Kapow Dance Circus Theatre are Seeking Two Female Artists Based Near Manchester UK
Kapow are seeking two female dancers for the restaging of Grow, an outdoor dance work for festivals. Grow is a lively, energetic and vibrant dance theatre duo. A comment on humanity and a comedic gardening show combined. It is a playful and touching celebration of the power of nature to rejuvenate, take over spaces and grow through the cracks.
The initial contract is for the rehearsal and presentation of Grow this summer. We are hoping to find dancers who are interested in joining our team and continuing into other projects throughout 2019 and touring during 2020. Kapow is a Manchester based company and we are seeking local performers. You must live within commuting distance of Greater Manchester.
Essential Skills: We are seeking dancers with extensive contemporary training and performance experience who are skilled in dance theatre, partnerwork and improvisation. Performers need to have experience in working with props and objects. We do lots of our dance work outside so are looking for hardworking, practical people who can think on their feet and have a passion for the outdoors. Other desired skills: We are keen to hear from dancers who have a background in circus, gymnastics or other acrobatic disciplines. Very interested in hearing from dancers who rock climb.
Project Dates: 24th May – Team meeting and costume fitting 29th May – Rehearsal 30th May – Rehearsal 31st May – Rehearsal 5th June – Rehearsal 6th June – Rehearsal 7th June – Rehearsal / Travel day 8th June – Performances 9th June – Performances Fee: £1050 Additional possible performances (currently awaiting confirmation). 6th July – Manchester 20th/21st July – London All additional performances confirmed will be paid at £150 per performance day.
Audition details: Manchester City Centre – venue tbc.
When: 10am – 5pm, Monday 29th April 2019.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 17th April 2019. All successful applicants will be informed by April 19th 2019.
How to apply: Please send: a short paragraph as an introduction/expression of interest. (Max 300 words), CV (Max 2 pages), Some video of yourself performing/training/showreel. Please make sure you are easy to identify in the video and that we can get a clear sense of your skills and movement style.
Send to [email protected]
For more information please visit: https://www.kapowdance.co.uk/
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