An inspiring mentorship program created and directed by Mary Anne Fernandez Herding connects young artists with working dance professionals. guiDANCE offers a unique opportunity for dance students (high school age juniors and seniors) that are considering a career in dance to connect with a dance mentor. Students can ask questions one–on-one with a professional dancer, experience a master class with the mentor, attend a performance when available and build a relationship in the dance community.

If you are a student interested in applying for the guiDANCE mentorship program, please fill out the application by clicking the link below, or download here and submit, along with a recommendation letter from your dance teacher.

guiDANCE Mentorship Application

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number *

Email Address *

School *

Year in School and Age *

Why are you interested in the guiDANCE program and how do you think you would benefit from this experience? *

How long have you been dancing? What styles do you enjoy? (describe training, what dance means to you in your life) *

Are you interested in dance as a college major or minor? *

Do you see yourself possibly pursuing dance as a career? *

Please list three example questions you would like to ask the dance artist that will be your mentor: *

Teacher Recommendation

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number *

Email Address *

School *

Name of Student *

Please describe how your student would be a good fit for the guiDANCE mentorship program. (Their future dance goals, work ethic, maturity, creativity) *

We are excited to announce our first mentorship opportunity for the 2018-2019 season! We are now accepting applications for our mentorship with renowned modern dancer and choreographer, Ronald K. Brown, Artistic Director and Founder of Evidence Dance Company, based in Brooklyn, New York.

All interested applicants please submit your application along with the teacher recommendation form by September 1, 2018. If selected, you must be available on Wednesday, September 26th from 5-8pm for class and meeting with our mentor.

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance Company, NY. September 2018 guiDANCE mentor

Students from our guiDANCE program performed at the Movement Source show, "Alone, Together" April 2018

Meet our Mentors

Jordan Kriston

Jordan Kriston danced with the Pilobolus Dance Theater as a full-time member from 2010-2016. She is now an independent teaching and performing artist in constant pursuit of growth and creativity.

Ana Marie Alvarez

Ana Marie Alvarez is the director/founder of Los-Angeles based urban latin dance theater, Contra-Tiempo.

Chad Michael Hall

Chad Michael Hall is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer of L.A.-based dance company, MULTIPLEX DANCE.

Kyle Abraham

Kyle Abraham is the founder and artistic director of NY-based dance company Abraham.In.Motion.

Fernando Sáez

Fernando Sáez is co-founder and executive director of the Malpaso Dance Company, a Cuban contemporary dance company in Havana, Cuba.

Kathryn ALter

Kathryn Alter danced with the Limón dance company for 15 years. She is now an independent teaching artist and director of Kathryn Alter and Dancers in NYC.

DANCE THEATER OF HARLEM

The 16-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture.

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence

Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word.

Tamara Williams

Tamara Williams currently is an assistant professor of dance at UNC Charlotte and director of Tamara LaDonna Moving Spirits, Inc., a contemporary arts organization dedicated to performing, researching, documenting, cultivating, and producing arts of the African Diaspora.

guiDANCE is a program through Movement Source Dance Company, a 501c3 arts organization, directed by MaryAnne Herding.

The program works in collaboration with the Gammage Beyond program, and is sponsored in part by AZDEO.