We are seeking junior dancers for our ensemble for this year’s pantomime Aladdin at the Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield.
Join us on Sunday 24 September for registration at the Winding Wheel Theatre at 1pm. Auditions will start at 1:30pm.
Criteria:
- Girl and boy junior dancers aged no more than 12 years on the date of the audition and no younger than 9 years on the first day of rehearsals
- Maximum height 4ft 11”
- Must be a minimum of Grade 1 standard in ISTD (or equivalent) Modern, Ballet and Tap
- Must be available without exception for the entirety of the rehearsal and show period (may also be required to rehearse two weekends prior to rehearsal start date)
- School and home must be within 30 minutes travelling time of the theatre
- Registration starts at 1pm and the audition starts at 1.30pm. Children who are recalled may be at theatre for 2-3 hours so please ensure they have drinks with them, as well as all relevant dance wear and shoes.
- All successful applicants will be subject to local authority performance licencing.
- Every child must have a relative over the ager of 21 years who is willing to obtain a chaperone’s licence and chaperone on a rota basis. Please note if there are siblings in the show, there will be a heavier commitment to this.
- Children must be accompanied by their own parent; if accompanied by another adult, the child must have a pre-signed consent form with them, obtainable from Fiona Watson (fwatson0705@yahoo.co.uk) or this and any other enquiries.
REHEARSAL START DATE: TBA
PERFORMANCE START DATE: FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
PERFORMANCE END DATE: TUESDAY 2 JANUARY
