The Walker Art Center and Guest Curator Justin Jones are seeking choreographers to be presented as part of the 43rd Annual Choreographers’ Evening. All forms of dance are welcome!
Justin Jones is a widely respected local dancer/choreographer/sound designer/teacher and all-around innovator. For this year’s showcase, Jones is drawing on his experience working with dancers of all ages and all abilities. Auditions are open to all artists utilizing the performance medium, trained and untrained, who use space, time, and the body to take risks and explore their ideas. Jones elaborates:
I believe that the infinite complexities of physical expression belong not just to the specially trained and professionally experienced. In my work with young people, I have seen incredible dances made and performed by 7 year old students. So, my curatorial position is, everyone is welcome, Every Body is welcome. If it’s your first dance, or your 100th, please come and share it, I can’t wait to see it.
Choreographers’ Evening will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. If your piece is selected, you must be available the week of November 23rd (excluding Thanksgiving), as well as from noon through the performances on Saturday, November 28, 2015.
Audition Information:
WHERE: The Walker’s McGuire Theater, 1750 Hennepin Ave, Mpls 55403
WHEN: Wednesday, August 5 from 6–10pm
Friday, August 7 from 2–6pm
Saturday, August 8 from 12noon–4pm.
– You will receive a call or email confirming your time slot
– Auditions are in 10 minute intervals
– Pieces are usually 3-6 minutes in length and may not exceed 7 minutes
– DVD submissions are accepted, although live performance is preferred
– Works in progress are accepted
– Choreographers must live in Minnesota
For more information and to schedule an audition, please email performingarts@walkerart.org or call the Walker at 612.375.7550.
Additional questions may be directed to Anat Shinar at anat.shinar@walkerart.org
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