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Welcome to DUO's Bi Monthly E-Newsletter
February 2008 Volume 1
In this Issue:
Announcements
Classes & Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Call for Volunteers
Auditions
Jobs
Grant Deadlines
Archives
Announcements
CDA Announcement.
A very Happy New Year to all of you! I’m pleased to begin the year on a very positive note by announcing that Meaghan Giusti has joined the CDA staff as our new Programs and Services Coordinator. She will work with CDA on contract until the end of August. Meaghan is a graduate of York University’s Masters program in dance. She recently spent some time teaching English in Korea, and prior to her travels was an Administrative and Outreach assistant for Princess Productions and the Festival Coordinator for the Fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists (fFIDA) in Toronto. She has started with us full time as of January 2nd. Her direct phone line is 416-515-8445 and her email address is meaghan@dancecanada.net.
Helen is assisting with the staff transition by training Meaghan in her new role. She will also continue maintaining the bookkeeping at least for the remainder of our fiscal year (to March 31st). Her email is still active (helen@dancecanada.net) though any membership, programming and communications-related correspondence can now be directed to Meaghan.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen for her exceptional service to the organization as the Programs and Services Coordinator over the last year and a half. She has been an invaluable asset to us and has shown a sincere commitment to the organization by supporting CDA through the various staff transitions over the past 4 months.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank Shannon Elliott who provided coordination assistance for CDA's September conference and Michael Du Maresq for his generosity in providing temporary administrative support over the past couple months. He has surely kept me sane through it all.
I’m looking forward to another exciting year with CDA!
Best Wishes,
Shannon Litzenberger
22nd World Congress on Dance Research- Athens, Greece, 2-6 July 2008
This is the largest gathering of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers. 700 specialists from 64 countries took part in 2006.
All forms of dance are represented. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, competitions or open conferences.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Municipality of Athens and the National UNESCO Commission.
The congress is organized by the Dora Stratou Dance Theater and the Greek Section IOFA, in collaboration with the International Dance Council CID.
The program includes:
- Presentation and discussion of original research reports (papers)
- Classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections
- Performances by dance companies, duos or solos
- Exhibitions and sale of books, records, pictures, costumes, accessories etc.
- Visits to places of special interest, such as dance schools, museums, sites etc.
- Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting.
While intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts with colleagues, informal discussions and individual initiative.
Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition, projection) is optional. For each presentation a text must be sent before 30 May 2008.
Absentee delegates can register also; their presentations will appear in the program and will be included in the proceedings. The proceedings DVD circulates worldwide in many thousands of copies.
To apply for a visa and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate of registration signed by the President of CID. Please make arrangements as early as possible.
Congress Secretariat: Dora Stratou Dance Theater, Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece; tel. (30) 210.324.6188, fax (30)210.324.6921
www.cid-unesco.org; president@cid-unesco.org www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr/
$162,900 OTF Grant Has CADA Ontario Kicking Up Its Heels
Toronto, Ontario – The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists (CADA Ontario) is the proud recipient of $162,900 province-wide funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a three-year period. The funds will be utilized for a number of initiatives including fostering the sustainable development of CADA, implementing the position of full-time Executive Director and expansion of services provided to the membership.
“I am passionate about improving the socio-economic status and working conditions of dance artists,” says Chair of the Board of Directors and prominent contemporary dance artist Sasha Ivanochko. “The commitment from the OTF will enable the Alliance to maximize its potential as a catalyst in the profession.”
The Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists is a professional association and service organization founded by dance artists for dance artists. Established in 1986, as a membership-driven alliance, CADA aims to support dance artists in all their capacities, whether artistic director or dancer, presenter or choreographer, teacher or producer. CADA advocates that everyone involved in dance making take responsibility to develop a dedicated and unified voice to ensure that their unique perspective is recognized within the dance sector and in broader society. Members are provided with an accident insurance, policy, professional development workshops, and subsidies for ongoing training. CADA also publishes the only guideline of its kind in Canada, Professional Standards for Dance.
