Call out: Professional contemporary dancer for Dancers Connected (Aberdeen)

White & Givan is seeking professional contemporary dancers with a strong classical technique and an established contemporary practice to take part in the development of Dancers Connected. Funded by Creative Scotland, Dancers Connected is a new place-based employment initiative for freelance contemporary dancers that seeks to create the support and infrastructure needed to sustain long-term performing careers by adapting key elements of a full-time company environment to a freelance context. This research and development period in Aberdeen will test a place-based training model. As part of this process, we are exploring how access to training resources, local infrastructure and community support influence a dancer’s ability to maintain performance readiness, train regularly and access paid professional performance opportunities. Applicants must therefore be based in the Aberdeen area.

They are looking for dancers who: 

• Have professional contemporary dance training (or equivalent professional experience).

• Have a strong classical technique alongside an established contemporary practice.

• Have at least two years’ professional performance experience.

• Are committed to working collaboratively and contributing to the development and evaluation of the Dancers Connected model through regular reflection and feedback.

 Selected dancers will:

• Participate in daily company-style contemporary technique classes focused on maintaining performance readiness.

• Build a structured self-led training practice supported by studio access, peer support, professional guidance and clear goals.

• Engage in reflective practice and regular review of their technical, physical and artistic development.

• Contribute their experience and feedback to help evaluate and refine the Dancers Connected model.

You must be available between 26 September – 23 October. Please note a typical week runs Sat–Wed (approx. 40 hours). The fee is £631 per week for the four-week development and evaluation period. Please note that this programme is designed specifically to test a place-based model of dancer training. Participants will work from their existing base in Aberdeen; travel, accommodation and subsistence are therefore not provided.

To apply, send:

• A current CV

• A cover letter

• A headshot

• A recent showreel or video link 

Email: admin@whiteandgivan.com 

Application deadline: 12 August. 

Full details and application information: https://www.whiteandgivan.com/news/call-out-professional-contemporary-dancers-dancers-connected-aberdeen

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