Description and Application Information:
ACROBATS CASTING FOR NEXT SEASON OF LION KING
The story of The Lion King echoes the rhythms of... ...
Requirements:
The profiles require a solid physical condition, sense of direction and spatial cognition, musicality and strong performance skills
Female profiles
Height range above 1m55
Strong aerial skills
Notions of dance required
Male profiles
Height range above 1m60
High level of gymnastics
Skills in aerial straps
Notions of dance will be a plus
All ethnicities are welcome.
Prepare to Present:
You will be asked to download or update at least 2 photos, one full-length and one in portrait (face clear with light makeup if you wish), along with 1 video showreel (or link) showing your acrobatic / gymnastics / straps skills. You will find below the elements you should include in your video:
Male acrobats:
30 sec max : presentation facing the camera ( name, age, background, motivation to join the cast)
Flex: 3 splits, bridge, pike position
Strength: rope climb in L sit, 10 chin ups without swinging, 10 leg raises
30 sec max : tumbling and acrobatics on floor ( forward; backward and tricking)
30 secs to 1 min max: For artistic gymnasts: show your best swinging elements on rings as well as high bar including dismounts + skills on one and 2 arms on straps if experience. For circus artists: skills on one and two arms on straps as well as duo sequences if experienced.
30 sec to 1 min max: images from competitions and/or showcases.
Female acrobats:
30 sec max : presentation facing the camera ( name, age, background, motivation to join the cast)
Flex: 3 splits, bridge, pike position
Strength: rope climb in L sit, 30 sec hold with chin over the bar, 10 leg raises
1 min max in practice: skills on aerial hoop/Lyra or straps or aerial silk/hammock or spanish web
30 secs to 1 min max: danse improv , floor movement.
United States, Yorkshire
