PERFORMER CALLOUTS

Professional Performers

Alethia Antonia is looking for intergenerational Black Women and Black Non-Binary performers for the R&D of their next full-length work.

About the work

The R&D will be part of the development of Alethia’s first full-length group production Sis? (Working title) which aims to be a physical, emotive, intergenerational work which explores notions of sisterhood, and challenges colonial ideas of gender and race, whilst highlighting the multiplicity of feminine blackness and the power of community.

Project Details

Engagement: 4 weeks.

Location: Leeds and Ipswich.

Dates: Autumn 2025 - Spring 2026 (Exact dates TBC).

Pay: £700 per week + travel, accommodation and per diems if away from home.

Other: Pastoral care and access support offered.

About you

Alethia is looking for performers with the following qualities:

An individual who considers feminine blackness/Black womanhood as part of their identity. (Black meaning a person of African or Caribbean descent).
A strong understanding of their own physicality through improvisation and set material.
A strong sense of musicality and rhythm.
Have familiarity with “contemporary dance” as a part of their physical vocabulary.
Comfortable exploring movements and qualities stemming from various movement practices and dance styles.
An openness in exploring alternative ways of working, considering better working practices and accessibility.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in the development of movement and themes.
A strong interest in exploring autobiographical and collective narratives around identity and community.
Experience in singing is desirable but not essential.
Due to the intergenerational aspect of the work, Alethia is excited to connect with performers of all ages, particularly those over the age of 40.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete an application form here.

Your application will include:

Filling in a short form.
Uploading a short Expression of Interest.
Uploading a short video that demonstrates you as a performer.

Applications will close at 18:00 on Friday 11th April 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Invited applicants will be contacted as soon as possible to support scheduling.

Successful candidates will be invited to a full day, paid workshop in West Yorkshire on Saturday 26th April 2025 with final decisions communicated by Friday 2nd May 2025.

Limited travel bursaries available for those living outside of West Yorkshire.

If you need support with submitting an application via other formats, or to discuss how we can support access requirements, please contact mollyjones.freelance@gmail.com

This work is co-commissioned by Sadlers Wells, Yorkshire Dance and Certain Blacks. Supported by Dance East. With funding from Arts Council England..

Image: Joseph-Banderet. En Masse by Mandy El-Sayegh x Alethia Antonia (Festival Move, Pompidou). In image, Rose Sall Sao, Alethia Antonia, Mandy El-Sayegh

PLACEment PERFORMER

Alethia Antonia is looking to connect with West Yorkshire-based Black Woman or Black Non-Binary individuals who are interested in developing a professional practice in dance.

About the work

The R&D will be part of the development of Alethia’s first full-length group production Sis?(Working title) which aims to be a physical, emotive, intergenerational dance work which explores notions of sisterhood, and challenges colonial ideas of gender and race; highlighting the multiplicity of feminine blackness and the power of community. The placement performer will join the R&D alongside the professional performers, and receive mentoring tailored to the individual’s development needs. Through this development opportunity, Alethia hopes the placement performer develops to a point where they can join the professional cast for the future creation and touring of Sis? (Working title).

About you

Alethia is looking for performers with the following qualities:

An individual who considers feminine blackness/Black womanhood as part of their identity. (Black meaning a person of African or Caribbean descent).
Based in West Yorkshire.
An interest in developing a better understanding of their own physicality within improvisation and set material.
An interest in developing new skills and experience within the professional research process.
A good musicality and rhythm.
Have familiarity with “contemporary dance” as a part of their physical vocabulary.
Comfortable exploring movements and qualities stemming from various movement practices and dance styles.
An openness in exploring alternative ways of working, considering better working practices and accessibility.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in the development of movement and themes.
A strong interest in exploring autobiographical and collective narratives around identity and community.
Experience in singing is desirable but not essential.
Both performers in training and without formal training are encouraged to apply.
Due to the intergenerational aspect of the work, Alethia is excited to connect with performers of all ages.

Project Details

Placement: 2-4 weeks (Based on the successful applicant’s availability and individual development plan)

Location: Leeds/Ipswich

Dates: Autumn 2025 - Spring 2026 (Exact dates TBC)

Reimbursement: Travel within West Yorkshire will be reimbursed. Travel, accommodation and per diems will be provided if placement is involved in activities taking place in Ipswich.