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The 2025 Summer Company

Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Missed this opportunity? Follow us on socials to be in the know of the next open call.

Questions?

Watch the Information Session where you can learn more about the program.

The session is hosted by Jessica Cen & Colleen Snell.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is it?
It's a job!
Funded by the Federal government, the Summer Company brings together a group of talented dancers and arts workers for two months of full-time seasonal employment. This is a chance to train and perform alongside peers and professional artists.

 

2. Why is it only for artists under 30?

This project supports new and emerging artists in the GTA. It's funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, which sets out specific eligibility criteria and is an initiative to create on-the-job training for YOUTH. Applicants can be over 30 by the end of the employment, as long as they are under 30 at the start. Our start date is tentatively July 2nd, 2025.

 

3. What level of dance experience do I need?

The program was crafted for artists with a commitment to launching their professional career in the arts. We usually look for folks with at least 1 year of post-secondary dance training.

 

4. What kind of training and experience will I get?

In past iterations, Summer Company members received training in Flying Low, floor work, Gaga Technique, stage combat, acting, jazz dance, Bollywood, improvisation, improvisation/site-specific performance, choreography, physical theatre, music, clown, commedia del'arte, voice, script research and development, martial arts, and strength/mobility/stamina training with Alice Cavanagh - certified personal trainer and FH's artistic associate. Most recently, the 2024 Summer Company created their own short dance pieces for a mixed bill show. 

 

5. How many dancers are your looking for?

This is subject to funding results, which we usually receive mid-April. While we can't confirm the exact amount right now, the company usually comprises around 10 dancers.

6. Can I help behind the scenes?

Yes! Production roles are offered in Stage Production, Costume Design, and Marketing. These roles are involved in costume, props, stage work, administration, and other behind-the-scenes roles to support the company and our productions. 

7. How/When do I apply?

We are currently looking for Dancers for 2025 Summer Company. Learn more and apply today!​

8. What are your audition tips?

Stay tuned on our Instagram to find out more - but generally we recommend you:

1. Research Frog in Hand to find out what kind of work we've done in the past
2. Consider every interaction with us as if it's part of the audition (emails, events, shows, etc.)

3. Audition us as well! Think about what you'd get out of this experience & generate some questions to ask us.

4. Let's meet! In-person auditions allows us to introduce each other and see your work. 
 

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST!

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