Performers for Simone Forti's Dance Constructions (1960-61)

Performers for Simone Forti’s Dance Constructions (1960-61)

The Museum of Modern Art seeks individuals to perform Simone Forti’s Dance Constructions (1960-61), on view February 2027.

About:  Simone Forti (American, b. Italy 1935) began developing the pieces she eventually called Dance Constructions based on ordinary movement, chance, and simple objects like rope and plywood boards. First performed in 1960 at the Reuben Gallery in Soho, and then in Yoko Ono’s loft the following year, this suite of nine works explores the nature of social relationships – often directing performers to cooperate or collaborate to carry out a set of task-based instructions – and frames a connection between the sculptural object and the body in motion that prefigured many concerns of Minimalist sculpture. Dance Constructions entered MoMA’s collection in 2015.

Call Details:  In accordance with the artist’s vision for these performance works, the role requires strength, agility, and spatial awareness as well as performing repeated physical movements over an extended period of time. The performance incorporates improvisational scores.  Candidates with a background in movement and performance are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will be required to:

• perform in extremely close contact with others while weight sharing and weight bearing
• lift at least 20 lbs
• sing
• whistle

Schedule:  Anticipated rehearsal and performance schedule held onsite at MoMA include:

Rehearsals: There will be six to eight days of rehearsal including orientation, tech rehearsal, and dress rehearsal between January 19 - February 3, 2027

Performances: The approximately 60 minute program will be performed twice a day, three days per week for four consecutive weeks. Exact dates are to be determined, between January 28 - February 28, 2027.  Cast members will rotate throughout the run.

Preparation will include intensive rehearsals with authorized Dance Constructions teachers, Museum staff, and other experts in the field.  Performers must be available for the full rehearsal and performance period to participate.

Compensation:   

Rehearsals = $300 per rehearsal day for up to 7 hours.  Hours range between 9:30am to 5:30pm

Performances =  $750 per performance.  There will be up to two performances scheduled per day.

Application:  To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs and submit all of the following materials.  Please include “FULL NAME - Dance Constructions” in all document titles and video links.

1. CV
2. Headshot
3. A statement of interest indicating your desire to participate and experience
4. Up to two video links of unedited footage of your movement practice, previous performance work, dance, improvisation, or other relevant work samples.  These links should be included in your statement of interest.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 

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