|
|
 |
Welcome to DUO's Bi Monthly E-Newsletter
In this Issue:
Announcements
DUO Workshop
Classes & Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Calls for Volunteers
Auditions
Jobs
Grant Deadlines
Archives
Announcements
DUO has room for project based Marketing Clients
DUO currently has the capacity to take on project marketing clients.
Please look below at the packages DUO has available and contact Jessica if interested: 416.504.6429 x23 or jessica@danceumbrella.net.
Marketing Packages
Package A
Critical Path
Budget
Assistance with hiring a designer
Assistance with hiring a publicist
Booking advertisements
Direct mailing
Poster/flyer/postcard distribution arrangements
Package B
Critical Path
Budget
Design or Assistance with hiring a designer
Assistance with hiring a publicist
Booking advertisements
Direct mailing
Poster/flyer/postcard distribution arrangements
Unaddressed admail
Invitations/Organizing guest list
Internet postings/emails
Package C
Critical Path
Budget
Design or Assistance with hiring a designer
Assistance with hiring a publicist
Booking advertisements
Direct mailing
Poster/flyer/postcard distribution arrangements
Unaddressed admail
Invitations/Organizing guest list
Internet postings/emails
Cross promotions
Group sales – schools, community organizations, etc.
Assistance with newsletter/brochure prior to show
Program design/assistance
Recruit/organize volunteers for show run
Package D
Critical Path
Budget
Design or Assistance with hiring a designer
Assistance with hiring a publicist
Booking advertisements
Direct mailing
Poster/flyer/postcard distribution arrangements
Unaddressed admail
Invitations/Organizing guest list
Internet postings/emails
Cross promotions
Group sales
Assistance with newsletter/brochure prior to show
Program design/assistance
Create show press kit
Help organize photocall
Capture all media coverage of the show
Organize specialized reception/event/animation
Recruit/organize volunteers for show run
Additionally Available From DUO
Voicemail through DUO $25/month
Mailbox through DUO $25
Media/Dance Community/Government/Funder/Presenter Labels - From $15-$65
SAVE THE DATES! September 27 - 29, 2007.
This fall, dance professionals from across the country will convene in Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 27 - 29, 2007 for the CDA's annual national conference, INTERCONNECTIONS: uniting people | doing business | making dance, as well as our annual Standing Council meetings and AGM. Jot those dates down and set aside your time! You won't want to miss these three full days of networking and dialogue with dance colleagues old and new. Highlights include joint sessions with CanDance presenters and an opportunity to discuss the impact of funding requirements with the funders themselves. Come learn about inspired collaborative initiatives from other regions and enjoy the premiere of a new work choreographed by Barbara Mavro-Thalassitis (from Belgium) in celebration of Live Art's 25th anniversary!
Watch for details on registration to be released in the coming weeks.
www.dancecanada.net
FRESH NEW WEBSITE FOR ARTISTS!
Ontario Arts Council
http://www.ontarioartist.ca/en/index.htm
Many artists in Ontario are unaware of the information and services available to them.
As part of the Ontario government’s commitment to artists, a new website was created to provide information about a range of programs and services specific to their needs.
www.ontarioartist.ca - includes links to important information for artists such as...
· sources of funding
· professional development opportunities
· legal assistance
· how to market their work etc.
Please help us spread the word to as many artists in Ontario as possible. Thank you!
New Pioneers Awards "Celebration of Diversity"
The New Pioneers Awards nomination forms are available now. Before nominating, please read the Nomination Criteria.
Closing date for nominations is September 15, 2007.
You can have the nomination form mailed or faxed to you, download it or fill-in our on-line form.
MAIL or FAX
Call 416 658-3101 ext. 223 or email us with your address or fax number.
DOWNLOAD
Download the 4-page nomination form to your computer in Adobe Acrobat format. www.skillsforchange.org
ON-LINE
The nomination for the New Pioneers Awards is a two-part process. One part is filled by the nominator and the second is filled by the nominee. A nomination is complete only when both parts of the form are submitted.
Nomination Criteria
All nominees have to:
? Demonstrate through their residence, work and/or community activities a real and substantial connection to the Greater Toronto Area
? Be born outside of Canada
? Be an outstanding achiever
? Have made contributions to the immigrant, refugees and/or wider community
? Have overcome barriers in starting a new life in Canada
? Be over 18 years of age (with the exception of the youth award that is open to individuals 16-24 years old or up to 29 if disabled)
Terms and Conditions:
? Candidates have to be nominated
? Nominators must receive the nominee’s permission to submit the nomination
? All recipients must agree to be publicly recognized and be available to attend the awards evening
? Information, photographs and video recordings of the recipients will be used by Skills for Change indefinitely either to promote the agency’s work or to promote the New Pioneers Awards program
? Information about New Pioneers Awards recipients will be made available to the media and on the agency’s website www.skillsforchange.org/npa
? Only completed forms will be considered
We thank all applicants for their interest in the New Pioneers Awards. Selected finalists will be contacted.
Skills for Change Board of Directors, staff, steering committee and selection teams cannot nominate for any category except the Skills for Change Graduate Award.
John Hobday Awards in Arts Management / Prix John-Hobday en gestion des arts
N.B. Le français suit l’anglais
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 September 2007
The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are made possible by a $1 million donation from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation. In this inaugural year, and in every subsequent year, two $10,000 awards will be presented and will allow recipients to enhance their own professional development by taking part in a recognized program, seminar or workshop; or to pass their knowledge on to the next generation as a mentor for another arts administrator outside their own organization. The awards are intended for established and mid-career arts managers.
The application forms and guidelines can be found on the Canada Council for the Arts website at http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/john_hobday. <http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/john_hobday>
DATE LIMITE DE DEMANDE : Le 28 septembre 2007
La création des Prix John-Hobday en gestion des arts est rendue possible grâce à un don de 1 million $ accordé par la Fondation de la famille Samuel et Saidye Bronfman. Lors de cette année inaugurale, ainsi qu’à chaque année subséquente, deux prix, d’une valeur de 10 000 $ chacun, seront remis. Ils permettront aux lauréates et lauréats de parfaire leurs propres compétences professionnelles en prenant part à un programme reconnu, un séminaire ou un atelier; ou ils pourront agir à titre de mentors pour transmettre leurs connaissances à une nouvelle génération d’administrateurs du secteur des arts à l’extérieur de leur propre organisme. Ces prix s’adressent aux gestionnaires établis et à mi-carrière dans le domaine des arts.
Les lignes directrices et les formulaires de demande peuvent être trouvé sur notre site web au http://www.conseildesarts.ca/prix/john_hobday_fr.
