Inspired by the next generation of dance artists, CUL·TI·VATE is a program designed as a bridge for dancers with advanced training between their educational perspective and envisioning themselves in the professional field. Through classes, workshops, choreographic processes, mentorship, community engagement, teaching, performance, and more, dancers will connect and share experiences as a collective as well as expressing and gaining momentum toward their individual interests and goals beyond their time in the program. CUL·TI·VATE will embrace and support each dancer while fostering their unique artistic path centered in TU Dance’s values of excellence, belonging, creativity, and transformation.
Age range: 18-24. Trainees will be compensated as employees, $450/week.
View the 2023-2024 CUL·TI·VATE Brochure.
Audition Details
Interested dancers are strongly encouraged to attend the TU Dance Summer Intensive (Level 4 or 5), July 24-August 12, 2023. Please register here – scholarships available.
If unable to attend the Summer Intensive, please email the following to laurel.keen@tudance.org and maxine.yamazaki@tudance.org by August 14, 2023:
- Resume and cover letter expressing your interest and goals for participating in CUL·TI·VATE.
- Performance Reel: Three minutes maximum. May include studio or performance footage that clearly shows the individual instead of group work.
- An in-person or virtual meeting may be scheduled as part of the audition process.
Dancers will receive notification of their acceptance into the CUL·TI·VATE program by August 28, 2023.
CUL·TI·VATE Interest and Questions: For any questions about the program, and to let us know if you are taking the TU Dance Summer Program as part of the audition, please email: maxine.yamazaki@tudance.org.