in association with LYRA
WANTED: 5 LOCAL DANCERS
TO PERFORM THEIR OWN 2 MIN ROUTINE
ALONG THE STREETS OF GREATER CRAIGMILLAR
ANY AGE - ANY STYLE - £750 FEE**
Do you live in Greater Craigmillar or have a connection to the area? Are you a mover and shaker who loves to dance, perform and boogie? Or do you know someone local who loves to bust a move?
We are looking for JOYOUS movers, shakers and local dance heroes to represent the energy and diversity of Greater Craigmillar. Hip-Hop, Bhangra, Jive, Northern Soul, Contemporary, Flamenco, Highland Dancing, Happy Hardcore… anything goes.
DEADLINE: FRI 16th Feb 2024
SHOW INFO:
You are applying to be one of our 5 dancers who will feature in our up and coming show STRUT.
STRUT is a night-time dance performance which will take place on: Wed 20th and Thurs 21st March 2024
STRUT is a show by MHz supported by Lyra.
Fee: £750 per selected performer**
TO APPLY:
Send us a video of yourself dancing to the music of your choice. Either by WhatsApp to: 07721853915 or share a You-Tube or Vimeo link with us by sending to info@m-hz.co.uk
Duration: 2 min max, a simple, non-edited video filmed on a phone is perfect.
Best if you can show that you can dance whilst moving along like a parade would.
Also send us a text/email with your name, age and where you live.
When submitting your application please do let us know of any access requirements you may have and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. This could range from BSL or Language Interpretation to Childcare Costs or Travel Allowances. Just let us know what we can provide to support you to take part in this project.
DEADLINE: FRI 16th FEB 2024
To take part you must:
*Live in Greater Craigmillar or have a strong connection to the area.
*Be over 18 or have the authorisation from your parent/guardian. Under 16s must be accompanied to all rehearsals and performances by a parent or guardian.
*Be legally able to work in the UK
*Be able to be reached via a mobile phone number &/or email
*You must be able to commit to a 2 hour rehearsal (on either Sun 10th or Sat 16th March) a full day group rehearsal on Sun 17th March 2024 and 2 show days on Wed 20th and Thurs 21st March 2024
If you are selected we will ask to come to and perform at our finalists' audition on Sun 3rd March 2024. The decision will be taken by a panel consisting of local residents together with MHz.
Visit the web-site for more details: https://www.m-hz.co.uk/strut-craigmillar
**Please note If a participant is Under 16 the £750 fee will be placed in a bank account that Lyra will open in the child's name, to be accessed when they turn 16.
If you have any questions or need some help completing this application, contact us by text/whatsapp on 07721853915 or email us at info@M-Hz.co.uk
Delivered in association with Lyra and Feral.
Funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre & Dance.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT YOU’VE GOT!
