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Are you a graduate or experienced dancer with an interest in dance-theatre and a passion for New Adventures’ award-winning productions? Applications are now open for our 2024 open auditions. We are auditioning for all roles within the Swan Lake production. Read on to find out more and to apply...

What we are looking for 

• Dancers with at least 3 years’ vocational training (classical, contemporary, and/or musical theatre) 
• Highly skilled in dance and performance and an interest in narrative-based work 
• A passion and understanding for the work of New Adventures 
• We welcome and encourage dancers from the global majority to apply, as we recognise the under-representation in the sector

Where: London, UK  

When: 4 and 5 May 2024 

Deadline for applications: Friday 22 March 2024, 10am  

How to apply

Please send one document with your full name as the document name to Pia on auditions@new-adventures.net including your: 

• CV 
• Covering letter (no longer than one side of A4, this can be in bullet points or full sentences, whatever you feel more comfortable with) 
• One headshot 
• One dance photograph

All cover letters should include the following: 

• Who you are 
• Why you would like to work for New Adventures 
• Any workshops or projects you’ve previously done with the company 
• Whether you are legally able to work in the UK or if you would need a UK work permit 
• It is not essential, but if you do have a showreel, please add the link to it too.

Batch applications from agents must include covering letters from dancers. 

New Adventures is committed to ensuring our work is accessible to everyone. We are happy to support applicants in applying and are open to receiving applications in alternative formats such as a voice note. If you have any access requirements, including travel bursaries, or would like to discuss other application methods, then please contact Pia by email on auditions@new-adventures.net, where you can also arrange a telephone call. 

Please complete the equal opportunities form here in addition to your application : https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KWOLic819ECLIP5O_rLkcNSvoL3rcDtCgqtXNdMw1sBUQUdPMDUwTkZLTDVJS0xFN0M1RlVXOE5YQS4u

Successful applicants will hear from us via email by Friday 19 April 2024. 

Unfortunately, unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.  

What the audition involves 

It will be an hour long and you will learn 2 pieces of contrasting repertoire from our productions to perform in front of the audition panel. You have time to do your own warm up and we do not expect you to prepare anything. If you have any questions at all before your audition, you can contact Pia on auditions@new-adventures.net and we’ll be happy to support you. Everyone in the room wants you to show your best self and we hope to give you a joyful welcome to New Adventures! 

Download our Audition Policy here: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/newadventures/Jobs/Audition-Policy.pdf

For more information: https://new-adventures.net/opportunities