Canada Council for the Arts receives a permanent $30M budgetary increase
(July 20, 2007 – Toronto) - The Canadian Dance Assembly, along with our colleagues in the arts community, gathered at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People in Toronto this morning at the invitation of the Minister of Canadian Heritage for a surprise announcement. The Honourable Beverly
J. Oda made public news of a permanent budgetary increase of $30M for the Canada Council in celebration of its 50th anniversary year.
The announcement has been received with great appreciation and relief by artists and arts organizations from across the country who have continued to advocate for increased and stable funding for the Canada Council from the federal government. This announcement is particularly timely as the Canada Council prepares to release its 2008-2011 strategic plan in October of this year. The Council recently undertook an extensive consultation process with the Canadian arts community and other stakeholders that will inform where they will prioritize new funds.
In its 2006 budget, the federal government announced $50 million in additional funding over 2 years for the Canada Council - $20 million in 2006/07 and $30 million in 2007/08. Today’s announcement will make the $30 million in additional funding available to the Council on an ongoing basis, augmenting its annual budget to $181 million - a 20 percent increase from two years ago.
The Canadian Dance Assembly and its members have been actively involved in advocating for increased support for the Canada Council over the last two years. In concert with the Canadian Arts Coalition and the Canadian Conference of the Arts, CDA has repeated key messages to the federal government, including a message to make permanent the $30 million one-time increase to the Council for 2007/08. The Minister’s announcement is a direct reflection of this message delivered collectively by the arts community over the last year.
The Canadian Dance Assembly and its national membership of over 200 dance professionals and dance organizations are thrilled at this significant and timely commitment from the federal government. CDA looks forward to furthering our work with the Canada Council to design policies and priorities that support the development of the dance sector in Canada.
Follow-Up to Heritage’s Budgetary Increase for Canada Council
From CDA Bulletin
Minister Oda’s recent announcement of a permanent $30 million dollar budgetary increase for the Canada Council was a pleasant, if somewhat unexpected, surprise. This investment has a particularly important impact to keep in mind, which is that unlike single time-limited investment, permanent, ongoing funding for the Council means more long-term stability for the artists and arts organizations. Adding funds to the Council’s base budget also means that compared with other soon-to-expire Heritage programs (like in the case of the Tomorrow Starts Today slate of programs due to expire in 2009-2010), this new investment in the Council will be more secure as permanent baseline funding is harder to cut.
Uncharacteristic of this government, the $30 million commitment clearly responds to advocacy messages articulated repeatedly by the national arts community through the organized efforts of Canadian Conference of the Arts and the Canadian Arts Coalition, both of which the CDA is a member of.
Good news for arts and culture hasn’t been at all forthcoming from this government, but when it is, it is important that we respond with gratitude and recognition of the positive impact this increase will have on dance and the arts in Canada.
Please take the time to write to the Minister and thank her for this welcome commitment.
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda
Minister of Canadian Heritage and
Status of Women
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Phone: (613) 992-2792
Fax: (613) 992-2794
Email: Oda.B@parl.gc.ca
Please copy the CDA in your correspondence with the Minister to: shannon@dancecanada.net
Also copy your MP to ensure s/he is aware of your views on arts and culture. To find your MP, click on the link below:
http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
Update on Children’s Tax Credit
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website now contains a new checklist for use by community sport organizations to help them determine whether their program qualifies for this new tax credit. If programs qualify, information is also available to on how receipts for tax purposes are to be issued to parents at the time of registration.
This information and checklist can be found at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/checklist-e.html
back to top
Classes & Workshops
Silvestre Technique Orixa Movement
Rosangela Silvestre Master Workshop in Toronto
Host: The Dance Migration
Where: George Brown College
September 4th-7th 2007
7:30-9:00pm
$25 per class in advance, $30 drop in *Class package special for students...ask for details!*
Contact
Phone: 416-831-9579
Email: adrianna.y@gmail.com
A Brazilian contemporary dance technique created by Master Teacher Rosangela Silvestre - incorporates Brazilian symbols through movement. The Chakras, 4 natural elements, and the Orixas.
Coming straight from Brazil to Toronto - Rosangela has worked with Bale Folklorico de Bahia, Dance Brazil, Viver Brazil, and Alvin Ailey, to name a few. Explore this beautiful dance technique that gives new meaning to Brazilian dance.
Visit: http://www.thedancemigration.com for more info
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php=2424004114
Danielle Polanco Workshop
Come take classes from the 'Wacking Queen!'
Host: Do Dat Entertainment
Date: Sunday, August 26, 2007
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: OIP Dance Centre - 190 Richmond Street East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON
Danielle Polanco Workshop
Dancer/Choreographer
Teaching 2 classes: Whacking/House and Hip-Hop
Whacking/House 1:30-3:00PM
Hip-Hop 3:00PM-4:30PM
Danielle has worked with artists like Janet Jackson, Omarion, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez; performed at the BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Step Up 2… just to name a few accomplishments.
Advance ticket price: $30 for one class OR both classes for $50 per person
Group rates available (email or call for info)
• workshop attendees receive a discount to Luther Brown’s class immediately following (on advance tickets only)
For ticket bookings and info email: info@paradigmshiftcasting.com/ Phone: 416-878-2902 or 647-477-5225
http://www.myspace.com/danielita85.com
http://www.paradigmshiftcasting.com
http://www.dodat.com
http://www.oipdance.com
** No calls, emails, Facebook or MySpace messages to Do Dat Entertainment. Please direct all your questions to Paradigm Shift Casting.
free Nia next saturdays at Withrow Park Farmer's Market!
Nia the Technique
Participate in free Nia demonstrations at Withrow Park Farmer's Market
Saturday Aug 4, 2007
9:30 am - 12 pm
What is Nia?
• a unique blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts
• a playful and creative form of total body cardiovascular conditioning
Hosted by: Jennifer Hicks
Nia Blue Belt Instructor
416-461-3008
jenniferhicks@rogers.com
509 DANCE collective
professional modern dance classes
509 DANCE collective is an open, drop-in modern dance class for professional and pre-professional dancers.
Classes are held Monday to Friday, 10:00am-11:30am.
Location: at 509 DANCE (509 Parliament Street).
A variety of instructors will teach the classes, with live musical accompaniment.
Cost: $10.00/full class, $6.00/barre only, $90.00/10-class card.
For more information, please contact Laura Kappel at 416-924-5657.