“Securing OTF funding is a landmark achievement,” says Administrative Director Justine Greenland Duke, who has worked for the Ontario Chapter on a part-time basis since 2001. “The funds will enable the organization to build momentum and give the association the opportunity to support dance artists the way CADA’s founders always envisioned.”
The Board of Directors of CADA extends its thanks to Ontario Trillium Foundation for this opportunity, acknowledges its ongoing support from Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts and recognizes the dedication of its volunteers and staff in making a full time organization a reality.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. The Foundation allocates grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts and culture, environment, human and social services and sports and recreation sectors.
Liability Insurance coverage for Dance Instructors
HKMB is pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new, exclusive online program to provide Liability Insurance coverage for Dance Instructors. This program has been tailored to suit a range of Dance Instructors with options that vary in accordance with the size and scope of operations, with premiums that are tiered accordingly. Often, venues and community centres require their users to provide proof of insurance when renting the facility, and this program becomes a cheap and easy way for dance instructors to obtain the coverages they need to satisfy their venue's requests.
The options are:
Basic: Instructors who are strictly Freelance/Contract Workers
This program is designed for Dance Instructors who work with one or several dance studios but are not considered an employee of any given studio. The Instructor does not arrange or conduct classes independently of a studio.
Comprehensive: Instructors who are also Sole Proprietors
This program is designed for the 'entrepreneur', who organized and conducts their classes independently of any dance studio, and retains all profits from the classes. The instructor cannot operate a "dance studio", that is, own and/or permanently lease a studio location.
Please see the attached for a quick over-view of the program. Dance Instructors can link to our website and purchase the required insurance coverage in less than 5 minutes. The link to the website is: www.hkmb.com/danceinstructors
HKMB is the largest independently owned brokerage in Canada with a highly specialized Sports & Entertainment Practice Area. Our specialization allows us to provide our clients with industry expertise , experience and full understanding of the risks our clients face on a day-to-day basis. For this program, we have partnered with K&K Insurance, a respected and established insurance carrier that specializes in sports & entertainment risk.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me direct.
Thanks and warm regards,
Brent Brandham
Sports & Entertainment Practice
HKMB HUB International
595 Bay Street, Suite 900, Box 81
Toronto, ON M5G 2E3
Phone: (416) 597-0555 x 393
Fax: (416) 597-0957
Email: brent.brandham@hkmb.com
www.hkmb.com <http://www.hkmb.com/>
The following updates are now available on the CRA Web site:
Consultation on proposed Guidelines for Research as a Charitable Activity
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/charities/consultations/research_guidelines-e.html
Charitable Work and Ethnocultural Groups - Information on registering as a charity
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/charities/policy/ethno-e.html
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Classes & Workshops
Four Classes in March
Host: REAson d'etre productions
Location: Dovercourt Penthouse Studio, 805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON
Info
Phone: 416-545-1515
Email: dance@kathleenrea.com
Four Sundays in March
Sunday 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2008
Time: Sun, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description:
In this workshop participants will "Kathleen style" modern dance and dance improvisation. Release techniques, the abilty to move betweeen contrasting movement dynamics, dancing in relationship, story telling through dance and just plain having fun and enjoying the expressive nature of our movements.
What level is the workshop?
This is an intermediate to advanced workshop and basic facility and or experience in dance or theatre is required. Please contact Kathleen with questions about whether the workshop is at the right level for you.
Kathleen Rea has danced with Ballet Jörgen Canada (BJC), National Ballet of Canada Tiroler Landestheater (Austria). In 2000 she formed REAson d'etre productions, an organization that houses her artistic endeavours as a choreographer, producer teacher. Kathleen has choreographed over 20 original works for various organizations including Bravo Television, Ballet Jörgen Canada, Gender Play, Ryerson University, Theatre Passe Muraille and Toronto Dance Theatre. Kathleen's full-length ballet, the Velveteen Rabbit, was performed by BJC across North America and her award winning film Lapinthrope premiered at numerous international film festivals. Kathleen is also a member of the Contact Dance community, founding the Wednesday Dance Jam;
is a faculty member of George Brown College Dance and has a Master's degree in Expressive Arts (EGS ISIS-Canada).
