Multidisciplinary artist Elle Barbara, in collaboration with Danse-Cité, is seeking 8 dancers to take part in the new creation: AUTOGYNEGAMY, a multidisciplinary ceremonial performance. Shows will take place in May 2025.
Elle Barbara is a Montreal-based avant-garde singer-songwriter, pin-up artist, performer and community facilitator, whose musical output alternately combines elements of sophisti-pop, jazz, psychedelia, glam, and underground. A lover of the odd, obscure, and overlooked elements in pop music, Elle Barbara made her name in artist-run spaces at the turn of the 2010s. Since then, she's enjoyed a cult reputation.
AUTOGYNEGAMY is developed with the support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund that we warmly thank.
Elle Barbara and her team are looking to create a group of artist-dancers who, through a diversity of ages, backgrounds and bodies, will represent a rich and diverse microcosm.
Must be 18 +;
Professional dance practice;
Strong stage presence and theatrical skills;
People who love to sing;
Candidates aged 55 and over are encouraged to apply;
People of all ethnicities, gender expressions, and bodies are encouraged to submit;
Ability to work with a team;
Be available for:
Audition: Dec 8, 2024 - 11 am to 2 pm - paid
Creation and performance periods
Remunerated at 33$ per hour of rehearsal and 300$ per show
32 hours of rehearsals in March and April 2025
+ approx. 80 hours between May 1 to June 1, 2025 inclusive
[Dates and hours to be determined]
First step - Submit a video audition
To apply, please send your CV and a video of a dance improvisation or choreography excerpt (under 2 minutes). Videos can be sent via a private YouTube or Vimeo link to Maud : communication@danse-cite.org.
Application deadline: Nov 24, 2024
Second step - Live auditions
The audition will be made up of learning a dance sequence and performing it as a group. There will also be an improvisation which will be used to look at peoples’ performativity and movement style.
A warm-up room will be provided.
Application deadline with video application: Nov 24, 2024
Audition date: Dec 8, 2024
Location: Salle de répétition - Espace GO
4890, Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montreal QC H2T 1R5
Laurier Station (Exit Saint-Joseph)
November 24: Applications received (CV + short video)
November 25 - 29: Pre-selection + Invitation to audition
December 8: In-person auditions with Elle Barbara, Sasha Kleinplatz and Sophie Corriveau
December 16: Communication of final decisions
We thank you for your interest and remain available for any questions you may have.
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