August teaching calendar
01 - Wed - Darryl Tracy
02 - Thu - Bonnie Kim
03 - Fri - Darryl Tracy
06 - Mon - closed
07 - Tue - Louis Laberge-Cote
08 - Wed - Bonnie Kim
09 - Thu - Louis Laberge-Cote
10 - Fri - Bonnie Kim
13 - Mon - Bonnie Kim
14 - Tue - Kenny Pearl
15 - Wed - Bonnie Kim
16 - Thu - TBA
17 - Fri - Bonnie Kim
20 - Mon - TBA
21 - Tue - Louis Laberge-Cote
22 - Wed - Kenny Pearl
23 - Thu - Louis Laberge-Cote
24 - Fri - TBA
27 - Mon - Kenny Pearl
28 - Tue - TBA
29 - Wed - Kenny Pearl
30 - Thu - TBA
31 - Fri - TBA
Brazilian Dance
Newton Moraes
Have a good time with Brazilian rhythms and movements!!
Newton teaches about the beauty and mystery of the Brazilian Dance and Culture.
Newton Moraes ˆ has been called „A man Possessed by his Art‰ by Deirdre Kelly (Globe and Mail) was born in Brazil and moved to Toronto in 1991. He has taught at the Dance Department at George Brown College, COBA-Collective of Black Artists, Debbie Wilson Studios in Toronto, M-DO Studios, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and at the Fabrik in Potsdam, at Salon 77 in Germany, in Brazil at the Theatre Department at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Dance Department at the Unicamp University in Campinas and Dance Department at the Anhembi-Morumbi University in Sao Paulo. Newton is one of the Faculty Core at the Professional dance Training at School of Ballet Creole. Newton Moraes has received several Artists in Education Grants from the Ontario Arts Council to teach at many schools in Ontario. Newton Moraes founded Newton Moraes Dance Theatre, the Brazilian Canadian dance company in Canada in 1997. NMDT has toured extensively with critical acclaim in Canada, Europe and South America. In 2008 NMDT is creating „Saudades do Brasil‰ in collaboration with Composer Victor Gama and touring Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Portugal, Belgium. Plus tour in Canada‚s Saskatoon, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Markham, Guelph, London and Mississauga.
Where: COBA ˆ Collective of Black Artists
610 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor
When: July 24 to August 28, 2007
Time: 6:30 Pm to 8:00PM Every Tuesday Night
How Much: 15 Dollars each class or a card of 5 classes for 60 Dollars
For More information: 416 ˆ 463-2880 Newton Moraes newtonmoraes@hotmail.com
Street Dance Academy
Carribana JUMP UP workshop - Aug 3
Carribana Workshop w/ KayAnn
Fri Aug 3
6:00-7:30
Calypso, Soca and Reggae dance to get you hyped and ready for the big parade.
Get ready to sweat, and have fun because the Carribana weekend is here!
This is a must attend dance workshop for everybody!
Bring your towel; bring your flag, and your energy.
Street Dance Academy
160 Spadina Ave.,
2nd floor
416-840-4934
Register before Wednesday August 1 2007 and pay $10.00 or pay $12.00 at the door.
To pre-register e-mail : events@streetdanceacademy.com
Street Dance Academy
http://www.streetdanceacademy.com
Class Schedule
*New classes*
Just a reminder that Stepping is back at SDA with Stomp the Yard class on Tuesdays 5-6pm with Joe from Black Ice.
Graeme is back from his travels and Locking will be starting back up again on Saturday Aug 4 at 3:30-4:30pm.
There will be no classes on Monday Aug 6, as the studio will be closed for the Civic Holiday.
*Summer break*
Bhangra Sweat (Mon 8-9pm), Vintage Jazz Sweat (Tues 7-8pm) and the Open Break Practice (Sun 5-8pm) are on summer break. All classes and practice will be back on in the fall.
Mondays
******
Beginner Breaking 6-7:30
Intermediate Breaking 6-7:30
Tuesdays
******
Stomp the Yard aka Stepping 5-6
Urban Brazilian 6-7
Wednesdays
******
Master Hip Hop 6-7
Hip Pop Video Re-Vamp 7-8
Thursdays
******
Bboy Drills Foundation 6-7
Beginner Lindy Hop 7-8
Intermediate Lindy Hop 8-9:30
Fridays
******
STUDIO CLOSED
Carribana Workshop 6-7:30 Aug 3
Saturdays
******
Reggae 1:30-2:30
Popping 2:30-3:30 (Cancelled July 28)
Locking 3:30-4:30 Starts Aug 4
Sundays
******
STUDIO CLOSED
Street Dance Academy
160 Spadina Ave, 2nd floor
(NW corner of Queen Spadina)
Toronto, On
M5T 2C2
416-840-4934
City Dance Corps August Schedule!
August Schedule
Hollywood Dance Series: Aaliyah!
Thursdays
August 2 - 30 (5 Weeks)
7:00pm-8:30pm
Rock the Boat, Are you that Somebody, Try Again.... Aaliyah's music and dance moves changed the face of R and Hip Hop music videos with her intricate and impressive choreography. Every Thursday in August, watch as our Manhattan Room transforms to a music video set! Smooth R combined with some Belly Dance, Jazz and Hip Hop defines AALIYAH! Taught by Kelly!
Poppin' Lockin'
Wednesdays
August 1 - 29 (5 Weeks)
9:00pm-10:00pm
With Mariano from ABS Crew!
A style of dancing that incorporates the rhythmic contraction of the dancer's muscles and pantomimed movements, usually to funk or hip-hop music. Movements are sharp and precise. Styles include: Waving; Vibrating; Ticking; Slow motion; Robot/botting; Puppeting; Boogaloo
Striptease!
Wednesdays
August 22 29 (2 Weeks)
8:45pm-9:45pm
Ladies, meet your sexy side with fun, confidence-building, dance-focused class! Back by popular demand, learn about the art of TEASE through movement and dance. You will be bursting with confidence and charm with this enchanting dance designed to
captivate!
Intro to Cha Cha Cha!
Thursdays
August 23 30 (2 Weeks)
8:00pm-9:00pm
One Two Three Cha Cha Cha! The grandfather of the Mambo, Cha Cha Cha is a classy, smooth, and exciting latin dance popular in all latin clubs. This workshop will take you through the basic steps, patterns and timing of Cha Cha Cha!
Taught by Jerome!
Reggaeton
Tuesdays
August 14, 21, 28 (3 Weeks)
8:00pm-9:00pm
Heat up the summer dance floor! This form of dance and music blends Jamaican music, influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba and plena, as well as that of hip hop. It's like Hip Hop with a Latin flair! Learn elements of Salsa, Merengue, Reggae, Dance Hall and Hip Hop, all fused into one high-energy, amazing class!
