DeNada Dance Theatre Seeks Dancers for New Full Length Creation : Edward II

DeNada Dance Theatre (choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra) seeks dancers for the research and development of its new full length production: a queer dance adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s play, Edward II.

Narrating the tragic story of the real English king who was in love with his male court favourite, Pierce Gaveston, Marlowe’s play is a dramatic, bloody and poetic text that raises questions about queerness in relation to power, ability, class and race. Written in the 1590’s, Edward II resonates with many of the issues the LGBTQIA+ community is facing today.

We would love to hear from dancers of any gender definition with excellent contemporary and good classical techniques, with at least two years of professional experience. As this will mostly be a creative workshop process, we are looking for articulate dancers with personality, physical theatricality, generosity and willingness to play and engage intellectually. We welcome other performance skills such as drag, circus, voguing, heels and more; and are keen to hear from dancers whose lived experience may resonate with the themes we’re exploring.

Dates:

Dancers must be available for most of the following dates:

W/c 11th March: rehearsal week, Barnsley

W/c 18th March: rehearsal week, Barnsley (including Saturday)

W/c 29 April: rehearsal week, Doncaster (including Saturday)

Fees:

Following current Equity/ITC guidelines. Travel, accommodation and holiday pay included.

All funding is confirmed.

Requirements:

All dancers must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK

Minimum two years of professional experience required

Where:

Online

When:

Online interviews to take place w/c Jan 17 and w/c Jan 24 at mutually agreed dates.

How to Apply:

We are inviting expressions of interest from dancers and will hold online interviews with selected candidates.

To express interest, please email:

An updated CV with headshot

A clear, current video of your dancing

Availability for rehearsal dates

A brief personal statement, introducing yourself, your interest in the project, plus any relevant experience. This could be sent in writing, video or audio formats.

Expressions of interest should be sent to [email protected] by Jan 14 2024.

Deadline for applications:

January 14 2024

Learn more about the audition at:

http://www.denada-dance.com/news/2023/12/14/denada-seeks-dancers-for-new-creation-edward-ii