Dance Collection Danse presents Grassroots Archiving for Small and Mid-sized Dance Companies
Toronto, March 5-7, 2008
Learn how to make archiving a part of daily operations
project management
budgets
preservation techniques
Contact: Amy Bowring, Director of Research
416.365.3233 1.800.665.5320
talk@dcd.ca www.dcd.ca
Offered in collaboration with The National Ballet of Canada, Winnipeg Dance, Preservation Initiative, Danny Grossman Dance Company and Endangered Dance.
Travel Subsidy Available
Download registration form at http://www.dcd.ca/catalogue/grassroots.html
The Movingbody: Self-Discovery Through Movement and Body Processes
Led by: Danièle Massie
Two-Day Weekend: Feb. 22-23, 2008
Times: Fri. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: The Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 194 Carlton St. (four blocks east of Yonge St.)
Fee: $120
For more info / to download the brochure:
http://somaticgestalt.com/index.php?option=com_content=view=25=44
To register: Call 416-964-9464
To contact Danièle: Call 416-513-0376 x1
This gestalt series will give you an opportunity to gain more awareness of how you carry your beliefs in your body and how these beliefs may interfere with your expression. Enjoy greater freedom and spontaneity by being present and awake in each moment. Explore how movement mirrors emotion and language. Begin from where you are.
Some of the themes addressed will include
• the essence of mundane, unintentional and incongruent movement as the source of your creativity
• the impulse behind movement as a way to a deeper understanding of body symptoms
• felt body experience as a door to more authentic contact with yourself and others
About Danièle, Graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto Danièle's motivation to overcome a physical challenge early in life led her to practices in which she could allow her body to reveal and express its wisdom through movement. Her extensive study of perception and presence in dance performance for dancers and non-dancers (Deborah Hay, USA), along with her interest in everyday movement as living art (Linda Montano, USA), informed her work as choreographer and performer. Later, Gestalt Therapy became another way for her to experience the inherent intelligence of her body, the re-integration of hidden parts of herself through an increase in consciousness, and the healing nature of living fully in the present. Her somatic approach to Gestalt Therapy integrates over 20 years of movement and body awareness work including the practice of Authentic Movement based on Jung's Active Imagination as well as the rediscovery of experiencing through Sensory Awareness work (Leslie French, Toronto). Danièle has a private practice in down! Town Toronto.
Bal Trot, Viennese Waltz, Tricks Dips, Aerials workshops Saturday afternoons at Dovercourt House in Toronto
Swing Toronto presents four special workshops Saturday afternoons in February and March at Dovercourt House in Toronto!
http://www.odd-socks.org/workshops.htm
Bal Trot
Saturday February 2,
4pm to 6pm
all levels
Learn the fun and cool traveling version of Balboa swing dancing. This workshop is suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to experienced Balboa dancers.
Teacher: Bonnie J.
Viennese Waltz
Saturday February 16,
2pm to 5pm
beginner level
Learn traditional Viennese Waltz as done in Vienna and elsewhere from the mid 19th century onwards. (This is a different and, I would say, more natural style of Viennese Waltz than for example the English/International Ballroom "Viennese Waltz".)
Teachers: Simon Bonnie
Tricks, Dips, Lifts Drops for Lindy Hop
Saturday March 8,
2pm to 5pm
all levels
You must bring your own dance partner for this workshop because there will be no partner rotation (in all other classes except for aerials classes there is no need to bring your own dance partners because partners rotate). Somewhat athletic. Good fun stuff will be taught.
Teachers: Simon Cheryl
Air Steps (Lindy Hop Air Steps, also called Aerials)
Saturday March 15,
2pm to 5pm
You must bring your own dance partner and be athletic. (Unlike in floor steps classes there is no partner rotation in an air steps class). Bring running shoes or dance sneakers or such, especially if you are following (for safe/secure landings). Two 1.25 hour classes with a break in the middle.
