ALDEN MOVES Dance Theater seeks professional ballet or ballet trained dancers for our immersive Nutcracker on Dec 14th. Stong pointe work and a Luigi Jazz background each a plus. 

About the Show: Our immersive production premiered in a 1920's Brooklyn ballroom in 2014. We used that venue for 6yrs until the pandemic necessitated filming it rather than performing live. It has been in transition in the years since, experimenting with new venues each year. This is our 10th Anniversary year, and it will feature a return to period venue, which allows for our most immersive Party Scene yet as well as a sizable stage for more traditionally staged sections. Our show is classically-based with both modern dance and Old Hollywood leanings in certain roles. 

Project Requirements: Dancers must be able to attend all scheduled rehearsals/performances in full as well as our 12:15-2:00pm Company Class each week between date of hire and the show. 

Dancer Responsibilities: Professional dancers in our immersive Nutcracker serve both as soloists as well as key players in moving students ages 3-13, adult volunteers, and audience members through the show, on stage and off. Dancers will typically be assigned both on-stage roles and, at times when available, shared backstage responsibilities of cuing student entrances and exits.

Compensation: $325-$415, depending on the number of rehearsal hours you will be needed. Additional compensation can be earned at a rate of $15/hr for by dancers who assist with load-in and load-out the weekend of the show.

Required Rehearsal & Performance Availability:

Required Availability for Individual Rehearsals: 1.5-2hr time blocks either Tuesdays from 11:30am-3:30pm or Wednesdays from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Company Class: 12:15pm to 2:00pm on Fridays. Weekly attendance is mandatory for all performing. Company Class is comped but not paid and a fringe benefit of show participation. 

Full Company Rehearsal: 11:30am-2:15pm Tuesday, Nov 19

Blocking Rehearsal: 2:00-6:30pm Saturday, Nov 23 (dancers may not be need for the full period but must be able hold availability for this block of time)

Run-Through Rehearsal:  2:00-6:30pm Saturday, Dec 7 (dancers may not be needed for the full period but must be able hold availability for this block of time)

Spacing & Tech Rehearsal: 12:00-6:00pm Sunday, Dec 8 (dancers may not be needed for the full period but must be able hold availability for this block of time)

2-Show Performance Day: 10:30am-7:00pm on Sunday, Dec 14

 
Applications: Interested dancers should submit resumes, headshots, dance shots, and reels to aldenmovesbk@gmail.com now through Nov 12. Rather than holding a special audition, we plan to see dancers during our Company Class on 11/8 and 11/15.