We are now accepting applications for DaBY registered dancers for the year 2022.

In order to help dancers who have completed basic training or who wish to expand their activities as freelancers in the future to become independent, DaBY provides common training throughout the year, participation in productions, and opportunities to consult with mentors to help them get started as dance artists. DaBY provides start-up support for dance artists.

For more information, please see below.
*Details will be updated as needed. Please check the appropriate section for updated details.

Special Offers] Participating instructors for regular classes and seminars (DaBY Contextual Studies) have been updated. (Updated 3/14)
Creation at DaBY] Information on Ryu Suzuki and Saori Hara’s works has been updated. (Updated 3/14)

Application Procedure/Schedule] Application screening has been extended until 23:59 on Monday, March 21 (national holiday). (Updated 3/11)
The information about the video screening for those who are unable to attend the audition has been updated. (Updated 3/11)
Special Offers] Participating instructors for regular classes and seminars (DaBY Contextual Studies) have been updated. (updated 3/11)

 

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@dancebase.yokohama.

 

◯Call for DaBY registered dancers for FY2022 and beyond

DaBY registered dancers will be based at Dance Base Yokohama and will continue to be trained by DaBY artists throughout the year, while participating in the creation and research of new works on an ongoing basis.

At this time, DaBY resident artists and others (Ryu Suzuki, Iri Pokorni/Kenta Komori, Saori Hara, etc.) are scheduled to participate in new works.

Among the registered dancers, dancers who are actively involved in the creation and training of DaBY productions will be designated as “DaBY Residence Dancers” and will receive up to 100,000 yen for daily transportation and support for their activities.

 

◆Wanted Dancers

About 10 DaBY registered dancers (tentative)

*Dancers who are actively involved in DaBY’s productions and training will be designated as “DaBY Resident Dancers” and will receive up to 100,000 yen (including tax) for transportation and activity support if they meet the necessary requirements.

 

◆Target

Dance artists who wish to have a base of activity in the professional contemporary dance/performing arts field, work with a variety of choreographers, and perform on stage.
*Basically, only freelance dance artists are eligible. However, any number of years of freelance activity is acceptable.

Example.)
Those who are seeking opportunities to work as freelance dancers, or those who wish to expand their activities.
Those who want to grow while participating in the works of various choreographers.
・Aspiring independent dance artists through interaction with DaBY resident artists and guest artists.
Those who have long experience in classical ballet/street dance and would like to participate in contemporary dance/performing arts.
Those who aim to create works in DaBY

 

◆Conditions

Those who share DaBY’s concept of “creating a professional dance environment” and “opening dance to society”.

■Resident dancers only
The credit must be given to Dance Base Yokohama or DaBY in publicity materials.
(Example) Name (DaBY) / Name (DaBY Residence Dancer)
Participate in at least 80% of the training and events conducted by DaBY
*Support payments will be made at the end of the fiscal year to those who meet the above conditions.

 

◆Activity period

April 2022 – March 31, 2023
*Consideration will be given to continuing the program for a second and subsequent years upon consultation.

◆Benefits

No entry or registration fees
　(Some workshops by resident artists may require a fee.)
Free participation in 3~4 training classes per month by artists related to DaBY, contextual studies, etc. (scheduled every Thursday morning and throughout the day)
Participating lecturers will be updated as needed.
Participation in creative projects and performances by DaBY-based artists (Ryu Suzuki, Iri Pokorni/Kenta Komori, Saori Hara, etc.)
Free admission to any project, tryout, or performance (or preview) organized by DaBY
Free use of DaBY’s studio for training, creative work, study groups, etc., when space is available
The works created by DaBY will be added to the DaBY repertoire, staged and re-staged.
　(subject to review by DaBY creative staff)
Mentoring program by artists and staff working in DaBY is available.

