DANCE - Message In A Bottle at Sadler's Wells

10 October 2022

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Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK with ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company are auditioning dancers for the national and international tour of hit production Message In A Bottle, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince (ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company) and inspired by the hits of music icon, Sting.

Director and Choreographer Kate Prince
Associate Choreographer Lukas McFarlane


What we are looking for…

We are looking for world-class dancers with the highest levels of skill.

We welcome dancers from all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds who are charismatic and highly skilled whose abilities span more than just one genre of dance, including but not limited to contemporary, breaking, locking, popping, house dance, krump, African dance, lindy hop, salsa, experimental and freestyle.

We want to work with dancers who love to tell stories and feel comfortable doing character work. There is a lot of ensemble work in the production and performers will need to be adaptable to different styles and able to follow choreography. Each dancer will learn several roles. You will be working with ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company


This is a barefoot production, there is no requirement to speak or sing.

Essential criteria

  • Highly skilled physical dance ability and comfortable with storytelling through choreography
  • Proficiency in more than one genre of dance
  • Ease at picking up material/choreography
  • Prepared to learn 2 to 3 roles


Please be aware that as a requirement of the engagement, you will be working

  • In a dark space and with flashing lights (no strobe)
  • In an area with loud sound
  • As part of a large ensemble/group
  • Barefoot throughout the whole show


Applicants must be aged 18+ at the time of the audition.


Dates of the engagement

The engagement spans April 2023 through to May 2024, and includes multiple international tour legs with some breaks in between. We are looking for dancers who can commit to all tour legs.

Application steps and deadlines


Step 1 – Online application:

Deadline: 26 October 2022, 12pm BST (1pm in France). The application includes filmed choreography to be recorded and submitted – please plan in advance.

7th November 2022 – successful applicants will be contacted for a live audition

Step 2 – first audition in Paris or London:

In your application, you will have the choice to have your first audition in Paris or London

PARIS : Live audition on 17th, 18th or 19th November 2022

LONDON : Live audition on 21st, 23rd and/or 24th November 2022

At the end of the first audition, successful applicants will be contacted for recall audition in London

Step 3 – recall audition:

24th November 2022 – recall in London for successful candidates

NB: at each stage unsuccessful applicants will be contacted.


How to apply

Step 1

Please complete and submit the application form

https://www.sadlerswells.com/take-part/message-in-a-bottle-tour-2023-2024-experienced-dancers-call-out/


To do so, you will need the following:

  • Details of your experience and training
  • Record the 2 choreographies requested in the application (follow the tutorials)
  • Video links of you dancing / demos: Ideally a freestyle in your strongest style and if possible some other styles to show your versatility (not exceeding 5 mins)


and

  • If you have one, a professional demo/show reel (although recent graduates are also welcome)

Please note: without a video link where you can be clearly identified we cannot progress your application.

Strictly NO ADMISSION on the day. The audition is by invitation only.

Deadline for applications is 12:00 (noon) BST on 26 October 2022

Unfortunately, late applications cannot be considered.


Please note:

  • Regrettably, no contributions can be made towards any travel required for the Paris and London based audition and/or recall in London.
  • Sadler’s Wells can sponsor applicants with a Certificate of Sponsorship (subject to relevant compliances), enabling them to travel and work in the UK exclusively for this engagement.
  • Depending on country of residence, some applicants must also hold a valid work permit or visa enabling them to legally work in the UK for the duration of the engagement.


Equality & inclusion

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact: molly.jones@sadlerswells.com


We actively encourage applications from communities that are underrepresented within the arts.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who feel they align with our mission, vision and values. We are international and multicultural on our stages, and we want to reflect that in our organisation. By celebrating difference and incorporating diverse points of view and experiences, we can become closer to our artists, audiences and the communities we serve.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the description.


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