Writer/Director April Atinuke Koyejo and Choreographer/Dancer Stefanos Dimoulas are Looking for Dancers
Writer/Director April Atinuke Koyejo and choreographer/dancer Stefanos Dimoulas are looking for dancers (m/f) to work on a newly funded opera production ‘Ayanfe, A Yoruba Opera’ to premiere at Opera In the City Festival in London.
‘AYANFE, A YORUBA OPERA’
The opera infuses the Yoruba idea of “Folk Opera”, a format that emerged in Nigeria in the 1940’s, with western classical music, to tell the story of the mighty queen that saved the Ifẹ̀ people from the people of the forest. The Yoruba storytelling technique mixed with a neoclassical cast of dancers, infused with original music composed by Pierre Audiger, creates a piece of exciting operatic theatre.
Full-time, paid rehearsals and performances according to ITC rates are planned for the following approximate dates, with potential further performances and tour.
Rehearsals:
• 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 July
• 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 July
• 20, 21, 22, 23 August
• 26, 27, 28 August
Performances:
• 29 August (tech rehearsal and opening night) & 30 August
REQUIREMENTS:
• A professional dance degree and preferably at least one year of full-time performing experience.
• Excellent professional dancing skills in Ballet, Contemporary and Partner work.
• Ability to learn choreography quickly and precisely.
• Experience in performing onstage.
• Knowledge of English.
Candidates of all ethnic backgrounds and genders are expressly welcome to apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified as soon as possible.
Where: Dance Attic, 368 North End Rd, Fulham, London SW6 1LY, UK
When: Saturday 2nd June 2018, 10am-4pm.
Deadline for applications: Midnight, Saturday 26th May
To apply: please email CV, Headshot, video links and a brief letter explaining why you would like participate to choreographer Stefanos Dimoulas [email protected] with the subject line ‘Dance Audition – FULL NAME’.
For further information about the festival and Stefanos Dimoulas’ work please visit http://www.opera-in-the-city.com/ayanfe and www.stefanosdimoulas.com
Photo: © Stefanos Dimoulas
Tags: London, Dance