Teachers: Simon Cheryl - Simon has been doing Lindy Hop air steps since 1995. Simon Cheryl had much fun performing their own air steps oriented Lindy Hop choreography at special events in Toronto from December 2006 to April 2007. Cheryl (who lives in Ottawa) has also been hired to perform Lindy Hop outside of Canada including in Nigeria (at the invite of ijo vudu, the Nigerian-International African dance performance troupe as part of a month long tour featuring African and Afro-centric dancing) and in Minneapolis (at the invite of the amazing choreographer/dancer/performer/musician Chester Whitmore).
Simon
http://swingtoronto.com
Bees Knees Dance is pleased to launch a 2nd Beginner Lindy Hop class.
Now Beginners can start on Mondays or Thursday nights.
Beginning in February:
MONDAY NIGHTS
8:30 to 9:30pm
Bloor Street United Church
BEGINNER SWING DANCE LESSONS - LEVEL 1 SWING
No experience or partner required!
Learn Lindy Hop, the original swing dance
A new series starts every month!
A new beginner session starts EVERY MONTH so that you don't have to wait to get started. Classes are structured in such a way that it's easy to progress to the next level. Meet people, get in shape and have fun!
New students can arrive at the studio for the first class of ANY month.
The schedule runs as follows:
MONDAY NIGHTS
8:30 to 9:30pm
Bloor St. United Church, 300 Bloor Street West (Just East of Spadina)
January - NA
February - Beginner LH (8 count)
March - Beginner Charleston
April - Beginner LH (6 count)
May - Beginner LH (8 count)
June - Beginner Charleston
THURSDAY NIGHTS
7pm to 8pm
Trinity St. Paul Church, 427 Bloor Street West (Just West of
Spadina)
January - Beginner LH (8 count)
February - Beginner Charleston
March - Beginner LH (6 count)
April - Beginner LH (8 count)
May - Beginner Charleston
June - Beginner LH (6 count)
PRICES
$10/class
Pay As You Go
SPECIALS PROMOTIONS
- First class FREE!
- Half price for students with a valid student ID!
- Intermediate Students: take the Beginner class for FREE!
- Advanced Students: take Beginner Intermediate classes for FREE!
http://www.beeskneesdance.com - to be updated soon
City Dance Corps
Special Workshops
Intro to Salsa
Wednesdays
Feb 6 13
8:30-10pm
Striptease
Wednesdays
Feb 6 13
8-9pm
Intro to Cha Cha Cha
Mondays
Feb 4 11
7-8pm
>> Click here http://www.citydancecorps.com/specialworkshop.htm for prices and info!
Performance Classes
Last week to join!
This program consists of 5 months of classes (22 classes total) in Salsa, Hip Hop and Jazz, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre where a piece of choreography will be learned and performed in Toronto's 4th annual showcase of professional dance companies and choreographers, "Talent Defined".
Due to popular demand, we have added a Ladies Salsa Styling Performance Class!
>> Check here http://www.citydancecorps.com/performanceclass.htm for more details!
City Dance Corps Staff
http://www.citydancecorps.com
539 King St. West
Suite 103
Toronto ON
M5V 1M1
416-260-2356
Upcoming BG Workshops (Ladies only this time!)
WORKSHOP #1: HAVE A SEAT!
Add some heat and learn a chair dance that will give you and your partner some fever! Whether you want to enhance your upcoming Valentine's Day plans, or just have fun with your girlfriends, this class is lighthearted, sexy and fun!
Date: Sunday February 10
Location: The National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis St.
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
WORKSHOP #2: I’M A CLASSICAL KINDA GAL…
Learn the art of Classical Indian Dance mixed in with some Bollywood fun! This is a classical based dance workshop with Bollywood flair to give you the opportunity to learn the foundations upon which Bollywood dance is based.
Date: Sunday February 24
Location: The National Ballet School, 400 Jarvis St.
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
FEE: $15 for one workshop, $25 for both workshops
If you would like to give the gift of dance please contact us about BG gift certificates.
Happy Dancing!
