Men with rhythm wanted for Olympic ceremonies

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Organizers of the London Olympics are looking for male candidates for Olympic ceremonies.

06 January,2012 03:03 am

Wanted: Men with rhythm. Task: To perform for an audience of billions.Organizers of the London Olympics are short on male candidates as they look to finalize the cast of 10,000 volunteers who will participate in the opening and closing ceremonies.This means those of you who can dance but also drum, or do any sport, job, or hobby that involves keeping to time. Sign up now for the opportunity of a lifetime, Londons organizing committee said in a statement Thursday.The deadline for applications is Monday.Previous performance experience is not required, the statement said. Ceremonies volunteer performers simply need lots of enthusiasm, personality, a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform.However, to deliver ceremonies of this scale to a world audience a substantial commitment is required.Those who make the cut will take part in up to three four-hour rehearsals a week starting in April and a number of all-day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each ceremony, which will be held in the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium and televised to a global audience.Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle is in charge of the opening ceremony on July 27, while creative director and choreographer Kim Gavin will conduct the closing on Aug. 12.