Major Irish dance show auditioning for a new World tour
(NEW 24th November 2005)

Auditions starting mid January 2006
Rehearsals commence February 2006
Tour commences March 10th 2006

If you are interesed in auditioning for the show, please send an email to audition1@eircom.net
A response will be sent back to you with details of how to audition.
Persons with multiple talents
eg, people who can sing, dance and play an instrument are especially welcome.

Irish Dancer has checked this out and can tell you it's a great opportunity
more will be revealed soon!

BALOR CASTING NOTICE - APRIL 2004

Breandán de Gallaí and Joe Csibi’s BALOR will have its world premiére this summer.

BALOR is now casting. For those who missed the casting workshops held at the Worlds there is a further workshop in Dublin on Saturday 24th April 2004. You can apply online via their ONLINE CASTING APPLICATION FORM or download the form and complete it manually.

Conditions Of Application
You should be 17 years or older*
Open Standard and / or World Championship re-call required
Acting or other performance art experience will be an advantage
* 16 years of age may be considered if applicant’s performance standard and experience is exceptional

It is advisable to bring your up to date resumé and proof of age with you to the workshop. Application forms will also be completed on the day. You will need both soft and hard shoes with you. Music will be provided.

Advance Registration
You are invited to send your up to date resumé together with a VHS demonstrating your performance skills and recent photograph in advance of the Belfast workshops
for the attention of:

Susie Sheil
Line Producer
BALOR
33 Exchequer Street
Dublin 2

Or recent resumé and photograph can be emailed to BALOR at the following email address: -susie@balorworld.com

Further Information
Workshop venue details will be posted on www.balorworld.com once confirmed
For information on Auditions contact susie@balorworld.com for further details

FIRE OF DANCE European Tour from November 2003 - April 2004 approx 120 shows and MUSICAL STARLIGHTS European Tour from November 2003- April 2004 approx 140 shows

For information see www.gastspiel-gerhartz.de. Both shows produced by top European touring management, with a company of approx 55, including soloists, dancers, choir and 20 piece orchestra.

AUDITIONS : For Irish dancers and tap dancers (male and female) for soloist and ensemble roles and Soloist singers (male and female) with modern pop/rock musical style will be held in London on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May 2003 by appointment only by contacting with

Debbie O'Brien Casting 72 High Street, Ashwell, Near Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 5NS, UK (CV and photo required) For further information please call 01462 742919 or e-mail Debcast@aol.com

NEW SHOW! (Jan 02)

We've heard a whisper about upcoming auditions for a new show that Ceol Chiarrai Productions are working on, as well as for the two existing shows (see below) Daire Nolan has been appointed Dance Director with the company and will be responsible for choreography, auditioning, recruiting etc.You probably remember Daire for his portrayal of Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord in Lord of the Dance, where he certainly gave Mr Flatley something to think about! He went on to join "To Dance on the Moon" a Ceol Chiarrai production. As head of the creative team he will be choreographer for Ceol Chiarrai Productions new show which is to premier in Paris in June 2002. The auditions for both the new show and for the existing shows will be held on January 5th 2002 at the South Court Hotel, Limerick City, Ireland at 12 Noon. Both full time and seasonal work is said to be available

James McCutcheon will be holding auditions for the following : 1. To Dance on the Moon primarily for Troupe 2 for Ireland, although he will have to substitute for some places for Australia -- the TDOTM tour starts in Sydney in March 01 2. Spirit of Ireland 3. The new show, rehearsals starting in June in Kerry, Ireland. The auditions will be held on Sunday, 11 February 01, in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, the day immediately after the All-Ireland Championships. Please send a cover letter detailing availability (how soon and for what duration -- he can offer both short-term and long-term contracts), the name of your dance teacher(s) and corresponding number of years instruction. He'd like your CV included, stating obvious personal details, and any information about your dancing
career to date, such as previous show/TV/theatrical experience. Reference should be made to any other type of dance experience you may have had besides Irish dance. In addition, please include a full-length picture in regular clothing, not Irish dance costume.

James writes : "I believe in auditioning anybody who wants to try - I think it is important not to discard anybody without first giving them the equal opportunity of presenting themselves to their best. (You can get a very wrong impression from photographs, videos and written words.) Everybody learns from auditions -- both the people being auditioned and the person conducting the audition."

He does not expect to receive videos from everyone, except for those who live too far away to travel to the auditions in Ennis next month. E-mail him at: JMccutcheo@aol.com Correspondence should be sent directly to : Mr. J. McCutcheon 42 Wellwood Street, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA18 3QX, UK