The Foundation Trust Teen Artist Fellowship at Urbanity Dance
Are you a teen dancer with big creative ideas? Do you love choreographing or want to learn how to make your own dances? This mentorship program is your chance to explore your voice as a choreographer, get guidance from a professional artist, and create something that’s all your own.
About the Program
The Foundation Trust Teen Artist Fellowship at Urbanity Dance is a paid, eight-month opportunity for two teen artists to explore their creativity, develop their own choreography, and receive personalized mentorship and support throughout the creative process.
When: January – August 2027
Commitment: Approximately 140 hours total (about 4 hours per week), with flexibility to work around your schedule
Pay: $17/hour
Where: Urbanity Dance
Your time in the fellowship can include rehearsing, creating choreography, taking dance classes, meeting with your mentor, and exploring new ideas. You’ll have access to Urbanity’s studios for your creative work, along with individualized mentorship to help you plan, experiment, problem-solve, and bring your artistic vision to life.
The fellowship will conclude with a live showing where you’ll have the opportunity to share your work with the community.
Your Mentor
Miranda Lawson — performer, choreographer, and educator with Urbanity Dance — will serve as your mentor. Miranda will guide you through the process of creating original choreography, offering feedback and creative tools to help you grow as an artist. Click here to learn more about Miranda and her work.
Who Can Apply
Teens ages 14-19 who are excited to explore choreography. All dance styles and experience levels are welcome — curiosity and creativity matter most!
Applications for the 2027 Fellowship closes on December 15th at 11:59pm.
Questions? Email miranda@urbanitydance.org.
2026 Foundation Trust Teen Artist Fellow: Faith Woodberry
Photos by Ryan Smith Visuals
Faith Woodberry is a queer contemporary & hip hop dancer based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are currently in 11th grade at Concord Academy where they dance in addition to classes at Urbanity studios. They are currently interested in blending techniques and creating original work.
This program is supported by a generous grant from the Foundation Trust. (www.foundationtrust.org www.complextrauma.org)
