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Member Antonio Martinez is a master of social media and communication. He faithfully posts his projects, always careful to tag Answers4dancers. So when Antonio was featured in a behind-the-scenes video for the Dance For Democracy (D4D) campaign, he captured our attention.

Antonio is repped by McDonald Selznick Associates in Los Angeles and we learned that MSA Founder and Senior Agent as well as trailblazing visionary Julie McDonald was the force behind the entire project. Julie shared with us how it all unfolded:

D4D was actually my brainchild and I produced the video with a wonderful producer named Pam Tarr who deserves quite a bit of the credit. She brought in an incredible post production company, Spot Welders, and iconic video Director, Sam Bayer. The song is an original by recording artist Macy Gray.

And while this project was originally focused on the November mid-term elections, the message is so important that a second video was released featuring Antonio who shares how he got involved:

I had met Keith Young on a recent Cadillac commercial MSA booked me on! I was a salsa dancer for this national spot. Because it was so easy working with Keith, and because he knew I was versatile, he asked me to be a part of Dance For Democracy! Of course I said yes without hesitation!

Antonio continues, All of the choreography was taught and performed on the same day. Literally ... all of what you see in the video was created through teamwork and structured improv, then solidified right before taping. The project turned out great and I am beyond thankful to Julie for all her hard work!

The dancers featured in the video along with Antonio include A4D member Emmy Frevele, William Bell, Owen Scarlett, Destiny Gin, Savannah Le, Giselle Mafud, Kendie Jones, Parker Blakely, and Chase Anodson.

WATCH THE DANCE FOR DEMOCRACY VIDEOS HERE  AND READ THE FULL STORY >
 

Old Globe 2019 Summer Season seeking Equity m/f/non-binary dancers for principal roles plus ensemble roles, all ethnicities for season that includes As You Like It, The Tale of Despereaux, Romeo & Juliet, The Underpants (written by Steve Martin), bring jazz shoes or sneakers, Contract: LORT Non-Rep Minimum $1,033/wk.

Sound of Music seeking very strong singers who dance for all principal roles plus featured ensemble roles, prepare song selection appropriate for the show, singing auditions followed by movement call, Contract: Equity LOA ref WCLO $698/wk.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN USA & ABROAD

Matilda in Austin, Texas seeking m/f dancers who sing very well for principal roles plus ensemble with some featured roles, prepare 16-32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song, British accents encouraged but not required, submit materials online for consideration and preferred audition time, choreography by Jennifer Blakeny Young, Contract: Equity LOA Agreement $507/wk. 

Atlanta Gladiators Hockey Team in Peachtree Corners, Georgia seeking Gladiator Girls for their Pro Dance Team and new talent to add to their roster, register online for additional audition details.

Chicago in Little Rock, Arkansas seeking m/f dancers who sing for all principal roles plus ensemble, must be strong Fosse style dancers, physically fit and strong singers, prepare 32 bars of music from show or in style of the show, may be asked to read sides, ensemble should arrive ready to dance in proper attire, ladies jazz shoes/heels, men dance shoes, may submit materials in advance when registering for appointment, choreography by Ron Hutchins, Contract: LOA contract/salary pending.

For complete details on all these auditions and access to plenty more opportunities, visit the Member Audition Pages at www.answers4dancers.com.

Pearl Studios New York, 500 8th Ave, 3rd Floor, New York City

January 7th - 9:00am Open Call Singers
January 8th - 9:00am Open Call Dancers
January 9th - 9:00am All Callbacks

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, 12th Floor, NYC

Auditions for Europa-Park – Germany’s Largest Theme Park
Male and Female Singers/Hosts – 10am
Male and Female Dancers – 2pm