We run auditions for participants in our Introductory and Quantum Leap projects. These are listed here.
Other projects generally have a call for proposals -- these are closed for 2011 Soft Landing 1, and the second round is open for 2011 Soft Landing 2. Proposals for Hot to Trot, On Course and other projects will be invited later in the year.
Introductory and Quantum Leap projects
We are looking for energetic, physical, creative and talented young people (9–26) who want to collaborate with professional artists and other young people to create and perform new contemporary dance. You don’t have to be a highly trained dancer when you start, but you’ll join a group who work hard to make great dance, building their bodies and stretching their minds. There will be creative projects and ongoing mentoring, plus classes to develop your technique, strength and fitness.
You can join our intro programs as young as eight, audition for Quantum Leap at 15, and continue in Quantum Leap into your twenties.
You can start with QL2 by signing up for classes, or by auditioning for a major project. We select a wide range of enthusiastic, determined young people with training, experience or aptitude in movement, for example: contemporary dance, street funk, classical ballet, hip-hop, jazz dance, gymnastics, Martial arts, circus.
We welcome young people from Canberra and the region around— dancers travel from the NSW south coast, Cowra, Young, Canowindra, Blue Mountains and Sydney to participate. We also have a Visiting Dancer program for intensive visits by more experienced dancers from further afield.
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IDENTIFY
This is the major project for our Quantum Leap ensemble for the year. After auditions in March, it will culminate in a performance season at “The Q” theatre in August.
IDENTIFY will be a triple bill, with each work looking at how you identify yourself: where you came from, where you are going, who you are online.
Choreographer Adam Wheeler (Artistic Director of 2ndToe Dance Collective ) is developing the first piece, Toes on the Edge, in January. Jodie Farrugia (Flying Fruit Fly Circus) will work with another group in February.
The third work, by acclaimed Sydney-based choreographer, Anton (Legs on the Wall, Tasdance) , will be developed in the April and July school holidays with all newly-auditioned dancers, plus experienced Quantum Leapers.
The group will be joined for the last weeks by visiting dancers from Bangkok Dance Academy, Maya Dance Theatre (Singapore), and dancers from tertiary courses around Australia. Video producers Bearcage Productions will design and produce a video component, and there will be an original music score.
Application due Friday 11 March (No applications will be accepted on the day of the audition.)
Audition Sunday 27 March 1–6pm. There is no cost to attend the audition, which will be in the form of a dance workshop — a letter with further details will be sent when you apply.
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Dancers’ and parents’ meeting: Sunday 10 April 10–11am
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First rehearsal: 10 April 11am–2pm
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Full time intensive 1: Monday 25 April – Friday 29 April
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Sunday rehearsals: 8, 15, 22 & 29 May; 4, 19, 26 June 10am–3.30pm. (Times will vary within this for each dancer.)
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Full time intensive 2: Saturday 9 – Monday 18 July
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Assembly intensive: Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 July
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Production & performance week: Sunday 31 July – Saturday 6 August (Sunday 9am–6pm, Monday 3–6pm, Tuesday 9–6pm, Wednesday – Friday 9am–9pm, Saturday 12–9pm & cast party till 11pm)
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Classes are essential!
Doing class consistently is vital to develop as a dancer and as a choreographer. If you are not doing quality dance training elsewhere, you will need to do our classes to get into the project, and to keep up so you can be selected for special projects.
You will need to demonstrate to the Artistic Director that you are doing adequate training. This is enforced to make sure everyone develops the necessary techniques to work safely and effectively in the project and to maintain the high standards expected of QL2 productions.
Cost
The total participation cost for the project is $350. This is heavily subsidised, and includes a project T-shirt and QL2 hoodie.
Classes are $84–120/term depending on term length ($12/class) when paid in advance — see our separate classes flier.
Optionally, you can also buy a DVD of the work for $30, and a CD of photos for $10.
Bursaries are available for financial hardship.
Opportunities for Quantum Leapers
Once you are a Quantum Leaper, you are in the running for all kinds of special opportunities. These include our young choreographers’ support program Hot to Trot; master classes by visiting dance companies; highlight health promotion performance at the ACT Youth Dance Festival; a forum on dance careers with professional dancers; and discounted tickets to quality dance performances.
Programs for younger dancers
We also offer classes and projects for younger dancers. Our major project for ages 9+ is “It’s all good” in September–October. To be ready for audition, enrol in our classes!
Financial Hardship?
We are a non-profit organisation, and keep prices very reasonable. However, we know cost may still be an obstacle. We offer a Bursary system to assist you financially if cost prevents you being in our programs. To make an appointment to discuss this, please contact us.
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