Community Lead – Creative Dance Workshops Casting Call
Are you passionate about dance and community engagement? We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and creative individual to join our team as a Community Lead. This role involves developing and coordinating dance workshops and projects within the Leeds community and touring areas across the UK.
Job Details:
- Salary: £23,000 (pro rata), progressing to a maximum of £27,000 based on experience and performance.
- Hours: 28 hours per week.
- Application Deadline: Expressions of interest should be submitted by 12 pm, Monday 13 November 2023.
- Interviews: Scheduled for the week commencing 20 November 2023.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement engaging and innovative dance workshops tailored for diverse community groups.
- Coordinate and manage the logistics of workshop schedules, locations, and resources.
- Collaborate with local artists, dance instructors, and community leaders to enrich the program offerings.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the dance projects on the community, providing regular reports and feedback.
- Engage in outreach activities to promote the workshops and attract participants from various demographics.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Provide mentorship and support to volunteers and junior staff members involved in the projects.
Requirements:
- A degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in leading or coordinating dance workshops or community projects.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, as required by the project schedules.
- A passion for community engagement and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the arts.
- Ability to travel within the UK for project coordination and implementation.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary package with progression opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and networking within the arts community.
- A dynamic and supportive working environment.
- A chance to make a significant impact in the community through the arts.
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London Casting Call for Theatre Actors – Black Beth R&D
Job Description
A new play titled Black Beth by Cheryl May Ndione is casting actors for a week-long Research & Development (R&D) process at the Arcola Theatre in London. This bold, meta-theatrical drama explores themes of race, authorship, and power within a rehearsal room staging a play about slavery. The project offers a collaborative environment for actors interested in developing new work.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a week-long R&D workshop process
- Perform in script-in-hand readings and development sessions
- Collaborate with the creative team to shape the production
- Contribute to a work-in-progress performance
Roles Available
- Beth: Black female, playing age early 20s (also plays Producer of Rum and Red)
- Wunmi: Black female, playing age late 20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Isabel: White female, playing age early 20s (Lead Actor and Director of Rum and Red)
- Dalton: Black male, playing age mid-20s (Actor in Rum and Red)
- Thomas: White male, playing age mid-20s (Actor and Set Designer of Rum and Red)
Requirements
- Actors passionate about new writing and collaborative theatre-making
- Strong performance skills and adaptability
- Interest in socially driven and thought-provoking material
- Availability for all scheduled R&D dates
Compensation
- Low-funded R&D (profit share model)


