Thursday, February 22, 2018

Contemporary Dance Company Audition

 
Whim W'Him

Whim W’Him auditions for the 2018-2019 season will be held in New York City on March 8, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Gelsey Kirkland Art Center, 29 Jay St., Brooklyn.

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 minimum of 28 weeks contract in Seattle, WA (June 2017 - June 2018)

REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM (whimwhim.org/auditions)

Advance material must be received two weeks prior to audition dates via google form only. Limited space available, invited participants will receive a confirmation by email with instructions to pay the fee ($15) online in advance of the audition day.

As part of our New York audition we are hosting workshops in New York City on March 6, from 10 am - 12 pm at Gibney Dance, studio E (Lower Manhattan), and on March 7, from 6 pm - 8 pm at Gibney Dance, studio 4 (Union Square) For Advanced Dancers Ages 18 and up.

More information and registration at whimwhim.org/auditions

ABOUT WHIM W’HIM

Whim W’Him is an award-winning Seattle-based contemporary dance company founded in 2009 by Olivier Wevers, former Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer and choreographer, that showcases innovative dance in collaboration with global artists. www.whimwhim.org

The company has performed original works by Juanjo Arques, Andrew Bartee, Adam Barruch, Banning Bouldin, Lauren Edson, James Gregg, Mark Haim, Joseph Hernandez, Gabrielle Lamb, Larry Keigwin, Maurya Kerr, Loni Landon, MADBOOTS, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Joshua Peugh, Bruno Roque, Ihsan Rustem, Penny Saunders, Manuel Vignoulle, Kate Wallich, Dominic Walsh and Olivier Wevers.

No warm-up offered before the audition

Socks are the required footwear for the audition

+ No phone calls or emails, google form for registration at whimwhim.org/auditions

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