Welcome to DUO's Bi Monthly E-Newsletter

December 2007 Volume 1

In this Issue:

Announcements
DUO Workshop
Classes & Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Auditions
Jobs
Grant Deadlines
Archives

Announcements

DUO Holiday Closure
DUO will close for the holiday season on THURSDAY DECEMBER 20th at NOON, and will re-open Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 at 10am.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.


CHRC Online Module Critical Thinking for Cultural Planners
The Cultural Human Resources Centre has released a new online module – Critical Thinking for Cultural Planners. This interactive module works to further clarify the roles critical thinking plays in cultural management. The material is designed to allow Cultural Managers to engage with various aspects of critical thinking as it pertains to their everyday work. The module is available here





Imagine Canada: Insurance and Liability Resource Centre for Nonprofits
Imagine Canada has announced the launch of the Insurance and Liability Resource Centre for Nonprofits. Included on their website is a searchable special collection of resources on insurance, liability, and risk management. You can visit the website here





Call for nominations for the 2008 Sandra Tulloch Award
The Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts was established in 1998 by friends and colleagues of Sandra on her retirement as Executive Director of Theatre Ontario. The award pays tribute to the outstanding contribution that Sandra Tulloch has made to the arts in Ontario.

Theatre Ontario is issuing a call for nominations for the 2008 Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation
in the Arts. The Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts is presented annually to an individual or collective who has demonstrated leadership over a long career, and a passionate commitment to deepening the scope and broadening the appearance of the arts in Ontario through innovative and practical approaches.

AWARD GUIDELINES:

• Nominations must be made by two individuals;
• Candidates may be working or have worked in any discipline of the arts in Ontario, whether professional or amateur;
• Candidates must have made a significant, demonstrable contribution to the growth and well being of the arts in Ontario;
• Candidates must have demonstrated a selfless and energetic commitment to the above;
• Candidates must have exhibited a deep involvement in the creation and/or dissemination of art in Ontario;
• Collective initiatives are eligible.
  

When submitting your nomination, please provide specific examples of the above criteria as they relate to your nominee.

The nomination form can be downloaded at www.theatreontario.org <http://www.theatreontario.org/> . The deadline is December 17, 2007.


For more information please contact John Goddard, Executive Director at Theatre Ontario, 416-408-4556 or john@theatreontario.org.
Theatre Ontario provides theatre practitioners throughout Ontario with training and information to enhance and support their art form.




International Conference
"Performing Arts Training Today"
April 14 - 17, 2008
Bovec, Slovenia - in the heart of Julian Alps
The conference is open to performers, performing arts educators and teachers from all over the world interested in the research of topical questions and processes in contemporary performing arts education and training.
At the moment the conference has been accepting applications for creative presentations.
Presentation format:
• workshop/master class
• work in progress
• performance fragment (not requiring any special technical conditions)
• reading/lecture
• any other way of demonstration to the presenter's discretion.
Conference web page: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Conference.php
Registration details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/conf.reg.php <http://www.iugte.com/projects/conf.reg.php>

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Classes & Workshops

International
Performers Village 08
August 1 - 28, 2008
Malpils, Latvia

The International Performers Village is a four-week course – production of a performance open to professional actors, dancers, singers, musicians as well as directors, choreographers, playwrights, scriptwriters and stage designers from different countries, creative genres, techniques and styles. Film makers, photographers, body painters, mask makers and multimedia artists will also find a role in this process.

The Village programme is designed as the intensive consecutive process of mounting the performance by Ostrenko method. As a result of practical training, discussions and rehearsals all participants will become the co-authors of the work-in-progress under the artistic direction of Sergey Ostrenko. As a component of the real process the work-in-progress will be shown to the spectator.

The Village 08 is an opportunity for professional performers to find new devices for realization of creative ideas together with colleagues from different parts of the world.

CERTIFICATION

Participants who successfully complete the course have opportunity to receive the Certificate of Participation and the video supplement of the Village 08 process.

Organized by
International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE)
In collaboration with "Art Universe" and "Ostrenko Centre"

http://www.iugte.com/projects/Performance.php



DANCE OUR WAY HOME
DROP-IN Sessions

Saturday, January 12 19, 2008
2-3:45pm
Dovercourt House, 3rd floor

Here are 2 more golden opportunities to draw on the healing power of expressive and sacred dance, in a supportive community of
women.
The drop-in format makes it perfect for those who love to be spontaneous.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have previous experience, you are welcome!
$20 (no pre-registration
I come in stressed, tense, fragmented, agitated, irritated, and always leave the workshop feeling gathered, whole, peaceful,
loving, loved, complete, feeling connected to everyone and everything. Namaste. Noreia Sacoor

You have created a healing gift for women not available elsewhere. Congratulations, Erica!
Jenn Hicks



DANCE OUR WAY HOME
6-WEEK Series (Closed Group)
Saturday, January 26 - March 1, 2008
2-3:45pm

Dovercourt House, 3rd floor

Come and nourish, strengthen and renew your unique self in these six weeks of healing dance sessions.
This series is an opportunity to experience a woman's way to wellness and wholeness.
This is a pathway to find your own truth, to connect with your roots, fall in love with yourself, free your creative possibilities and blossom into more of who you are, set in the supportive context of women's community.
Different weekly themes will be offered as medicine for the soul, as we weave the threads of joy, compassion and wisdom, through
the gentle art of movement, ritual and relaxation.

You can expect great music, great company, great teachings, and even some magic!

No experience needed. Only a willingness to move and be moved.

2 Options for attending: Commitment to all 6 weeks, or 4 out of any of the 6 weeks.
There are 2 options because some women expressed their desire to join the series yet couldn't commit to all 6 weeks.
I have chosen a 4-week minimum of commitment, to create a container of cohesion and safety for the whole group.

OPTION 1:
For all 6 weeks - $120 if paid in full by Dec. 15*
$130 after Dec. 15

OPTION 2:
For 4 weeks - $90 if paid in full by Dec. 15*
$100 after Dec. 15
Extra weeks are $25 per session.

* If paid in full by Dec. 15, you will receive 1 free pass to attend either drop-in session in January.

And, if you attend the OASIS Workshop on Nov. 24, you will receive an extra 2 passes, to give to 2 friends (total of $60 worth of free sessions).

I am offering a deal and a bonus if you pay early because I need to book and pay for the space.
This is a closed group once it begins.



BOOM Chika BOOM Burlesque Classes
We're back! At last!

The studio schedule is finally straightened out which means
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the BOOM Chika BOOM burlesque winter session!

