Filling The Space by QL2

Free Audition Workshop for Quantum Leap 2019 Program Sunday February 24 FILLING THE SPACE is QL2 Dance’ s major project for 2019 for our Quantum Leap ensemble (ages 14+) — which could mean you!

If selected during the free workshop, you will create and perform new work with Artistic Director Ruth Osborne and choreographers James Batchelor and Eliza Sanders .

Physical, thoughtful, and professionally presented, FILLING THE SPACE is an opportunity for you to collaborate and create with other young dancers.

WORKSHOP AUDITION: Sunday 24 February 1pm-5pm at the QL2 Studio, Gorman Arts Centre. Pre-registration is essential. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

WHO CAN DO THE AUDITION WORKSHOP? Ages 14-23, with a creative mind and dance, theatre or gymnastics experience.

REHEARSALS : Sundays from 17 March to July (except Easter), ten days over two weeks in April and two weeks full time in July – in school holidays for most students.

PRODUCTION : Canberra Playhouse, 5-10 August 2019. (you will need to take time off school that week).

Classes are essential! Everyone in our projects must regularly attend dance classes — either at QL2 Dance, or if you are already doing solid technique classes elsewhere, you can ask (in writing) for an exemption from the Artistic Director. Have a look at our classes program here.

Cost, payment plans, bursaries This project is heavily subsidised — the total cost to you is $475, including the project t-shirt. You then need to add the cost of classes. We are non-profit, and keep costs low. We offer confidential bursaries to reduce or remove costs if this prevents you being in a project. To make an appointment to discuss a bursary, please phone Ruth Osborne on 0418 943 857.

Audition Format The audition will be in the form of a dance workshop, including a warmup, learning some short sequences, and creative group work. You don’t need to prepare anything. We are keen to see young people with physical or performance skills from other forms — eg gymnastics, or theatre.

The aim is for you to have a good time, meet other dancers, and perhaps get into Quantum Leap — in that order!

“Remember that we are looking for a variety of skills, so don’t be put off by others seeming to be more experienced in one form or another — just enjoy yourself and do your best in each section. I look forward to seeing you there!” - RUTH OSBORNE