
- Personal statement
- Online video

Please make sure to check that you have the correct and final version of all documentation you're submitting, including working video links (without password protection), as we're not able to process changes after the form has been submitted.

You will also be required to complete a registration payment of $25 through our online payment system in order to submit the form. Please note: this payment requires a credit card.

Do not email us your answers or documents, all registrations need to be submitted through this online form.

Any technical issues that you may have, please email la-applications@countertechnique.com.

For any other questions and for all conditions for your participation in the OBOC, please consult our FAQ questions page.

Before submitting the form, please make sure to print your form at the end as a PDF - just in case you encounter any technical issues upon submitting and need to fill the form out a second time. After submitting, you will automatically be sent a copy of your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

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Re-type E-mail*

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Phone Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

Personal website (optional)

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City of Residence*

Country of Residence*

Citizenship / Residency*

If you have dual citizenship or residency, please select nationality or residency permit to be used for entering Netherlands

Age (optional)

We are commited to make the OBOC an event where every individual feels welcomed, acknowledged and appreciated. If you would like to share more information with us about your personal identity, please feel free to do so here. All questions in this section are optional. If you feel your personal identity might contribute to the diversity of the participant group, we recommend you expand on that here; during the selection process, we will prioritize those candidates that make a contribution to the diversity of the participant group.

Please let us know your cultural identity (optional).

If you don't wish to answer, leave open.

Please let us know your gender identity (optional).

If you don't wish to answer, leave open.

Please let us know your personal pronouns (optional).

If you don't wish to answer, leave open.

If you'd like to share any other information about your personal identity, please do so here (optional).

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We try to create a program in OBOC that caters to the various levels of professional experience that participants have, from those who are still in an university dance program to those who have many years of professional experience or other pathways into performing. The below questions help us tailor the most fitting program for all participants.

Dance Training

Graduation Year (if applicable)

Years of Professional Dance Experience (if applicable)*

Type 'n/a' if you're still in school

Recent dance work*

Weblink (optional)

Most relevant dance work of your career*

We try to create a program in OBOC that caters to the different levels of experience that participants have with Countertechnique, from those who are completely new to the technique to those who have taken many classes and workshops. The below questions help us tailor the most fitting program for all participants.

Have you participated in a previous OBOC?*

YesNo

If yes, please list what year(s)

Have you participated in other Countertechnique classes or workshops (in the studio)?*

YesNo

Have you participated in online Countertechnique classes or workshops?*

YesNo

Please provide as complete as possible a list with clearly marked where you studied Countertechnique: year, teacher, amount and type of activities (classes / workshops / curriculum / intensives / online or in person).*

I am available for the full two-week period of the Countertechnique Intensive.*

YesNoMaybe

Please specify why you're not sure if you're available for the full two weeks

Additional Information

Please upload your CV*

Upload a File

Please use PDF, or alternatively Word - no other file formats.

Please provide a personal statement outlining why you are interested in participating in the One Body, One Career intensive (maximum 500 words)*

0/500

Please upload one headshot*

Upload a File

Please use JPG or PNG - no other file formats.

One (1) link to a dancer reel on Vimeo or Youtube, that clearly shows you dancing in a studio setting, be it improvised and/or set choreography. Between 3 - 5 min max. *

A limited number of scholarships will be available for the OBOC, which will be awarded on the basis of financial need. If scholarships are provided to you, scholarships by default will cover only 25-50% of the participation fee; only in exceptional cases will a scholarship cover 100% of the fee. Scholarships apply only to the participation fee; all participants are responsible for covering their own travel, housing and any other expenses.

Please indicate if you'd like to be considered for a scholarship.*

Please provide support to someone who needs it more than meI'd really appreciate some support, but could likely find a way to make it work myselfI'd do everything I can to make it work, but there's a realistic chance I won't be able to participate without supportI would be unable to attend without a scholarship covering at least 25% of the feeI would be unable to attend without a scholarship covering at least 50% of the feeI would be unable to attend without a scholarship covering at least 100% of the fee

Historically, every edition of the OBOC has been oversubscribed. We would like to give you the opportunity to express your interest and availability for the OBOC Amsterdam (27 July - 6 August), in case you're not selected for the OBOC LA.

Applicants who complete an official application for both LA and Amsterdam will have priority in the first round offers over those who only express their interest here, but we encourage you to let us know if a transfer to Amsterdam is something you'd want to consider at a later point.

Would you be interested and available for the OBOC Amsterdam (27 Jul - 6 Aug)?*

No, I'm interested and/or available only for the OBOC LAYes, I'm interested and/or available also for the OBOC Amsterdam, but I have a strong preference for LAYes, I'm interested and/or available also for the OBOC Amsterdam, and I have no clear preference for either LA or AmsterdamYes, I'm strongly interested and available also for the OBOC Amsterdam, and I will apply separately for the OBOC Amsterdam to be considered for the first round offers there as well.Other

Are you considering to apply for the Countertechnique Teacher Training from 9-22 August in Amsterdam? Participation in either OBOC LA and OBOC Amsterdam is mandatory in most cases to be eligible for the CTTT; both events are equally suitable for this purpose.*

Yes, I'm planning to apply for the CTTT in 2024No, I'm not planning to apply for the CTTT in 2024No, I'm not planning to apply for the CTTT in 2024, but I'm hoping to apply in a later yearOther

Where did you learn about the OBOC? (multiple choices possible)*

Countertechnique InstagramCountertechnique newsletterCountertechnique FacebookWord-of-mouth / friends & colleaguesUniversity faculty / Company managementMy Countertechnique teacher(s)Au-di-tions / Dancing Opportunities / Dance & EducationOther

Would you like to subscribe to Countertechnique's mailing list?*

Please mention any further information you think is relevant for your application:

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I have answered all questions on this registration form fully and truthfully*

Yes

I have read and agree to the conditions specified on the OBOC LA FAQ page, including the cancellation policy*

Yes

Unfortunately, we have been experiencing technical issues with the Pay & Submit button on this form.

We have therefore removed the pay button, so that you can submit this form without paying.

However, we will be sending out an email on Monday 5 February to all applicants to complete their $25 registration payment via an online link.

OBOC Los Angeles 2024

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