Taught by Rachel!
Belly Dance HALL
Wednesdays
August 8-29 (4 Weeks)
8:00pm-9:00pm
Celebrate the Caribana spirit! A unique mix of bellydance moves with dancehall reggae grooves and moves. Learn some sassy bellydance moves to the fantastic sounds of Caribbean dancehall reggae. Your temperature will rise as learning a choreography to Sean Paul’s riddims!! Any of these moves can be taken to the dancefloor. A great workshop for all levels.
Stiletto Hip Hop!
Wednesday August 15
8:30pm-10:00pm
Coming to our Stiletto Dance Series this month: Stiletto Hip Hop. Learn the hottest moves on heels! Sexy, spicy and feirce! Unleash your inner vixen!
Updates Reminders
Remembering Policies
Please remember to call ahead and register your name for any workshops and daytime Open Classes running before 5pm. Remember to present your student card upon every visit with reception before proceeding to class. Cards of 5 Open Classes are valid for 7 weeks from the date of the first class and Card of 10 Open Classes are valid for 13 weeks from the date of the first class.
August Office Hours
New Office Hours August 7 - August 25 inclusive:
Mon-Thurs 4:00pm-10:00pm
Fridays 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm
We will be closed Saturday August 4 - Monday August 6. All classes resume Tuesday August 7, 2007
August Change in Open Classes
There will be NO DAYTIME OPEN CLASSES running for the month of August starting August 1, 2007. All daytime Open classes will resume September 4, 2007.
AUGUST Salsa Practice Sessions
Mondays: 9-10pm
Thursdays: 9-10pm
Talent Defined DVD on Sale!
3rd Annual Talent Defined 2007 DVD is now on sale for $25+gst. Please call the studio to order your copy!
We would like to welcome all of our new students and thank all of our current students for their continuous support. We are sure your experience with us will be a great one! Feedback, comments and suggestions are always welcome so don't be shy to drop us a line!
City Dance Corps Staff
http://www.citydancecorps.com
539 King St. West
Suite 103
Toronto ON
M5V 1M1
416-260-2356
Ballet Espressivo Fall Classes
Adult Ballet Classes: A FANTASTIC WORKOUT & A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER!
Tired of backaches, sore shoulders, general stiffness! Put that spring back into your step!
BENEFITS: Injury-Preventative - Improves Alignment, Balance, Posture, Flexibility, Co-ordination, & Circulation. Tones & Elongates every part of the body -Develops Core Strength -Engages the Body & Mind at the same time - Increases Concentration
CLASS SCHEDULE
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I * No previous dance experience is needed!
Monday evenings from 8 -9:30 p.m. from September 10 – December 17, 2007 p.m. (No class on October 8, 2007) - 14 classes for $210.00.
Saturday afternoons from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. September 8 – December 15, 2007 (No class on October 6 and November 3, 2007) - 13 classes for $195.00. .
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I I * For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class I or who have had some previous experience with ballet or other dance.
Saturday afternoons from 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. September 8 – December 15, 2007 (No class on October 6 and November 3, 2007) - 13 classes for $195.00. .
- Elementary Ballet I
* For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class II or who have had some previous experience with ballet.
Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. from September 10 – December 17, 2007 p.m. (No class on October 8, 2007) - 14 classes for $210.00.
***NEW**** Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9 p.m. from September 5 – December 19, 2007 – 16 classes for $240.00.
For The More Experienced Beginner: *Ideal for those with previous ballet experience!
Wednesday mornings from 10 - 11:30 a.m. from September 5 – December 19, 2007 – 16 classes for $240.00.
Friday evenings from 6 -7:30 p.m. from September 7 – December 14, 2007 p.m. (No class on October 5, 2007) - 14 classes for $210.00.
Ballet Espressivo New Class
Ballet Floor Barre – Stretching & Strengthening
Reap the benefits of a low stress, low impact and highly rewarding form of exercise that tones the body, burns calories, increases core strength, improves flexibility, alignment, posture and boosts self-image. Students will be guided through a systematic and thorough approach to stretching and strengthening. Through this ballet floor barre, students will gain knowledge of how to work efficiently, according to the laws of the body classical ballet technique as well receiving plenty of individualized attention.
Instructor: Donna Greenberg teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of Ballet Espressivo has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques and artistic flair.
Monday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. from September 10 – December 17, 2007 p.m. (No class on October 8, 2007)- 14 classes for $168.00.
Wednesday mornings from 9 -10 a.m. from September 5 – December 19, 2007 – 16 classes for $192.00.
Friday evenings from 5 – 6 p.m. from September 7 – December 14, 2007 p.m. (No class on October 5, 2007) - 14 classes for $168.00.
Individual Coaching/Personal Training
Individual instruction for those who prefer exclusive and private sessions or have no time to fit a class into their busy schedules. Trouble-shooting for the professional dancer who wants to target their individual needs, stand-out at auditions and develop their uniqueness and artistry.
Donna Greenberg teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of Ballet Espressivo has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques and artistic flair. Private classes are arranged on an individual basis at a mutually agreeable time.
Singing for Dancers & Actors
Preparing for an audition. No vocal training. Feeling awkward and scared.
Get that song up to scratch! Sing with confidence and capture their hearts.
Donna Greenberg - Singer, choreographer & former dancer can help you sell that song! 647.294.0784 or email donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com <mailto:donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com>
All students must pre-register to ensure their place in the class. Classes are very popular and are kept small, so individual attention is possible and early registration is encouraged. All classes are held at The Studio Pilates 65 Wellesley St. E. Suite 405. Please register by email info@balletespressivo.com <mailto:info@balletespressivo.com> or phone 647.294.0784.
back to top
Calls to Artists
MERGE Deadline for submissions to our Fall Issue
Deadline for submissions to our Fall Issue is August 15 at midnight. Please send your stuff!
If you have any questions or need some creative input on your ideas just let one of us know.
Looking forward to your contributions!
- Larissa, Kate and Niomi
We are now accepting contributions for our fourth issue, to be out in September 2007! Please, if you are interested in writing or helping, don't hesitate to contact us.
We have also instigated some changes: MERGE will now encompass emerging dance artists from all over Canada and abroad, and we are accepting contributions to our magazine from artists of all kinds who want to write about or comment on dance.
Happy summertime, and happy dancing!
Contact : merge.zine@gmail.com
Website : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2234631272
CALL TO ARTISTS
Series 8:08
Choreographic Performance Workshop
Series 8:08 is looking for professional and emerging Canadian dance artists who are working on a new dance, or experimenting with new movement ideas.
