Möbius Dance – Audition Notice

Gianluca Vincentini is seeking applications for Möbius Dance’s new project from 2 female choreographers and 3 dancers (male and female) dancers based in the North of England.

About the Project:

Möbius Dance (MD) is a new Leeds-based contemporary dance company specialising in innovative choreographic work, curation and professional development. This project, in partnership with key organisations will launch and establish Möbius Dance (MD), nurture talent and promote female choreographers and early career artists.

This project will:

  • Commission 2 female choreographers (based in the North of England) to create work on the MD Company.
  • Engage 3 early career North-based performers to work professionally with MD on a range of activities including performances, classes and workshops whilst supporting them with sessions of mentoring for their professional development.

Choreographers

This is a great opportunity for two female choreographers to work with three performers to develop a piece from a new idea or an already existing piece.

If selected, you will receive:

  • A fee to undertake a 2 week creative/rehearsal studio residency at NSCD, Leeds Beckett, Northern Ballet and/or Phoenix Dance Theatre in Leeds.
  • Studio support from Artistic Director, Gianluca Vincentini.
  • Dramaturgical support from Beth Cassani.
  • Mentoring from Moving Art Management.

In order to be considered, choreographers must:

  • Be willing to lead company class for a week that is open to professionals within the region.
  • Have created work for a small/mid-scale company.
  • Have had at least 2 years professional experience.
  • Be available for the full length of the project.

Creation: 2 weeks (Creation period to be confirmed: 15 Jan – 23 Feb; Performances: 15 March, 29 March).

To apply please send the following info:

  • An up to date CV (max. 2 pages).
  • Links to your work (max. 3 links).
  • A cover letter answering the following questions:
  • Why you would like to receive this opportunity (max. 250 words).
  • The concept of the work you would like to develop (max. 300 words).
  • How you will develop the work (max. 500 words).
  • Explain your professional practice as choreographer (max. 500 words).
  • A completed Equal Opportunities form.

 

 

Performers

This is an exciting opportunity for performers within the early stages of their career, who can demonstrate high level of commitment, enthusiasm and exceptional talent. You must have less than 3 years professional experience (graduated in 2015 or later) and be based in the North of England.

Auditions will be held at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds and will be by invitation only.

Audition date: 4th November 2017

Recall: 5th November 2017

Performers must be available for the full length of the project.

Creation: 4 weeks (Creation period to be confirmed: 15 Jan – 23 Feb; Performances: 15 March, 29 March).

This is a paid opportunity.

To apply please send the following info:

  • An up to date CV (Max. 2 pages).
  • A cover letter stating why you would like to receive this opportunity (Max. 1 side A4).
  • A link to your Showreel.
  • A completed Equal Opportunities form.

 If you are a performer looking to gain professional practice experience or a choreographer looking to develop your practice within a supportive environment, apply now!

Please send your applications to mobiusdance@icloud.com using as subject line: Performer or Choreographer.

Deadline 6 October 2017 by 12pm (midday).

This project is funded by Arts Council England and supported by Leeds Dance Partnership, Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds Beckett University, Moving Art Management, Barnsley Civic and Sadler’s Wells.

Möbius Dance is an equal opportunities employer.

If you need assistance completing the application process or would prefer to apply in another format please email us and we can discuss a modified process to meet your needs.