BALLET MANON
We need extras for the production of Jules Massenet’s Manon, which Palau de les Arts will prepare during September and October 2024.
Candidates must fill in the form on our web page and send a video with the proposed choreography (see below).
Candidates must send a zip file by WeTransfer (https://wetransfer.com/) including the CV, a full body picture and a portrait picture, as well as the mentioned video.
We need / Roles:
We are looking for 6 female dancers (5 on stage + 1 understudy) and 6 male dancers (5 on stage + 1 understudy). They must be high level jazz dancers (Bob Fosse style – the choreography is set in the twenties), preferably with good training and with classic grounding. We intend to reflect ethnic diversity.
Candidates must record themselves doing the choreography on the video in this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsf4N4zVyD0) from 3:31 to the end.
Women must dance it using high-heel shoes similar to the ones in the video.
Characteristics:
Women:
Height: between 1.62 and 1.70 metres.
Complexion: one that allows men to raise them.
Men:
Height: between 1.73 and 1.85 meters.
Basic acrobatic abilities are required (for instance, back somersault), as well as excellent abilities to interact with a couple (rising of girls).
All: performing abilities, as there are some scenes that require acting.
Extra-community candidates need to have a valid work permit and residence.
Candidates need to have full availability and to be over 18 years old.
The deadline to send the application is 25th June 2024.
The list of the registered people will be published on 26th June 2024.
The final list will be published on 28th June 2024.
The rehearsal dates are 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, ,19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28 and 30 September 2024.
The performance dates are 3 (7:30 pm), 6 (6:00 pm), 9 (6:00 pm), 12 (7:00 pm) and 15 (7:00 pm) October 2024.
