Open call for dancers
Meløe/Engebretsen is looking for dancers, for their upcoming production CAR BODY.
About the artists
Meløe/Engebretsen makes work for the public space, and consists of dance artists Marit Meløe and Anders Engebretsen. The duo is inspired by people, city structures and natural landscapes, and their work builds upon playful and inquisitive approaches to dance and movement. Together, they create experiences where dance serves as a vehicle for new perspectives and connections between humans and their surroundings.
About the project
We are looking for three dance artists for CAR BODY – a new performance project for public spaces around Oslo. Inspired by the idea of drivers experiencing the car as an extension of their body, the project explores collective movement, bodily expansion, and interaction with the urban environment.
The work includes an open research period and performances in different neighbourhoods, with a strong focus on improvisation, co-creation, and encounters with the public and the sites.
We’re looking for curious and open-minded performers who want to be part of a vibrant and experimental dance project in the cityscape.
We encourage dancers of all ages, gender identities and backgrounds to apply.
Working period
Main working periods are set to be in weeks 35 and 36 (25 Aug-5 Sep).
Performances will be 7 September, 13 September and 14 September, with the possibilities of more dates to be added.
Both the creation period and performances will be in Oslo. It is essential that applicants are available throughout the entire period.
How to apply
To apply, send us a short CV (1 page) and a few sentences about yourself and your interest in the work. If you have a video of you dancing/improvising, please attach a link as well. We also ask to confirm your availability for the working period.
We know applications can be tedious, so please feel free to keep it short and simple. Write to us in a Scandinavian or English language, whichever is easiest for you.
Send your application to meloeengebretsen@gmail.com.
Application deadline: 21 April 2025
Depending on the amount of applications, a selection will be done for further invitation to a physical workshop in Oslo on 4 May 2025.
The work is paid. The production is not able to cover travel or accommodation, so a base in Oslo (at least for the working period), is needed.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please write to us:
We look forward to hearing from you!
The production is supported by Oslo kommune, Kulturrådet and Oslo Teatersenter