DANCE MAKERS COLLECTIVE PERFORMER APPLICATION

INITIAL WORKSHOP

Sunday 3 May, 2pm-5pm, Quantum Leap Theatre

Creative session and rehearsal with Dance Makers Collective (DMC)

 

REFRESHER REHEARSALS at Quantum Leap Theatre

Friday 22 May 4:30pm-6:00pm

Friday 26 June 4:30pm-6:00pm

Friday 7 August 4:30pm-6:00pm

Friday 18 September 4:30pm-6:00pm

Vital rehearsals (efficiently scheduled) to keep the material fresh and ready for performance.

 

PRODUCTION WEEK

Monday 21 - Saturday 26 September, venue TBC

1. Monday 21 September 5:00pm-7:30pm (venue TBC) - Rehearsal with DMC
2. (there is no scheduled activity on Tuesday 22 September)
3. Wednesday 23 September (after school hours, venue TBC) - Dress rehearsal
4. Thursday 24 September (after school hours, venue TBC) - Performance x 1
5. Friday 25 September (after school hours, venue TBC) - Performance x 1
6. Saturday 26 September (call time TBC, venue TBC) - Performances x 2

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

This is a professional performance season with Dance Makers Collective - an interstate dance organisation touring to Canberra - presented by Canberra Theatre Centre. The performances are ticketed and the performance venue is TBC. 

This opportunity has unique challenges.

1. Dancers will be ‘invisible’ as members of the audience until it is time to join the performers onstage, so must be able to hold their cue independently (and sit quietly for the first part of the performance). 
2. Dancers will learn and perform set choreography to music, in unison. Dancers must have:
   - Strong musicality 
   - Confidence counting music 
   - Precision in replicating and executing movement 
   - Strong performance skills 

Professional choreographers will support the young artists to develop these skills, but proven ability to perform choreography, to music, with precision, is necessary.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

This is not a Quantum Leap production and therefore logistics are not within our control. This event is produced by Dance Makers Collective (DMC) and Canberra Theatre Centre.

Quantum Leap will support a small group of dancers to take part in this production by facilitating the initial rehearsal with DMC in May at Gorman Arts Centre, facilitating monthly rehearsals with the dancers in Canberra May-September, providing duty of care for Quantum Leap performers during call times throughout production week and sharing information with dancers and families as it is available.

Information provided here is a solid guide for dancers and families but please be aware that this information is subject to change.

This application form does not include the same level of information as is available on our website. Please ensure that you have read the detailed information about this opportunity on our website. 

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is 10 April 2026.

Applications will be reviewed and outcomes determined by Quantum Leap staff.

We will contact all applicants to advise the result of their application no later than Tuesday 21 April 2026.