Pulse Dance Company is an adult non-profit contemporary dance company in Anchorage, AK. Pulse seeks experienced, adventurous dancers for the 204-2025 season who would like to grow, perform, and collaborate in a professional environment.
SEARCHING FOR: Disciplined, inventive dancers ages 18+ with performance experience. Most importantly, dancers should have a deeply rooted interest in movement exploration. Eligible dancers maintain a regular training regimen during the week (minimum one weekly ballet class), and are comfortable performing in or assisting with our annual burlesque fundraiser. Kind humans with a passion for the arts, ability to serve as an ambassador for our organization, and a great sense of humor is a plus - we see a lot of each other!
HOME STUDIO: Studio Pulse Center for Dance (2422 East Tudor Rd.)
APPLY: To be considered for a position with the company, please email your letter of interest, dance resume, and any performance clips or videos of you dancing (via YouTube links or Google Drive) to PulseDanceCompany@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you in advance!
AUDITION: Join us for open company class/auditions on Wednesday, May 22. 6:00-7:30pm, at Studio Pulse. $15 class fee. If auditioning, please arrive early for paperwork.
BOOK EARLY: class space is limited; reserve your spot here.
BENEFITS: Opportunity to experience the knowledge, inspiration and passion of our artistic team and guest artists. Opportunities to grow as an artist, choreographer, and collaborator. Regular rehearsals for various projects, multiple performance opportunities, video and photo shoots, and collaborations within the arts community.
• 30% off of technique and conditioning classes and series at Studio Pulse Center for Dance
• Performance stipends
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
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Is familiar with Pulse Dance Company's past works and is eager to work within that evolving aesthetic.
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Has significant training and performance experience in various dance styles.
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Is passionate about furthering dance in Anchorage, and playing an active role in our growing community.
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Is open to the creative process and is eager to grow and explore with an open mind.
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Attends rehearsals regularly and on time; fully commits to tech week prior to performances.
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Enthusiastically assists with light fundraising activities (silent auction item procurement, program book ad sales).
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Is a great communicator, and prioritizes Pulse commitments.
COMMITMENT: Rehearsals begin late summer/early fall and run through spring. The company rehearses three nights weekly (sample week: Mon, Tues, Wed, 7-9:45pm) as well as occasional weekends. Dancers are expected to arrive to rehearsal ready and warmed up, ideally straight from a technique or conditioning class prior to rehearsal. The season runs late summer through early March of 2024.
MEMBERSHIP:
Annual $150 membership fee. (This demonstrates member commitment to the company, its mission, and supports hundreds of hours of rehearsal space rental. This works out to roughly .20 cents per rehearsal hour in the season.)
EXTRA INFO: Company artists are selected based on skill and, if known, past accountability.