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Abilities Dance

Understudy Contractor for Firebird Part 2 Ballet September 18 - 20, 2026

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Brookline, MA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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Abilities Dance 2 Strathmore Rd#3 Brookline, MA 02445

Date Posted:

July 18, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Artistic/Programming Type:

Part-Time Understudy Contractor for Firebird Part 2 Ballet September 18 - 20, 2026

Description:

Abilities Dance is centered on disrupting antiquated beliefs and promoting disability justice through dance and art overall in greater Boston and beyond. Abilities Dance Boston is seeking understudy dancers for our

Vel'Fyra:

Firebird pt. 2 performance. These dancers will understudy for core ADB dancers and potentially perform in an ensemble piece. This show isdirected and choreographed by Ellice Patterson with original score by Andrew Choe. Rehearsals will be directed by Dara Capley. This will be a restaging from our June 2026 show which will be September 18 - 20, 2026 at the Strand Theatre in Boston. (Friday September 18th show time is 8 pm with a call time of 6 pm. Saturday September 19th show time is 7 pm with call time of 5 pm. Sunday September 20th show time will be 2 pm, with call time of 12 pm.) Virtual rehearsals will happen 6 pm - 8 pm on Thursdays starting July 16th. In-person rehearsals are scheduled for 12:30-4:30 on 8/8 and 9/12. Weekly rehearsals will be held largely virtually. T will be 1 -2 monthly in person rehearsals in the greater Boston area August 8th and September 12th. Tech and dress rehearsals will be held on Wednesday and Thursday prior to show weekends 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Dancers will be considered independent contractors. They will be paid $20/hr during rehearsals and $25/hr during show week runs. They will be paid at the end of the performance run (September 20, 2026) via check. Forplete job information go to abilitiesdanceboston/workwithus

Qualifications:

3 years of ballet/contemporary experience Be present at all rehearsals you're understudying for and your own ensemble role (if applicable) Willingness to learn adaptive dance practices (includingfort moving alongside open audio descriptions) Formal adaptive dance experience is a plus, but not required Excellentmunication skills primarily via email within 2 business days Able to retain choreography, spacing, and performance detail Excellent adaptability to be able to perform a role in little to no notice As our in person rehearsals and performances will be fully masked, you will be expected to rehearse and perform masked