CALL FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE ARTISTS – Summer Project-based Work – MISSOULA, MONTANA

Arts & Above’s Co-Founder Kate Jordan Augusto seeks professional dancers for the First Phase of her newest creative work “BeautifullyPerfectSouls”.

Strong, physical movers with a background in contemporary and/or modern dance technique, and proficiency in ballet is desired. Dancers should be comfortable with, or have an interest in improvisation and working with props. Additional dance styles are very welcome, but not expected. A curiosity to create in the moment, and an openness to working with a small group of other movers is essential.

This new work explores themes of ingenuity, community and resilience. It is intended as a small ensemble dance closely created around the use of a common prop/set. With original music by Paul Lenihan and Bruno Augusto.

We will play, move, train and explore the use of the prop in a workshop-style setting. We will create and gather movement themes, phrases and approaches for this new work, and document the process. This phase will be interactive between Kate, the dancers, and members of the extended creative team (sets/costumes/music). Our emphasis is on movement exploration, curiosity, physicality and clarity of performance energy.

A training class will be provided most days before the creative work begins.

Creative Residency Phase:

Mid May – August 7th, Missoula, MT

*intensive options considered for those living outside of Missoula. no housing provided at this time, although we can help you search. 

Performances: 

August 14 & 15 (part of WestFEST at the Westside Theater, Missoula, MT)

Compensation:

$300-$500 

+ photos, creative credit and festival discounts

Inquiries/ Virtual Audition Requirements : 

Kate@artsandabove.org