Das Biest Performance Project is welcoming dancers to audition for our inaugural season. Auditions will be held virtually via zoom on February 1st. Auditions will begin at 5pm and last until 8pm.
We are a company focused on Disabled and Queer dancers. We ask only for dancers in these two demographics to apply. We are a Modern Dance company but welcome dancers of all style backgrounds. Our work focuses on folklore, experiential dance and at times darker themes. Please keep that in mind when auditioning.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To receive the zoom link and audition materials (short phrase to learn) please submit the below materials to dasbiestperformanceproject@gmail.com by January 30th at noon.
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Once the above materials are received each dancer will receive a link to the auditions, their group time slot and a video of a short phrase to learn. Each time slot will be allowed into the zoom room at their time slot. Please arrive warm. For the audition, we ask for one 3 8 solo, and as much of the phrase sent by Das Biest to be prepared to show upon arrival. All dancers will hear back from us within 3 days of the audition.
CONTRACT
Dancers will be hired for 5 - 15 hours a week (time is flexible depending on dancer’s schedule) for $13 per hour. Rehearsals will last 3 months at a time for 2 - 3 performances. Contract will last 1 year.
Dancers will full employees and be covered by Das Biest’s Workers Comp insurance. Dancers will be sent a W2 for taxes in April of 2024.
POTENTIAL SHOW DATES
As this is Das Biest’s first season, below is the potential show schedule. Notice for any changes will be given to Dancers 2 months before show. Casts for each production will vary depending on dancer’s schedules.
March 17th - Fundraiser for the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage and Art Center
Rehearsals begin Feb. 8th (wednesdays) - the event.
June 2023 - TBD at Crescent Moon Gifts
Rehearsals begin late March
TBD May
Rehearsals begin early March
TBD November
Rehearsals begin in August