Lopa Sarkar, MBA
Director - Bollywood Grooves - Canada
Phone: 416-624-9021
Email: bollywoodgrooves@hotmail.com
Web CA: http://www.bollywoodgrooves.ca
Web UK: http://www.bollywoodgrooves.com
Facebook Group: Bollywood Grooves
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bollywoodgroovescanada
Burlesque classes for Valentine Vixens!
It's time to break out the boas and slip on the fishnets!
Come beat the winter blahs with the red hot VALENTINE VIXENS session of BOOM Chika BOOM burlesque classes – featuring your delicious instructor COCO FRAMBOISE and special guest teacher MINA LAFLEUR!
Session starts Tuesday, January 29th!
Reserve your spots by emailing info@boomchikaboom.ca
BOOM CHIKA BOOM is a burlesque class series like none other, perfect for beginner and experienced dancers alike -- and it's just for women!
Our VALENTINE VIXENS session brings together our six favourite drop-in classes with a sizzling boudoir theme.
Each class is designed to help you master burlesque basics, become a shameless flirt and scandalize your lucky home audience of one.
So go ahead, sign up for all six classes or choose your favourites, you little temptress you!
All classes are $20 cash.
Pre-registration is strongly preferred, but surprise drop-ins are always welcome!
VALENTINE VIXENS CLASSES – all levels --
http://www.boomchikaboom.ca
STOCKINGS AND STRUT: FLOORSHOW!
Get your pretty leg up on stardom with our golden gams techniques. Come scandalize our top five stocking strips including "The Reverse". Then take it down to the floor for scintillating tips on the ultimate leg show!
When: Tuesday, February 5th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St., 2nd floor (just west of Augusta Ave.)
What to bring: Stockings, garter belts, gloves. Some gloves provided.
HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR TEASE – with MINA LAFLEUR!
Explore the fine art of classic striptease – Hollywood style! Using vintage pin-up postures and vintage screen gem allure, you'll learn to make your tease smoky and decadent for your lucky love. Dress to allure with peel-able layers!
When: Tuesday, February 5th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St., 2nd floor (just west of Augusta Ave.)
What to bring: Any peel-able dress/outfit that makes you feel glamorous, and gloves.
FAN DANCE FOR VAMPS
The art of fan dancing just got hotter! 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" with sultry follow-along choreography to Sarah Vaughan's hit, "Whatever Lola Wants". Hurt me!
When: Tuesday, February 12th; 6:00-7:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St., 2nd floor (just west of Augusta Ave.)
What to bring: Fans provided but if you have your own, do bring them.
6. MIDNIGHT MINX – with MINA LAFLEUR!
Break out the silky robes, satin nighties, and the fine lingerie! Tempt your lucky love with this vintage seduction by lamplight. This breathtaking boudoir tease comes complete with insider showgirl secrets for making the most of your own lacey delights and setting your bedroom stage. PLUS, bonbons for all!
When: Tuesday, February 12th; 7:00-8:00pm
Where: The Dark Side Studio at 355A College St., 2nd floor (just west of Augusta Ave.)
What to bring: Robe, stockings, your favourite lingerie wardrobe, any vanity props like hairbrush/mirror sets, perfume bottles, lipstick, etc.
See you soon, doll!
-Coco Framboise
http://www.boomchikaboom.ca
*International Course "Performers Village 08"*
*August 1-28, 2008
Malpils, Latvia*
*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.
*PROGRAMME.* *The programme is designed as the intensive consecutive process of mounting the performance. 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.
*REGISTRATION.* To submit an application, candidates should send the following materials in Word format to village@iugte.com <ivillage@iugte.com>
• Letter of motivation stating the title, dates and location of the event
(about 250 words)
• Detailed CV
• Latest head shot and additional photo materials (JPG format).