Classes start THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th featuring instructor COCO FRAMBOISE!
Reserve your spot today by emailing info@boomchikaboom.ca

This is no ordinary set of burlesque classes. Here are the extra-cheeky features of this winter session:
BRAVO BOMBSHELL is back!
Yes, by popular demand we've brought back our classic course for those ready to create their own saucy burlesque acts. We've broken it down into four flirty drop-in workshops so you take all four or pick and choose the ones you like best. We'll show you how to build your stage persona, structure your act, pick costumes and music and so much more. We'll even teach you to twirl those tasseled pasties!
And for those who feel bold and choose to, there will be an opportunity to strut in our student showcase in February. Could
be YOU, gorgeous! Your spotlight is waiting!

SUPERFLY WORKSHOPS!
Coco Framboise will be guest teaching for Superfly Dance Fitness with two workshops sure to land you on the naughty list. Join us for SANTA BABY, and BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. Is it getting hot in here?
Please note: Superfly workshops take place at 585 Yonge Street.
See website for details: http://www.boomchikaboom.ca

BEGINNERS WELCOME! Each class is designed with the beginner in mind, even if you've never taken a dance class before. And all of them are drop-in, so come and go as you choose, doll.

CLASS DETAILS
All classes are $20 cash.
Pre-registration is strongly preferred, but surprise drop-ins are always welcome!

1. HOLLYWOOD FANS
Ever wonder how vintage showgirls created those gorgeous flower formations in their fan revues? This is your chance to jump in on the floor show and learn moves like "The Ferris Wheel," and "The Blossom Dearie" –- with real ostrich feather fans!
When: Tuesday, November 27th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Fans provided but if you have your own, do bring them.

2. BRAVO BOMBSHELL 1: HELLO, GORGEOUS!
Enter the alter ego!
Everyone deserves to have a delicious secret identity. Learn insider tips for building an unforgettable stage persona as well as the ABCs of how to structure your act. Get ready for your footlights, gorgeous!
When: Tuesday, November 27th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Your juicy imagination

3. HARD ROCK SHOWGIRL: RAG DOLL
You've played it sweet long enough.
It's time to take the gloves off and get down and dirty in this Rock-meets-Vaudeville burlesque mash up.
Feature song: Aerosmith's "Rag Doll!"
When: Tuesday, December 4th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Stockings and gloves. Some gloves provided.

4. BRAVO BOMBSHELL 2: PROPS AU GO GO
Learn to scandalize your music and props to full advantage whether you're creating a smoky tease, a comedic romp, or hiding a cheeky surprise.
Build technique with classic props like parasols, and dusters plus choose the best pieces for your own number. Also revealed: the secret to song selection.
When: Tuesday, December 4th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Any props or music you're thinking of using

5. SUPERFLY WORKSHOP: SANTA BABY!
Learn a sizzling dance to the famous "Santa Baby!" song. A striptease of shaking, shimmying and classic bump-and-grind. A holiday present never to be forgotten! Come barefoot or in supple dance heels...and let the inner Vegas-showgirl loose!
When: Monday, December 10th; 7:30-8:30pm
Where: 585 Yonge St (yellow doors), 1 block north of Wellesley
What to bring: Gloves and boa, or scarf and mittens

6. BROADWAY BABY
Go from Broadway to boudoir in this high stepping, slow 'n' slinky jazz homage to the film Chicago. This workshop features flinty, follow-along moves with hat and glove accents. Dress the part!
When: Tuesday, December 11th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Hats (fedoras), gloves, slinky black clothes. Some hats and gloves provided.

7. BRAVO BOMBSHELL 3: BOAS TO TASSELS
From beaded bras to shimmy skirts and beyond, we'll show you all kinds of DIY ideas to outfit yourself for the stage. Learn the tricks to managing your buttons, hooks, and zippers as we go on to explore the fine art of taking it off – including how to twirl those tasseled pasties!
When: Tuesday, December 11th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Tasseled pasties, boas, and your favourite peelable layers

8. SUPERFLY WORKSHOP: BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Take it down to the bearskin rug with this sensual dance to the famous holiday song, "Baby, It's Cold Outside." There's nothing that says Happy Holidays like a fireside striptease! Wear supple heels or bare feet and let that saucy seductress out to play!
When: Wednesday, December 12th; 6:30-7:30pm
Where: 585 Yonge St (yellow doors), 1 block north of Wellesley
What to bring: Gloves and boa, or scarf and mittens

9. FAN DANCE FOR VAMPS
Unleash your dark angel temptress with this moody descent into heart-stopping tease.
Explore double fan manoeuvres like "The Rapture," "The Mud Flap," and "Wind in the Sails".
When: Tuesday, December 18th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Your seductive dark side

10. BRAVO BOMBSHELL 4: STAGE DIVA
Whether you're teasing out of one little glove, or you're got a whole number in the works, every starlet needs charisma. Learn to rule the room with insider tips on arresting stage presence.
You'll have a chance to strut for your fellow beauties and get friendly feedback from local burlesque guests! Seize the spotlight!
When: Tuesday, December 18th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St, 2nd floor (just west of Augusta)
What to bring: Your costume, music, and a sense of adventure

Can't wait to see you!
- Coco Framboise
http://www.boomchikaboom.ca
http://www.cocoframboise.com



Superfly Dance Fitness
Unleash your holiday Goddess!
Warm fires, eggnog, holiday parties and cheesy romantic songs...December is here again!
On Sunday, December 9th, join Sophie in celebrating the power of women with her "Unleash your holiday Goddess" workshop!
We are offering 3 workshops...take one, take them all!

3:00 - 4:00pm - The Goddess Warm-up
This hour will take us through basic sensual movement and dance moves. Designed to tap into our sensual power and let ourselves warm-up and indulge in the pleasure of movement, this is a great introduction to the rest of the afternoon!
Bring: comfortable yoga-style workout clothing and high heels

4:00 - 5:00pm - The Goddess Lapdance
Now you'll know what to do if you suprise Santa and he demands a present! We learn how to give a lapdance in the true holiday spirit of tease and generosity!
Bring: Comfortable yoga-style workout clothing and high heels

5:00 - 6:00pm - The Goddess Full Show!
In case Santa also has elves to entertain, we add on some little gifts to our lapdance by adding on a full routine off the chair and a little striptease-tease!
Bring: Comfortable yoga-style clothing and high heels. As well, a t-shirt or button-down top and skirt to tease off!

Single workshop - $30
All three workshops - $75

To grab a spot for your cute goddess butt, contact Sophie at info@superflydancefitness.com or call 416-653-8732!

Location
This workshop will take place at Studio 204, which is a great loft space near Queen and Spadina. Studio 204 is at 204 Spadina Avenue - North of Queen on the west side of Spadina, this studio is on the second floor and is just south of a small street called Sullivan.

TTC travel - Get to the Spadina subway station and take a streetcar south. Get off at Sullivan and walk a bit south on the west side of Spadina Ave.