 

Participating Lecturers] (updated 3/14)
Teita Iwabuchi, Mariko Kakizaki, Eri Karatsu, Kaho Kogure, Kenta Komori, Hana Sakai, Yasutake Shimaji, Ryu Suzuki, ROY KAN, Chihiro Tokai, Benei Nakamura, Yo Nakamura, Kou Nagashima, Saori Hara, Shintaro Hirahara

 

◆Creation in DaBY

 

DaBY Dance Project “Rain” by Ryu Suzuki and Shinji Ohmaki
Mid-May to mid-June
August
October – early November [11月時初旬に公演予定]
February – March 2023 [ Performances scheduled for mid-March] [Performance dates: March 11 (Sat.), 12 (Sun.) （Updated 3/14)

Illy Pokorny/ Kenta Komori
About 3 weeks in October

Asori Harara
November – December approx. Beginning to end of Nov. [11月下旬に公演予定](Updated 3/14)
*The choreographer will select the performers for the piece.

 

DaBY Dance Project: Outline of “Rain” by Ryu Suzuki and Shinji Ohmaki] (updated 3/14)
Dates: March 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.), 2023 Time to be determined
Venue: Aichi Arts Center, Small Hall

The company will perform a new work, Rain, inspired by the short story “Rain” by Somerset Maugham.
Yui Yonezawa, principal of the New National Ballet Company, has been selected as a performer.

 

Summary of Harasaori’s works] (updated 3/14)
Date: Late November, 2022
Venue: Institut français Tokyo

A dance piece will be performed that references the French philosopher Emanuele Coccia’s book “The Philosophy of Plant Life: The Metaphysics of Mixing”.

 

 

◆Application Method/Schedule

Only those who pass the document screening will be screened on site.

Document Deadline: [1st Deadline] March 13 (Sun.) 23:59 / [2nd Deadline] March 21 (Mon.)
*If there are enough applicants after the 1st deadline, we will hold a second round of applications.
Announcement of screening results: [1st deadline] by March 20 (Sun.) / [2nd deadline] by March 25 (Fri.)
Implementation screening: March 26 (Sat. )

Deadline: March 21 (Monday, national holiday) 23:59 (updated 3/11)
Announcement of screening results: Friday, March 25
*Please note that we will contact you by Sunday, March 20, if your application is received by the initial deadline of Friday, March 13.
Implementation review: Saturday, March 26

*If you have a time slot that is not available on the audition date of Saturday, March 26, please indicate it in the remarks section of the application form. (Updated 3/11)

 

◆Video Screening (updated 3/18)

 

If you are unable to attend the audition on Saturday, March 26, we will also accept video screening.

Please submit your video in the following CV format with the URL of the video.
Please indicate in the “Additional Information” field of the application form that you wish to have a video screening.

Video images required for video screening

1) Improvisation of around 2 minutes *Required
(2) Stage video of your past dances (solo or one in which you can clearly be seen) *Optional

Deadline for video screening documents: March 24 (Thu.) 23:59
In the case of video judging, CVs will be accepted until the 24th, along with the video link for video judging. Notification of the results will be made after the on-site screening (26th).

 

◆Application Form

Please download the application form from the link below and submit it using the application form.

CV Format
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wOwLS6LwQ_938uwaVRKaSKaAahzZd29C?usp=sharing

Application Form
https://forms.gle/mgPYqEkrG1zRHkSF6

 

◆Personal Information Protection

 

By submitting your application using the form above, you agree to the following privacy policy and precautions.

 

Privacy Policy
Personal information provided by applicants for this audition will be managed appropriately in accordance with the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information” and other related laws and regulations, and will be used only for the purpose of confirming and communicating with applicants regarding this audition and other dance-related information (information about other auditions, events, etc.). We will use your personal information only for the purpose of confirming and communicating with you about this audition and other dance-related information (such as information about other auditions and events).
We will not disclose personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the applicant, except in cases where disclosure is required by law.
Please agree to the above before proceeding to the application form.

 

Other Notes
Portraits, etc. recorded or taken during the course of this audition may be used by DaBY on its website, official channels, or other media. Please understand this in advance.

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