CALL OUT: PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY DANCERS – DANCERS CONNECTED (ABERDEEN)

White and Givan is seeking professional contemporary dancers with a strong classical technique and an established contemporary practice to take part in the development of Dancers Connected. 

Funded by Creative Scotland, Dancers Connected is a new place-based employment initiative for freelance contemporary dancers that seeks to create the support and infrastructure needed to sustain long-term performing careers by adapting key elements of a full-time company environment to a freelance context.

This research and development period in Aberdeen will test a place-based training model. As part of this process, we are exploring how access to training resources, local infrastructure and community support influence a dancer’s ability to maintain performance readiness, train regularly and access paid professional performance opportunities. Applicants must therefore be based in the Aberdeen area.

We are looking for dancers who:

• Have professional contemporary dance training (or equivalent professional experience).
• Have a strong classical technique alongside an established contemporary practice.
• Have at least two years’ professional performance experience.
• Are committed to working collaboratively and contributing to the development and evaluation of the Dancers Connected model through regular reflection and feedback.

Your participation
The focus of this development phase is to test a self-led and reflective training model that supports dancers to maintain technical excellence, develop their artistic practice and remain performance-ready throughout their careers.

As part of the programme you will:

• Participate in daily company-style contemporary technique classes focused on maintaining performance readiness.
• Build a structured self-led training practice supported by studio access, peer support, professional guidance and clear goals.
• Engage in reflective practice and regular review of your technical, physical and artistic development.
• Contribute your experience and feedback to help evaluate and refine the Dancers Connected model.

You must be available between 26th September – 23rd October. Please note a typical week runs Sat-Wed.

How to apply:
Please send:

• A current CV.
• A cover letter.
• A headshot.
• A recent showreel or video link.​​

Applications should be sent to [email protected] by the 12th of August.

Fee and conditions:
Selected dancers will receive a fee of £631 per week for participating in this four-week development and evaluation.

The purpose of this phase is to test our place-based model of dancer training. We would not expect anyone to relocate for this opportunity. Participants will work from their existing base in Aberdeen; travel, accommodation and subsistence are therefore not provided as they do not form part of the model being tested. 

Full programme dates, working hours and contractual terms will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

“…exceptional educators within the contemporary dance sector. Their approach is thoughtful and inclusive, their impact far-reaching.” Sharon Watson, CEO and Principal Northern School of Contemporary Dance

White & Givan is a Scottish contemporary dance company led by Artistic Directors Errol White and Davina Givan, renowned for choreography that combines emotional depth, physical precision and creative excellence. The company creates and tours contemporary dance performances across Scotland and internationally, producing work that is artistically ambitious, accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.

“They are excellent facilitators and educators and have made a huge impact in the Scottish and UK dance sector.” Anna Kenrick, CEO / Artistic Director, YDance