Car travel - there is parking on Spadina Avenue as well as green parking lots in the Dundas and Queen area. Please note: Downtown
parking can be a real time-stealer so leave extra time for that!
Check out our schedule of classes at Superfly's website!

Superfly Dance Fitness
email: info@superflydancefitness.com
phone: 416-653-8732
web: http://www.superflydancefitness.com

Thursday classes with Sophie at NEW Roland Semprie gym!
Superfly Dance Fitness
Sophie Luxton

I am very excited to be part of the team of instructors at Roland Semprie's new gym in Rosedale!
I will be teaching there on Thursday nights beginning on Nov. 29th.

BEST NEWS! RSR (Roland Semprie Rosedale) is offering a FREE 2-week all-access pass so come and check it out! Available at the
club - no pre-work necessary! Please note: The RSR classes are not included on your Superfly class card but are available for purchase at the gym. You do not need a membership at this gym to come to the classes.

Read on for more information on the gym and class prices!

Name of gym: Roland Semprie Rosedale
1073 Yonge Street (1 and 1/2 blocks north of Rosedale station) - Above the Roots store

Vibe: A center that combines completely personalized one-on-one fitness training, integrative health care, spa, personalized services and strategic re-orientation to a healthy lifestyle. And it has an in-house concierge!

From the horses' mouth: "No-one has actually pulled off a totally integrated program in one space", Semprie says. "We're offering personalized one-on-one training, classes, spa care and body treatments along with revolutionary health care treatment – all under one roof."

Classes on Thursday nights with Sophie starting November 29th.

Hip Hop
6:45 - 7:45pm
This class is great for anyone looking for kickin' music, high cardio and tons of fun!
No experience needed; come and have a great workout, sweat and learn funky dance moves!
Please wear non-baggy comfortable workout clothing. Running shoes recommended.

Sensual Dance
7:45 - 8:45pm
Here's the secret - sensual dancing makes you feel BEAUTIFUL and you get a great WORKOUT!
This class uses slow and sensual dancing to develop ab, leg and arm strength. We not only work on our strong but flexible dancer
bodies, we also learn some amazing dance moves that will unleash our sexy dancers within! Class includes floor, wall and standing
moves. Please wear non-baggy comfortable workout clothing. We dance in bare feet.

Regular Prices
Please note: As well as their 2-week FREE all-access pass, RSR is offering 10% off all single classes and class packages until Feb.
14th, 2008.

Single Class - $20 ($16 student)
10% off price - $18

10 Class Pass - $180 ($130 student)
10% off price - $162
web: http://www.superflydancefitness.com





YogaSpace
http://www.yogaspace.net

The Gift of Yoga
Quality teaching in a beautiful environment. That's what YogaSpace is known for. The experience of practicing Yoga at the
space is a unique, loving and practical gift to give to a friend or loved one. Also, you know you need your Yoga so why not put it
on your wish list this year? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac, cheques and cash (Visa or Mastercard only, for phone orders).

YogaSpace Gift and Personal Wish List Ideas
• A single drop-in class with the teacher of the receivers choice
• 5, 10 or 20 class passes
• 1, 3, 6 month or Annual passes
• 4 month special for $400 (Valid January 1 - April 30)
• Therapeutic Yoga with Kathryn Beet + 1 assistant for every 2 students. 4 weeks - $160
• Restorative Yoga with Hali Shwartz. 6 weeks - $120
• Introduction to Yoga with Kathryn Beet or Patricia White 4 weeks - $80
• Vinyasa Fundamentals with Kathryn Beet and Assistants 4 weeks - $80
• Two Yoga Retreats – Costa Rica in February and Tulum, Mexico in March

Holiday Class Schedule
We will have a limited schedule beginning December 23 and then our new schedule will begin January 2, 2008.
Here are the classes being held over the holidays:
December 23 ~ regular classes
December 24 - 4 - 5:30 pm ~ Vinyasa 1-2* w/Soo
December 25 - 11 am - 1 pm ~ Flow Yoga* w/Bibi
December 26 - 1 - 3 pm ~ Flow Yoga for Charity** w/Bibi
December 27, 28, 29, 30 ~ regular classes
December 31 - 1 - 2:30 pm ~ Vinyasa 1-2 * w/Madelaine
January 1 - 1 - 2:30 pm ~ Vinyasa 1-2* w/Michelle
January 2 ~ regular classes
*All holiday classes are $20 cash or one pass.
*Bibi's Boxing Day charity class is $20 cash. All proceeds go to Covenant House.

Introducing Vinyasa Fundamentals
with Kathryn Beet and assistants
Wednesdays ~ 7:40 - 9 pm
$80 +GST
January 9 - 30
February 6 - 27
March 5 - 26
April 9 - 30
May 7 - 28
June 4 - 25
July 2 - 23
August 6 – 27

This 4 week foundational course both covers and reviews the fundamental principles of Vinyasa Yoga offering modifications for
individual needs. Each student will receive ample personal attention as the group learns to put all the principles together providing them with the skills and practice to go into Vinyasa classes with confidence and ease. While this course is designed for students new to Vinyasa, it also provides existing Vinyasa students with the opportunity to more deeply comprehend, refine and practice the fundamentals. Students are encouraged to ask questions, discover and bring their problem areas.
Learn about, refine, and practice:
- Ujayi breath
- Sankrit names of the postures
- Bandhas (the foundation of core strength)
- Drishti (gaze of the eyes in any given pose and in transitions)
- Chatarunga
- Transitions from pose to pose
- Postural function
- Postural alignment
- Modifications for individual needs and more
To register please contact the front desk

The Science of Yoga
with Roger Cole
Yoga postures powerfully alter not only the body’s structure, but also its physiology (the physical and chemical processes, like circulation and metabolism, that keep us alive). No one knows more about yoga anatomy and physiology than Roger Cole, Ph.D. and he has a gift for explaining it in a way that anyone can understand, without oversimplifying. Join him for a weekend of practical yoga science that will catapult your practice and teaching to a new level of sophistication, efficacy and enjoyment.

The following classes will be CANCELLED to accomodate the Roger Cole workshop:
Friday, November 30, 6 pm ~ Vinyasa 1 - Fiona
Sunday, December 2, 10 am ~ Prenatal - Sasha
Sunday, December 2, 12 pm ~ Hatha 1 - Tanya C.

Mindfulness Information Night
Thursday, January 10
Geoffrey Soloway will be starting another Mindfulness-Based Wellness Education Program http://www.yogaspace.net/mindfulness.html on January 17. There will be an information night held on January 10 at 7:40 pm, where Geoffrey will be providing more information about the program and answering questions. All welcome.

