Ballet in the City 2022 City Steward Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Ballet in the City 2022 City Steward! Please read and fill out the formal application below to begin the process.

AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM BALLET IN THE CITY--

Ballet in the City Stewards will be selected through a process; the first step of which is an application.  Selected applicants will then move on to a second step.  

BIC's definition of Stewardship is specific to its mission and commitment to its growth and success:

• The City Stewards Program will focus on personalized opportunities for engagement and leadership, specifically catered to both young dancers, adult dancers and professional dancers.

• The City Stewards Program will focus on participation. As Ballet in the City is a nonprofit organization based on education and interactive programming, the main priority for its City Stewards is for these individuals to be actively engaged in various ways. Ballet in the City will work closely with each City Steward to provide personalized opportunities to further growth and artistry in their personal dance journeys as well as for the Steward to develop BIC’s mission in their city and beyond.

• The City Stewards Program will consist of a smaller group of exceptional, committed individuals. All ages are desired and welcome, but City Stewards will be relied upon to fundraise, actively participate in Ballet in the City initiatives and events, and to take a leadership role in furthering the mission of the organization. In response, Ballet in the City will offer its City Stewards opportunities for networking, professional connections and development, free classes, teaching opportunities, and much more.


What is a Ballet in the City Steward?

For Adult Ballet Enthusiasts & Professional Dancers:

Ballet in the City is seeking motivated ballet professionals and enthusiasts to commit to and work closely with the organization for a reciprocal relationship. Ballet in the City seeks to connect with committed, passionate adults to represent its mission in their cities and beyond.
• Lead programming in your city to advance Ballet in the City’s mission, such as educational programming, collaborative photo shoots showcasing ballet in your city, and other initiatives
• Potentially lead Ballet in the City Master Classes on Social Media channels and other online platforms
• Represent and move Ballet in the City’s mission forward through organic representation on Social Media platforms and via word of mouth with colleagues and potential supporters
• Fundraise for the organization
• Work in a personal fashion with Ballet in the City Administration on projects, initiatives, and opportunities
• Actively engage with members of the Ballet in the City community

For Ballet Students & Aspiring Professional Dancers:

Ballet in the City seeks to connect with exceptional, enthusiastic ballet students and aspiring dancers of all ages to participate in and advocate for its programming and strengthen its mission within their personal communities and beyond.
• Actively participate in Ballet in the City programming and initiatives such as master classes, workshops, and other special events
• Organically share and advocate for peers to participate in Ballet in the City master classes,  workshops, and other special events through word of mouth with fellow dancers and through authentic representation on Social Media channels
• Fundraise for the organization
• Work in a personal fashion with Ballet in the City Administration on projects, initiatives, and opportunities
• Actively engage with members of the Ballet in the City community


PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING:

Ballet in the City is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012. Since that time, it has engaged in presenting excellence through work with today's most exciting professional dancers. The efforts to promote the organization are grass-roots in nature, and its Stewards will be a vital part of this grass-roots effort.

Ballet in the City is looking to its future in 2021 and beyond. Its unique mission to cultivate ballet culture in your city and beyond is expanding into a new way for professionals and exceptional aspiring dancers to represent the organization in brand new ways.

What is Stewardship, by definition? Simply put, it Is nurturing relationships with organizational friends and supporters with the goal of strengthening the commitment that they have. Stewardship is critical to the success and sustainability of an organization.

While it is Ballet in the City's every wish to provide as many opportunities as possible to its Stewards, we wish for you to understand that it expects its Stewards to value and fulfill their duties to the organization, and with that synergy the relationship will thrive.

Thank you!
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Applicant Name *
Applicant Age *
Applicant Email *
Parent Name (over 18 Not Applicable) *
Parent Email (over 18 Not Applicable) *
Additional Email Address (Compatible with Constant Contact Email Marketing Service): *
Parent or Applicant (if over 18) Cell Phone Number *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
Parent Facebook Name (Applicant Name if over 18) *
Although this is NOT an Ambassador Program, to be a Ballet in the City Steward, you must maintain at minimum 1 "public" Instagram account and it must remain public during your tenure as a Ballet in the City Steward. Do you maintain at least 1 public Instagram account? *
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Instagram Handle *
At what studio(s) do you train or if a professional dancer, for which company do you dance? *
In what styles of dance do you train? *
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In what other dance activities are you involved? (i.e. ballet company/ performers union, dance competitions/conventions, musical theatre, etc.) *
How did you hear about Ballet in the City? *
Why do you wish to be a Ballet in the City Steward? *
Why do you think you are an ideal candidate to be a Ballet in the City Steward? *
How far would you be willing to travel for a Ballet in the City event? *
If you are accepted into the second round of the City Stewards process, you will be asked to join in a Zoom meeting with Ballet in the City leadership and current City Stewards. Please check ALL possible options in which you could participate. If you cannot participate in any of the options and are being considered, we will be contacting you for an alternate day and time.
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To be considered, ONE headshot and ONE dance photo of the applicant must be submitted.  (Please note: photos do not need to be professionally done.) Please email photos to stewards@balletinthecity.org with the applicant's name in the subject line and check the box if you have done so. *
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Please provide the 9 or 10-digit confirmation number from your EventBrite registration (required to be considered). *
Important Dates:
-Ballet in the City Stewards Applications open from Nov. 1 - Nov. 27, 2021
-Ballet in the City Steward selected applicants moving on will be notified on Nov. 29, 2021 BY EMAIL
-Process Part 2 - Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2021 (ZOOM Meetings)

2022 Official Ballet in the City Stewards will be notified on Dec. 10, 2021  BY EMAIL

All agreements for 2022 Stewards must be received no later than Dec. 19, 2021
2022 Ballet in the City Stewards announced on Ballet in the City social media accounts (photos of all Stewards on Ballet in the City Facebook and a general Instagram announcement) on Jan. 1, 2022
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