· We provide participating choreographers with a performance venue, stage manager, technicians, general publicity, and a fee to help cover the costs of performing, videotape of the performance, written comments from the audience members and informal discussions after each show.
NEW INITATIVES
· Series 8:08 is excited to introduce our new Resident Outside Eye (ROE) for all our CPW choreographers. This is an opportunity for you/choreographer to receive a more in-depth written response from an established dance artist on your works-in-progress. Our ROE’s for the 2007/08 year are Susan Cash, Marie-Josée Chartier and Heidi Strauss. For more detailed information on our new initiative for you and our ROE’s, please go to our web site.
New payment policy for CPW Choreographers
The choreographers are guaranteed $100 each. Any box office revenue over the amounts paid to the choreographers will be split between the choreographers.
Season Dates for 2007/2008
September 29th October 20th November 24th January 26th February 23rd
March 29th April 26th May 24th
· All performances are at Metro-Central YMCA Auditorium @ 20 Grosvenor St. @ 8:08pm, Toronto ON, $8.00
Contact us for more information and an application form!
Website: www.series808.ca <http://www.series808.ca/> E-mail:cpw@series808.ca
Voice mail: 416 504-6429 ext. 40
back to top
Space
COBA Studio space rentals available
We have 2 studios available for rent
Measurements: There are two studios available, the smaller one is 40' x 30' and the larger one is 65' x 30'
Each studio equipped with sprung dance floor, wall-to-wall mirrors and CD player. There are 2 washrooms / changing areas with shower.
Availability as of June 11: Monday to Sunday 9 AM to midnight
Ideal for dance and theatre rehearsal
Rates: $15 / hour for rehearsals; $20 for workshops
Contact:
COBA, Collective of Black Artists
610 Queen St. West , 2nd Floor (at Bathurst)
Toronto, ON M6J 1E3
416-658 3111
info@cobainc.com
Dovercourt House 3rd Floor Studio available for rent.
Beautiful rehearsal and workshop studio near Ossington subway station. 1600 square meters, 13 ft high ceiling. Price range from $15/hr (rehearsal) to $25/hr (classes – workshops). For more information about rental space, contact Isorine Marc: 416.516.4025 or email info@corpus.ca. 805 Dovercourt road, 3rd floor – Toronto ON M6H 2X4 www.corpus.ca
Space for Rent: Queen West Arts Centre
The Queen West Arts Centre - 100A Ossington Ave. home of the Classical Theatre Project and the Toronto Youth Theatre. Three studios and one large rehearsal room all air conditioned, long term rents are negotiable. Studio A - 54' x 25' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio B - 45' x 28' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio C - 38' x 17' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Theatre Room - 46' x 44' Space for large cast rehearsals or set pieces. Call 416.915.6747 or email space@qwac.ca. www.qwac.ca
Studio 585 Production available for rent
Studio 585 Production, located at 585 Yonge St. (Yonge and Wellesley), 2nd Floor -- with 1500 sq.ft. sprung hard wood floor, five loft windows, one wall mirror, all around curtain, change room, washrooms -- has just become available on Sundays for the hours of 12-5pm.
Anyone looking for space for these hours, please contact Ali at 416-968-6444.
585 Production
585 Yonge, 2nd Floor
Tel.: 416-968-6444
Fax: 416-968-6873
http://www.585production.com
Your One Stop to:
Dance / Theatre Studio
Photography
Design
Screen Printing
Printing
back to top
Calls for Volunteers
Ballet Jörgen Canada Needs Volunteers!
We are pleased to announce our new performance series, Ballet in the Park.
Canada's Local Ballet Company will be staging The Emperor's New Clothes and Cinderella at Etienne Brulé and Earl Bales Park, and we need volunteers to assist with ushering, selling water, and collecting surveys from audience members.
Performance dates are July 27-29th at Etienne Brulé, with shows at 4:00 on the 28 29th and at 7:30 on the 27 28th, and August 3,4 6 at Earl Bales with 4:00 shows on the 4th 6th, a 6:00 show on the 6th, and 7:30 pm shows on the 3rd, 4th, and 7th.
Volunteers who commit to three days of work will receive complimentary tickets for two to the premiere of our newest ballet Anastasia on November 3rd at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
Please contact us at info@balletjorgen.ca if you are interested in lending a hand.
Call for Volunteers!
tiger princess dance projects is pleased to announce that Yvonne Ng was selected as a curated exhibition for the 2007 Nuit Blanche festival! Nothing short of ambitious, Yvonne’s grand vision is multifarious from top to toe, and our preparations are making headway. Catch the excitement:
Collection Cecil Street Community Centre, 58 Cecil Street, Kensington Market Nuit Blanche Zone B – Saturday September 29th, 7pm to 7am – Free Admission A festival, a spectacle, a barrage… Journey through a colourful cacophony of art, echoing the casual atmosphere of South East Asian street festivals. Honouring the homeland she carries within, dance artist Yvonne Ng performs the full-length premiere of Collection, a series six “self-portrait” dance works with some of Toronto's respected composers: Anne Bourne, Lee Pui Ming, Darren Copeland, Henry Kucharzyk, and Mark Johnson. Ng transforms the building into a compact festival of its own, surrounding herself with puppeteers, storytellers, dancers, magicians, musicians, singers, poets, and more. Together they concentrate the excitement with constant and over lapping performances, harkening back to the garishly layered and casually exposed Chinese street Opera. Browse, chat, and eat as a wild assortment of artists vies for your passing attention. Overwhelm your senses and be transported. Nuit Blanche For one sleepless night Toronto will be transformed by artists. The familiar will be discarded and Toronto will become the artistic playground for a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences. One night only. All night long.
Call for Volunteers!
This lively event needs your help. We are seeking volunteers to assist our guest artists and flow of the crowd during 1 of 3 shifts on Saturday, September 29th:
6:30pm – 11:00pm ; 10:30pm – 3:00am ; 2:30am – 7:00am
If you have different availability, we may be able to negotiate another shift. Our 4.5 hour slots are shorter than the regular Nuit Blanche volunteer shifts, but if you’re able and willing to stay later please let us know.
There will also be an optional information session from Nuit Blanche, so that you may be a knowledgeable resource for the curious public. This orientation will provide a free Nuit Blanche t-shirt, an overview of the entire event, and a walking tour of each zone with the location of the volunteer hubs where coffee and snacks will be supplied.
For more information and to sign up, please contact Company Manager Julye Huggins.
Julye Huggins
princess productions
info@princessproductions.ca
416-533-8577
BIRD’S EYE VIEW Call for Volunteers
at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
September 29, 2007
7pm-7am
Free Admission
BIRD’S EYE VIEW is a movement installation performed by 20 of Toronto’s finest dancers illuminating the Casa Loma Stable’s Carriage Room and Stalls from 7 pm to 7 am. The installation invites the public to participate in the carriage room as an instrument of contemporary art, inspiring a sense of connection and integration. People who choose to watch will find the installation calming, arresting and beautiful.
This is an excellent opportunity for involvement in an exceptional and wide-reaching Toronto arts event: Nuit Blanche 2006 created a crowd of over 425,000 people. Participants are an essential element in the flow of this continuous movement installation.
Volunteer Description
Volunteers will inform the public of the following:
Getting involved and participating in the installation
Moving between both installations in the stalls and the carriage room
The evening's schedule
Volunteers will also:
Assist the Production Manager when needed
Answer public inquiries
Volunteers work 4 hour shifts
Volunteer Guide
7pm-11pm
or
11pm-3am
or
3am-7am
Head Volunteer Co-Ordinator
7pm-7am
Volunteer guides will meet for one info session on August 16 at 6:30 pm at the Casa Loma Stables. We will try to accommodate all who wish to volunteer, but cannot guarantee placements. Please feel free to forward this call to whomever you feel might be interested.
To volunteer at BIRD'S EYE VIEW, contact:
Karen Kaeja
karen@kaeja.org
Subject: “Nuit Blanche Volunteer”
Please indicate your shift choice
Please Respond by August 10, 2007
For more info: www.kaeja.org/events_performances.html
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
Conceived by Karen Kaeja
Developed and Co-directed by Karen Kaeja and Diana Groenendijk
Presented by Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Co-produced by Casa Loma and Kaeja d’Dance
Sponsored by Liberty Entertainment Group
back to top
Auditions
AUDITIONS FOR LADIES
BELLA DIVAS
BELLA DIVAS applicants must be between the ages of 17 to 24.
Dancers auditioning for BELLA DIVAS should have a minimum of 2 years dance experience in urban, jazz and hip hop.
Applicants should wear comfortable dance wear and dance sneakers or tennis shoes with non-marking soles.
irls - performance ready hair
Dancers who make the team will be given a rehearsal at the end of the final audition.
It will be a workshop class and a freestyle after-class.
Any questions you may have related to being on the team (i.e. rehearsal schedules, game schedules etc.) will be answered at the team's orientation meeting (for final team members) after the auditions.
Thank you for your interest in the BELLA DIVAS dance team, and GOOD LUCK at the audition!
Contact info: Wendy Malabanan 416-828-2566 / belladivas@hotmail.com
When:
MONDAY AUGUST 27
7:45PM-8:45PM (tbc)
Where:
MASARYK-COWAN COMMUNITY CENTER STUDIO - 220 Cowan Ave, 3rd Fl.
(MAIN INTERSECTION: QUEEN W. / LANSDOWNE, SOUTH SIDE - EAST ON QUEEN, 3 BLOCKS FROM LANSDOWNE)
Audition Fee: $5 for BELLA DIVAS
The Toronto Aerial Dance Company is looking for new people to be part a new talent company.
If you have a background in Modern dance and you'd like to learn and perform aerial arts; or, if you are an aerialist with dance training and you love to work in group - please contact us at fernandocirg@hotmail.com .
http://www.torontoaerial.carbonmade.com
Jobs
Ballet Dance Teacher
Skills:
Artistic
Communication
Creative
Interpersonal
Management & Leadership
Organizational
Location: Mississauga
Compensation Range: From: $ 18 To: $ 25
Compensation Type: per Hour
Area: Suburban West
Part-time /Full-time: Part-time
Internship:
Position Duration: Summer
Position Start Date: Immediately
Position Description: Experienced Ballet Dance teacher responsible for summer camp Dance Lessons.
Responsibility:
- Follow the rules of Golden Key Culture Center Teachers' Guide.
- Responsible for giving Ballet lecture and instructions for students age 5-12
- Report to the Director of Golden Key Culture Center Inc.
- First Aid /CPR skills is an asset
Degree: Bachelors Level / Masters Level
Discipline: Arts
Applicants Submit: Resume and cover letter
Email: jing_qu23@hotmail.com
Telephone: ( 647 ) 8686001
Deadline Date: Aug 5, 2007
<http://www.careers.utoronto.ca
Dancer Transition Resource Centre
Centre de ressources et transition pour danseurs
Position: Bilingual National Coordinator for on the MOVE/ danse TRANSIT Conference, Winter 2008.
Job location: Dancer Transition Resource Centre, National Office, downtown Toronto.
Job Type: Part-time, 6-month contract from September 2007- February 2008.
Commensuration: $8,000
Presented each year by the Dancer Transition Resource Centre in collaboration with arts service organizations across the country, on the MOVE/ danse TRANSIT is a dynamic 2-day career-planning and networking event for graduating dance students and emerging dance professionals. For more information on last year’s event, please visit: www.dtrc.ca/movetransit <http://www.dtrc.ca/movetransit> .
The Bilingual National Coordinator for on the MOVE / danse Transit will be responsible for coordinating the Toronto conference and providing support to the steering committees of the regional conferences (Montreal, Winnipeg & Vancouver).
Responsibilities to include:
· Supporting conference program development in all regions
· Assisting regional steering committees in the coordination and preparation of speakers, panelists, event videographers and photographers
· Coordinating conference kits and materials
· Planning & coordinating print and on-line promotional materials
· Coordinating and liaising with national sponsors
· Coordinating on-line registration
· Assisting in managing budgets and paying invoices
· Preparing post-conference reports, and making recommendations for future growth and improvements
· Organizing steering committee meetings and keeping track of assigned tasks
· Recruiting and organizing volunteers
· Liaising with participating schools and student representatives
· Liaising with venue and catering staff
· Coordinating registration and event set up
· Handling ‘day-of’ logistics
Qualifications:
· Bilingual, with exceptional French and English written and verbal skills
· Highly organized and detail-oriented
· Proficient in MS Office and experienced in database use
· Ability to work both in a team and with minimal supervision
· Knowledge of, and interest in, the Canadian dance community
· Previous event planning experience would be an asset
Please e-mail or fax resume and covering letter to:
Amanda Hancox, Executive Director, Dancer Transition Resource Centre
e-mail: nationaloffice@dtrc.ca <mailto:nationaloffice@dtrc.ca>
fax: 416-595-0009
Resumes must be received by August 17th, 2007
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Choreographer Needed
Organization: Solar Stage Children's Theatre
Application Deadline: Tuesday July 31, 2007
Website: http://www.solarstage.on.ca
Position: CHOREOGRAPHER
Term: Contract
Location: Solar Stage Children's Theatre
Salary: $50 per 3 hour session to a maximum of 9 hours per show if needed
Start Date: Aug 27, 2007
Qualifications
- training and experience in dance
- experience in choreography for musicals
- ability to illustrate/teach dance steps/movements
- ability to convey director's vision of play through choreography for individual songs and total look/intent
- ability to work, if required, with singing coach
- experience in working from CD instrumental track
Additional Information
We are looking for a Choreographer for our first 2 productions; Three Little Pigs and The Lion Who Roared Meow. You will also be considered for the remaining 7 shows of our 2007-2008 Season.
