Would you like to be part of an amazing, large scale, outdoor circus arts spectacle?

We  are working in partnership with Belfast International Arts Festival, Circusful and other partners to bring Cristal Palace, by Transe Express to Belfast in April.

Catch a glimpse of what’s involved here: https://vimeo.com/297129166

YOU could be one of 16 adult volunteers who help to bring this amazing production to life.

Transe Express are looking 8 non – professional dancers (of all genders and none) to take part in the stage performance together with 8 volunteers who will be manipulating different accessories during the show.

Interested?

They’re looking for:

  • 8 or so Non-Professional Dancers, aged 18 years + – Under the direction of a choreographer, the dancers will participate in the show and will cross eras and styles through 5 choreographies: Valse, Polka, French Cancan, Charleston, Swing. Workshops and rehearsals will take place on Wed 20th –  Fri 22nd April from 6pm to 9pm in a big indoor space in Titanic area. There will also be a costume fitting and dress rehearsal on Fri 22nd April.  There will be a flashmob too, you’ll be sent a YouTube video to watch and use to help you feel ready.
  • 8 or so Volunteers, aged 18 years + – Under the direction of a second trainer, the other 8 volunteers bring technical help with actions among the audience (pushing a bar on wheels, carry a comedian through the crowd …). Workshops and rehearsals will take place on 21st April from 7pm to 9pm in a big indoor space in Titanic area. There will also be a costume fitting and dress rehearsal on Fri 22nd April

What’s involved?

Dancers, , aged 18 years +:

  • To have physical fitness and some understanding of dance/movement/body awareness – you DO NOT need to be a professional dancer.
  • To be available for the rehearsals and costume fittings. (20th – 22nd April inclusive, 6pm – 9pm.)
  • To be available for both performances, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April – evenings.

Volunteers, aged 18 years +:

  • To be prepared to move, carry and lift things around the performance site.
  • To be available for the rehearsals and costume fittings. (21st – 22nd April inclusive, 7pm – 9pm.)
  • To be available for both performances, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April – evenings.

If we get more than 16 people interested in this we will work with Transe Express and other partners to prioritise applications.

Unable to take part?

  • Make sure to catch the performances over the weekend – more details about where and when will be released on Tuesday 22nd March.
  • Also, come along to Festival of Fools in the Cathedral Quarter/City Centre from the 29th April to the 2nd May too! www.foolsfestival.com – they are also actively recruiting for volunteers and venue managers.

We’ve not put a deadline on the form, but please do complete the form as soon as possible.