Be part of Community Cast at Cristal Palace
Would you like to be part of the community cast for our spectacular 60th season opening event Cristal Palace?
*UPDATE
Last minute opportunity to join the dance cast as part of #CristalPalace. Rehearsals start this evening! Unfortunately a few of our registered participants are unable to attend.
We’re looking for non-professional dancers, aged 18 years +. Under the direction of a choreographer, the dancers will participate in the show and will cross eras and styles through 5 choreographies: Valse, Polka, French Cancan, Charleston, Swing.
REHEARSALS will take place at The Titanic Exhibition Centre at 17 Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DU:
Today, Wednesday 20 April – 6pm to 9pm
Thursday 21 April – 6pm to 9pm
Friday 22 April – 6pm to 9pm
PERFORMANCE:
Saturday 23 April – Arrive at 6.30pm. Performance 8.30pm – 9.40pm
Sunday 24 April – Arrive at 6.30pm. Performance 8.30pm – 9.40pm
Interested? Email your name, contact number and confirm that you are aged 18+ to enquiries@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com
YOU could be one of 16 adult volunteers who help to bring this amazing production to life. Transe Express are looking 8 non-professional dancers (of all genders and none) to take part in the stage performance together with 8 volunteers who will act as stage hands and help with props during the show.
We’re looking for:
8 or so Non-Professional Dancers, aged 18 years +
Under the direction of a choreographer, the dancers will participate in the show and will cross eras and styles through 5 choreographies: Valse, Polka, French Cancan, Charleston, Swing.
Workshops and rehearsals will take place on Wed 20th – Fri 22nd April from 6pm to 9pm in a big indoor space in Titanic area.
There will also be a costume fitting and dress rehearsal on Fri 22nd April. There will be a flashmob too, you’ll be sent a YouTube video to watch and use to help you feel ready.
8 or so Volunteers, aged 18 years +
Under the direction of a second trainer, the other 8 volunteers bring technical help with actions among the audience (pushing a bar on wheels, carry a comedian through the crowd …).
Workshops and rehearsals will take place on Thurs 21st April from 7pm to 9pm in a big indoor space in Titanic area.
There will also be a costume fitting and dress rehearsal on Fri 22nd April
Travel expenses including car parking reimbursed and food available during rehearsals
What’s involved?
Dancers, aged 18 years +
- To have physical fitness and some understanding of dance/movement/body awareness – you DO NOT need to be a professional dancer.
- To be available for rehearsals and costume fittings. (Weds 20th – Fri 22nd April inclusive, 6pm – 9pm.)
- To be available for both performances, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April – evenings.
Volunteers, aged 18 years +
- To be prepared to move, carry and lift things around the performance site.
- To be available for rehearsals and costume fittings. (Thurs 21st – Fri 22nd April inclusive, 7pm – 9pm.)
- To be available for both performances, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April – evenings.
If we get more than 16 people interested in this, we will work with Transe Express and other partners to prioritise applications.
