Casting for Bietak Productions
Willy Bietak Productions, Inc. is one of the leading producers in the Ice Skating Shows industry.
Casting for Bietak Productions
Willy Bietak Productions, Inc. is one of the leading producers in the Ice Skating Shows industry.
We currently have several shows performing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as well as Broadway on Ice and Festival on Ice touring seasonally in the U.S. and internationally.
We cast year-round and are on the lookout for skaters who embody the very essence of excellence on ice, are technically strong in both jumps and spins. Shows are designed to showcase incredible athleticism and artistry of skaters, who bring passion, dedication, and joy to every performance! Casting for female and male soloists, ice dance teams, pair teams, adagio teams, freestyle skaters. Step into the spotlight and let your talent shine!
We look forward for you to join us in our creative world of entertainment.
We currently have several shows performing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as well as Broadway on Ice and Festival on Ice touring seasonally in the U.S. and internationally.
We cast year-round and are on the lookout for skaters who embody the very essence of excellence on ice, are technically strong in both jumps and spins. Shows are designed to showcase incredible athleticism and artistry of skaters, who bring passion, dedication, and joy to every performance! Casting for female and male soloists, ice dance teams, pair teams, adagio teams, freestyle skaters. Step into the spotlight and let your talent shine!
We look forward for you to join us in our creative world of entertainment.
How To Join Us
Please follow our guide below on technical and artistic requirements for skaters we are currently casting for. Then simply follow our Steps 1-3, gathering your information prior to submitting!
YOUR RESUME/CV
- Step 1 | Prepare Resume/CV. Must include the following.
- Contact information, including address, phone number, email, and IG Handle (if available).
- Your CV/Resume should showcase your unique talents, achievements, and personality. Present yourself and make a good impression!
- Detailed account of competitive history and show experience, if applicable.
- List names of coaches and choreographers whom you have worked with.
- Experience in additional disciplines (Ex. Singles, Pair Skating, Adagio Skating, Ice Dance, Freestyle Skater, Ice Act Specialty, Flying Experience)
- Off-ice dance training, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern.
- Any additional personal information or noteworthy attributes you wish to share.
YOUR PHOTOS
- STEP 2 | Photo Submission. You must include the following pictures.
- 1 or 2 different Head Shots
- 1 full body shot.
YOUR VIDEO
- STEP 3 | Video Demo You must prepare and submit your video Please follow the format below.
- Please upload the video to YouTube or another upload site. Then submit a link to viewing. Link to video is preferred. Include the following!
- 1 minute: A presentation to the camera (including a face and full body shot): tell us about yourself in English, your specialty, and your experience!
- 2 minutes: Minimum Footage of your best performances, in training and at the most recent competition (mention date) in your specialty: Soloist skater, Pair skater, Adagio Skater, Ice Dance Skater, “Freestyler”, Ice Specialty Act! Please note that one of your video submissions must be of your current skating.
- 1 minute: Quick demo of all jumps and spins. Please show the hardest jump first, then continue with other jumps in repertoire, artistic and technical elements, back flips if you have one, edge moves such as hydro blades, spirals, flexibility moves, unique on ice moves! Surprise us! Show us how versatile you are!
YOUR RESUME/CV
- Step 1 | Prepare Resume/CV. Must include the following.
- Contact information, including address, phone number, email, and IG Handle (if available).
- Your CV/Resume should showcase your unique talents, achievements, and personality. Present yourself and make a good impression!
- Detailed account of competitive history and show experience, if applicable.
- List names of coaches and choreographers whom you have worked with.
- Experience in additional disciplines (Ex. Singles, Pair Skating, Adagio Skating, Ice Dance, Freestyle Skater, Ice Act Specialty, Flying Experience)
- Off-ice dance training, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern.
- Any additional personal information or noteworthy attributes you wish to share.
YOUR PHOTOS
- STEP 2 | Photo Submission. You must include the following pictures.
- 1 or 2 different Head Shots
- 1 full body shot.
YOUR VIDEO
- STEP 3 | Video Demo You must prepare and submit your video Please follow the format below.
- Please upload the video to YouTube or another upload site. Then submit a link to viewing. Link to video is preferred. Include the following!
- 1 minute: A presentation to the camera (including a face and full body shot): tell us about yourself in English, your specialty, and your experience!
- 2 minutes: Minimum Footage of your best performances, in training and at the most recent competition (mention date) in your specialty: Soloist skater, Pair skater, Adagio Skater, Ice Dance Skater, “Freestyler”, Ice Specialty Act! Please note that one of your video submissions must be of your current skating.
- 1 minute: Quick demo of all jumps and spins. Please show the hardest jump first, then continue with other jumps in repertoire, artistic and technical elements, back flips if you have one, edge moves such as hydro blades, spirals, flexibility moves, unique on ice moves! Surprise us! Show us how versatile you are!
For Skaters & Specialty Acts
TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS
FOR SKATERS
- Technical and Artistic Requirements | Discipline definitions and details on the specific types of skating roles/positions casting
- All Athletes applying in the below specific disciplines should possess athletic abilities and connection with the audience.
- Female Soloist | A skilled female athlete capable of delivering a complete, technically demanding, and artistic solo. Jump requirement: Minimum of all double jumps.
- Male Soloist | A highly skilled male athlete capable of delivering a complete, technically demanding solo. Jump requirement: Minimum of 2 triple jumps and double axel.
- Pair Teams | Execute skating elements and choreography in unison, as well as partnered elements. Lifts, throw jumps, twist lifts, death spirals, and any adagio tricks.
- Adagio Teams | Specialized discipline focused on a pair team performing intricate, acrobatic lifts highlighting strength, flexibility, and artistry, and strong technical skating elements.
- Ice Dance Teams | A male-female couple who together express rhythms and musical themes through precise technical skating, choreographic movements, dance lifts, dance spins, and unified performance as a dance partnership on ice.
- Freestyle Skaters | Male or Female. In hockey skates performing elements like cheat gainer, snowboarding flips and turns, head slides, backflips, grapevines into heel, double grapevines, slides, and crazy fun tricks on ice! Freestyle Skaters should also possess acting and comedy skill set.
- Skating experience in shows/tours. Not required to be considered, but helpful. Less professional experienced skaters may also apply if meet technical and artistic requirements above.
- Contract Length | Length of time in general is 6 to 8 months depending and varies on venue.
FOR SPECIALTY ACTS
You must submit your entire Act including costuming. We seek such ice acts, but not limited to:
- Hoola Hoop
- Magical Transformation
- Comedy
- Aerial Lyra Hoop
- Aerial Silk
- Aerial Strap
- Acrobats
- Aerial Trapeze
- German Wheel
- Jugglers
How to Submit Your Materials
Please submit your materials electronically.
Questions: Please send an email to Sylvia Froescher at Sylvia@bietakproductions.com
What Happens Next?
Once we receive and review your materials we will keep you in our database to be considered for future openings that may suit your level of skating and style.
Keep in touch and keep your submission up to date. If it has been more than one year since your last submission, please send in current materials.
Feel free to browse our work opportunities and let us know if there is a specific opening you may be interested in.
We strongly recommend that you add the following email addresses to your address book as to avoid our emails to go into your SPAM folder when we contact you:
sylvia@bietakproductions.com
dina@bietakproductions.com