Audition Notice: dancers required for Home

AUDITION NOTICE: Dancers required

Home as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012
2 April – 13 May 2012

Home is a bold, inventive new participatory production that will animate public spaces across Birmingham city centre. Home will be an evolving promenade-style performance event, engaging thousands of people as audiences and participants.
Based on the themes of home, belonging and identity and what it means to each of us, the work will be developed using ideas, inspirations and choreographic material contributed by a 1000 individuals. Shaped by Director, Andy Brunskill, the project will have huge cast taking part, all performing on individual doormats which becomes an individual stage.

International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) is a major biennial festival produced by DanceXchange (dx) in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome. One of the largest dance festivals in the world, IDFB is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists. Animating the city and capturing the imagination, IDFB brings a remarkable line-up of outstanding dance to venues and public spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands and creates a wealth of engaging participatory activity for people of all ages.

Performer requirements:
Versatile and quirky male and female dancers. This commission takes place in public spaces (indoors and outdoors) so this new production requires performers who are willing to work in a non-traditional theatre environment with experience and confidence. Performers must have a strong technique as well as improvisation and contact skills. Additional skills, such as acting, physical theatre, street performance, playing an instrument or singing would be an advantage and can be used in this work. Candidates must be available for the dates as listed below and be willing to relocate Birmingham for the duration.

Application Deadline: Monday 6 February 2012, 5pm
Audition date: Saturday 18 February 2012, 1100-1600, London
Contract dates: Creation period: 2-20 April 2012 (3 weeks), Birmingham
Performance period: 23 April -13 May (3 weeks), Birmingham
Fees and details: £425 per week, all-inclusive
Accommodation provided from Monday 23 April to Monday 14 May 2012 in the form of a twin room in a self-catering apartment
One return train ticket to Birmingham
To apply: Please send a CV and completed DanceXchange Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: www.dancexchange.org.uk/about/jobs-at-dx to Gemma Thomas.
Further info: Gemma Thomas, Project Manager, DanceXchange
0121 689 1091 // gemma.thomas@dancexchange.org.uk // www.idfb.co.uk/take-part

International Dance Festival Birmingham takes place in venues and outdoor spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands from 23 April until 19 May 2012. Follow the festival story at www.idfb.co.uk. Home is part of Dancing for the Games, which is part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands, and is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and Advantage West Midlands. It has been granted the prestigious London 2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme, which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the 2012 Games.

Assistant Choreographer and Dancers required by DanceXchange for new commission - PLAYGROUND

Assistant Choreographer and Dancers required by DanceXchange for new commission - PLAYGROUND

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

Transitions Dance Company auditions

Transitions Dance Company, the UK's first postgraduate contemporary dance company, is looking for male and female dancers for entry in September 2011.

Distinguished alumni include Luca Silvestrini, Brooke Smiley, Leila McMillan, Tom Dale and Matthew Bourne.

Train at an advanced level within a professional company environment

Work with the world's most exciting choreographers, and tour venues in the UK and overseas

Gain a MA Dance Performance* as a member of Laban's Graduate School (scholarships available).*Subject to admissions requirements

Auditions will be held throughout April - June.
Places fill up fast and you are encouraged to apply ASAP:
Contact Maggie Kelly
Email: m.kelly@trinitylaban.ac.uk

or visit our website

Coventry Youth Dance and Coventry Junior Youth Dance Auditions!

When? Tuesday, 5th October, 6-8pm
Where? King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry

More info
Join in the groups for a fun and exciting dance experience! The audition will consist of a dance class and a choreography session.

Coventry Youth Dance (14-19yrs) is led by Alexis Haines and meets every Tuesday 6.00-8.00pm, at King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry CV3 6AQ.

Coventry Youth Junior Dance (9-13yrs) is led by Gemma Bowen and meets every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm at chace studio centre, 239a Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3AN.

Termly fee of £20.00

Come along and take part in an exciting programme of Dance Classes, Choreography and Performance!

For more information please call 024 7678 8575.

refleX youth dance company auditions

Following last week’s successful round of auditions, refleX (DanceXchange’s resident youth dance company) are holding a 2nd audition, by invitation only this Saturday 2 October from 4pm-6:30pm. We are looking for strong dancers, aged 15-19yrs, who want a career in dance, and the opportunity to create and perform challenging contemporary works.

This year, refleX will be working with an outstanding team of British choreographers to create performance pieces which will be showcased at the end of the year in The Patrick Centre, as well as at other platforms over the course of the year. It will be a very demanding year for the group, so a high level of commitment, both to the group and your own development is essential.

We would like to invite you to come along this Saturday to work with choreographer David Massingham and rehearsal Director Elisabetta D’Aloia. Please confirm your attendance by emailing me on cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk.

For more information contact:
Cat Boffy
Class Coordinator
DanceXchange
cat.boffy@dancexchange.org.uk
T: 0121 689 3170

http://www.dancexchange.org.uk/

Sticky Toffee auditions for choreographers/teachers

Midlands Best Dance Crew auditions

Midlands Best Dance Crew Auditions
Saturday 2nd October 1- 4pm

Punch & 2Funky present MIDLANDS BEST DANCE CREW 2010, the urban dance championship comes to Birmingham Town Hall on Friday 12 November. The event will enable the hottest street dancers to compete in the hope of winning the cash prize, 12 of the Midland’s best crews will battle it out to win the trophy, £1k and claim the title of Midlands Best Dance Crew 2010.

If you would like to take part in the auditions this Saturday at the mac in Birmingham, then please complete the registration form via Punch's website or call Gurpreet on 0121 224 7441.

http://punch-records.co.uk/2010/08/03/midlands-best-dance-crew-2010/

Solihull Youth Dance Company audition

Audition for Solihull Youth Dance Company

Alderbrook School, Solihull

When: Thursday 30th September, 7.00 – 8.30pm
Where: At The Edge Studio, Alderbrook Leading Edge School & Arts College

Solihull Youth Dance Company (SYDC) is a regional contemporary youth dance company run by Alderbrook School in association with Dancescape

Company members participate in regular technical classes, rehearsals and performances. SYDC is a wonderful and valuable experience for any dancer considering a career in Dance and can support dancers training at G.C.S.E/Btec and A-level standard. The Company can offer recent University Graduates a regular technique class and opportunities to lead and choreograph.

AUDITION PROCESS:

Auditions will begin promptly at 7.00pm and are open to dancers male and female aged 15-25, younger dancers are considered providing technical ability is of a high standard.

Dancers will participate in a warm up and learn some choreography. There will also be time to create and perform and they may be asked to stay for an interview.

Dancers do not need to prepare any material for the audition.

For further information please contact Sita Manghnani Hans at Alderbrook School on 0121 704 2146 or email s201smanghnanihans@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk