Urgent search for dancers

As part of the Benchmark project, I will be creating a short piece to be performed as part of ResTec, an evening of dance to raise awareness of AIDS and HIV. For this piece I will need some dancers who are prepared to work fairly quickly and collaboratively. A background in contemporary dance styles is necessary.

Dancers will need to be available for the following dates and times:

Research, creation and rehearsal:
October 17th (10-1pm), 24th (10-1pm), 28th (2-5pm), 29th (10-1pm), 31st (10-1pm)
November 7th (10-1pm), 14th & 21st (time TBC), 28th (10-1pm)

Pre-performance sharing:
Wednesday 16th November OR Thursday 17th November (TBC) (5:30-8:30pm)

Tech and Dress:
Monday 28th and/or Tuesday 29th November (time TBC)

Performance:
Tuesday 29th November (matinee and evening)

Most rehearsals will take place at Space@Clarence Mews. The performance is at Stratford Circus.

Travel expenses within London will be covered and there is an additional (modest) fee available - this will be agreed and finalised upon selection.

If you are interested, please email me at piecebypiecedance@gmail.com with a short introduction of yourself and your availability as soon as possible, preferably before Sunday 16th October.

Despina
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Benchmark

I have been lucky enough to be invited to be part of Benchmark 2016 - 2017, an artist development project supported by NewVIc and Arts Council England. The project will culminate in performances at Stratford Circus Arts Centre (29th November, part of ResTec) and NewVIc (January/February 2017 at the launch of the new theatre).

I am using this opportunity to re-launch Piece by Piece. Although never completely gone, there have been periods when the company has been dormant recently - for many reasons - as well as a recent focus on solo work. But this changes now! For the aforementioned performances, I am creating a short group piece for which I require dancers. This post outlines what I'm looking for, time commitment and what is on offer in exchange.

Choreographic workshops

Despina is opening up her choreographic research process through a series of 3-hour choreographic workshops.

A chance to enhance your own creative process and explore starting points for generating and composing movement. Suitable for those with some dance, movement and/or performance experience.

About the research: following pregnancy and childbirth, Despina underwent an extensive period of recovery culminating in a hysterectomy. The physical, psychological and emotional effects of this process have informed her latest research on the relationship we have with the womb as an organ and as a concept, the impact a dysfunctioning organ can have on the body, the perceived/assumed relationship between womb and womanhood and the impact this can have on people who do not fit the assumption.

All workshops are free and can be taken individually although participation in multiple dates will allow you to develop and build on ideas further in-depth. These are not drop-in sessions - booking is essential.

All questions are encouraged: before, during and after!

To reserve a place or ask a question, please email piecebypiecedance@gmail.com

Dates:
 
May
Monday 9th (1-4pm)
Monday 16th (2-5pm)
Saturday 28th (1-4pm)

June
Wednesday 1st (1-4pm)
Thursday 2nd (1-4pm)
Friday 3rd (1-4pm)
Monday 13th (1-4pm)


Location: Clarence Mews, Hackney, London E5

Audition Notice

Piece by Piece company are seeking dancers for upcoming projects in 2012 which include: 

• A research project (March to May) followed by an intensive 7-day residency (2nd week of May)
• A fundraising event (May/June)
• An overseas project/performance (July/August and subject to funding)
• A performance/series of performances (October/November)

Applicants must have a good grounding in dance technique whatever the style, and they should be open to playing an active part in the creative process. All shapes, sizes and ages welcome. Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Rehearsals are held in Hackney and North London, and we are committed to being as flexible as possible around our dancers' other commitments. It is completely acceptable for dancers to only be able to commit to one or some of the above projects, details will be given following the audition.

What you get:

• Performance opportunities in London and internationally
• Experience of Piece by Piece's style of creating and performing
• A chance to network with other dancers and choreographers
• Support and assistance for other projects you wish to undertake

This is currently an unpaid role, however there are plans to raise funds to cover travel and expenses. 

The audition will be held on Saturday 31st March at 11:30 am in North London, details will be given to successful applicants.

Please send us your bio/CV at piecebypiecedance@ymail.com by the end of Wednesday 28th March. You will be notified by the end of Thursday 29th.
Do contact us if you have any questions.

You can find out more about Piece by Piece here: http://www.facebook.com/piecebypiecedance

 

New for 2012

A longer update will follow, but for now this is what will be happening with Piece by Piece in (the rest of) 2012:

• An audition for dancers (March)
• A company relaunch (April)
• A research project (March to May) leading into an intensive 7-day residency (2nd week of May)
• A fundraising event (May/June)
• An overseas project/performance (July/August and subject to funding)
• A performance/series of performances (October/November)

The next update will give more information on the audition and the research project.

New year, new project

A collection of incredible images has inspired my new project. The general theme is abandonment, to leave or be left behind.

• I am looking for dancers of all ages, genders, sizes. Some contemporary dance training and a willingness to participate actively in the creative process are necessary. You need to be available from Sunday 10th to 17th April every day (about 4 hours a day, mostly afternoon and early evening excluding Monday 11th). The piece will be developed in Hackney, London in the space of a week, culminating in a studio performance. There might be possibilities for future performances.

Please send an email to piecebypiecedance@ymail.com by the end of Saturday 9th April with a short paragraph about yourself and your previous dance experience. Feel free to also email any questions you may have. Do make sure you include a mobile number so I can text you the address of where we will be working.

As we are not funded, sadly there is no money - even for travel expenses. However it will be a great opportunity for gaining further dance/performance experience and working in a truly fantastic space for a week!