Two Winter Yoga Retreat Opportunities
In early February, Patricia will take participants to Panacea de la Montana http://www.yogaspace.net/costarica_retreat07.html , a
secluded mountain retreat centre overlooking the Pacific coast of Tamarindo, Costa Rica.Then, in late March Kathryn will head out with participants to Retiro Maya http://www.yogaspace.net/mexico_retreat07.html , an "eco chic" retreat center integrated into the white sandy beach of Tulum, on the Atlantic coast of Mexico, directly beside the Sian Ka'an Biospere Reserve.

Upcoming Pre-reg Classes Workshops
http://www.yogaspace.net/prereg

* January *
Therapeutic Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Restorative Yoga - Hali Schwartz
Birth Preparation - Sasha Padron
Parents with Mobile Babies - Marylu Spinney
Art of Baby Massage - Laura Repo Davis
Mindfulness-Based Wellness Education - Geoffrey Soloway
Introduction to Yoga - Patricia White
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

* February *
Therapeutic Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Restorative Teacher Training - Hali Schwartz
Restorative Yoga - Hali Schwartz
How to practice and teach individualized, breath-centered yoga in
group settings - Leslie Kaminoff
Introduction to Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

* March *
Master Classes Exploring Yoga - Hart Lazer
A Body-Mind Centering® approach to embodying the endocrine
glands - Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
Therapeutic Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Parents with Mobile Babies - Marylu Spinney
Art of Baby Massage - Laura Repo Davis
Introduction to Yoga - Patricia White
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

* April *
Parents with Mobile Babies - Marylu Spinney
Restorative Yoga - Hali Schwartz
Mindfulness-Based Wellness Education - Geoffrey Soloway
Introduction to Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

* May *
Restorative Yoga - Hali Schwartz
Art of Baby Massage - Laura Repo Davis
Introduction to Yoga - Patricia White
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

* June *
Moving from the inner body - Judith Hanson Lasater
Restorative Yoga - Hali Schwartz
Introduction to Yoga - Kathryn Beet
Vinyasa Fundamentals - Kathryn Beet

Please call the studio to register. 416-516-9940. We accept Visa, Mastercard, debit, cheques or cash.



GroovyBluesyJazzyFunky
Next Diva Dance – January 26th
Shelley Saxena and I will be teaching an introductory West Coast Swing Workshop at Rhythm Motion Dance Studio on Saturday,
January 26th. Diva Productions will also be hosting a dance that same night at the same location. Schedule and pricing as follow:

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Introduction to West Coast Swing
No experience required!
$30 per person

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Westies do it with Whips
An introduction to 8-count patterns in West Coast Swing. This class will be a continuation of the afternoon workshop, but could also be taken on its own.
$15 per person – includes dance!

8:00 p.m. - midnight ‘Diva Dance’
An evening of West Coast Swing (a mixture of Blues, R, and contemporary popular music), some of it suitable for ballroom dances such as ChaCha, Rumba, or Foxtrot. We'll also play the occasional Salsa, and may-be a Tango or two!
$15 per person

Rhythm Motion Dance Studio is another beautiful space and is located at 2844 Dundas Street West (at Keele). Call to register:
416-240-0808 http://www.RhythmAndMotion.ca

Toronto West Coast Swing Meet Up Group
Have you checked this out yet?
http://swingdancing.meetup.com/127/t/if_5065554/?gj=ej4
If you're not interested, there's no need to do anything. Meetup.com will not keep your address on any list.
Julie Epplett
GroovyBluesyJazzyFunky
julie.epplett@sympatico.ca
http://www.TOWestCoast.com




OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE: GO! DIP Studios in Markham
Check out all the Open Classes happening at the Newest and Hottest studio in Markham, GO! Dance International Productions.

Visit our facebook note,
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=20310487096 , and print out the special promotional discount. Heck, SHARE the note with
all your friends! We appreciate you spreading the word!


OPEN CLASSES AVAILABLE:

MONDAYS (Starting December 3rd, 2007) *NEW*
6:30pm – 7:45pm REGGAE Multi-Level w/ NEEKS (Sean Paul, Kardinal...)
7:45pm – 9:00pm JAZZ, Multi-Level w/ Vee Fargas

TUESDAYS (Starting January 8, 2008) *NEW*
6:45pm - 8:00pm BREAK POP w/ Solid Znake
8:00pm - 9:15pm ASIAN POP DANCE w/ Solid Znake Danny

WEDNESDAYS *NEW*
6:30pm – 7:45pm HIP HOP, Beginners w/ Danny
6:30pm – 7:45pm SEXY URBAN POP, Intermediate w/ Teego
7:45pm – 9:00pm HIP HOP, Multi-Level w/ Danny
7:45pm – 9:00pm SEXY URBAN POP, Beginners w/ Teego

THURSDAYS *NEW*
7:30pm – 8:45pm HIP HOP, Multi-Level w/ FJ

SUNDAYS (Starting January 6, 2008) *NEW*
2:30pm - 3:45pm HIP HOP, Multi-Level w/ Teego
3:45pm - 5:00pm HIP HOP, Beginners w/ Teego

LOCATION:
GO! DIP Studios
461 Alden Road, Unit 22
Markham ON
L3R 3L4

FEE: $15.00 per Class
or
DANCE CARDS:
$60.00 6 Class Package
$100.00 12 Class Package
*Dance cards may be used for any open class available unless otherwise stated.
CLASS SCHEDULE DETAILS at http://www.vybedance.com



Salsaholics!
Winter Salsa Classes starting on Monday Jan. 7th - Mar. 27th, 2008
Mark-Anthony's Winter Salsa Classes will be starting on Monday January 7th - Thursday March 27th, 2008.
Information and description of his classes can be found at http://www.masmambo.com

If you have any questions; or, for more info about MAS Mambo School of Latin Dance or any article in this newsletter feel free
to contact Mark-Anthony at 416-895-7874 or email him at info@masmambo.com
Sincerely,
Mark-Anthony
MAS Mambo School of Latin Dance
805 Dovercourt Rd., 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada





Edmonton Hip Hop Krumping Workshops
Be Discovered and Duece the prince of krump will be in Edmonton Alberta
December 14: 5 - 10 PM
December 15: 10 AM - 1 PM
Space is limited and will sell out.

Dancers are invited to showcase in Santa's Kidz benefit concert in support of the Make A Wish Foundation and kids hospital.

Full details are online at http://www.bediscovered.net Go to the Workshop page, click Full Schedule and below the ad, click Edmonton link

For more information and to RSVP your spot(s), Call 416-657-4202 or toll free 888-657-4202 ext 2 Email: dance@bediscovered.net
http://www.bediscovered.net



2008 Summer in L.A.
Since the 2008 Summer in L.A. is the 5th Anniversary of this experience of a lifetime, some new and exciting changes and additions to the program will be announced later this week.
Please note that the current info on the Summer in L.A. site is not current and does not reflect the special changes that are coming soon.
The new dates of the 2008 Summer in LA are: July 21 - 28, 2008 and July 28 - August 4, 2008.
Mark these dates on your calendar as you do not want to miss the HOTTEST dance experience of the summer.
For more information on Summer in L.A.

