Tribe Assistant Application 2026-2027 Tour Season

TRIBE ASSISTANT APPLICATION FORM

Thank you so much for your interest in THE TRIBE convention assistant program!

The Tribe are the primary role models for Activate Your Artistry Dance Convention. Each season they have the opportunity to assist our faculty during convention classes, perform at each event and gain valuable workstudy experience that they can use to pursue a career in the dance industry.

The Activate Your Artistry team is committed to supporting our Tribe dancers throughout their dance journey so even after your potential season with us is over, we are always here for referrals, advice and mentorship. Once you are on The Tribe, you are family.

We wish you the best of luck at Summer Intensive auditions!

Please complete the form below to apply by May 1, 2026 or while audition spots remain available. Virtual audition applications must be received by March 1, 2026.

Audition photos can be professionally taken or self-shot.

COMPETITION AND CONVENTION PHOTOS NOT PERMITTED FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION DUE TO COPYRIGHTS. Photos must not have any banners, logos or additional dancers in the background. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Instagram Handle
ex. @abcdancer
Home Dance Studio Or Dance Company (If Applicable)
Which branch of the Tribe are you applying for?*

Industry Tribe Admin Assistant - Paid Contract For Dancers 18+Professional Tribe - Workstudy contract for dancers with advanced technical ability; recommended age 14 - CollegePre Pro Tribe - Workstudy contract for dancers with intermediate through advanced technique; recommended age 10-14Primary Tribe - Apprentice contract for dancers with no less than intermediate technique ; recommended age 8 - 11
Are you auditioning in person at the Summer Intensive or requesting a virtual audition?

I will be auditioning at Summer Intensive.Please email me instructions for a virtual audition.
Please select which tentative cities you would be willing to travel to if selected for The Tribe. All cities and dates are tentative. Dancers chosen for The Tribe will submit their studio and personal conflicts closer to the tour season prior to being booked for events.

CHICAGO, IL #1 - OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER 2026CHICAGO, IL #2 - NOVEMBER 2026MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 2026FORT WAYNE, IN - JANUARY 2027ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 2027LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 2027COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 2027ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 2027ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 2027CHICAGO, IL #3 - MARCH 2027IN STUDIO INTENSIVES - DATES WILL VARY
Do you currently assist for other dance conventions OR do you intend to be under contract with additional dance conventions for the upcoming season?
I understand that to be offered a contract as a convention assistant, I must be able to commit to no less than 1 city date to be eligible for Primary Tribe and no less than 2 city dates to be eligible for Pre Pro Tribe and no less than 3 city dates to be eligible for Professional Tribe.
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Each Tribe member assists multiple genres of dance during the convention weekend. Please select from the list below the styles of dance you are most experienced in. (Please note, being an assistant is a learning experience and you may be asked to assist styles that are outside of your preferred genres.)*

AfricanBalletBallroomBollywoodContemporaryDance Team / PomsFusionHeelsHip HopImprov/ChoreographyJazz FunkJazzLatinLyricalModernMusical TheatrePop, Lock or BreakdanceSteppingTapVogueOther
DANCER PHOTOS*

Please upload both a headshot and full body dance photo. These images will be used to announce the dancers who have been accepted both on our social media and website. In the event photos do not upload, please email photos to activateyourartistry@gmail.com with Tribe Audition and Dancers name in the subject line. PLEASE do not send any photos with competition or convention logos in the background due to copyright.
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Please sign below that you are submitting this application for consideration to join The Tribe Assistants for Activate Your Artistry. *

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