Foolish Operations (Vancouver, British Columbia) is seeking three dance performers from Montreal/ Greater Montreal for its Grande Ourse – Petite Ourse (Baby Space Opera) project, for future performances in eastern Canada (2027, 2028, etc.).
Grande Ourse – Petite Ourse is a dance theatre performance by Julie Lebel, currently in its final phase of creation, co-produced with Théâtre La Seizième (Vancouver, British Columbia).
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 dancers that can learn partnering choreography based on contact dance skills that includes rolls and shoulder lifts (the duet is not improvised), can speak French and English, and ideally fit the existing costumes – this is the reason we are asking for sizes in this call. The artists must be curious about 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. This process is made possible thanks to partnerships between Théâtre la Seizième, Festival Petits Bonheurs, Foolish Operations, and funding from the Government of Quebec’s Canadian Relations Support Programme.
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) and speaking more than one language.
Please review the details below before applying.
Audition process:
Please submit your information by Wednesday March 11am, 2026 by 12pm PST / 3pm EST.
We will shortlist applications and only the shortlisted dancers will be invited to the audition.
Those invited to audition will receive confirmation by Friday March 6th at the latest.
All shortlisted candidates must attend the audition in person on Monday 23rd March between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m in Montréal, Québec. Location TBD.
FILL THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Before applying, please ensure that you are available on the dates and at the locations indicated:
- Monday, 20 April: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Studio La Poêle: 5333 Casgrain Street, #307, Montreal
- Tuesday, 21 April: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Studio Cirque Hors Piste: 3622 Hochelaga Street, Montreal
- Wednesday, 23 April: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Studio Cirque Hors Piste
- Thursday, 24 April: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Studio La Poêle
- Friday, 25 April: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Studio La Poêle, participation in the Ensemble Thinking training session. Other dance and performing arts artists will be invited. This event is free for all participants.
- Saturday, 26 April: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Participation in the workshop Danse à l’heure du compte: sous les étoiles (Dance at Storytime: Under the Stars) at the Blainville Exhibition Centre: 1000 Chem. du Plan Bouchard, Blainville, QC J7C 3S9 (carpool available).
- Sunday, 3 May: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, attend, as a member of the audience, the performance of Baby Space Opera at the Festival Petit Bonheurs and the discussion with the artists and presenters after the performance: Maison de la Culture Mercier, premiere at the Festival Petits Bonheurs, 8105 Hochelaga Street, Montreal, QC H1L 2K9
Rate of Pay:
$1260 (for an experienced dancer)
$950 for an emerging dancer