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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025
Embody Ambassadors are dancers with a specific calling to become leaders and change-agents in their communities. Ambassadors are trained to work with peers as mediators, touchstones, and role models. This program is designed to help ambassadors grow their leadership skills while focusing on equity and inclusion.
Ambassadors help create an environment on the convention floor that makes everyone feel safe, seen and supported. Ambassadors will learn how to become “tap-out” dancers. Tap-out dancers act as in class peer support during convention weekends. Tap-out dancers are identifiable by wearing a distinctive bracelet and are "on-duty" only when they choose to be. If a dancer is in need of support they can simply tap the arm of an "on-duty" ambassador who will meet them in a safe environment to talk.
The Ambassador Program Director will be available throughout the Embody weekend to support both tap-out dancers and those who need them.
Program opportunities include:
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Free tuition to all 2024-2025 tour events
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Access to a VIP summer retreat for Embody programs
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Tap-out training
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Mentorship and training
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Photoshoot (during retreat)
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Dance mindset coaching session (during retreat)
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Opening number performance in closing show combined with other Embody Programs
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Embody social media features
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*Opportunities for 18+ Embody Ambassadors to grow within the organization
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Embody Ambassador must attend a *mandatory retreat in Allentown, PA, August 2-4th, 2024.
*For unavoidable conflicts (required studio choreography, etc), applicants may request approval from Embody on their application to miss the retreat. If approval is granted, dancers will miss all retreat opportunities.
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Embody Ambassadors must adhere to the 2024-2025 Embody Ambassador Code of Conduct
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Embody Ambassadors must actively promote Embody on their social network accounts
PROGRAM EXPENSES
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Program Fee: $399
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Need-based scholarships and payment plans are available for Embody Ambassador applications submitted by April 1, 2024.
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Includes:
-Free tuition to all 2024-2025 tour events
-Access to a VIP summer retreat for Embody programs
-Mentorship and training
-Photoshoot (during retreat)
-Dance mindset coaching session (during retreat)
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Travel and accommodations
BECOME AN EMBODY AMBASSADOR
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Embody Ambassador applicants must be at least 9 years of age as of January 1, 2024.
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If associated with a studio, applicants must have their studio director’s permission to apply.
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A donation of $25 is required upon submission. This tax deductible donation helps Embody build a need based scholarship fund for dancers unable to afford their convention tuition.
PROGRAM RESULTS
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until June 1st, 2024 OR if the program fills sooner, applications will close prior to the final deadline. Dancers may submit their application at any time and will receive their results as shown below:
First round of result emails: February 15, 2024
Second round of result emails: April 15, 2024
Third round of result emails: June 15, 2024
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Breanna Myers, LCSW is a licensed therapist based in New York City. Breanna received her masters in social work from New York University with a focus on clinical services and integrated behavioral health care for youth. Since graduating, Breanna has committed herself to providing evidence-based, accessible, and trauma-informed mental health care to children and adolescents. Breanna has a passion for social justice and aims to use her personal and professional platform to build equity and support historically under-resourced communities.
In addition to being the Ambassador program director, Breanna also leads Embody’s Mental Health in Dance seminar sessions.
