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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Job Description
A production team is seeking three strong male actors ages 40–50 for the development and eventual production of ACT TWO, a one-act play by Robyn Dickinson, based in the Bromsgrove/South Birmingham area. The play follows three lifelong friends whose decades of friendship and banter conceal the things that matter most. Described as funny, raw, and human, the production features three substantial roles and aims to encourage conversations around men’s mental health while supporting awareness and fundraising efforts.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform one of three substantial male roles in ACT TWO
- Participate in the play’s initial research and development process
- Collaborate on character and script development
- Bring authenticity, humor, and emotional depth to the role
- Work collaboratively with the writer and other performers
- Participate in the eventual production, subject to development and funding
Requirements
- Male actors ages 40–50
- Strong acting and character-development skills
- R&D or new-writing experience preferred
- Comfortable working with material involving friendship and men’s mental health
- Interested actors should contact the production for an audition pack
Compensation
Initial R&D is unpaid.
