Thursday, August 1, 2013

AUDITION FOR WHIM W'HIM

 
Joyce Theatre Aug. 13th, 2013      
+ 1pm - 4pm

Whim W’Him is seeking experienced dancers 
+ Contemporary background 
+ Strong classical training
+ Committed to the creative process 
+ Partnering skills encouraged 
+ Works well with others 
+ Dancers must be at least 18 years old 
+ Able to work legally in the USA

For a project-based contract in Seattle, WA
8-15 Weeks / Paid contractor Positions
Oct 2013-Jan 2014 & March 2014-May 2014

+ Performances at the Playhouse at the Seattle Center
+ January 17-19, 2014 & May 16-18, 2014
+ Potential tour dates

Choreographers
+ Juanjo Arques
+ Andrew Bartee
+ Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
+ Olivier Wevers

Whim W’Him
Since its creation in 2009 Whim W'Him has become Seattle’s hottest dance company. Led by former Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal dancer and choreographer Olivier Wevers, the company is committed to innovation, collaboration, and high caliber relevant art that engages and challenges audiences. Whim W’Him is both “entirely classic and entirely now”. Voted 2011 Best Arts Organization by Seattle Weekly readers. Grand prize winner of the Palm Desert Choreography Competition for an unprecedented two years in a row. Recipient of a 2011 Princess Grace Award for Choreography and a 2012 Seattle Mayor’s Arts Awards. www.whimwhim.org

Provide
+ Current resume (include height)
+ 2 full body dance shot
+ Online link of video dancing contemporary work if available
(At least 1 improvisation and 2 performance pieces)

Contact us to register for the audition
+ Audition@whimwhim.org
+ No phone calls

Dancers will be contacted by e-mail with a response
No warm up offered before the audition
Wear socks 

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