We are auditioning for our show Baby Space Opera (Grande Ourse – Petite Ourse in French) a dance theatre piece directed by Julie Lebel that is currently in development (final year) in co-production with Théâtre La Seizième.
One of our dancers, Isabelle Kirouac, is unavailable to come to Montreal for our QC premiere.
Foolish Operations is a company creating dance and theatre performance for very young children and their adults www.foolishoperations.org for more information about the performance visit: https://foolishoperations.org/performances/bso/
We are seeking for a dancer that can learn a partnering choreography based on contact dance skills that includes rolls and shoulder lifts (the duet is not improvised), can speak French (or some), and ideally fits in Isabelle’s costume (5’4), is comfortable performing in close proximity to audiences and babies, and dancing with props. Please consider applying even if you don’t meet all of the criteria.
Due to the vulnerability of the population we work with, a criminal record check will be required (at no cost), after the audition process.
We are committed to a creative environment that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage and welcome applications from artists who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People of Colour (IBPOC).
Please review the details below before applying. Some questions are related to funding requirements.
Thanks for your understanding.
Audition process:
Due to the nature of the work and our capacity, we will only invite a certain number of dancers to this audition. Please submit your information by Sunday December 7th, 2025 at 5pm.
FILL THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE
We will shortlist applications and only the shortlisted dancers will be invited to the audition.
Those invited to audition will receive confirmation by December 9, 2025 at the latest.
All shortlisted candidates are required to attend one of Baby Space Opera showings in December prior to the audition.
Showings dates and times
December Wednesday 10th or Friday 12th from 3 PM – 4 PM. EDAM Performing Arts Society, 303 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
December Wednesday 10th or Friday 12th from 3 PM – 4 PM. EDAM Performing Arts Society, 303 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
Audition:
December 16 2025, 12:30-2:30pm, EDAM Performing Arts Society, 303 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
– Workshop style audition (Warm-up, phrase work, partnering).
Prior to your application, check if you are available for the dates and locations of work:
Surrey BC (shadowing and training)
– April 7-11 2026 : Clayton Community Centre (Black Box Theatre)7155 187A St, Surrey, BC V4N 6L9. Carpooling options will be made available, we are likely to have to leave Grandview and 12th at 7:30am. Return times will vary – the performance schedule is still being developed with our partners.
Montreal QC (4 days of remount and 2 days of performance)
– April 27 – May 4 2026: Maison de la Culture Mercier, premiere at Festival Petits Bonheurs, 8105 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2K9
The dancer will also receive paid training for 6 Wednesday mornings during our Dancing the Parenting practice at Trout Lake Community Centre in January, February and March.
Rate of Pay:
– $1260/week (for an experienced dancer)
– $950/week for an emerging dancer
– $32/hr for 1.5hrs for Dancing the Parenting Practice
For Montreal: perdiem $65/day, transportation provided (airfare and local transit to and from airport and from housing to venue), housing options will be explored (some team members might stay with friends and family in Montréal).