Male-identifying dancer
Jones the Dance
United Kingdom, Cardiff
Posted on: Aug. 01, 2025
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Description:
Jones the Dance seeks a male-identifying dancer (under/around 30) for an inclusive, immersive gallery-touring project exploring memory, community, and queer/Deaf identity, with paid rehearsals and performance in Wales.
Where: Dance House, Cardiff, UK
When: 20th April 2026- 16th May 2026 + Photo shoot 1st November 2025
Deadline for applications: 1st September at noon
I Remember Myself is a bold, immersive dance work developed by Jones the Dance, led by Artistic Director Gwyn Emberton, in collaboration with Oriel Davies Gallery. Part of the Autobiography of the Body (AOTB) project, I Remember Myself explores the relationship between memory, movement, and community, inviting audiences to rediscover their personal histories and engage in collective storytelling through dance. This innovative approach to contemporary dance challenges traditional performance formats, offering a participatory experience where the memories of the audience are intertwined with those of the performers.
I Remember Myself will be performed in Welsh, English, and British Sign Language (BSL), ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for a diverse audience.
Who you will be working with:
Concept: Gwyn Emberton
Performers and co-makers: Eddie Ladd, Anna Seymour, Gwyn Emberton
Music: Sion Trefor
Design: Lois Prys
Rehearsal Director: Eli Williams
Executive producer: Kate Perridge
Creative Producer: Kama Roberts
The work is being made in collaboration with Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown and with support of Arts Council of Wales and Ashley Family Foundation.
Access and inclusion
I Remember Myself will tour Wales in May 2026, performing in galleries and community spaces. By focusing on underrepresented communities—D/deaf, visually impaired, LGBTQIA+ youth, and rural populations—I Remember Myself seeks to break down barriers to dance, offering a shared space for people to connect with their bodies and with each other. The project aims to create lasting relationships within communities, ensuring that dance becomes a tool for healing, empowerment, and collective memory.
The work and methodology will draw from or reveal personal histories which may be triggering. This will be discussed and explored in the audition process and due to the potential sensitive nature of this we don’t expect that this work will be for everyone. If you decide it is
How to apply:
(If you have any access requirements or need the application materials in a different format, please contact us and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements.)
Please email your application to Kate at [email protected] (include ‘I Remember Myself application’ in the subject).
Your application should include:
-Your 2 page C.V
-A cover letter, max 2 pages, in English or Welsh, or a 6 minute video in BSL.
In the cover letter, please explain why you would like to be involved in the project and outline your relevant experience. You MUST include information about your eligibility to work in the UK.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND IMAGES OR VIDEOS – We will run an anonymous invitation process so your identity will be removed before submissions are reviewed by the panel for shortlisting (read more on this below)**
Please send information on your access requirements or your access rider ahead of the audition.
Deadline of applications: no later than Sunday 1st September 2025, 12 noon.
Responses to all applications: by Monday 9th September.
Audition: Sunday 28th September (9am to 6pm) at Dance House, Pier St, Cardiff.
As a small project company, we are sadly not able to support your travel and accommodation costs for the audition.
Contact details:
Submissions: [email protected]
Questions: Kama at [email protected]
For further information, please visit https://www.jonesthedance.com
Application Deadline:
Sept. 01, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Dance
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Cardiff
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