The I A.M. Arts Mentorship/Coaching program is a one-year mentorship open to a young professional dancer of colour (class of 2025). This program is for a self-driven, self-motivated and focused young dancer looking to pursue a career in dance. Grant-funded, MCP is offered free of charge to the family.

This page is for APPLICANTS ONLY.

If you are an educator, learn how you can engage here.

2022/2023 mentee, Sa’Nah Britt
Photo by VIZIONARYSTUDIOS

Program highlights:

  1. Solo dance commission and movement research

  2. Scholarships and competitions research (financial aid)

  3. Networking and integrating into the global dance landscape

  4. Life and Career Coaching

  5. College essay review, editorial assistance, and letters of recommendation as needed


Additional resources + get to know Alanna!

YoungArts supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers.

  1. Watch and share this Info Session led by Alanna about a one-of-a-kind national arts scholarship program, YoungArts. Alanna is not only an alum but also a YoungArts ambassador to the Midwest region.

2. Alanna is offering a limited amount of in-person master classes this spring, followed by a Q&A to see if working with Alanna intimately for a year would be a good fit. Please share this opportunity with your program directors!

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Alanna Morris at alanna@iamartss.com.

We look forward to receiving your application!



Archived:
Candle, Choreography by Kyle Abraham, courtesy of TU Dance (2016)

"Yam, Potatoe an Fish!" Choreography by Alanna Morris-Van Tassel. Rehearsal. Artist residency with Art On Purpose, Trinidad, W.I. (2017)

Matter, Choreography by Uri Sands, courtesy of TU Dance (2016)