Call 888-657-4202
416-657-4202
dance@bediscovered.net

http://www.SummerInLA.com




Hip Hop Workshop with Jennifer Archibald in TORONTO!!!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6447653794
NY Hip Hop Class in Toronto
Host: Arch Dance Company
Date: Sunday, December 23, 2007
Time: 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Location: Wellesley Community Centre (Dance Studio) - 495 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON

INT/ADV OPEN MASTER CLASS @ 2PM DEC 23:
Come out and experience a NY Style Hip Hop Master Class in Downtown Toronto. A workshop with phrase work that evolves from
New York and Europe's cutting edge Hip Hop dance music scenes.
(ages 15 yrs+)

Time: 2 PM - 3:45 PM
Cost: $20 cash only
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Pre-register by emailing architek@rogers.com. Space is limited.
http://www.jenniferarchibald.com
http://www.myspace.com/jenniferarchibald




December aerial workshops
December Weekend Aerial workshops with Kevin O'Connor and Chelsea O'Brian graduates from the national circus school in Montreal
(founded by Cirque du Soleil)

Saturday December 8th from 5-7pm
Sunday December 9th from 3-5pm

Saturday December 15th from 5-7pm
Sunday December 16th from 3-5pm

8 students max.
beginners welcome
(cost is $75 per weekend)
The workshop will take place at FACT (Fighting Arts Collective Toronto). The FACT Training Location is at Ossington Dupont. It is on the
2nd floor at 927 Dupont Street, Toronto (SE corner at Dupont St. and Concord St.)

Getting there by the TTC:

• From the west end #1:
• o Bloor subway eastbound to Ossington subway station and take the bus route 63 or 161 north to Dupont and Ossington.
• o Get off at the Dupont Street stop and walk one block west to the salle.
  

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Calls to Artists

WALKING FISH FESTIVAL 2008 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
Playwrights. Directors. Actors. Performers. Theatre Artists. All Welcome.

Walking Fish, Upintheair Theatre's annual festival of emerging artists on Granville Island, is delighted to announce this year's call for submissions. Deadlines and submission guidelines for this early summer festival follow, with information for playwrights and theatre creators, as well as directors and actors. Contact walkingfish@upintheairtheatre.com <mailto:walkingfish@upintheairtheatre.com> with any questions.

Submissions and Deadlines
Hard copy only, no email applications will be accepted. All artist submissions should be sent to:

Walking Fish Festival Submissions
Upintheair Theatre
1755 East 22nd Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V5N 2P6


 Script Submissions – Deadline January 1st
1) Scripts should be as minimalist as possible:
·          sets consisting of a few easily movable pieces
·          no more than six characters
·          a running time of 10 - 25 minutes. Scripts over 2500 words will not be considered.

2) Playwrights are welcome to submit a maximum of three plays.

3) Please submit a 30 word summary of each play.

4) Please submit a cover letter and resume with your script. Ensure name, address, daytime telephone number and email address are included!

5) Submit ONE unbound copy of the script and ONE electronic copy on CD or DVD if possible. Submissions via email will not be considered.

Selected submissions will receive a full dramaturgical session with festival dramaturges as well as production in the Walking Fish Festival.


Non-Script based Submissions – Deadline January 1st
Walking Fish welcomes submissions for collective creations or otherwise unscripted works.
Proposals must submit the following for consideration to the festival:

1)     A list of names and short (one page) resumes for all identified participants.
(Note: Walking Fish is a non-Equity festival. Equity members may participate only in professional development capacity.)

2)     Performance history of the main group/individual behind the project

3)     30 word summary of proposed performance & estimated running time of piece (25 min max).

4)     An explanation of how other people may be involved in the piece: i.e. will you be auditioning actors through the festival or will you be in need of a director, dramaturge, etc.?

5)     An explanation of how your project will provide opportunities and bring people from disparate backgrounds together: i.e.: will your project make use of writers, directors, actors, visual arts, dance, other non-arts disciplines? (This is central to the Walking Fish Mandate. Proposals without this capacity will be at a disadvantage in the selection process. )

6)     A two-page (max) outline of the project including type of performance, subject matter, description of the possible performance and a description of the proposed creative process.

7)     An outline of the possible technical requirements of the work.

8)     Contact information including daytime phone number and email address.

 You may be contacted for an interview with the Producers as part of the evaluation process.


Director & Assistant Director Submissions -  Deadline January 1st
Potential directors should submit a theatrical resume and cover letter explaining their experience and interest in directing at the Festival. No professional experience is required, but an understanding and passion for the role of the director is a must. Applicants will be contacted for an interview in mid-February.

Actor Submissions –Deadline April 1st
Non-Equity actors only may submit to the Festival. Actors must submit a resume and headshot. Please include your email address and your phone number.   Actors will be contacted with an audition time in April.


Johnna Wright
co-Artistic & Managing Director
Solo Collective Theatre
www.solocollective.ca <http://www.solocollective.ca>





International Forum on the Creative Economy
Ottawa/Gatineau, Canada
March 17—18, 2008
Call for Papers
The Conference Board of Canada and The Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the International Forum on the Creative Economy. Papers are welcome in either of Canada’s official languages, French or English.
This International Forum will include keynote speakers, presentations, lectures, and other activities aimed at examining recent evidence on the arts and cultural sector as an important engine of economic growth.

Papers must address one or more of the four Forum themes listed below. Descriptions and examples of these themes are attached. 1. Creative Economy in Transition: Arts and Culture in Domestic and Global Markets
2. Measuring Arts and Culture as an Economic and Social Engine of a Country’s Wealth
3. Consumption Dynamics: Consumers Driving Change
4. Innovation and Research: Mobilizing New Practices

All abstract submissions should be provided by email to Barbara Fennessy at fennessy@conferenceboard.ca by December 7, 2007. Abstract submissions should include:
• Author Name(s)
• Email Address
• Affiliation and Position
• Theme (1 – 4)
• Title of Paper
• Abstract of up to 250 words (as .doc or PDF). Abstracts should be in the language the author will use to present the paper (French or English)

Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their papers by December 17, 2007. Accepted papers must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word by February 8, 2008. Papers should be a maximum of 10 pages, 12-point font. Papers may include theoretical or critical discussions relating to one of the conference themes; presentations of new models and methodologies; or syntheses of research findings of relevant studies. Submissions by academics, think tanks, research agencies, and not-for-profit and business professionals are invited. Working papers and new research that is underway by graduate students are welcome.
A compendium of papers will be produced and widely disseminated after the Forum. Authors will receive a printed copy of the compendium report, which will also be available in PDF format on The Conference Board of Canada’s web site (www.conferenceboard.ca).
Inquiries may be directed to:
Barbara Fennessy
Senior Research Associate, Education and Learning
The Conference Board of Canada
T: 866-711-2262 x 356
T: 613-526-3090 x 356
fennessy@conferenceboard.ca



1. Creative Economy in Transition: Arts and Culture in Domestic and Global Markets
This theme invites research that focuses on the transitions taking place in the arts and cultural sector domestically and globally. Both at home and abroad, the arts and cultural sector contributes significantly to economic wealth. In Canada, this sector accounts for 3.8 percent of GDP and provides employment to nearly 600,000 workers. Arts and cultural industries are important drivers of creativity, innovation and job creation. It is predicted that the creative economy will continue to grow rapidly due to the lower costs in accessing technologies that are used to create and disseminate cultural products and experiences.
Relevant themes and topics include (but are not limited to):
- Theoretical understanding and frameworks related to the creative economy

• Entrepreneurship: the rise of new business models from creators to major players
• The role of foreign investment in the health of domestic and global economies
• The role of emerging economies in the production of cultural products
• Economic implications of regional “digital deficits”
• The changing arts and culture value chains/networks
• The economic advantage of diversity in the arts and culture workforce
• Rise of new knowledge/competencies to sustain the creative economy
• Creative clusters: their evolution and where are they heading
• The arts and culture creative class
• The role of culture in attracting foreign direct investment and making Canada more competitive
• The role of exports in cultural economics
• The impact of a country’s image worldwide in attracting foreign investment
• Tax credits and other incentives
• Borderless investment models
• Characteristics of competitiveness in the arts and cultural industries
• Competitiveness and scarcity of skills
• Competitiveness and scarcity of financing
• The role of digital content as a driver for the Canadian economy
• Approaches to funding: crowd funding, venture capitalists, angels and philanthropy
• Branding, promotion and marketing
  

• The economic contribution of arts and cultural industries at a local, national and/or global level
• Statistical frameworks and models, as well as results of measuring and comparing international cultural activity
• Measuring spin-off benefits of the creative economy to other sectors
• Parity and prosperity: measuring the impact of the rising Canadian dollar on the trade of cultural products
• The economic impact of creative hubs
• Measuring the impact of arts and cultural activities, such as festivals, on local economic activity
• Assessing the contributions of culture to other areas of production
• Measuring the benefits of culture as an engine of tourism growth
• Assessing the impact of technology on the economic performance of specific cultural industries
• Comparative analyses of the economic impact of information and communications technology adoption rates on productivity in the culture workforce in countries around the world
  

• Trends in consumer spending on arts and culture goods and services; from passive consumption to active participation (consumer to prosumer)
• Demographics and niche markets
• Breaking down barriers: active consumers creating their own content
• Technologies push/pull in driving consumption trends
• The consumer’s new role as aggregator and tastemaker
• From demand to supply: the curious economics of user-generated content
• Current profile of Canadian consumers of arts and culture
• Comparisons of consumer demand trends by specific segments of the population (e.g. aboriginals, francophones, youth)
• The impact of immigration on the development of niche markets in arts and cultural industries
• New forms of consumption: increasing engagement
  

• The economic impact of new digital technologies (e.g. Web 2.0, HDTV, mobile platforms) on the arts and cultural industries
• Incubator models for arts and cultural enterprises
• Characteristics of innovation in production/consumption of arts and culture
• Risk strategies and innovative funding models
• Open access: breaking down barriers to enter the marketplace
• Digital rights management issues
• Whose intellectual property? Implications of integrating users into the process of producing arts and culture
• Demand for cultural content/experience as an innovation driver across sectors (e.g. the device market and software applications)
• Establishing conditions for innovation in the arts and cultural industries
• The use of animation in advertising
  

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Space

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

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Call for Volunteers

Kaha:wi Dance Theatre: A Story Before Time

A Story Before Time, by acclaimed choreographer Santee Smith
December 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm
December 9 at 2:00 pm
Betty Oliphant Theatre

The following Event Volunteer opportunities are available:
1) Ushers & Greeters
2) Merchandise and Sales
3) Set-Up & Strike
4) Special Event Personnel: Servers (December 8 Reception)

The following Administrative Volunteer opportunities are available:
1) Telemarketing (ticket sales) and Group Sales Administration
2) Marketing and Publicity (e.g. postering, assembling Kreative Kits)

Event Volunteers will be able to see the show on the night that they volunteer. Administrative Volunteers who contribute 4 or more hours will receive a ticket to the show.

Please contact jennifer@danceumbrella.net with the dates that you are available and the opportunity that you are interested in.




Our Annual Who’s Your Santa Auction
Dec 8/07 Doors at 6pm
live auction starts at 7

EXTRA!! EXTRA!! Read all about it, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Annual Auction is in need of some fabulous volunteers who know
how to mix business with pleasure.


More specifically, the Box office/Front of House department is in need of 5 reliable and committed volunteers to help with the elf
wrapping station. The shift runs from 7pm to 11. Drink tickets and a couple free raffle tickets will go to these wonderful 5 wrapping enthusiasts…and of course the drink will be consumed after all the hard work is done.

The job is as it sounds – 5 wonderful elves along with me (Chrystal) will be wrapping, taping, stuffing, packaging, tying, pasting and spreading the pre Christmas queer! I mean cheer! during the evenings festivities. If you have a knack for packing and would like to get some practice in before the chaos begins, please RSVP me at: chrystal@artsexy.ca

Again this will all be taking place on Dec 8/07 here at 12 Alexander Street, the home of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre!

Happy Holidays
Asst. Box Office/FOH Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St., Toronto ON M4Y 1B4

chrystal@artsexy.ca

http://www.artsexy.ca

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Auditions

2008/2009 Dancer Auditions For The National Ballet of Canada
2008/2009 Company Audition:
Sunday March 30, 2008
at 10:00am (doors open at 8:30am)

The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada
470 Queens Quay West,
Toronto, Ontario

This audition is for dancers who have performing experience with a professional company. Interested candidates must have strong
classical ballet technique. The audition will include class, pointe work for ladies, pas de deux and repertoire.

Auditions

* Who should audition?
Once a year The National Ballet of Canada holds a Company audition in Toronto. It is intended for established dancers who have performing experience with a professional company. Interested candidates must have strong classical ballet technique.

There are a limited number of positions available each contract year with The National Ballet of Canada. Due to Canadian Immigration requirements, positions are mainly offered to Canadians. This does not preclude the taking on of foreign talent, but it makes the auditions process extremely competitive.