Three Little Pigs
Rehearsal dates: Weekdays Aug 27 - Sep 7, 2007
The Lion Who Roared Meow
Rehearsal dates: Weekdays Sep 24 - Oct 5, 2007
Must be available weekdays from 10am to 5pm.
Please email your resume to solarstage@bellnet.ca
Subject line: Attention: Choreographer
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will start August 6th.
Send Submissions To:
Jessica Allen
4950 Yonge Street
The Madison Centre
Suite Box #115
Toronto ON
Canada
M2N 6K1
t: 416-368-8031
f: 416-368-3196
e: solarstage@bellnet.ca
Organization Description
Solar Stage Children's Theatre presents performances for children from the ages of 3 to 10 years old and their families. We operate every weekend from September to June each year, with extra shows over the winter holidays and some school shows held on weekdays.
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Black Theatre Workshop is currently seeking a new Marketing and Development Coordinator as part of its team.
The successful, dynamic, bilingual candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills. She/he will also have experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing and arts organization development, and is willing to work flexible hours. Experience with corporate sponsorship agreements, individual fundraising and strong computer skills is a necessity. Above average computer skills with word processing, database management and desktop publishing experience in a Windows environment would also be required.
The Coordinator has the broad responsibility for the effective marketing of the theatre, the development of new money-making strategies, and specific responsibility for the Theatre’s fundraising activities. Reporting directly to Theatre’s Senior Staff, the Coordinator’s tasks and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:
Private Sector Fundraising
· identify fundraising needs; design, develop, organize and execute short and longterm fundraising strategies for the Theatre in the general areas of memberships, sponsorships, and Special Events;;
· develop and implement individual, membership and corporate campaigns including sponsorship and foundations campaigns
· develop and supervise the maintenance of a development database, including Theatre mailing list(s);
· research, identify and pursue prospective new individual and corporate donor contacts;
· supervise all facets of Special Events coordination;
· actively seek out new fundraising opportunities in the community that will enhance the Theatre’s image and visibility;
· identify new public funding opportunities of potential interest to the Theatre;
Marketing and Communications
· develop and execute strategies as outlined in approved marketing plan, including all facets of subscription campaign, brochure production, renewals, direct mail, poster production and distribution, advertising, promotions, special audience incentives, as well as all facets of individual ticket sales initiatives and group sales programs for all shows and activities;
· coordinate with Box Office Coordinator in the execution of his/her/their duties;
· arrange any and all radio, newspaper and TV interviews, editorials and ad placements, as necessary;
· coordinate and supervise opening night invitations and receptions, and manage press relations and press table at opening nights and other Theatre functions;
· coordinate and supervise all publicity and displays for all performances and special events
Membership
· coordinate and expand the Theatre’s on-going membership drive through promotional materials and mailings, with a view to projecting a consistent image for the Theatre;
· pursue audience development
· participate in the research and development of additional fundraising initiatives which may be undertaken by the Fundraising Committee;
· assist in identifying and recruiting new Supporting Members, with a particular focus on their contribution and participation on the Fundraising and Ventures Committee;
General Administration and Activities
· attend all staff and company meetings;
· assist and advise Senior Staff in researching, preparing, and submitting applications for public funding;
· pursue and/or participate in professional development activities as may be useful or necessitated by the needs of the Theatre, subject to the prior approval of Senior Staff
Other information.
This position is based on an expected 32-hour work week. The Coordinator is a self-employed contractual engagement, renewed yearly.
Please submit a letter and resume by August 17th 2007 to the Personnel Committee, Black Theatre Workshop,
by fax: (514) 932-6311 by email: gm@blacktheatreworkshop.ca
While all responses are appreciated and will be kept in strictest confidence, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Production Assistants
Stratford Festival of Canada, North America’s leading classical repertory theatre, offers a unique experience for artists, actors, industry professionals, and staff. Join our dynamic and creative production – stage management team!
Reporting to the Production Stage Manager, you will provide organizational and administration support to the stage management office. This position will appeal to someone with a strong desire for a career as an Equity Stage Manager. Strong organizational and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Formal training in theatre production together with stage management experience are necessary. Past experiences should reflect a strong interest in the arts. Proficiency in Word and Excel and the ability to quickly learn the theatre’s scheduling program are required. These are seasonal positions contracted for between 4- 6 months, depending upon which stage management office the production assistant supports.
We recognize that diversity in our workplace, in our audiences, and on our stage fosters a rich and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply by August 17th, 2007 to:
Human Resources, Stratford Festival of Canada
P.O. Box 520, Stratford, ON N5A 6V2
e-mail: resumes@stratfordfestival.ca fax: (519) 271-0626
(please quote position title in subject line)
While all responses are appreciated and will be kept in strictest confidence, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Box Office Seller
Toronto Centre for the Arts
Application Deadline: Thursday August 09, 2007
Website: http://www.tocentre.com
Position: Box Office Seller
Term: Part-time
Location: Toronto Centre for the Arts
Salary: $9.50/hour
Start Date: Aug 20, 2007
Job Description
The Toronto Centre for the Arts has three performance spaces often used simultaneously: the 1727 seat Main Stage, the 1036 seat George Weston Recital Hall and the 150-200 seat Studio Theatre - popular and classical concerts, conferences, graduations, comedy, family shows, school concerts, dance
recitals, lectures, musicals, opera and plays are sold side by side every year.
This is an opportunity to join the team of an exciting venue which celebrates the cultural diversity of Toronto.
