Description
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is auditioning both male and female identifying Dancers with ballet folklórico, percussive footwork, and/ or contemporary movement experience for upcoming paid touring and local performances in the Fall and beyond.
Production Info
The company is looking to hire part-time and project-based dancer positions for its performance company.
Founded in 2003, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is an award-winning company celebrating Mexican stories and people through dance and music. Also a non-profit organization, it presents local performances and tours, provides workshops, educational programming, and organizes community cultural events.
Compensation/Fee
Dancers with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company are paid employees. Rehearsal rate is $17/ hr. Compensation for performances range from $150 to $300 per performance. Additional information about rehearsal schedule can be found at the survey link above.
Requirements
We welcome dancers from all movement backgrounds who are passionate about performance, storytelling, and cultural dance traditions. Our work requires skills in ballet and modern technique fundamentals to advanced experience, musicality, folklórico and general percussive footwork, and skirt movement. While experience in all styles is preferred, it is not mandatory for dancers who are strong movers, adaptable, and fast learners. Calpulli’s productions are stories rooted in collaboration. The ability to learn repertoire quickly, retain choreography, and work effectively within an ensemble environment is highly valued. We seek Dancers who are professional, punctual, committed, and eager to contribute positively to the creative process. Storytelling ability and acting experience are considered a plus.