Zeitgeist Dance Theatre (ZDT), is Recruiting Professional Dancers, Apprentices and Trainees
Zeitgeist Dance Theatre (ZDT), is recruiting professional dancers, apprentices and trainees in anticipation for the new company 39th inaugural world premiere in Salt Lake City, Utah at the New Century Dance Project Festival during Summer 2020.
Artistic DirectorsL Yusha-Marie Sorzano and Francisco Gella
Dates and Locations: February 15 & 16: University of Southern California Kaufman School, Los Angeles
April 11 & 12: TBD in Philadelphia
Positions
7 professional dancers (ages 20 and up)
2 apprentices (ages 18 and up)
15 trainees (preprofessional ages 14-19)
Requirements
Professionals/Apprentice: Both men and women should be skilled in classical ballet, women need to be proficient en pointe. Applicants should have a varied background that includes experience in modern and contemporary dance. Additional training in other genres/styles and other art forms desired.
Trainees: At least three years of classical ballet training, modern, and contemporary, with cross-training in other styles preferred. Strong interest in pursuing a professional performance career.
Dancers must be initially available and willing to commit to rehearsals and performances from July 25 – August 16. Although attending one of the two live auditions in Los Angeles, CA on February 15 & 16 or Philadelphia on April 11 &12 is preferred, interested dancers unable to attend may submit required materials by email for consideration.
Cost: $20 per person at the door
Contact: Jeffrey Hoffman, Executive Director, [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/zeitgeistdancetheatre
How to Apply: Required Pre-registration for Zeitgeist and Ballet Idaho Live Auditions
Pre-registration for live auditions is required. To register or please email the following
information to [email protected]
-The audition city you’ll be attending
-Full name
-Address, city and state
-Birthdate
-Gender identification and preferred gender pronouns
-Position you’re auditioning for: professional, apprentice or trainee
To inquire about auditioning for the Ballet Idaho company or trainee program on the same dates and in the same cities, email [email protected] .
Dancers may opt to audition for both companies as initial commitments for each company during 2020/21 do not overlap.
Electronic Submission
Although the live audition is preferred, we understand you may be unable to attend.
You may submit the following materials electronically to Zeitgeist for consideration:
-Cover letter
– Headshot
– Dance photos (no more than three)
– Resume
– Link to video of rehearsal or class in studio (must be no longer than 1 minute)
– Link to video of improvisation work (no more than 30 seconds)
– Link to video of dancer making personal introduction (no more than 30 seconds)
– Link to performance reel (must be no longer than 2 minutes). Reels must demonstrate clear phrase work. No jump cuts or highly edited material will be accepted.
Deadline to Apply: All submissions should be emailed to [email protected] no later than March 15.
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