Job OpportunitiesNB: The jobs advertised on this page are not vetted by CDA and CDA does not accept responsibility for any problems caused by rogue advertisers.[most recent at the top] ![]() Swamp Rope dancers : Swamp Circus Note: It's always worth checking our monthly newsletter for current ads, as many of them have migrated there - you can always find a link to the current newsletter on our Home Page - or why not just subscribe? CHINESE POLE ARTISTS WANTEDAvant Garde Dance are holding auditions for Chinese pole artists, with hip hop dance ability preferable, to join their show 'The Silver Tree' for a number of dates throughout this summer 2010. Auditions to be held on the morning of the 16th February. The Silver Tree is a fusion of Hip Hop and the art of Chinese Pole performance which unites to create a rhythmic feast of movement and music inspired by the theme of caged birds. The show is choreographed by Tony Adigun and produced by Remarkable Productions. Candidates would need to be available for the 16th-20th February and for tour dates through the summer. For details please call 020 7387 1203 or email:- info@remarkableproductions.org posted 8th February 2010 NoFit State Circus has Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
All start March for more details contact zoe@nofitstate.com posted 6th January 2010 Head of Training - Flying Fruit FliesThe FFFC is Australia's premiere Youth Arts company. In May next year we will be moving into our new custom build $4.8 Mio Circus training home. In this context we are intending to appoint a Head of Training and Master Trainer to work with us on the day to day training of our 90 full time students and nationally/ internationally touring productions. The Flying Fruit Fly Foundation employs the Head of Training to fulfill a specialist role, for which experience at a national and/or international level is required. The successful applicant will specifically have extensive experience as a professional circus or physical theatre performer, trainer and/or Head of Training. ![]() Swamp Silk dancer - Cornwall : Swamp Circus The Head of Training forms part of the management team of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus that includes the General Manager, Artistic Director, Production and Operations Manager, Finance Manager and Marketing Manager. The Head of Training is responsible for all aspects of the student's training and fitness. They are responsible for managing the Training Department and overseeing the company's circus training and performance OH&S practices. Working relationship:
As a public face of the company they must also establish successful relationships with:
For further information on application please email to posted 14th December 2009 Master Trainer - Flying Fruit FliesJOB DESCRIPTION
CRITERIAEssential skillsThe ability to work with young people including a clear understanding of the teaching techniques required for act development.
The ability to work as part of a team. An openness and willingness to share skills with existing trainers. Desired skillsRigging.Essential qualitiesQualifications/experienceA minimum of 10 years experience in the circus industry. Other requirementsFor further information on application please email to posted 14th December 2009 Auditions for Circus Gerbola2010 Season (Feb — Oct) This small traditional family circus was set up in 2001 and is run by proprietors Mikey and Tara Gerbola who come from a long line of circus families. Recently they have received Arts Council Funding for the development of their shows. The 2010 show is inspired by Moulin Rouge. ![]() Circo Kernow graduate trainees performing on 5 rings at the team south west Olympiad summit in Plymouth March 2008. Auditions are in Bristol on November 27th. 11.00 — 2.00 at Circomedia, Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8SJ We are looking for high quality, family, duo and solo acts (in a range of skills) and clown, with artists who have a flexible approach to their work. Previous experience of working in a touring circus is not essential but artists must be able to commit to the full season. Circus Gerbola tours mostly in Southern Ireland, two and three night stands, with three, one week long stands in the major cities. Pay is relative to quality and experience. Further details on Terms and Conditions are available on request. Please send C.V. and promotional DVD to Tara Gerbola at Artists need to have their own insurance for auditions; the tour is covered by Gerbola's Policy. It is preferable, but not essential, that artists have their own accommodation and transport. posted 4th November 2009 NoFit State casting new performersNoFit State are looking for highly skilled multi talented new performers to collaborate on future projects. NFS wishes to develop a new language of circus designed for theatre venues that reflects and builds on the company's unique relationship with audiences and pushes the boundaries of what is creatively possible. The first stage of this journey is a training and creative development laboratory (NFS Lab) aiming to explore skills, approaches and creative concepts for translating circus to a theatre context through a series of workshops with directors and practitioners from other performance disciplines. The company will be creating a new show for theatres early in 2011 and is beginning a development process which includes some professional development opportunities for performers. ![]() Circo Kernow graduate trainees performing on 5 rings at the team south west Olympiad summit in Plymouth March 2008. The project begins in Oct 2009 with a week long workshop with tabu/ImMortal director Firenza Guidi. If you have a desire to perform with the UK's leading contemporary circus in the future please send your show reels and CVs to We have 12 places on the first Lab workshop for potential new company members. For more info please e-mail ali@nofitstate.com Contact: Ali Williams Creative Director NoFit State Circus 029 2022 1330 posted 20th August 2009 NoFit State Circus Opportunities to be involved in new projectCommissioned by the Without Walls initiative, NoFit State will be launching 'Parklife' at Stockton International Riverside Festival at the end of July 2009: an extended creative conversation between artists and creative community groups to research and develop a new language of outdoor circus performance. 