About the Company

A.I.M believes in:

the power of dance as an art form and A.I.M’s distinctive, ardent voice within contemporary dance

an artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives

the pursuit of excellence through ethical leadership and through

accountability to each other, the field at large, and the audiences we serve

supporting and nurturing dancers with living wages, health insurance, and career development

operating with integrity throughout all aspects of the organization

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham has, for nearly two decades, been at the forefront of contemporary dance, becoming one of the most acclaimed touring companies in the world. Celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2026, the company exemplifies “lush movement, infectious music and magnetic dancers..." as noted by The New York Times. A.I.M has been featured in Vogue, Essence, among many other publications, and was on the April 2025 cover of the Harper’s Bazaar. The company is described as a “postmodern gumbo” with an ardent voice and artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives. A.I.M performs works by Abraham as well as new and existing works by choreographers who have influenced Abraham's artistry. A.I.M is based in New York City.

People

Staff

Kyle Abraham, Artistic Director
Emily Waters, Executive Director
Ben Pryor, Director of Touring and Artistic Operations
Lesedi Ntsele Stofsky, Director of Development
Matthew Baker, Logistics Manager
Meredith Belis, Production Stage Manager
Jessica Tong, Rehearsal Director
Danielle LeBron, Development Manager and Board Liaison
Micaelina Carter, Touring Logistics Lead
Alexander Diaz, Marketing Lead
Chris Constable, Press Agent
Dan Stearns, Lighting Supervisor
Lucy Mallett and Julia Corrigan, Arts FMS, Financial Services

A.I.M Board

Kyle Abraham
Suzanne Hall, Chair
Cheryl Bergenfeld
Adrienne Edwards
Karen Hogan
Mark A. Leavitt
Glenn Ligon
Jennifer Mandelson
Wendy McCain
Gary Mezzatesta
Bebe Neuwirth
Kimberly Pirtle
Carrie Schneider
Stephen Simcock
Gilda Squire
Julia Strickland
Mickalene Thomas
Martin Wechsler
Chris Calkins, Board Emeritus

Work with Us

Work with Us

A.I.M is seeking dynamic and virtuosic dancers for future performance and touring seasons to fill a paid part-time or full-time position*. Applicants will submit an audition application form and those selected will be invited to an in-person audition Thursday, May 28th. Applicants must show an interest in an investigative process that includes an open mind and a willingness to work in a collaborative group environment. A.I.M performs domestically and internationally approximately 25 weeks of a calendar year. Community engagement is a central tenet of A.I.M’s organizational activities, with A.I.M company members leading workshops and technique classes of various levels.


*Please note: We are currently seeking a mature, male-presenting artist to begin working with the company in August. Artists of any gender identity are welcome to apply, understanding capacity for in-person audition invitations is limited.

A.I.M artistic personnel consists of full-time and part-time dancers. Compensation currently ranges from $47k-$68K/year for full-time dancers and $22-$35/hour for part-time dancers; commensurate with experience, based on company tenure, and reviewed annually for cost-of-living and merit-based increases. Dancers receive an annual length of service increase after five-years of employment. Full-time dancers are supported with 52-week salaries, health insurance, and paid vacations/sick days. All A.I.M dancers receive creation royalties in perpetuity, applicable retirement contributions, and bodywork.

Application/Audition Process for Interested Dancers:

Applicants will submit an Audition Application Form that includes headshot, bio, and a movement sample*. Those selected will be invited to an in-person audition Thursday, May 28th, in New York City. Applicants should be available 10am-6pm for the audition, and for potential callbacks Friday, May 29th, 10am-6pm.

Audition application forms are open FOR ONE WEEK ONLY now through Monday, May 11th. Those selected will be notified by Monday, May 18th.

*The movement sample video should be a recent video no longer than 60 seconds in length, unedited, of yourself with no other dancers pictured.

Additionally, we’d love for you to include a brief verbal introduction stating your name, pronouns, where you’re from and a fun fact about yourself. This can be included in the movement sample, or a separate video if needed, but total length should not exceed 60 seconds.

The movement can be improvisation, your own choreography, or someone else's choreography with their permission. We kindly ask that you refrain from submitting a dance reel, highly edited, or multiple choreographers work. Samples should be material you feel best showcases your artistry as a dancer.

Videos must be uploaded to YouTube/Vimeo/Dropbox/Drive. The video may be private but should not have a password. Make sure we can access your video! This video will be used for the sole expressed purpose of this application.

Apply today by clicking this link.

Contact

For domestic and international booking information, contact:
Kyle Abraham
10 Lafayette Ave, suite 4,
Brooklyn, NY 11217
kyle@aimbykyleabraham.org

For general inquiries, please email info@aimbykyleabraham.org or call 914 996 7444.

For audition inquiries, please send a resume, a photo and a short video of yourself to matthew@aimbykyleabraham.org.

For questions about volunteer opportunities or creative partnerships, please contact info@aimbykyleabraham.org or 212 691 6500 ext. 311.


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