Seeking two male-identifying, professional, freelance dancers
Eliot Smith Dance
United Kingdom, TBA
Posted on: Aug. 30, 2025
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Description:
Eliot Smith Dance is seeking two male-identifying, professional, freelance dancers based in the United Kingdom to join the company for the recreation and tour of POPPY.
Where: Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
When: Monday 29 September 2025
Deadline for applications: Friday 26 September 2025 at 17:00 (GMT)
Eliot Smith Dance is seeking two male-identifying, professional, freelance dancers based in the United Kingdom to join the company for the recreation and tour of POPPY, a contemporary dance work by Eliot Smith originally created in 2018.
Location:
Alnwick Playhouse, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Project Timeline:
Rehearsals & Premiere: October – November 2025
North East Tour (including Tunbridge Wells): February – March 2026
Specific dates listed below.
Rehearsals / Performance 2025
Location: Alnwick Playhouse, Northumberland
Week commencing 20 October
Week commencing 27 October
Week commencing 03 November
Performance
09 November at Alnwick Playhouse
Rehearsal / Tour 2026
Location: Alnwick Playhouse
09, 10, 11 February
Performances
12 February – Hexham
14 February – Warkworth
18 February – Newbiggin
19 February – Newcastle
28 February – Spennymoor
07 March – Tunbridge Wells
Fees:
Paid at ITC rates
Additional rehearsal or workshop delivery dates will be negotiated in advance. Travel and accommodation, where necessary, will be provided during rehearsal and tour periods.
How to apply:
Please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line: Dancer Callout – POPPY
– A current CV (max 2 pages)
– A cover letter (max 1 A4 page) outlining your experience and why you would like to work with Eliot Smith Dance on this specific production
– A video (max 2 minutes) showcasing your strengths and versatility as a dancer and performer. If submitting ensemble work, please clearly identify yourself
– A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on ESD webpage at www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
Video Applications:
We also welcome video submissions (max 3 minutes, plus dance footage) covering all of the above information.
Preferred submission methods:
– Private Vimeo or Dropbox link (with password if required)
– Via WeTransfer
Application Deadline
Friday 26 September 2025 at 17:00 (GMT)
Access
If you require this advert in a different format, please contact us via the details below.
[email protected] or +44 191 269 5579 Ext. 127
Costs for participants:
Audition is free to attend by invitation only
For further information, please visit https://www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
Application Deadline:
Sept. 26, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Dance
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
TBA
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