ULTIMA VEZ / WIM VANDEKEYBUS IS LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCERS
Choreographer Wim Vandekeybus (Ultima Vez) is looking for professional, highly skilled dancers to join upcoming and future creations in 2025–2027. This open call is aimed at performers who combine raw physicality with a strong theatrical presence, able to meet the demands of intense creative processes and international touring.
ABOUT ULTIMA VEZ & WIM VANDEKEYBUS
Ultima Vez is the dynamic house for contemporary dance in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels) founded by choreographer Wim Vandekeybus. A place where production and distribution take place in optimal conditions and where creators share their artistic practices with each other and with a wide audience. The work includes the artistic creations of Wim Vandekeybus, the framework around new creators (Ulti’Mates) and our participatory activities.
Wim Vandekeybus’ early work, including What the Body Does Not Remember (1987), brought international recognition and helped define a new physical language in contemporary dance. Over the years, Vandekeybus has developed a distinctive choreographic style that combines raw movement, theatrical imagery, and elements of film and music. His performances often explore conflict and contrast – between instinct and thought, body and mind, group and individual.
All genders, body types, and cultural backgrounds are welcome.
Following daily evaluations, a selection of participants will be invited to stay for the full process. You will receive feedback on your continuation each step of the way.
Please note that Ultima Vez cannot reimburse travel or accommodation costs.
UPCOMING CREATIONS & TOURING PERIODS
New productions will be developed throughout 2025-2026, with rehearsals beginning in december 2025 and multiple international tours following in 2026-2027. Availability for extended rehearsal and performance periods is essential.
Requirements:
WHO IS ULTIMA VEZ LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for professional dancers and performers aged 18 – 50 with:
– A strong base in contemporary dance, and solid classical/ballet technique
– Theatrical and acting skills, experience with spoken text is a plus
– Risk-taking energy, impulse, and instinctual physicality
– The capacity to shift between structured choreography and improvisation
– Readiness to engage in intense, collaborative creation processes
– Availability for international touring
– The production requires presence in Belgium; therefore, a readiness to reside in or relocate to Belgium during this period is essential.
Where:
Ultima Vez Studio
Zwarte Vijversstraat 97
1080 Brussels, Belgium
When:
1–5 September 2025 (Monday to Friday)
This is a multi-day audition, by invitation only.
How to Apply:
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Deadline for applications: Sunday 22 June 2025 (midnight)
Selected applicants will be contacted by: Friday 25 July 2025
(If you do not receive a confirmation email after applying, please resubmit.)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please fill out the application form on: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUT2yBDGWf9_SbpscHVwq9f50287GW2G1HGb–3NsbCm4DdQ/viewform?usp=header
You will receive a copy of your responses which will serve as a confirmation e-mail. (If you do not receive a confirmation email with a copy of your responses after applying, please resubmit.)
You will be asked to provide:
– Your personal details and a brief biography.
– A recent photo (headshot).
– A downloadable PDF of your CV.
– Two video links (YouTube or Vimeo only – no WeTransfer or file uploads). Make sure the links are set to “public” or “unlisted”, and that we can click to play them directly without needing to copy-paste or request access.
Video requirements:
– Presentation video (max. 2 minutes): A recording that showcases your personal movement language and the qualities you are in control of. This can be improvisation or a short sequence.
– Performance excerpt (max. 2 minutes): A clip from a recent performance or rehearsal where you are clearly visible.
Please do not submit more than two videos. If you send longer videos, we will only watch the first 2 minutes of each. Avoid indicating timecodes from longer clips – we will not use them.
Deadline for applications:
Sunday 22 June 2025 (midnight)
Learn more about the audition at:
https://ultimavez.com/jobs-auditions
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