DUTIES:
This position requires the candidate to be involved in many
aspects of ticketing activity including
· front line customer service and problem solving
· maintaining high standard of customer service
· in-person ticket sales using Ticketmaster
Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends as required. This is a part time position. Weekly hours dependent on show activity.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Excellent communication skills
· Confident customer service and interpersonal skills
· Knowledge of Ticketmaster an asset
· Enthusiastic interest in arts and entertainment industry a definite asset
Additional Information
Please forward current resume by Thursday August 9 to:
Neil McGivney
Manager, Box Office and Finance
Toronto Centre for The Arts
5040 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M2N 6R8
Email – nmcgivne@tocentre.com
Fax – 416-733-9478
No phone calls please. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
Organization Description
The Toronto Centre for the Arts is a versatile facility. Popular and classical concerts, conferences, graduations and commencements, family events, school concerts, dance recitals, lectures, comedy, musicals and plays are presented side by side. Here, at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, it is very important to
us that each event is treated with respect and professionalism.
Job Posting: Full-time Publicity Associate, DW Communications
Start Date: August 27, 2007
Job Description
The primary duty of the Publicity Associate will be to assume responsibility and assist in publicity and marketing activities for a myriad of arts-based clients (dance, theatre, music, festivals, etc.). Some evenings required for attendance at openings.
Publicity Duties:
o Provide assistance as required on campaigns for multiple clients
o Research, and draft press releases and other materials as required
o Prepare and organize press kits and other promotional materials as required
o Liase with specific media as required
o Attend opening nights
o Help develop new business proposals as required
o Maintain Publicity Archives - review and clip newspapers, magazines, online publications for client mentions and prepare final publicity reports
Administrative Responsibilities:
o Maintainance of multiple Filemaker pro databases
o Occasional basic website updating (will be taught Dreamweaver)
o Reception for office and answering the phone
o General clerical and maintenance of office as required
o Weekly back-up of computer network
o Oversee including recycling, ordering supplies, etc.
Requirements
Excellent communication and writing skills plus ability to multi-task in fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities. Previous experience in publicity and/or and/or marketing and/or arts admin is an asset.
o Excellent writing and proof reading skills o A keen eye for detail_o High levels of initiative, creativity and self-motivation_o Ability to work within and manage tight deadlines _o Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with multi-tasking capability o Ability to work independently o Knowledge of Word, Excel, Eudora o Working knowledge of File Maker Pro & Dreamweaver helpful.
Additional Information
Please send a hard copy of your cover letter, resume, professional references and two writing samples (i.e. press release, proposal, or pitch letter) by August 3 to:_Amy Stewart, DW Communications, 54 Wolseley Street. Ste. 204. Toronto, ON M5T 1A5.
No phone calls please. We thank all individuals who express an interest in this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Posting: Business Manager (Publishing/Not-for-Profit)
Position Type: Contract – Part-time, 1-2 days per week (subject to funding results; position is expected to expand; flexible hours and work-from-home potential)
Job Region: ON – Metro TorontoLocation: The Distillery District
The Dance Current is Canada’s dance magazine, published by Dance Media Group/Groupe Danse Média(DMG). The Dance Current is entering its 10th successful year in print and will celebrate its 100th issue in 2008. DMG is a not-for-profit arts organization responsible for The Dance Current print magazine and related website, and several community development programs and partnerships. DMG seeks a skilled Business Manager to coordinate its financial operations and business development.
The Business Manager works collaboratively with the close-knit operations team, planning with and reporting to the Publisher/Founding Editor, and working in concert with the Office Manager and Sales & Promotions Coordinator. As DMG is a small, not-for-profit organization, the position involves a wide variety of tasks. In addition to experience in sales, financial management and business development, the candidate should possess relevant experience (ideally within the arts and culture publication niche) with the ability to help streamline the publishing process and take the publication to new levels. Responsibilities include:
• Organizing, managing and evaluating business operations: structuring publisher’s business plans, quotas and targets
• Developing revenue streams: research, analysis, development, forecasting and budgeting
• Collaborating on business development campaigns, ad and circulation sales and promotions strategies
• Collaborating on grant applications, strategic planning and operational visioning
• Assisting Publisher/Founding Editor with various related tasks as required
This position is expected to expand over time and the ideal candidate will participate in laying the foundations for this expansion. Advancement to an Associate Publisher or Publisher role is possible with experience. Hours are flexible and working from home is an option.
Qualifications: Business development, accounting and financial management expertise, combined with a minimum of 5years of related experience, preferably in the publishing and/or not-for-profit sector; extensive knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, Simply Accounting); excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and FileMaker database software; exceptional written and verbal communication, time management, collaboration/facilitation, team management and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, flexible, innovative/creative and thrives in both independent and collaborative working contexts. Knowledge of the publishing industry is highly desirable. Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) or alternate relevant professional designation would be considered an asset. Bilingual French/English also considered an asset.
Compensation: Commensurate
Qualified applicants only, please apply with resume, letter and references to:
Hiring Committee Dance Media Group/Groupe Danse Média
55 Mill St. #312
Case Goods Warehouse
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3C4
or by email in Word todc.editor@thedancecurrent.com
For further information email:dc.editor@thedancecurrent.com or visit www.thedancecurrent.com.
Application Deadline: Friday, Aug. 3, 2007
Position Start: week of Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
585 Production, is hiring for a a telemarketing position.
Anyone interested, please send your resume to
info@585production.com .
For further information please call 416-968-6444.
585 Production, 585 Yonge, 2nd Floor
Tel.: 416-968-6444 Fax: 416-968-6873 http://www.585production.com
Your One Stop to:
Dance / Theatre Studio
Photography
Design
Screen Printing
Printing
back to top
Grant Deadlines
Canada Council for the Arts
Audience and Market Development Travel Assistance – Anytime (at least 6 weeks prior to departure date)
Travel Grants to Dance Professionals - Any time (at least 8 weeks before departure date)
Audience and Market Development Travel Assistance – Anytime (at least 6 weeks prior to departure date)
www.canadacouncil.ca
Ontario Arts Council
www.arts.on.ca
Toronto Arts Council
Dance Projects - August 1, for projects commencing after November 1
www.torontoartscouncil.org
Metcalf Foundation
www.metcalffoundation.com
Laidlaw Foundation
After a period of reviewing and restructuring their Performing Arts Programme, the Laidlaw Foundation has now release their new arts funding program to the public.
Please go to the Laidlaw Foundation website for program information.
www.laidlawfdn.org
Canadian Heritage
Arts Presentation Canada - September 30, 2007
Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program - October 15, 2007
www.pch.gc.ca
City of Toronto
www.toronto.ca
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Province-Wide Program - July 1, 2007
Community Program - July 1 2007
www.trilliumfoundation.org
Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade
Performing Arts Programmes - August 1 for projects beginning in October, November or December of the same year or in January, February or March of the following year.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
back to top
|
|
