Sonia Sabri Company are a UK based dance company with an international reputation for creating exciting work which explores new facets of Indian Kathak dance. Our upcoming production, Kathakbox, introduces Urban Kathak, a meeting of Kathak dance and hip-hop culture. Spoken word, rap, beatbox, global rhythms, street dance, breaking and Kathak combine in a performance that is literally ‘out of the box’.
Kathakbox’s final phase of development will be from December 2010 – February 2011, comprising devising and rehearsal. We are seeking a recent graduate in dance to join us for this exciting and crucial period, with the following opportunities for personal & professional development:
- Experience of the process of devising and rehearsal in a professional touring company with opportunities to shadow the choreographer, dancers and musical collaborators
- Support the devising process by acting as an understudy/proxy for choreographer and dancer Sonia Sabri
- Experience a fresh and different approach to dance and music, and the relationship of choreography and musical composition in the rehearsal room
- Working with four other dancers, a beatboxer, a table player and spoken word artist, as each artist ventures into daring zones.
- Gaining experience of all sides of creating a touring production: dance, music, costume, lighting, tech week, management/pr (according to interest)
- A day of mentoring/support for the graduate’s own work/areas of interest, with choreographer Sonia Sabri
- Attending company classes free
- free tickets to Kathakbox’s premiere
We would like to hear from dancers with the following qualities:
- Training to BA level in Contemporary Dance (experience/understanding of additional dance styles e.g. hip-hop/kathak/street also desirable)
- Female, maximum height 5 feet 2 inches
- An open mind and can-do, confident attitude. All artists in Kathakbox will be exploring new territory and working outside their accustomed comfort zones!
- Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a team
- West-Midlands based, as no travel expenses can be provided
- Interest in additional aspects of creating and touring productions, eg tech, management, marketing, social media
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 6th December 2010 – 18th February 2011 (9 weeks)
Location: devising and rehearsal will take place at mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, and any additional activities at Sonia Sabri Company’s nearby offices.
How to apply: Please email a CV with photo and covering letter (up to 1 side of A4) explaining your dance background and interest in the project to Sonia@ssco.org.uk
Shortlisted applicants will be auditioned by Sonia Sabri.
Closing date: Friday 15th October 2010
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