Casting Call for African/Cultural Dancer – Motion Capture Project
Job Description: Vancouver Casting is looking for talented dancers skilled in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance styles (excluding Tango) for an upcoming motion capture project. This role is open to dancers who bring cultural authenticity and energy to their performance. Flamenco experience is a plus, but not required. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your dance skills in a digital format.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform specific African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance moves for a motion capture recording.
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure authenticity and precision in dance movements.
- Follow choreography and adapt movements as required for motion capture.
- Embody cultural dance styles with energy and authenticity for a dynamic performance.
Requirements:
- Any gender, any ethnicity.
- Age range: 19-30.
- Proficiency in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or relevant South American dance styles.
- Additional skills in Flamenco dance are a bonus.
- Comfortable working with motion capture technology (prior experience not required).
Compensation:
- $1,500 CAD, plus a 15% agency fee if applicable.
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Dancers of Greek Heritage for TV Series
Job Description
A new American television series filming in Montreal is now casting dancers of Greek heritage for a union ACTRA production. Casting directors are seeking talented performers ages 18 and older with strong dance ability and stage presence for featured dance sequences in the series. This is a great opportunity for dancers looking to work on a professional television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform choreographed dance routines for television scenes
- Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled
- Collaborate with the choreographer and production team
- Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and production
Requirements
- Dancers of Greek heritage
- Ages 18 and older
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Montreal
- Strong dance experience preferred
- Must submit a dance reel, headshot, and resume
- Comfortable performing on camera for television production
Compensation
- Paid ACTRA union project
- Opportunity to appear in a new American TV series
- Professional dance and television production experience