COMPANY AUDITIONS – SEASON 23/24

Whim W’Him is seeking experienced contemporary dancers for the 2023-2024 season for a minimum of 30 weeks contract in Seattle, WA, starting in June 2023

• We aim to create an inclusive work environment and work to actively embrace a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups in our community to apply.
• Fill out the Google form and upload necessary files no later than January 21, 2023 (no fees to apply or audition)
  Applicants for the NYC audition will be notified of selection on February 3, 2023.
  Applicants for the Seattle audition will be notified of selection on February 10, 2023.
• Olivier Wevers, Artistic Director, will select dancers to audition in person.
• Participation in the audition will require proof of full vaccination and masks.
• The audition will be led by Karl Watson, Company Dancer, and Company Manager.
• Final candidates will be asked to partner. Please note on the form if you are comfortable with partnering work.

NYC AUDITIONS

Friday 3/3/2023  4:15pm-7:00pm Group 1 – New York City Center – 130 West 56th Street Studio 5
Friday 3/3/2023 7:15pm-10:00pm Group 2 – New York City Center – 130 West 56th Street Studio 5
Saturday 3/4/2023 3:00pm-7:00pm Callbacks for select candidates – 130 West 56th Street Studio 5
Sunday 3/5/2023 10:00am-12:00pm Interviews for final candidates Location TBD

→ Dancers must be available for callbacks on Saturday 3/4/2023 and interviews on Sunday 3/5/2023

SEATTLE AUDITION

Saturday 3/11/2023 1pm-6pm – Francia Russell Center – 1611 136th Pl NE Bellevue, WA 98005
Saturday 3/11/2023 6pm-8pm Interviews for select candidates Location TBD

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Contemporary dance background
• Basic classical training
• Partnering skills
• Committed to the creative process – all new creations requires engagement and creative participation
• Works well and respectfully with others
• Dancers must be at least 18 years old and able to work legally in the USA

START AND END DATES + DETAILS

Contracts begin June 2023.

• Minimum of 30 weeks contract in Seattle, WA
• Workweek: Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Workdays falling on weekends during performance weeks)
• $822.00 per week
• Physical and Mental Health Stipend reimbursement of $2,000 (for the season)
• Free massages (3 hours/month)
• Covered by the WA State Department of Labor and Industry

REGISTER VIA GOOGLE FORM ONLY 

• Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth (must be at least 18 years old)
• Resumé and a picture
• 1 video of Studio or Performance Footage #1 (no passwords or text please, link only)
• 1 video of Studio improvisation Footage #2 (no passwords or text please, link only)
• 1 video of Studio or Performance including partnering Footage #3 (no passwords or text please, link only)
• Personal Video Introduction – Tell us about yourself (max 2 min)
• Proof of Vaccination
• Advance material must be received by January 21, 2023

* This position requires an on-site presence in studios and theaters in Seattle and the surrounding areas. For our auditions, all individuals must be fully vaccinated to attend our auditions. This policy requires that all individuals entering our auditions in New York and Seattle, including employees, must: (1) be fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks after receiving a bivalent booster following both doses of a two-dose vaccine or a single dose of a one-dose vaccine) with a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO, and (2) provide Whim W’Him with such proof of vaccination in order for Whim W’Him to execute an employment contract.

A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS AND REQUESTS

Please ensure your links are correct and will remain available through the audition dates.
Please do not send links to your social media accounts in the video section.
Please do not send videos requiring passwords.
All dancers in attendance must be fully vaccinated and provide proof.

If you have any questions, please email Karl Watson at karl@whimwhim.org.

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