[NEohioPAL] MorrisonDance seeks MALE and FEMALE dancers

[Sarah Morrison]

ANNOUNCED ON 1/22/12
Please spread the word to those who may be interested!

OPEN CALL TO DANCERS

     MorrisonDance is casting MALE and FEMALE dancers for their world 
premiere of SYZYGY which will take place during Cleveland Public 
Theatre's Award winning DanceWorks series in Cleveland, Ohio May 
10-12^th , 2012.There are paid positions, as well as an internship 
position.

      In line with MorrisonDance's goal to synthesize a breadth of dance 
styles together, auditioning performers may have experience in any 
movement style; however, training in ballet, modern, and/or jazz 
techniques is preferred.Some parts may require gymnastic capabilities, 
and one part may require pointe work.Performers must be 18 or older and 
have prior performance experience.The choreography will be heavily 
rooted in contemporary technique and nontraditional partnering.

      If you are interested in being considered for this project, please 
submit your resume, photograph (headshot and body shot if available), 
and any available video links (not required) to help us get to know you 
as a performer!Once we have reviewed your submission, we will schedule 
you for an audition.

Performers will be required to attend weekly rehearsals, and must be 
available on the following days/times:

Friday, March 30^th 9am-3pm

Mon-Wed, May 6^th --May 9^th 5-10pm
Thurs-Sat, May 10-12^th 5pm-10pm

  Please submit all materials through e-mail to:


opencall at morrisondance.com


ABOUT THE PROJECT:

/Syzygy is not just a fun word to say, but it has many 
meanings!Psychologist Carl Jung used the word to describe archetypical 
mental states that bridge together two opposing entities.Exploring 
psychological themes, animal behavior and celestial concepts, Syzygy 
will include several new premieres including the final culmination of a 
new collaboration with BrainMaster using their new Brain Avatar 
system.In the tradition of MorrisonDance performances, this presentation 
will explore the incredible beauty and humor of life through the art of 
movement.This project is funded in part by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture./

www.cptonline.org

ABOUT MORRISONDANCE:

MorrisonDance was founded and is directed by Sarah Morrison, a 
choreographer, performer, educator and behavioral researcher, who 
maintained the company on a grassroots level from 1997 until 2002.She 
presented innovative and acclaimed presentations such as LEAPING INTO 
THE NET!, the world's first online simulcast of a modern dance concert, 
and ERIE SIRENS, a site specific performance held at sunset on the 
Cleveland city shore of Lake Erie with sand-sculptures created by Scott 
Radke.Since incorporating as a non-profit company, MorrisonDance has 
continued to push the boundaries of dance by exploring unusual 
presentation and rehearsal venues, cross-disciplinary approaches to 
creation and education, and new creative marriages with other artistic 
media, science, nature, and technology.Through this exploration, 
MorrisonDance has been able to discover the power of dance as a language 
for communication and expression in a wide array of settings, while 
continuing to cultivate the value of more traditional dance 
presentations in conventional spaces.The company has been recognized for 
their contribution to the artistic community through original works such 
as THE MAD MASK MAKER OF MAIGH EO, INSIDE, RENDEZVOUS, and THE CITY IS 
OUR PLAYGROUND.MorrisonDance has performed extensively in the Northeast 
Ohio area at venues including Playhouse Square and Cleveland Public 
Theatre, and has been presented by DanceNow/NYC at the Joyce SoHo and 
City Center in New York City.They have been supported by Cuyahoga Arts 
and Culture, the Ohio Arts Council and the Cleveland Foundation.

www.MorrisonDance.com <http://www.MorrisonDance.com>

www.youtube.com/morrisondance <http://www.youtube.com/morrisondance>

www.Brainmaster.com <http://www.Brainmaster.com>

-- 
Director
MorrisonDance

Adjunct Faculty
Cuyahoga Community College, Creative Arts Division

Guest Lecturer and Research Consultant
Case Western Reserve University, Department of Psychological Sciences

Master Teaching Artist
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio