Disney is Looking For Hula Dancers!

Now normally, I would reserve my posts to reflect Hawaii Dance Studios, but this is something I just had to share with you. Disney is looking for Hula Dancers!!! If you know of someone who might be interested in auditioning for the Disney Polynesian Luau in Florida, please share it with them.

 

Walt Disney World - Open Auditions in FL

Walt Disney World

Category: Performer

Description:

Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Disney World Contract, salary incl. Equity Pension, Equity 401K and & Disney Health
$15.24/hour.
Casting Director: Darla Hayward; Auditions Manager: Kent Murrish

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Disney Auditions is seeking male and female Polynesian dancers and male vocalists for the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show performed live at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. Seeking substitute performers from the local Central Florida area.

The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is a musical theatre style interpretation of a classic Hawaiian Luau. The show combines traditional Polynesian dance with contemporary music while celebrating the meaning of ‘ohana’ and the spirit of aloha.

Male Vocalists:
Kimo:
Leading man pop tenor to G# who moves well. Strong athletic build a plus. Familiarization with Polynesian dance is preferred but not required.

Howie:
Male comedic pop tenor to G# who moves well. Strong comedic actor with medium build. Familiarization with Polynesian dance is preferred but not required.     

Polynesian Dancers:
Female Dancers:
should be strong in Auana Hula and Tahitian styles of dance. Proficiency in four poi balls and uli uli's is desirable. Please bring implements, sarong, grass skirt and bikini top. A changing area will be provided.

Male Dancers:
should be strong in Kahiko and Awana Hula and Samoan Slap dance. Attire: shirtless with Malo or Pareau. A changing area will be provided

Company:

Walt Disney World

Address:

Orlando, FL 
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]

Response Method(s):
At Audition

Audition Information

When:

OPEN Auditions (Equity/non-Equity):
Friday, February 25, 2011
10 AM – male and female Polynesian Dancers
1 PM – male vocalists

Where:

at Disney’s Maingate Entertainment Offices
3010 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747

Notes/What to bring:

Vocalists prepare 16 bars of a musical selection and provide music, in the correct key, for the accompanist. Prerecorded music or a cappella auditions are not allowed.

Dancers, be warmed and ready to dance at the beginning of the call. Women dancers bring implements, sarong, grass skirt and bikini top. A changing area will be provided. Men dancers be prepared to be shirtless with Malo or Pareau.

Bring a current non-returnable picture and resume.

Be sure to mention you saw this job on Playbill.com^®