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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South Asian Bharatanatyam Dancers Needed for Luxury Car Campaign
Job Description:
A luxury car brand campaign is seeking talented South Asian Bharatanatyam dancers aged 9-12 years old and their families for a unique and creative opportunity. This paid shoot aims to highlight the beauty of Bharatanatyam dance and cultural connections. Prior on-set experience is not required, just authentic talent and enthusiasm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform Bharatanatyam dance for the campaign shoot.
- Collaborate with the creative team to bring cultural authenticity to the production.
- Families, if applicable, may participate in group or individual scenes.
Requirements:
- South Asian Bharatanatyam dancers aged 9-12 years.
- Optional: Family members such as mothers, grandfathers, sisters, or cousins (aged 9-12 years) can also be considered.
- Bharatanatyam dance outfits are a bonus but not mandatory.
- Ontario residents only.
- Must be available for the shoot date.
Compensation:
- Approx. $700+ per child and $1,700+ per adult.
- Opportunity to feature in a high-profile campaign.
- Direct booking, no auditions required.