Call For Audition: Community Dancers

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This is an opportunity to work with a professional choreographer and perform at the 2020 Chinese New Year Concert !

We are inviting applicants to register and audition. We welcome individuals (ages of 10-85) of all gender identities and physical abilities to participate. No performance experience is necessary.

We ask that you
- Have a passion for contemporary performance
- Be interested in moving your body
- Be available for all rehearsals: Sunday afternoons in November 2019, and Sunday afternoons in January 2020. Extra rehearsals will be announced as needed.
- Be available for a dress rehearsal and two performances:
7-10pm, January 31, 2020
5-10pm, February 1, 2020
5-10pm, February 2, 2020

Audition Date & Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019

Audition Location: The Grand Theatre - Studio (608 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1M7)

Audition Process:
From Barbara England - Choreographer:

“This is a group workshop audition. The intention is to get to know each other, the choreographer, and the theme of the piece. We will also dive into some fun movement exercises fit for everybody! No prior preparation is needed, but please wear comfortable clothing suitable for moving and sweating.”

Audition results will be posted on www.facetmusic.ca within seven days of the audition.

Registration
Pre-registration is required by November 1, 2019 with an application fee of $10. If you have trouble registering online, please contact facetmusic.audition@gmail.com for registration assistance. 

About the Project

The 2020 Chinese New Year Concert celebrates the Chinese mythical bird Feng Huang — the phoenix. Facet Music has commissioned choreographer, Barbara England, to create an original piece, and original music by Jiajia Li. In addition to professional dancers, both Facet Music and Barbara would like community dancers to be involved in this project. It is a great opportunity to work with professionals and to perform on stage at The Grand theatre on February 1st and 2nd, 2020 to celebrate the Year of the Mouse! 

About the Choreographer

Barbara England is a choreographer, dancer and performance artist based in Calgary. After years of professional experience and a post-graduate degree in conceptual choreography, Barbara now devotes her time to community development through performance practices. She looks forward to working with Facet Music again for the 2020 Chinese New Year Celebration!

Questions? Please contact us by email info@facetmusic.ca

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