Whim W’Him is seeking experienced dancers for the second half of the season 21/22 with a minimum of 20 weeks contract in Seattle, WA (Oct 2021 - June 2022). We do not have a full-season position available at this time.

>> We aim to create an inclusive work environment and work to actively embrace a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups in our community to apply.

>> Fill out this form and upload necessary files no later than June 30, 2021 (no fees to apply)
Olivier Wevers, Artistic Director, will select some dancers to schedule a follow-up zoom or in-person interview/audition - we will adhere to recommendations for Covid 19 safety guidelines.
You will hear back by July 31, 2021.

+ Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth (must be at least 18 years old)
+ Resume and a picture (picture not required)
+ 1 video of Studio or Performance Footage #1 -  (no passwords please)
+ 1 video of Studio improvisation Footage #2 (no passwords please)
+ 1 video of Studio or Performance including partnering Footage #3 (no passwords please)
+ Artistic Statement - Video (max 2 min) or written (PDF only)

Any questions? Email: info@whimwhim.org

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
+ Contemporary dance background 
+ Strong classical training
+ Partnering skills highly encouraged
+ Committed to the creative process - all new creations requires engagement and creative participation
+ Works well and respectfully with others 
+ Dancers must be at least 18 years old and able to work legally in the USA

START AND END DATES + DETAILS
This is not a full-season contract but only for the second half of the 21/22 season starting Fall 2021 (October).
Minimum of 20 weeks contract in Seattle, WA (Oct 2021 – June 2022)
Workweek: Monday to Friday 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Potential workdays falling on weekends)
+ $761.00 per week 
+ Health Stipend reimbursement of $733.00 (for the season) 
+ Free Mental Health group and individual consultations 
+ Free massages (3 hours/month)
+ Covered by the WA State Department of Labor and Industry

ABOUT THE COMPANY
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 creations by Danielle Agami, Juanjo Arques, Andrew Bartee, Adam Barruch, Sidra Bell, Banning Bouldin, Jonathan Campbell, Brendan Duggan, Lauren Edson, FLOCK, James Gregg, Mark Haim, Joseph Hernandez, Kyra Jean Green, Larry Keigwin, Maurya Kerr, Alice Klock, Gabrielle Lamb, Loni Landon, Florian Lochner, MADBOOTS, Joshua Manculich, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Madison Olandt, Joshua Peugh, Bruno Roque, Omar Román De Jesús, Ihsan Rustem, Yoshito Sakuraba, Penny Saunders, Zoe Scofield, Pascal Touzeau, Mike Tyus, Manuel Vignoulle, Kate Wallich, Dominic Walsh, Olivier Wevers and Yin Yue.