HeatherWalrondCompany (UK) is Seeking Male & Female Professional Dancers for it’s Touring Production ‘THE RISING’, & a New Creation in 2019.

HeatherWalrondCompany (UK) is seeking male and female professional dancers for it’s touring production ‘THE RISING’, and a new creation in 2019.

THE RISING is a contemporary dance and music production that explores what makes people feel alive through themes of community, surrender, relationship and hope. The work is strongly influenced by Fijian dance and culture with live music from multi- award winning musicians, Will McNicol & Luke Selby.

Over the last three years THE RISING has toured in the UK and Africa and has received standing ovations from sold out audiences.

HeatherWalrondCompany is looking for dancers who are passionate about people and want to make a positive difference, with a strong interest to connect with different cultures and communities through dance and music.

Selected candidates must demonstrate commitment and interest for the work of HeatherWalrondCompany.

We are looking for dancers with these qualities:

• Completed (or be due to graduate in 2018) full time professional dance training.
• Demonstrate an awareness of community, relationship and hope in their lives.
• Strong interests in international travel and cross- cultural opportunities.
• Able to swiftly learn and retain material to a high standard.
• Excellent musicality, strength and stamina.
• Exceptional contemporary dance technique, floor work and contact skills.
• Positive attitude, desire to develop and a strong work ethic.

Where:Plymouth, UK

When:26^thand 27^thJuly 2018, 10am- 4pm.

Deadline for Applications: 13^th July 2018, midnight UK time

How to Apply:Please email a statement of interest, CV, headshot and video footage with ‘Audition & NAME’ as the subject header to: heather@heatherwalrondcompany.com. Successful applicants will be notified by email on 20^thJuly 2018.

Work Contract:  Applicants need to be available for all of the following dates:

Tour Schedule-

Autumn 2018:
10^th– 14^thSeptember 2018- Rehearsal- UK
18^thSeptember- UK
25^th-30^thSeptember – NORWAY
12^thOctober- UK
17^thOctober- UK
15^thNovember- UK

Spring/ Summer 2019:
Cathedral tour (TBC)- UK
25^thJune- 2^ndJuly 2019- SERBIA
16^th-28^thJuly- FIJI

Autumn 2019:
New Creation x 4 weeks (Funding dependent)- UK
Please note: HWC are unable to sponsor work visas and you must have the legal right to work in the UK

Rate of pay:

£480 weekly fee*/ £120 performance day* plus all travel and accommodation expenses included.*Fees are subject to increase after March 2019 in line with ITC/ Equity Minimum. Please note we cannot cover costs to attend the audition.

For further information and to stay connected through social media, please visit:

Website: www.heatherwalrondcompany.com
Facebook: HeatherWalrondCompany
Instagram: heatherwalrondcompany
Twitter: @CompanyHW

Photo: © Heather Walrond Company / Jason Yeoman Film & Photography

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