Audition
AUDITION
Carlos Martinez & Yuma Sylla in rehearsal for SEEDS, DREAMS & CONSTELLATIONS
Mobius Dance is seeking applications from performers for their new creation co-directed by award winning choreographer Gianluca Vincentini and Somatic Movement Artist, Therapist and Researcher Fabiano Culora in close collaboration with award winning Poet Andrew McMillan.
The work will be devised with performers for outdoors and theatre. We are especially interested in recent graduates or professionals who have been practicing for up to five years, and encourage applications from LGBTQIA* artists and allies due to the nature of the subject matter.
Mobius Dance requires dancers with a high level of dance, theatre and performance skills. We are seeking creative individuals with distinctive artistic identity, who are able to contribute to the creative processes necessary for this works embodied sensitivity and physical rigour.
Applicants need to have an interest in collaboration, communal living, and non-traditional working patterns. The creation period will take place in a retreat style residential setting within a national park in Italy. The movement research will take place in varied landscapes outdoors.
This project is funded by Arts Council England.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following info to Mobius
An up-to-date CV (Max. 2 pages), inclusive of a headshot (we just need a clear photo of your face)
Dance footage i.e., showreel, a self-recorded video (no longer than 1 minute)
A completed Equal Opportunities Form. Available HERE.
Audition by invitation only.
Audition date: Friday 5th April 2024, 10:00am - 5pm (detailed timetable to be confirmed)
Location: Kala Sangam, Bank House, 14 Bank Street, BD1 1RD (the blue doors next to Greggs)
Deadline: Wednesday 27th March 2024, midday.
If you need assistance completing the application process or would prefer to apply in another format, please email us and we can discuss a modified process to meet your needs.
Dates: 1 - 21 July 2024 (allow for travel days before and after)
Requirements: A valid passport; travel and health insurance
Fee: £611 per week; please accommodation and travel covered by the company.
Looking For New Trustees
Mobius Dance is looking for a diverse group of people to join our Board of Trustees to support the Chair and our leadership team taking the organisation into the future, whilst remaining true to our mission and values.
We are looking for up to 4 new Trustees including a Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary. Each Trustee shall be appointed for a term of two years. You will need to share a passion for our work, and be committed to Mobius Dance being an equal, diverse and inclusive organisation.
This will be a voluntary position. You will be expected to attend quarterly meetings (a maximum of 4 meetings per year), plus a yearly away day to support the company’s strategy and planning, plus a few hours each month supporting the company’s aims with your specific skills.
The Board is responsible for guarding the ethos, values and purpose of the organisation and together with and informed by the organisation’s employees, develops long-term strategies and plans.
We are looking for Trustees who:
Are strategic and creative thinkers
Can offer specific expertise and knowledge in relevant fields
Are open communicators
Have the ability to advocate for the organisation
Can commit to the time required
Understand and accept the legal duties and responsibilities of the role.
New Trustees will enable the Board to meet its commitment to:
Ensuring the activities of the Board will be able to stand the test of scrutiny by the public, members, stakeholders, funders and the Charity Commission
Striving for an atmosphere of openness throughout the organisation to promote confidence of the public, members, stakeholders, funders and the Charity Commission.
We are interested to hear from people from a variety of backgrounds, and a wide range of diverse skills whether they have experience in being a Board Member or not.
Time commitments
Board meetings take place every quarter (June, September, December, March). Each meeting will take up to 2hrs.
Annual General Meetings take place in conjunction with September Board meetings.
As the company develops, occasionally, additional time may be needed to join a working group outside the usual quarterly cycle of Board meetings.
Recruitment of new Trustees
The Company is seeking to appoint members with the energy, skills, expertise and connections to support the achievement of its new strategic objectives and who:
Are sympathetic and excited to contribute to realising and evolving the Company’s vision and strategy.
Value the transforming power of an arts organisation.
Are willing to commit time and energy, not just to preparing for and attending meetings, but to inspiring, challenging and supporting the leadership team, including attending some performances and acting as an ambassador for the Company in contributing to our future development and sustainability.
Are innovative and creative thinkers able to stimulate and contribute to well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
Have the highest aspirations for the Company and strive for excellence at all times.
Are dedicated, committed and self-motivated.
The Duties of a Board Member are:
To ensure that Mobius Dance complies with its governing document, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
To ensure that Mobius Dance pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
To ensure that Mobius Dance applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
To contribute actively to the board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to Mobius Dance, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
To safeguard the good name and values of Mobius Dance.
To ensure that effective and efficient administration of Mobius Dance.
To ensure the financial sustainability of Mobius Dance.
To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
In addition, to the above statutory duties, each Board Member should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focussing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, coaching staff or other matters in which the trustee has special expertise.
Board Member Person Specification
A commitment to Mobius Dance and its work
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
Strategic vision
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Location of meetings
Mostly in Bradford and Leeds. The Trustees can attend meetings via conference calling or Skype from time to time.
How to apply
To apply please complete the online Equal Opportunities Form and send along with your CV an email outlining the skills you can bring to the role to mobiusdance@icloud.com Please get in touch if you would like to received the full Recruitment Pack.
If you would like support with access requirements to complete your application or to attend an interview please contact Gianluca Vincentini (Artistic Director) via the company website: https://mobiusdance.org/contact
If you would like to talk about this opportunity in more detail, please contact Nadia Murrell (Chair) or Gianluca Vincentini (Artistic Director) by writing to the email address indicated above.
This is ongoing recruitment. Interviews will be arranged with individuals and will take place via Zoom.
Successful applications are subject to a 6-month review to ascertain suitability for the role, after which positions are confirmed for the full 2-year term.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF SEEDS, STARS & CONSTELLATIONS.
BEHIND THE SCENES
SEEDS, DREAMS & CONSTELLATIONS
Work is currently underway for Seeds, Dreams & Constellations, a brand new work by critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae and choreographer Sharon Watson.
Ahead of the world premiere on Thursday 25 May, we take a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals:
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of 'Seeds, Dreams & Constellations' by listening to our captivating interview with Corinne and Sharon:
All photography by Stephen Cole.
SEEDS, STARS & CONSTELLATIONS — from earth, to sky and back again.
We are delighted to announce a new production ‘SEEDS, STARS & CONSTELLATIONS’ - From earth, to sky and back again.
Inspired by journeys of migration and tales of new beginnings, two women with creative roots in Leeds - musician Corinne Bailey Rae and choreographer Sharon Watson - join forces to craft a brand-new work about the infinite potential of the human spirit and our place in the cosmos.
Blending evocative music with powerful dance and stunning visuals, SEEDS, DREAMS & CONSTELLATIONS asks - to what extent can we influence the future or reimagine the past? Do we always reap what we sow?
Award-winning dance company Mobius Dance collaborates with the Northern School of Contemporary Dance companies, Watson Dance Project and VERVE, to create a new dance show that meditates on the potential we all have for growth and total transformation.
The performances are set to take place at the Riley Theatre from 25th - 27th May 2023.
We invite you to follow the creative team over the coming weeks on the choreographic journey and hopefully join us in the Spring for the premiere and chance to see the performance live.
Don’t miss out on behind the scenes footage, announcements about the performance and other Mobius Dance activity.
This project is made possible with the generous support of Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Mobius Dance. With seed commission funding from Leeds 2023 and supported by Arts Council England.