GMD is happy to announce that we have received Arts Council England funding for an r&d project focusing on grief, vulnerability and care entitled Ascension.
We are seeking two Black, male contemporary dancers to join the R&D development of this duet.
Where:
Studio Wayne McGregor, London, England
When:
Friday 27th March @ 10 am - 5pm
Deadline for applications:
26th March @ 5pm
Description of opportunity:
Ascension explores grief, care, loss and intimacy through contemporary movement, somatic practice and contact work. Rooted in tenderness and honesty, the piece reflects on how the body carries memory, emotion and release.
This work intentionally centres Black men within contemporary dance —creating space for softness, vulnerability and emotional depth. The process will prioritise trust, listening and embodied exchange.
We’re looking for dancers who:
• Have a minimum of three years professional contemporary dance training (degree-level or equivalent professional pathway)
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency in contemporary technique
• Are confident in floor work, with fluid transitions in and out of the ground
• Have solid experience in contact improvisation and weight-sharing
• Are comfortable with improvisation, task-based exploration, and responsive partnering
• Are open to vulnerability, intimacy, and emotionally honest performance
• Enjoy collaborative devising and contributing creatively to process
R&D Dates & Locations: Artists must be available for the full R&D period
• 20th – 24th April 2026 Leicester
• 27th April – 1st May 2026 Leicester
• 4th – 8th May 2026 Northampton
What’s Offered:
• This project is Arts Council England funded
• Professional fee
• Travel covered (within the UK)
• Accommodation provided (where required)
• Per diems
• Support from a dance movement psychotherapist
• Weekly sharings to reflect, exchange feedback, and observe the work-in-progress
How to apply / register:
To apply for an audition:
Please send your CV / bio and short dance links: gerrardmartindance@hotmail.com
Applicants are welcome to submit their application in video format, or to get in touch directly if providing a CV or written bio is not
accessible to them.
Gerrard is a CRC (Curve Resident Artist Alumni)
Curve Theatre
Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1SB
+44 (0)116 242 3560
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/artists/resident-creatives/