If you are a dancer with little or no professional experience, please click here http://www.national.ballet.ca/about.php?auditions/apprentice for information on our RBC Apprentice Programme auditions.

* Contract Dates?
The likely start date for a new Company member would be August 2008 and the length of the contract would be variable.

* When is the next Company audition? And what should I expect?
The 2008/2009 Company audition will take place on Sunday March 30, 2008 at 10:00am, (doors open at 8:30am). The audition will
include class, pointe work for ladies, pas de deux and company repertoire. Please note that dancers may be eliminated from the audition process at any time during the audition. The audition is expected to end by 2:00pm on Sunday March 30.
Successful applicants, and all auditionees who were not eliminated, will be notified 4 - 6 weeks after the audition.

* How to apply for an audition space?
Please email, mail or fax your resume, email address and photos (one head shot and one dance shot) no later than March 20, 2008,
attn: Auditions

Email: auditions@national.ballet.ca

Mail:
C/O Artistic Department
470 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario,
CANADA
M5V 3K4

Fax: 416-345-8323

*Please specify that you are applying for a spot at the Company auditions. Do not send videos or DVDs.

If you choose to submit your resume via fax, please bring your two photos to the audition.

You will receive communication from the National Ballet closer to the audition date that confirms your place at the audition. If you have not heard from the National Ballet by March 21, 2008, please let us know by calling the Audition Hotline at 416-345-9686, ext 6075 and pressing "0" to leave a message for the auditions coordinator or email us at auditions@national.ballet.ca .

* Where are the auditions held?
The auditions take place at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada, 470 Queens Quay West in Toronto. The
facility is just west of the downtown core at Queens Quay and Spadina Avenue.

* Is there a hotel close by?
There are several hotels in downtown Toronto that are all about 10 to 20 minutes away by taxi or public transportation. Any travel website that lists a hotel as downtown will be fairly close. Please do not contact us to recommend a hotel.

* Is there parking at The Walter Carsen Centre?
There is no designated parking for The Walter Carsen Centre where the audition is held. There are public parking lots within walking distance of the centre. Also the Toronto Transit Commissions (TTC) streetcars operate regularly past the facility located in the Queens Quay/Spadina Avenue area of Toronto.

* What if you can’t attend the scheduled Company audition?
You must be seen in person to be considered for a position with The National Ballet of Canada and it is in your best interest to be seen at our full auditions. If you are unable to attend the Company audition on March 30, please contact the auditions coordinator by calling the hotline 416-345-9686 x 6075 or by emailing auditions@national.ballet.ca and we will try to accomodate you at another time.

For more Information about becoming a Company member please call the Audition Hotline 416-345-9686 ext 6075.

*Company audition information is subject to change.




OVERSEAS PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY - LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCERS
Description: Dancers Entertainers needed to perform overseas at various resorts and casinos in Asia.
Performers will be expected to be on contract anywhere from 1 to 6 months.
Selection process will be based on current Resume/Photo and Video applications.

Compensation will be discussed upon acceptance and is confidential.

CURRENT TIMELINE: DANCERS NEEDED FOR MARCH - JUNE 2008 TBA REQUIREMENTS:

Female Dancers:
- Asian, Caucasian or Ethnic Look
- 18-30 yrs.
- 5'4" or taller
- Must be physically fit
- Latin/Ballroom Championship LEVEL must (if latin stronger than ballroom or vice versa accepted as well)
- Freestyle capabilities
- Able to pick up choreography quickly

Male Dancers:
- Asian, Caucasian or Ethnic Look
- 18-30 yrs.
- 5'6" or taller
- Must be physically fit
- Latin and Ballroom GOLD LEVEL MUST
- Freestyle capabilities
- Able to pick up choreography quickly

Submissions:
Please submit your current Resume, Photo, and Video Demo to info@kaiyotesdance.com .
We accept Youtube links or website links with music/video footage. DO NOT SEND big music or video files to the email above.
Dancers Entertainers will be contacted to attend an audition if selected.

Contact
http://www.kaiyotesdance.com
info@kaiyotesdance.com

Doris Tam

Kaiyotes Dance Inc.

www.kaiyotesdance.com




Ballroom Dancers Needed for TV Commercial
Male and female Asian ballroom dancers
25 - 50 years old
December audition: TBA
Shoots: January 2008

Pay: $400

Interested non union dancers please email diana@bediscovered.net
call 416-657-4202

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Jobs


CALL FOR ARTISTS 2007/08

Learning Through the Arts (LTTA) is an acclaimed education initiative that is transforming classrooms in 300 schools in Canada and around the world. In this unique program, local artists partner with teachers to deliver core curriculum through the arts. LTTA lessons keep all students active, interested and involved in the learning process. Created in 1994 as a way to enhance the goals, methods and culture of education, LTTA is now one of the world's most innovative education programs.


This is a call for artists to work in the Greater Toronto area with the following LTTA programs:

(1) Learning Through the Arts Core Program in schools
(2) Learning Through the Arts Media Arts Program in schools
(3) Learning Through the Arts Media Literacy Program in schools
(4) Living Through the Arts Outreach Program with partnering organizations

Artist Criteria:
- Practicing community artist (drama, music, visual arts, dance, writing) (Core)
- Practicing media artist (including but not limited to: Filmmaking, Media Arts/Technology, Digital Photography and Animation, working in either a PC or Mac Platform) (Media Arts Media Literacy)



- Practicing community artist who has experience working with different local client populations and some training in any one of the different art modality therapies (Outreach)
- Open to viewing their art as it relates to multiple areas of the curriculum (ALL)
- A willingness to work collaboratively with teachers on long term goals (ALL)
- Able to teach ‘in partnership’ with others (ALL)
- Dedicated to youth and a commitment to integrated education (ALL)
- Criminal Record Check is required (ALL)

Please send this application, a resume, references, and a 100 word or less biography to:
Email: rcmemployment@rcmusic.ca

Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
Interviews: Early in December 2007

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Additional Information

LTTA ARTIST APPLICATION FORM

Name:

Address:

City Province:

Postal Code:

Art Form:

Home Tel:

Business Tel:

Cell Phone:

Fax:

e-mail:

Languages Spoken:

Technology Experience (Digital Photography/video, use of
presentation software or other media arts applications):



Give an example how your art form could make a curricular
connection in the classroom:






My expectations as an LTTA Artist are:







Please forward this application together with your resume,
references, and a 100 word or less biography to:

Human Resources
90 Croatia Street,
Toronto, ON
M6H 1K9
Fax: 416-408-3096
rcmemployment@rcmusic.ca

Organization Description

Since 1886, The Royal Conservatory of Music has been committed to developing human potential through leadership in music and arts
education. It pursues its mission through the following areas ofactivity:
• The Glenn Gould School – one of Canada’s finest professional music training programs;
• The RCM Community School – one of the largest community-based music schools in North America;
• Learning Through the Arts – one of the world’s largest and most innovative public education programs;
• RCM Examinations – a world leader in third-party evaluation systems; and
• The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited – Canada’s oldest and largest music publisher.

