Tess Saoirse Dance Company is holding Open Call Auditions for the first season! With shows on November 11 and 12, TSDC will rehearse Wednesday nights 8-10pm with an audition date of May 10 and a first rehearsal date of May 17. This audition is open to adults from any/all levels of dance experience backgrounds!

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D) invites dancers of all gender identities, 18+ to audition for paid company member & apprentice positions for the 2023-2024 season. KYL/D seeks professionals who are virtuosic, open-minded, collaborative, dynamic, and committed to community engagement. Dancers of diverse backgrounds, (especially Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) with strong contemporary dance experience, partnering experience, improvisation & vocalization skills, are particularly encouraged. KYL/D is a Philadelphia-based company that tours nationally and internationally, founded by Artistic Director, Kun-Yang Lin. The KYL/D ensemble is trained in the company’s unique CHI Awareness Practice that is deeply rooted in Asian art forms, contemplative practices and philosophies. The company works 32-36 weeks per year (mid-July to mid-March/April), 15 hours per week (including company class). Dancers are paid an hourly rehearsal rate on a biweekly basis, in addition to flat fees for performances. Other benefits include free access to studio space, a platform to share choreographic work through the Inhale Performance Series, and opportunities for teaching pay through the company’s arts education program, CHI Dance. Current company dancers are involved at multiple levels of the organization, as we are passionate about supporting the growth of our people inside and outside of the creative process. The audition will take place on Sunday, April 23rd from 1-4pm. A call-back will occur on Tues. April 25th from 12:30-4pm, and/or Wed. April 26th from 11:30am-2:30pm. Pre-registration for the audition is highly recommended.

Now casting dancers 5’ 4” – 5’ 7” with strong technique and cruise ship or theme park experience for our 5th season of Charles Bach Wonders Magic & Illusion shows in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Season contract runs from Mid-March through December 31st, 2023. Send in a headshot, reel link and resume.

Casting "Infinity!," a short film musical that will involve dancing sequences and choreography. When the film is completed, it will be taken to several stateside and international film festivals. Casting Dates: On Going. Rehearsal Dates: TBD. Shoot Dates: June 10-12, 2022. Location: Santa Ana and Fullerton, CA. Estimated Payment: $230.00 per Day (Estimated duration: 3 Days). Additional: Pays $230 a day for principle photography, plus $150 a day for rehearsals. Seeking Talent From: Glendale, CA - Los Angeles, CA - Orange, CA - Fullerton, CA - Santa Ana, CA.

Casting "Let’s Sing, Let’s Dance," a music video for an Asian American artist, featuring a young boy who has to stay late to close up the bodega. While cleaning up, he is joined by a spiritual energy and they dance through the evening. Casting Dates: ASAP Shoot Dates: June 29 (9 p.m. call time - overnight shoot) Location: Brooklyn/Manhattan, NYC. Professional Pay: $500 flat rate.

Casting vogue dancers who can vogue, show off, and dip down for "No Right No Wrong." Casting Dates: On Going Shoot Dates: TBD Location: New York, NY. Professional Pay: $200/Daily - 5 hrs.

Casting dancers for a super unique music video (Lady Gaga style). Let the magic happen. Casting Dates: ASAP Shoot Dates: 6/9 -9 a.m.-7 p.m. (might be less) Location: Los Angeles, CA. Pay: Dancers: $250 Flat Fee. One day music video shoot.

Seeking a long-term dance partner for Salsa and Argentine tango performances with Israel Martinez for Taino Theatre shows, festivals and events for upcoming year, and for social media dance videos and promotion. Casting Dates: On Going Rehearsal Dates: Weekly rehearsals TBD in NYC. Shoot Dates: TBD Location: NYC. Pay: Varies per gig. Rehearsals are unpaid.

Production Description: Director’s Statement As an Indian American woman, I have an idea of what “American” means that is a little different from the “Apple Pie” perspective. I have grown up with an America of color that includes some of my favorite things: a house packed full of Indian Americans for colorful Hindu ceremonies, Mexican Hat dancers annually coming to my grade school to wow us kids, the best recipe for sesame chicken from my Chinese best friend’s mother. For me the best, most beautiful parts of America have hailed from our diversity. Two other quintessentially American entities that are dear to my heart, which I have loved my whole life, are the American desert, and Jazz. The histories of both are so deeply embedded in our collective national culture and layered, also with diversity. “Color in Color” is a showcase of all of these things as beautiful together. I want to showcase our communities of color, and their distinct cultures, in context with these two quintessentially American forms that are the American desert and one of our one of our most American contributions to world culture which is Jazz, and thereby redefine what true American beauty looks like. I am privileged to be able to work with two Portland treasures, the Montavilla Jazz Festival, and trumpet player, composer, Noah Simpson of the Noah Simpson Quartet, to bring this idea to life. Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel. Required Skills: Dance. Tentative shoot date: 1 day between May 18th- 24th, and long driving required- Due to Covid, we will likely not be able to shuttle, but mileage is reimbursed.