Opportunities

DETAILS

 

Project dates (subject to, but unlikely to change)

 

Rehearsals: 13th - 17th + 27th - 31st of July (Monday to Friday)

Performances: 1st, 3rd, 5th + 7th of August 2026

 

Location: Cardiff (rehearsals), Llantood, Pembrokeshire (performances)

 

Fee: £1,950 (£650 x 3 weeks)

Travel, accommodation and per diems will be provided where appropriate.

THE SHOW: MARI HWYR!

 

Come and celebrate the yearly cycle of life and the Welsh folk customs and rituals that bring people together at the turn of the seasons. Mari Hwyr! is a folkloric exploration of some of Wales’ oldest traditions, bringing together the solstices and equinoxes, the Mari Lwyd and the Cadi Ha in an energetic contemporary dance performance for the outdoors. Bursting with colour and wonder, Mari Hwyr! harnesses the spirit of folk infused with the frenetic energy of hyperpop in an awe inspiring symphony of dance, circus and design. Mari Hwyr! celebrates nature's power to bring communities of people together to express themselves culturally.

 

Commissioned by Green Man Festival 2025 and is a development of Osian Meilir’s previous work - Mari Ha! (2024) a co-commission between Mentre Bro Morgannwg, The National Eisteddfod and Green man Festival.

For further information about the show and to see images of the work at Green Man Fesitval, follow this link: https://www.osianmeilir.com/about-3-5

ROLE DESCRIPTION

 

You’ll be working with choreographer Osian Meilir to co-create movement material, clog dancing steps and patterns to interweave with the existing choreography and soundtrack. The four traditional dancers’ roles will be to bridge the dance and music score by contributing to the movement work as well as enrich the soundtrack with intricate percussive footwork.

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ROLE REQUIREMENTS

 

Essential

• Availability for above dates

• Enthusiasm for and interest in the work

• Previous experience of performing and creating dances

• A high standard of clog dancing skills and a good understanding of traditional dance

 

Desirable

• An interest in exploring dance and movement beyond clog dancing

• Experience in practicing or performing other styles of dance

• Play musical instrument (list these in your application)

To apply please send the following to osianmeilir@gmail.com

 

• Video of yourself clog dancing

• Any additional videos of yourself dancing in another style or playing a musical instrument (not essential)

• A short expression of interest and a statement sharing how you are suitable for the role and why the project is of interest to you (maximum 300 words or a video no longer than 2 minutes).

 

Deadline for applications: Friday 20th of February 2026

 

We encourage applications from indviduals of all backgrounds and ages.

 

We’ll aim to get back to you with a response by the 27th of February. Thank you, we look forward to receiving your application.