Please see below two adverts for an Assistant Choreographer and Dancers for PLAYGROUND, a new commission for 2012 as part of the Outdoor Dance Programme.
DanceXchange (dx), in partnership with Regional Dance Agencies DanceFest, Dancescape and Dudley Performing Arts, is leading on a substantial new Outdoor Dance Programme created for public spaces around the West Midlands from Summer 2011 to the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Autumn 2012. The project forms a major strand of the Dancing for the Games programme, connecting people with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through dance.
PLAYGROUND (working title) is an exciting commission by renowned Australian Artist, Shaun Parker, created specifically for parks, taking dance to the heart of the region’s communities. This imaginative new work will use existing children’s playground equipment as the set, creating a family-friendly performance piece that can be toured to playgrounds across the West Midlands. It will also attach to a variety of existing local/community events including fetes, fairs and festivals where possible.
JOB ADVERT
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Requirements:
The Outdoor Dance Programme is seeking an Assistant Choreographer/Rehearsal Director to work alongside Shaun Parker for the project PLAYGROUND. It will be the role of the Assistant Choreographer to work with the Choreographer to:
- Design the themes of the education work (during the research period)
- Deliver an INSET Day to local dance artists
- Work alongside the Choreographer during the creation period and reccy performance spaces
- Input into the devising of the work
Once the Choreographer has returned to Australia at the end of the creation period, it will be the responsibility of the Assistant Choreographer to:
- Tour with the dancers and act as rehearsal director
- Be the main point of contact and person responsible for the dancers
- Lead warm-up sessions for the company and take Education sessions as required
- Make necessary decisions regarding safety, practicality and artistry
- Adapt the work to fit each of the different park locations
Essential:
- Dance/choreographic experience
- Confident, resourceful and able to adapt to a variety of situations
- Experience of working in site-specific locations
- Experience of managing people
- Excellent communication skills
- Have a current CRB or be willing to undertake one
Desirable:
- Experience of managing a company on tour
To apply: Please send your CV with a short covering letter by post or email. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with Shaun Parker and Producer.
Deadline to apply: Friday 30 September 2011
Interview date: Thursday 6 October 2011, Birmingham
Timeframe: R&D: w/c 24 October 2011 (5/6 days)
Creation period: 2-27 April 2012 (4 weeks)
Touring period: 5-21 May & 21 June to 15 July 2012 (6 weeks in 2 blocks)
Possible additional dates outside of the West Midlands tbc
Payment: £475 per week
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment during R&D/Creation
Hotel accommodation + per diems (£20p/d) + travel expenses provided for touring
Further info or apply: Hannah Sharpe, DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB, Tel: 0121 689 1093 / Email: hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
AUDITION NOTICE
Dancing for the Games – Outdoor Dance Programme
Dancers required
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SHAUN PARKER
Performer requirements:
Male and female physical theatre performers x 4. This quirky commission takes place outside in a park setting and needs performers who are willing to work in a non-traditional theatre environment with experience and confidence. Performers must be versatile and have strong contemporary technique as well as improvisation and contact skills. Additional skills, such as street and hip-hop are welcomed and can be used in this work. Candidates must be available for the dates as listed below and be willing to move to Birmingham for the duration.
Timeframe: R&D: w/c 24 October 2011 (3 days, tbc)
Creation period: 2-27 April 2012 (4 weeks)
Touring period 5-21 May & 21 June - 15 July 2012 (6 weeks in 2 blocks)
Possible additional dates outside of the West Midlands tbc
Payment: £425 per week
Accommodation provided in Birmingham (a self catering apartment) during R&D/Creation
Hotel accommodation + per diems (£20p/d) + travel expenses provided for touring
To apply: Please send your CV and a head shot by post or email.
Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an audition in Birmingham
Deadline to apply: Friday 30 September 2011
Audition date: Friday 7 October 2011, Birmingham
Further info or apply: Hannah Sharpe, DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB
T: 0121 689 1093
E: hannah.sharpe@dancexchange.org.uk
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