No pay for Sugababes' dancers

2008-08-27 20:10

Los Angeles - The Sugababes are reportedly refusing to pay dancers for appearing in their new video.

Partizan, makers of the promo for the band's new single Girls, have come under fire after posting an internet advert asking for performers, but saying they will only receive food and a chance to meet the trio - Heidi Range, Keisha Buchanan and Amelle Berrabah - for working a 16-hour day.

"We're on the lookout for 18-30 year old guys and girls to come and take part. You should be cool with your own urban style, be able to dance and ready to have a party with the Sugababes.

"You'll need to be available from 8am until midnight. While we cannot pay you for taking part, we can feed you," the advert, posted on social networking website Facebook, read.

"They should be embarrassed to ask professional dancers to do the shoot and travel there for a full day's work unpaid, especially for a pop group like the Sugababes," said a stunned dancer.

However, a spokesperson for the group has hit back, insisting they were not looking for professionals to take part.

"No professional dancers are being asked to do anything for free," a representative said.

"This is an opportunity for people who don't dance for a living, but fancy their chances." - Bang Showbiz.com

- Bang