Factory International ‘Free Your Mind’ is Looking for Professional Dancers

Factory International and Olivier Award-winning Boy Blue are auditioning dancers for Free Your Mind – a world-first dance adaptation of The Matrix. Specially created for the opening of Factory International, this eye-opening mass performance combines dance, music and visual effects, taking audiences on a journey through The Matrix. Free Your Mind brings together the visceral movement of choreographer Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy with a powerful score from renowned composer Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante (co-founders of dance company Boy Blue), as well as world-leading designer Es Devlin’s immense stage sculptures and the work of the acclaimed writer Sabrina Mahfouz – all directed by Danny Boyle.

We’re looking for strong, physical professional disabled and non-disabled dancers with a versatile street dance background, strong choreographic execution, and great stage presence and storytelling. Sound like you? We’d love for you to come and audition at one of our Manchester or London sessions.

A large ensemble of hundreds of non-professional voluntary performers from across Greater Manchester will work alongside the professional company, reflecting the diversity of our communities. This is a separate opportunity and we’ll be launching a call-out for participation in late spring/early summer 2023.

Payment: This is a paid opportunity. We’re still finalising fees for this project but we can confirm that the rates will be above Equity minimum. The confirmed fee will be outlined in the offer for each role, prior to acceptance.

Dates: This full-time engagement will start with rehearsals in August 2023 and end at the beginning of November 2023.

Location: Rehearsals and performances will take place in Manchester.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Advanced level dancers in street dance style
High-level skills in floor work
Excellent pick-up rate with choreography
An understanding of movement with intention
Highly skilled physical dance ability
Comfortable and confident with storytelling through choreography
Please note that applicants must be aged 18+ at the time of the audition.

Where:

Auditions will take place in both Manchester and London, England, UK

When:

Central Manchester: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 January 2023 with recalls on Friday 20 January.

East London: Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 January 2023 with recalls on Thursday 26 January.

How to Apply:

To see the full list of audition slots and book onto a session, follow the link below.
https://factoryinternational.org/join/free-your-mind-professional-dancer-callout/

Deadline for applications:

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Learn more about the audition at:

https://factoryinternational.org/join/free-your-mind-professional-dancer-callout/