'Part playground, park bandstand, NoFit State takes the tent off its circus and invites you to join them in a joyful exploration and celebration of the secret life of public parks. For 5 days, they will be resident in the park, running a programme of workshops, rehearsals, performances and happenings in collaboration with local creative groups and members of the passing public. From impromptu whistling workshops and live music jams to bicycle ballets and displays of extreme sports, there will be plenty of opportunities to get in on the act as Britain's leading contemporary circus company launches the first phase of its exciting outdoor circus initiative.' There are opportunities for eight emerging circus artists and creative dance / music / live art practitioners to join this process and gain experience of a working on a large scale collaborative circus project. We are particularly interested to hear from people who are open to collaborative working practice and engaging with communities. You will need to be ![]() KMC - Kate March : Expressive Feat available for a rehearsal week 15th - 20th June and a weeklong residency in Stockton 26th July - 2nd August. We can't pay you but can cover basic living expenses for these times. If you are interested, please email ali@nofitstate.com with your CV and a summary of your relevant experience. You will work with professionals from NoFit State Circus and a team of creative professionals (director, choreographer, designer, rigger) NoFit State's highly acclaimed 'Immortal' was developed through a similar collaborative process and involved a wide range of creative collaborators at all stages of professional development. Many people who joined us as volunteer collaborators in the Stepping Stones trilogy have since become regular company members, and professional performers in our International award winning productions ImMortal and Tabú . posted 12th May 2009 CIRQ'ULATION LOCALEStill looking for artists - scroll down to earlier post - 19th January 09Cirq'ulation Locale is a flemish crossover circus company based in Roeselare, Belgium. The company makes indoor and outdoor shows that combine juggling and acrobatics with theatre, dance, humour and improvisation. For future creations Cirq'ulation Locale is looking for performing artists interested in touring across Europe with Crossover Circus Shows. new creation starts in April 2009 in our Training Studio in Roeselare, Belgium. The company has the possibility to pay its performers full time with a six month contract. the new creation we're still looking for: ACROBATS on TRAMPOLINEgood level in acrobatics on trampoline JUGGLERS clubs & diabologood level in club passing and diabolo ![]() LD-Sweep - Merlin Hendy : Expressive Feat
Contact posted 12th Mar 2009 Swamp Circus TrustJob Title: VolunteerJob Description: Swamp Circus Trust currently has a verity of volunteering opportunities available, these range from the opportunity to assist with workshops to office based positions including opportunities to get involved in setting up new community projects. We are also looking for experienced professionals to join our board of trustees. Volunteers 16 -26 also have the opportunity to get involved in our Activate programme, take part in accredited arts award training alongside their placements. Even if you only have 1 or days available we'd love to hear from you. As we move into 2009 Swamp Circus Trust is in a strong position to grow it's Community sector and continue to raise the charity's reputation for it's commitment to arts based community cohesion and regeneration. This is a fantastically rewarding post and an opportunity to become part of England's longest serving contemporary circus company. Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable work experience or to give something back. Contact: For further info please contact nic@swamptrust.org.uk , 01709 828 477 www.swamptrust.org.uk/supportus/volunteering.html Deadline: 30 Nov 09
posted 1st Feb 2009 CIRQ'ULATION LOCALE - Looking for artistsCirq'ulation Locale is a flemish crossover circus company based in Roeselare, Belgium. The company makes indoor and outdoor shows that combine juggling and acrobatics with theatre, dance, humour and improvisation. For future creations Cirq'ulation Locale is looking for performing artists interested in touring across Europe with Crossover Circus Shows. The new creation starts in march 2009 in our Training Studio in Roeselare, Belgium. The company has the possibility to pay its performers full time with a two year contract ![]() Zippos Circus / David West For the new creation we're still looking for: ACROBATS on TRAMPOLINEvery good level in acrobatics on trampoline
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