Siren - Protectors of the Rainforest, Inc. was founded with the intent of spreading African culture to the world at large and using it as a tool to galvanize communities to pay attention to the cries of the environment. We are dedicated to preserving culture through music, dance, arts, and history. Most importantly, we are dedicated to preserving the rainforests not only for us but for generations to come. We use dance and music as a platform to educate people about cultural and environmental conservation.

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After doing many community engagement residencies in NYC, the group incorporated in 2015 with the understanding that Siren - Protectors of the Rainforest, Inc. will continue its methodology to:

Respect the traditional knowledge, historic and artistic traditions that were passed down to us. (We continually take classes from Masters which we share with the community).

Build upon the culture and share it with the world. (Live Performances).

Pass the appreciation onto the next generation. (In-School residencies, workshops & general fitness and physical activity workshops with a focus on African dance).

Continuously create community-based programs that promote sustaining the environment through a “Grow Your Own” concept.

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We are gearing up for our 2019/20 performance season and would like to recruit new dancers to add to the roster. We will be holding auditions in Brooklyn

When: Mid to Late October

Deadline for applications: 10/30/19 by 11 pm est

Project: "Beautiful You"

Rate/usage: Paid per video/show/ $150+

Casting: Mid to Late September in New York, NY

Location: Rehearses and shoots in NYC but shows can be global, so please when applying let us know if you can leave the US without issue.

-Looking for strong powerful dancers skilled in at least 3 African Dance Styles (i.e. AfroCuban, Shaku Shaku, Pantsula, Sabar, Ekombi, Makossa, Guinea, Ndombolo, Kwaito, etc) and be comfortable with some acrobatic movements. Also interested in seeing contemporary, Step & Body Percussion.
-While tricks are a plus, you must be able to learn choreography quickly, pay attention to details, and retain choreography.

Dancers: 5’3? and up. 21 to mid-40s. African, African-American, Caribbean, Asian, Caucasian or Hispanic with an understanding of African Culture or at least an open mind and willing to learn. Diversity in hairstyles, looks, shapes, and sizes is encouraged. Versatile dancers with strengths in current Afro street styles. We will pick 10.

How to apply
To be considered, please email us with your headshot, resume, reel/video, age, and height. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY October 30th, 2019 at 11:00 PM EST!

For further information, please visit https://vimeo.com/355135519/75746f01e0