Contemporary Dance Europe 

Rosie Kay Dance Company Seeks One Female and Two Male Dancers to Perform in MK ULTRA

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RKDC seeks male and female dancers with a playing age of 17-28 to perform in MK ULTRA. The project will rehearse and rework MK ULTRA before touring to theatres in the UK.

We are particularly keen to hear from dancers from BME communities but welcome all applicants.

Please research the work before applying: www.mkultra.dance

DANCERS NEED THESE QUALITIES

  • MK ULTRA is about pop stars and fame and deconstructs performance – we’re looking for stars who can shine.
  • Very fast at learning
  • Good memory for complex material
  • Strong contemporary technique, excellent strength and fitness
  • Diverse performers with interesting/unique/quirky looks and strong confidence
  • Positive attitude, hard working and willing to contribute to a healthy, fun touring company atmosphere
  • Good acting ability

WORK CONTRACT

Applicants need to be available for all of these dates:
Rehearsals and premiere in Birmingham 20 – 31 August and 10-22 September. Depending on your home location you may need to travel to Birmingham on 19 August and 9 September.

Tour weeks (including travel days):

  • 27 September – 3 October
  • 15 – 17 October (part-week)
  • 22 – 27 October
  • 4 – 11 November

RKDC is unable to sponsor work visas and you must have the legal right to work in the UK. If you have any queries about this please contact [email protected] before applying to audition.

Equity/ITC Ethical Manager Contract: £471 pw for rehearsals, £500 pw for performance plus holiday pay, all travel and accommodation plus touring per diem.

AUDITIONS

Applicants must be available for the relevant round one audition and the recall dates

Females – round one
Thursday 21 June 2018, 10:00-17:30
The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET

Males – round one
Friday 22 June 2018, 10:00-17:30
Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

Females and Males – recall
Friday 29 June 2018, 10:00-17:39
DanceXchange, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

Audition will comprise of:

  • Fitness session and technique class
  • Learning repertoire
  • Improvisation section

Please note we cannot cover costs to attend the audition. We cannot offer an alternative date or online audition.

How to apply: Complete the application form via the link: http://rosiekay.co.uk/mk-ultra-audition-notice-2018/ and upload a head shot and your CV

Deadline for Applications: by Monday 4  June at 11:00.

For more information please visit: http://rosiekay.co.uk/

Photo: © Rosie Kay Dance Company

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