Mersin are a performance troupe where entertainment comes first !  We don’t look for a particular body shape, age or dance style, but we do need dancers who ooze personality, have great core bellydance skills and are loads of fun - both on the stage and off.  We hold auditions each year to find one or two new members to join their group.  These auditions are open to any dancers who :

 

  • Have taken MED classes for around 3 years
  • Have taken workshops with master teachers
  • Have performed in a class group and as a soloist at local Hafla or similar
  • Have taken classes with more than one teacher
  • Regularly drill their basic moves
  • Are willing to commit to every Tuesday evening in addition to their regular classes
  • Can perform at least once a month
  • Have a high end professional costume and are willing to buy more
  • Can learn choreographys quickly and adapt at short notice
  • Can entertain a crowd
  • Are creative, expressive but also a team player
  • Are good fun to spend practice time with
  • Can support the others and accept our excessive need to have matching eyelashes
  • Have a professional attitude to the work
  • Really love bellydance !

 

In 2008 Mersin invited three new members to join them - Ruth, Melissa and Becky - congratulations to each of them for surviving the endless audition process!

In 2009 we will probably be looking for no more than one new member - if you think this is you please contact Sara.

 

Mini Mersintes !

 

The option to become a Mini Mersinite is open to anyone in full time education.  We recognise that many younger dancers do not have the time or money to commit to a professional troupe such as Mersin, but we want to continue to support these dancers and offer them as many opportunities as possible.  Minis :

 

  • Do not have to attend weekly practice - they can drop in when they have the time and energy
  • Have the loan of a performance quality costume
  • Can perform at any event with Mersin so long as they are up to speed with the choreography
  • Can attend Mersin organised workshops for a greatly reduced cost
  • Get support/mentoring from more experienced dancers
  • Are asked to get  involved with Mersin organised events
  • Are invited to attend Mersin performances as a dancer/helper or just to socialise
  • Get private or semi private lessons in Make up, costume making, and many other topics
  • Are invited to our social events
  • Are supported in their education, both inside and outside dancing
  • Do not pay monthly fees, but simply pay per hour they spend in practice
  • Have the opportunity to join Mersin full time at any point

 

If you feel you may be interested in becoming a Mini Mersinite then please discuss with your class teacher, and if under 18 a parent or guardian.

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