Job Description:
A new feature film is casting talented Afro dancers, drummers, and ensemble performers to bring cultural rhythm and energy to a vibrant scene. This is a paid opportunity to showcase your performance skills in a professionally produced film celebrating African heritage and artistic expression.
Job Responsibilities:
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Perform choreographed Afro dance routines or drum sequences on camera
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Collaborate with other dancers and musicians in a group ensemble scene
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Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled
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Bring authentic energy, rhythm, and presence to your performance
Requirements:
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Strong background in Afro dance, drumming, or ensemble performance
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Ability to perform confidently on camera
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Comfortable working in a group performance setting
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Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds
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Must be available to meet the submission deadline and be flexible for filming dates
Compensation:
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Paid role
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Rate and additional details provided upon selection
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Real Salsa Dancers for Feature Film Background Roles
Job Description
A feature film is seeking real salsa dancers to appear in paid background roles for a high-energy dance sequence. This is a great opportunity for trained dancers who can perform authentic salsa on camera, take direction quickly, and keep strong rhythm and continuity through multiple takes. Casting is open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent, and performers must be 18+ and local to the NYC/NJ area. A wardrobe fitting will take place prior to filming, and selected dancers should be comfortable working in an interior daytime shoot environment.
Here Comes the Flood is currently in production in New Jersey and features a star-studded lineup led by Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, with Danai Gurira and Sean Harris also among the announced cast. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Fernando Meirelles and written by Simon Kinberg. The story is an unconventional heist thriller centered on a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief locked in a deadly game of cons and double-crosses.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform real salsa dancing on camera in a featured background environment
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Follow direction for choreography beats, spacing, and continuity across takes
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Maintain energy and performance consistency during repeated filming
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Attend a wardrobe fitting and keep sizing/measurements consistent for costuming
Requirements
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Must be a real salsa dancer with experience/training
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Ages 18+
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Must be local to the NYC/NJ area
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SAG-AFTRA members in good standing or non-union talent welcome
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Comfortable with a professional film set and taking direction quickly
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Must be available for a fitting and the shoot window (details provided upon selection)
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If you have previously worked this production, you may not be eligible
Compensation
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SAG background rate: $234 for 8 hours
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Fitting pay: 1/4 check fitting rate
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Paid background role (additional details shared upon booking
Salsa Dancers for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film is seeking talented salsa dancers for an exciting salsa club scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This role requires strong dance ability, rhythm, and confidence on camera. Dancers will perform in a lively environment and contribute to the fun, energetic atmosphere of the scene.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform salsa dancing in a club-style environment
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Follow direction from the choreographer and production team
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Maintain continuity and energy through multiple takes
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Bring authentic salsa movement and personality to the scene
Requirements
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Ages 18+
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Must be able to genuinely dance salsa
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Comfortable performing in a high-energy club setting
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Able to work as a local hire in Atlanta
Compensation
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$110 for 10 hours