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2011 Audition for the UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble

If you enjoy Middle Eastern music, love dancing and performing, don't miss the opportunity to audition for the UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble!

When: Tuesday August 16th, 2011 (evening)

Where: Santa Barbara (CA) area. Location will be disclosed to candidates who qualify to audition.

Application Deadline: Tuesday August 9th, 2011.
Only applicants will be considered for the audition on August 16.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Please read the requirements below before applying to this audition.
  2. You will need to send the application form and 2 photos of yourself: (1) headshot and (1) full body shot
  3. Download the application form in MS Word and save it on your computer
  4. Replace the application file name with your own information when saving it, following this file name structure: firstname-lastname-UCSB.doc
  5. Attach the form to an e-mail message as well as both pictures
  6. Send your e-mail message to audition2011@bellydanceland.com and use UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble – 2011 Audition in the Subject line.
  7. Dance Resume/Bio is welcome but not required (you can also refer to your website if you have one)
  8. Only applicants will be considered for the audition on August 16.

Application Deadline: Tuesday August 9th, 2011.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to confirm audition time on August 16th.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Dancer must be dance trained. Styles such as belly dance, folk dance, ballet, jazz and hip hop are preferred
  2. Dancer must attend regular rehearsals on Tuesday evenings and eventual extra ones when needed
  3. Dancer must perform at our 3 formal concerts in the winter, spring and fall quarters
  4. Dancer must pursue dance/fitness activities besides rehearsal time. Activities include dance training required by the director, belly dance class, ballet, jazz, Pilates, etc.
  5. Dancer must work out and stay in shape.
  6. Previous performance experience is a plus

WHO WE ARE

UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble
Artistic Director: Cris! Basimah

The UCSB Dance Ensemble (previously called SEHER and directed by Alexandra King) is a semi-professional dance company based in Santa Barbara, CA.  It’s the official dance ensemble of the UCSB Middle East Ensemble, a non-profit group of over 40 musicians, directed by Dr. Scott Marcus. The Ensemble’s repertoire includes folk and classical dances of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, as well as Raqs Sharqi.

Participation in the Ensemble is volunteer (non-paid position).

UCSB Middle East Dance Ensemble directed by Cris! Basimah
Photo by Joanne A. Calitri