2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive Application Form

2026 OPEN ACCESS INTENSIVE
WHAT IS OPEN ACCESS?

Expand your potential at the 2026 MOVE|NYC| OPEN ACCESS Intensive. Modeled after the sought-after Young Professionals Program, OPEN ACCESS provides opportunities for talented dancers, between the ages of 13-18, to experience the artistic rigor, leadership training, and empowerment that MOVE|NYC| has to offer. OPEN ACCESS affords the next generation of artists with exposure to relevant, hands-on training that is needed in order to achieve a professional dance career. It is our mission to provide this training to as many young dancers as possible at this critical juncture in their technical and artistic development.

WORKSHOP DATES:

February 18 - 21, 2026

ELIGIBILITY:

Ages 13-18

TUITION: $475

*Limited scholarships are available*

Application Deadline: January 11, 2026

In order to successfully complete the application, all required fields with an asterisk (*) must be completed.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns*
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*
Age*
Applicant Email*
Applicant Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email*
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Race/Ethnicity*

African American/BlackAsianHispanic/LatinoNative American/AlaskanNative Hawaii/Pacific IslanderWhite/CaucasianOther
APPLICANT SUBMISSION MATERIALS
Have you previously applied to OPEN ACCESS?*
Have you previously participated in OPEN ACCESS?*
Current Grade Level (as of January 2026)*

8th GradeFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Please list your current and previous dance training experience, including the name of school and years of training at each school.
Current Primary Training Program:*
Program 2:
Program 3:
Program 4:
Program 5:
Total Training Years:*
Total Training Hours/Week:*
NARRATIVES
In your own words, tell us why you desire to participate in the 2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive.*
Do you desire to have a career in the performing arts? If so, tell us some of your aspirations for your life as a professional artist.*
Please submit a headshot photo of yourself (a smart phone photo is acceptable - pdf, jpg, jpeg only).*

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Please submit a video in a dance genre of your choice that best highlights your artistry (maximum of 2 minutes, please include cue points). Accepted file types include: mp3, mp4, mov, doc, docx*

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How did you learn about MOVE|NYC|?*
FINANCIAL NEED

We offer limited scholarships to participants who demonstrate urgent financial need. The most competitive statements often are the most detailed when being considered for scholarship support and at which level. Please read through the list below to determine if you meet the criteria for scholarship consideration.

Are your immediate financial needs related to?:
- Loss of income (lost full-time, part-time, or contract-based work)
- Caretaking (unable to afford to care for my dependents, which could include children, elders, or other loved ones)
- Housing (unable to pay rent or maintain a steady or safe living situation)
- Medical (unable to secure necessary medications for pre-existing or current conditions)
Do any of these statements apply to you?:
- My parent/guardian has lost full-time, part-time, or contract-based work
- My parent/guardian is unsure when they will make any income again
If any of the above statements apply to you and you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please describe your current financial situation and why financial aid is necessary. (Max: 250 words)
Please submit your parent/guardian's 2024 tax forms. Please redact all SS # information. If exempt from filing, or a non-U.S. resident: Copy of earning statement for July, October and December 2024 (Maximum File Size: 100MB)

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Terms & Conditions: Please carefully review the following terms and conditions in order to complete your 2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive Application Form. You and your parent/guardian's e-signature are required in each of the following sections: Photo & Video Release and Consent. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Programs Manager Jalene Medina at info@movenyc.nyc.

Photo and Video Release: I hereby authorize MOVE|NYC| Foundation Inc. to use, reproduce, distribute, and/or publish photographs and/or video that may pertain to me - including my image, likeness, and/or voice without compensation as it sees fit. I understand that this material may be used on the web, in various publications, recruitment materials, and/or for other related endeavors deemed appropriate in order to promote/publicize MOVE|NYC| Foundation Inc. programs.
Applicant Initials*
Parent/Guardian Initials
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Thank you for submitting your application to the 2026 OPEN ACCESS Intensive. Please note that MOVE|NYC| does not provide housing or travel support.

Our staff will be in touch after the January 11th deadline with additional information. Please note that we are unable to provide feedback on any video submissions.
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