ACCENT DANCE NYC is seeking professional WEST AFRICAN DANCERS who are proficient at a variety of traditional West African dances to be performed at NYC schools and other sites as part of our educational performances, with a June 20th performance, as well as throughout the year.

ACCENT DANCE NYC was founded to celebrate multiculturalism through dance and prioritizes hiring artists who reflect the communities we serve. BIPOC and immigrant artists are especiallyl encouraged, though all are welcome. Artists with experience and interest in working with youth are also encouraged.

TO APPLY: Please send the following materials to our Director of Educational Programming, Kim Johnson, at: Kim@accent.dance

- Resumes or detailed bios of your performance experience and training
- Headshot or clear photograph of yourself
- Videos of you dancing traditional West African dances (reels, performance and studio footage are acceptable). We will view up to 3 minutes of footage.

If you are chosen, you will join our small West African ensemble, and will perform in a 15-20 minute segment that will include a full performance of 1 or 2 traditional dances, along with a short presentation about the history and tradition of the particular West African dances, and a demonstration / short audience engagement. 

To learn more about ACCENT DANCE NYC, please visit: https://accent.dance