Call out for exceptional & versatile dance artists   

We're recruiting! 

Call out for exceptional & versatile dance artists   

Autin Dance Theatre are seeking for exceptional performers preferably with experience in touring outdoor performances and with puppetry, hand to hand or aerial dance (vertical and harness work) experience. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people from the global majority and other underrepresented groups, including those who identify as living with a disability. 

More information about the company can be found here.

We are looking for highly creative and strong individual performers in contemporary dance, physical theatre, aerial dance (vertical and harness work) or puppetry (outdoor, giant, multi-person operated) interested in working with us on our performance projects.

Desirable experiences:

·      Experience in outdoor performance

·      Experience in contemporary dance/movement (physical theatre) 

·      Experience in aerial dance (vertical and harness work)

·      Experience in Giant Puppetry and storytelling

·      Comfortable with character work and audience interaction/play

Applicants should demonstrate at least 3 years of professional experience, strong dance theatre technique, partner work, improvisational and devising skills. 

Team players with a sense of humour welcome! 

Deadline for applications:   

20th December 2024 | 5pm

To apply  

Please email a short statement of interest (max. 250 words) or a short video/voice note (max. 3mins) along with a CV including 2 references, & headshot to hello@autindt.co.uk 

Audition Workshop Days:  

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025

Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham

If you would like any of this information in a different format or would like a chat about the role, please email hello@autindt.co.uk

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