To provide an even wider reach for its innovative programs, The Royal Conservatory has launched the Building National Dreams
Campaign to restore its wonderful Victorian building and build the state-of-the-art TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning,
which opens in spring 2008.



Apprentice Technical Director
Stratford Festival of Canada, Stratford, ON

As an apprentice, you will work with some of the industry’s top Technical Directors, designers and artisans, learning the techniques and skills required to work in a large-scale repertory theatre. Apprentice positions will take place over a six (6) month period beginning in early 2008. During this time the apprentice will be involved in all technical aspects of mounting one or more Stratford Festival productions during the 2008 season, from concept to completion. Included in this will be learning about health and safety in the theatre, scheduling from a daily, weekly and season perspective, developing budgets and forecasts, costing the build of a show, and the management of unionized employees.

Applicants should have a college or university theatre degree, plus a minimum of 2 years experience in technical theatre. This may include any aspect of production (carpentry, painting, electronics, sound, wardrobe, running shows etc.), but must incorporate some experience in technical direction and/or production management. It is essential that applicants have good drafting skills, and an understanding of finance/budgeting. Preference will be given to applicants with supervisory experience, CAD drafting, and experience working in a unionized environment. A full commitment of his/her time for the duration of training at the Stratford Festival is expected.

We recognize that diversity-in our workplace, in our audiences and on our stages-fosters a rich and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply by November 2, 2007 to:

Human Resources, via:
Email (resumes@stratfordfestival.ca), Fax (519-271-0626),
or Mail (P.O. Box 520, Stratford, ON N5A 6V2)

Detailed information about this and other employment opportunities may be found at: www.stratfordfestival.ca <http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/>



Discover what's behind the curtain!
At Cirque du Soleil, creativity is part of the job. In order to astonish thousands of people around the world each evening, a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes talent is required. Nearly 3,000 employees support our performing artists. Our artistic team includes energetic, creative and passionate individuals across the globe, all making a contribution so we can present our phenomenal shows.

Artistic Coordination/Direction

Manage the general, artistic and acrobatic operations of the performers and the artistic team Ensure that the show meets and maintains the high quality standards in terms of artistic and acrobatic performance, initial concept of staging, choreography, cues, musical score, costumes, make-up, lighting and sound design Implement and follow up on the artistic, acrobatic and technical adjustments and modifications to various components of the show

Join our team and apply your relevant work experience in artistic direction, theatre production, dance, acrobatics, or a related artistic or production field, a minimum of six years’ experience in live show management in an international context; your keen interests in arts in general, as well as your availability to tour full time and to work in foreign countries.

Don’t miss the chance to meet our recruiters in Orange County, Las Vegas, San Francisco and New York. Register for a Red Curtain event today!

Click here to learn more and register for a Red Curtain event!
http://cds.konversation.com/maestro/link/199396431/3/1955/9486264/2/37748/1/1/1/-/lnk.htm

Cirque du Soleil
8400 2e Avenue
Montréal, Québec H1Z 4M6
CANADA






Explore After 4
Break-Dancing Instructor
Term: Part-time
Location: Various
Salary: $25/hr
Start Date: Jan 14, 2008

Job Description
Explore After 4 provides after school programs for elemenary school students in Toronto Schools. We are currently seeking a
Break-Dancing Instructor to teach a beginner's course to 6-14 year old students.

Requirements
Must have experience teaching Break-Dancing
Must have experience teaching kids

Additional Information
Please forward resume to Melissa Bien - Melissa@exploreafter4.com
Please write Break-Dancing Instructor in Subject Line

Organization Description
Explore After 4 provides After-School Programming for elementary school Children. Programs run in Schools across Toronto from
3:30-5:30 PM during the School Year.





SummerWorks Theatre Festival
Keira Loughran has accepted a position as the New Play Development Coordinator at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival,
so...

The Summerworks Theatre Festival is hiring an Artistic Producer for its upcoming 2008 festival in Toronto.

This contract position requires a motivated, responsible, detail-oriented individual who is able to clearly articulate and execute an exemplary artistic vision. Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must. Knowledge of SummerWorks and the Toronto Theatre community is an asset.

Among other things, the Artistic Producer determines the artistic direction of the Festival; selection of participants, jury members, and key staff; negotiating supplier and rental contracts; overseeing staff; and ensuring the smooth, successful, operation of the Festival.

Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Artistic Producer is also responsible for writing and submitting grant applications on behalf of the Festival, as well as budget planning, tracking and reporting.

The successful applicant will be expected to start immediately. Work takes place part-time year-round, with full-time hours required leading up to the Festival in August.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume no more than three pages long. Please include a salary expectation
within your cover letter. Applications will be accepted by email only.

Applicants selected for an interview will receive a more detailed package of information regarding the Festival prior to meeting with the Board of Directors.

Interviews will be 45 minutes long and will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007.
The submission deadline is Friday, December 7, 2007 at 5 p.m. (Toronto time)
Applications may be sent to: nowhiring@summerworks.ca
SummerWorks welcomes applications from members of diverse communities and is an equal opportunity employer.
No telephone calls please.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.





Dance Teachers Needed for Etobicoke Studio
Jazz, Tap and Ballet teacher for Saturday classes for 3-16 year old dancers

Pay based on experience and credentials
$20-$24/hr approx.
Interested teachers please email diana@bediscovered.net
no phone calls please

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Grant Deadlines

Canada Council for the Arts
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)
International Co-production Program for Dance - November 15, 2007
Creation/Production in Dance: Annual and Multi-year - November 15, 2007
Support Services to the Dance Milieu: Annual, Project and Multi-year - November 15, 2007
Dance Touring Grants - November 15, 2007
Support for Creation-based Collaborations: Local, National and International (Pilot Program) - November 15, 2007
www.canadacouncil.ca

Ontario Arts Council
Artists in Education - November 15, 2007
Chalmers Professional Development - December 3, 2007
Compass - December 17, 2007
www.arts.on.ca

Toronto Arts Council
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
www.pch.gc.ca

City of Toronto
www.toronto.ca

Ontario Trillium Foundation
www.trilliumfoundation.org

Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade
International Touring Project Grant - December 1, 2007 (projects beginning in April or May of the following year)
Special Projects - December 1, 2007 (projects beginning in April or May of the following year)
Support for Canadian Festivals and Conferences - December 1, 2007 (projects beginning in April or May of the following year)
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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