AXIS Dance Company seeks dancers with physical disabilities

AXIS Dance Company is seeking dancers with physical disabilities to join our acclaimed, ground-breaking dance company. We’re looking for people with a background in athletics or a strong aptitude for dance as an art form; and/or training in modern dance, Contact Improvisation or other dance techniques. While professional dance experience is not required (extensive training is provided), a genuine interest in and commitment to this work is a must. AXIS offers the ideal opportunity for disabled individuals and athletes looking to try a new direction or to expand their dance career! We are seeking dancers with physical disabilities to join the company preferably for a minimum commitment of two years.


AXIS is a contemporary dance company comprised of dancers with and without physical disabilities that has been active in its San Francisco Bay Area home, nationally, and internationally since 1987.  Described as a "visual and physical discovery, creating fascinating works of movement art," AXIS is one of a handful of companies setting a standard for professionalism in the emerging field of 'physically integrated dance.'  Under the artistic direction of Judith Smith, our award winning repertory includes works by internationally renowned choreographers Bill T Jones, Ann Carlson, Sonya Delwaide, Joe Goode, Joanna Haigood, Victoria Marks, Stephen Petronio and AXIS company members. Our eclectic dance vocabulary results in a repertory spanning risky and dynamic partnering work; stunning aerial work on a variety of apparatus; quirky and humorous dance theater pieces; and lush, formalistic ensemble work.
 
AXIS also maintains an extensive dance education and outreach program for students of all ages with and without disabilities, Dance Access and Dance Access/KIDS!. AXIS Dancers also have the opportunity to become Teaching Artists as education and outreach work comprise about 50% of AXIS schedule. Individuals with teaching experience or interest in being Teaching Artists are highly encouraged to apply.  
 
AXIS creates, performs and teaches practically year-round locally and abroad. Rehearsals are two to five times a week. All work is paid and there are opportunities for the right individual to assume other duties including choreography, teaching, and administration.
For more information, see our website at www.axisdance.org.
 
Please send a cover letter explaining your dance, athletic and/or movement experience and interest in AXIS, bio or resume’ and a video of you dancing, moving or competing.


For further information contact
Judith Smith
Artistic Director
AXIS Dance Company
1428 Alice Street, #201
Oakland, CA  94612
www.axisdance.org
judy@axisdance.org
510.625.0110

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