(Page written and created by BLUE MAKWANA)
Before I graduated, I actively geared myself up for jumping into the industry. I began to forage connections, find employment and give myself stepping stones. After teaching for many years, I realised that so many young artists in training had very little knowledge on the multiple ways they could find work whilst still being connected to their artistic field. I noticed that many schools were not providing students with this information but more importantly, artists were – and still are – being reluctant to share useful information. I want to share and help as much as possible, which is why I have created this page.
Below, are a plethora of links you might find useful. This is a live page so it is always updating. Please feel free to send through suggestions so I can add more knowledge to this tool pack for artists to use and spread their wings!
AUDITION WEBSITES
Dancing Opportunities – https://dancingopportunities.com/category/auditions/
Backstage.com – https://www.backstage.com/casting/open-casting-calls/uk-auditions/london-england-dance-auditions/
Au-di-tions.com – https://au-di-tions.com/
Open Auditions – https://www.openauditions.uk/blog
The Dance Platform – https://thedanceplatform.com/category/auditions/
Dance Plug – https://www.danceplug.com/auditions
The Place – https://theplace.org.uk/work-with-us/jobs-and-opportunities/artists-opportunities
The Stage – https://www.thestage.co.uk/jobs-auditions
Dance Auditionss – https://www.danceauditionss.com/auditions/
Dance Europe – https://danceeurope.net/auditions/
FACEBOOK GROUPS
- London Auditions & Casting
- AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS – WORLDWIDE
- Dance Auditions Europe
VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES
East London Dance website – https://www.eastlondondance.org/
I LIKE NETWORKING – https://www.instagram.com/ilikenetworking/
Run the check – https://www.runthecheck.com/
The Stage – https://www.thestage.co.uk/
People Dancing – https://www.communitydance.org.uk/
One Dance UK – https://www.onedanceuk.org/ / https://www.onedanceuk.org/jobs
Starving Artists – https://www.starvingartists.studio/opportunities
Swindon Dance – https://www.swindondance.org.uk/about-us/opportunities/
National Dance Company Wales – https://ndcwales.co.uk/en/about/jobs
Phoenix Dance Theatre – https://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/vacancies/
Ransack Dance Company – https://www.ransackdance.co.uk/jobsandopportunities
Dance Base – https://www.dancebase.co.uk/professionals/current-opportunities/
Dance City – https://www.dancecity.co.uk/about-us/jobsvolunteers/
Dancers Career Development – https://thedcd.org.uk/get-to-know-us/opportunities/
City Moves – https://www.citymoves.org.uk/opportunities
Dance East – https://www.danceeast.co.uk/professional-development/
HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shot by Dujonna
https://www.shotbydujonna.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/shotbydujonna
Patch Bell
https://patchstudio.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/patch_studio__/
YELLOWBELLY
https://www.yellowbellyphoto.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/yellowbellyphoto/
Samuel Black Photography
https://www.samuelblackphotography.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/samuelblackphotography/
Urban Decay Visuals
https://www.urbandecayvisuals.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/urbandecayvisuals/
Jake Stewart
https://www.jakestwrt.com/links | https://www.instagram.com/jakestwrt/
DISCLAIMER – I cannot take responsibility for any relationships, connections or experiences created as a result of using this resource. All avenues explored are the sole responsibility of the individual that uses this resource.
BLUE MAKWANA 