Friday 3rd July 2020
I’m looking for 1 dancer who would like to co-create and perform in a 10-minute solo dance film. The film will explore themes of self-image, mirrors and identity by playing with contrasts between surface and interiority, flatness and three-dimensionality, nature and man-made structures, etc. It will be shot outdoors in Jeppe Hein’s installation Mirror Labyrinth:
Personal specifications: If these themes resonate with you, I would love to hear from you! Maybe mirrors affected your self-esteem during dance training, or you have been thinking about identity and representation through the Black Lives Matter movement. Ideally, I would like to work with a black dance artist, because I’m interested in hearing from members of the black community on these issues. The opportunity would be best suited if you are a recent graduate or emerging dance artist based in East London (or able to travel to Stratford safely).
Dates and location: We will schedule rehearsals and filming sessions on dates and times that suit you. They will take place in Victory Park (London E20) between the 1st and 31st August.
Fee: This project is part of my MA in choreography and has a very limited budget. However, you will receive a £200 fee at the end of the project and get solo footage for your portfolio.
Process: I would like you to be involved in choreographing, because the film should feel personally meaningful to you, who you are, and how you feel that is reflected by society. We will have conversations about what identity, mirror images and labyrinths evoke for you before improvising on site. Then, I will help you develop movement ideas and frame those for the camera.
If you can picture yourself co-creating this film with me, please get in touch! We will schedule a call to discuss initial ideas and rehearsal dates based on your availability. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yanaëlle Ritter 