Alexander Vantournhout is Looking for Female Dancers

Alexander Vantournhout studied Circus at Ecole Supérieure des Arts du Cirque in Brussels. Afterwards he continued his education as a dancer at P.A.R.T.S. The combination of both studies, the former focusing on artistic reflection, the latter focusing on physical excellence, makes that his work serves as a link between circus and dance. Two constants within his artistic pursuits are a search for creative and kinetic potential in physicality and an investigation into many aspects of the relationship between performer and object.

For more information and video material → https://www.alexandervantournhout.be/

Creation:
The new creation, Inschrift (premiere October 2021) is an ensemble piece with 5 to 6 female dancers on the stage. Inschrift is inspired by how people on the run (refugees) cross the border between Mexico and United States. They minimize their traces in the sand by using shoes with carpet sewn into the sole or by erasing their footprints with branches, sweepers. The movement research will be inspired on strategies how humans and animals locomote, and how to reduce their traces.

Creation period (to be confirmed): (30/11/2020 → 11/12/2020, 18/01/2021 → 30/01/2021, 15/02/2021 → 18/02/2021, 22/03/2021 → 02/04/2021, 19/04/2021 → 30/04/2021, 17/05/2021 → 28/05/2021 + periods in September/October)

Premiere: October 2021 followed by an intensive tour in Belgium and abroad during season 2021-2022 and afterwards on the repertory until Summer 2023.

About the audition
When: The audition takes place in Brussels (BE) from Friday 10th till Monday 13th of April 2020 and is by invitation only. Selection will be made, based on your curriculum and show reel (max. 3 minutes).

How to Apply: Please complete the Audition Form

Deadline to Apply: Applying is possible until Thursday 20th of February 2020, 11.59pm via the form below. Only the selected participants will be notified and receive an email with practical information, latest Wednesday 18th of March 2020. There is no participation fee. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.

No need to…
– be good in ballet.
– have had previous working experience.
– have followed a dance or circus education.

It’s a plus when…
– you have notion of catabatics, acrobatics or martial arts.
– you are interested in movement research and the development of personal body language.
– you have the ability to work and generate material independently.

For specific questions regarding the audition please contact productie@alexandervantournhout.be

Photo: (C) Alexander Vantournhout

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