Con Amor y FortalezaBeginning in April, La Mezcla Artistic Director and Choreographer Vanessa Sanchez led an 8 week, mixed-level tap dance performance workshop series at ODC. Earlier this month, the series culminated in 3 successful performances of the new acapella tap piece “Con Amor y Fortaleza” as part of the Community Showcase at ODC Theater. Congratulations to the dancers- beautiful performances!
La Mezcla is seeking a positive, organized, and community-oriented Company & Production Intern to join our team August 2026 through June 2027. This internship offers paid, hands-on experience in costume management, the ins & outs of producing a dance theater production and national tour, and using art for social change & community engagement. The Company & Production Intern works closely with the Artistic Director and Company Manager in managing and maintaining our costume inventory, preparing costumes for tour, and supporting in rehearsals, performances and community engagements. An ideal candidate is self motivated, asks questions, manages timelines, enjoys the occasional dance party break and has an interest in costume design/making, dance company management, dance performance & choreography, and/or dance & theater production management. Women and non-binary people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to LaMezclaInfo@gmail.com with “La Mezcla Internship” in the subject line by May 28, 2026. Online interviews held June 2-3 [before 3pm], 2026.
NATIONWIDE OPEN CALL for advanced/professional level Tap Dancers ages 18 & up. San Francisco Bay Area-based dancers prioritized, but not required. Spanish speaking a plus!
Musician Casting Call: Nationwide Open call for Female identifying Upright Bass Players and Trumpet Players who sing Jazz for National and International Fall 2026 tour dates. Experience with Musical Theater and/or working with dancers preferred, ability to sing in Spanish and play minor percussion a plus!
Schedule: Fall 2026 Rehearsals beginning in late August (exact dates to be confirmed), with tour dates through mid November.
Fees: Competitive Artist fees for all Rehearsals and Performances; all travel, lodging and per diem covered by La Mezcla
Submission: Please email an artist resume and two performance video samples (from the past 2 years) to VSanchez@lamezclasf.net by April 24, 2026.