January 9, 2008

Cirque du Soleil dance casting call  

Show: LOVE

Role: Sifiso

Breakdown:
Name of show:  Love 
Name of role:  Sifiso 
Location:  Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, USA 
Rehearsals:  March 2008 in Montreal 
Duration of contract:  1 year from June 2008 with renewal option 
Deadline for submissions:  January 3rd 2008 

Show:  A show that brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock band of all time: The Beatles.

Character’s traits:
Ethnicity: Man of african heritage (creator’s requirement)
Age: 25-32 years old;
Height: 5’8" to 5’10";
Pansula, gumboot and contemporary background.

Requirements:
Excellent stage presence and charisma;
Excellent improvisation skills;
Strong foundation in pansula and gumboot;
Contemporary danceis a definite asset;
Varied stage experience;
Good physical condition;
Does not suffer from vertigo.

Submissions:
Your résumé (including your weight, height, date of birth, nationality, complete contact information, years and locations of training and locations of professional experience);
2 photos (1 face close-up and 1 full body shot);
A video (mandatory). Description:
1.  Presentation to the camera: mention your name, your age, your background and the reasons for your interest in Cirque du Soleil (1 minute);
2.  Learned choreography (2 minutes);
3.  Stage performance (2 minutes);
4.  Improvisation (2 minutes);
5.  Other styles of dance and/or relevant abilities (singing, acrobatics, gym., etc.)

Apply online at :
www.cirquedusoleil.com/casting 

Or submit your application to :
Cirque du Soleil
Casting dance – Love Sifiso
8400 2nd Avenue 
Montreal, Quebec H1Z 4M6 
Canada