*Participation fee:*
800 EUR if payment is made before February 1st.
960 EUR if payment is made before March 1st.
*The fee covers* *participation in all events of the programme, accommodation from August 1st to 28th (twenty seven nights), three meals per day - breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee breaks.*
*If you'd like to know more...*
*http://www.iugte.com/projects/Performance
*<http://www.iugte.com/projects/Performance>
Four Sundays in March
"Kathleen Style" Dance Lessons
Facilitated by: Kathleen Rea
Date: Sunday March, 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2008
Time: Sundays 2:00 pm. - 4:00 pm
Location: Dovercourt Penthouse Studio, 805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto
Fee:
$75 -regular for all four lessons
$60- Early bird Rate for all four lessons (must make payment before March 1)
$22 - Drop in Rate
Description:
In this workshop participants will learn "Kathleen style" modern dance and dance improvisation. This will include release techniques, the ability to move between contrasting movement dynamics, dancing in relationship, story telling through dance and just plain having fun and enjoying the expressive nature of our movements.
What level is the workshop?
This is an intermediate to advanced workshop and basic facility and or experience in dance or theatre is required. Please contact Kathleen with questions about whether to think workshop is at the right level for you.
To register contact:
dance@kathleenrea.com
Produced by:
REAson d'etre productions
Introduction to Expressive Arts Workshop
Facilitated by: Kathleen Rea
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: Sat, 11:00 A.M. - 6 :00 P.M
Location: ISIS-Canada Studio, 66 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
Fee: $65 (Registration required)
Description:
In this workshop participants, through an interdisciplinary approach involving dance, poetry, voice, theatre and painting can and explore and expand their expressive capacities in a group learning environment. All art supplies are provided.
To register contact: dance@kathleenrea.com
Produced by: REAson d'etre productions and ISIS-Canada (Knowing through the Arts Workshop Series)
Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive
In the summer of 2008, the Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive in Kelowna, British Columbia will be launched. Modeled after the dance training program previously offered by the Banff Centre and in affiliation with Canada’s top five ballet companies dancer will spend a summer taking classes and learning repertoire and choreography.
Annette av Paul, Brian MacDonald and David LaHay, have united to offer OKANAGAN SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE (OSDI), a five week residency performance program. OSDI will bring home to Kelowna the great tradition of dance training established by Gweneth Lloyd and Betty Farrally. Lloyd and Farrally were the founders of The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Kelowna’s Canadian School of Ballet. Lloyd is also credited with establishing the original dance training program at The Banff Centre over 60 years ago.
OSDI, in collaboration with a select professional dance faculty, will provide a unique performance-oriented summer dance training experience that will answer the need for talented young Canadian dancers to be part of a professional dance milieu. In addition, the professional division will provide an intensive training program, culminating in 2 gala performances, Summer Dance Okanagan 2008,, which will include performances by all members of the dance training program. This inaugural event will be held at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008.
OSDI’s initial season will run from June 30th through to August 2nd 2008. Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels of training in ballet, modern and jazz will be offered on the Kelowna campus of The University of British Columbia Okanagan. Candidates must be 13 years or older. The program is being supported by Lori Larson and Melville Brown of The Canadian School of Ballet, and Ballet Kelowna, along with volunteers from Generation II Dance Society.
The Faculty includes many renowned teachers who have previously been involved in The Banff Centre’s summer program:
David LaHay - Artistic Director
Annette av Paul - Assistant Director
Brian MacDonald CC - Artistic Advisor
Susan Toumine - Artistic Assistant / Ballet Pedagogue
Maureen Eastick - Ballet Pedagogue
Catherine Lafortune - Ballet Pedagogue
Vicki St Denys - Jazz Pedagogue
Modern Pedagogue - TBA
The audition tour for the 2008 OSDI will begin in January 2008. Information about OSDI, audition tour dates and locations, as well as audition registration forms, may be obtained through www.osdi.ca <http://www.osdi.ca>
For further information, you may contact:
Alison Barker President,
Generation II Dance Society Chairperson,
Okanagan Summer Dance Intensive
250-763-1831
alisonbarker@shaw.ca <mailto:alisonbarker@shaw.ca>
www.osdi.ca <http://www.osdi.ca/>
The Toronto Aerial Dance is accepting new students for 2008!
Beginner, intermediate or advanced training available. Some background in dance/gymnastics an asset, but not required. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Class held Sunday afternoons.
for more info please contact:
fernando escoto
at fernandocirg@hotmail.com
www.torontoaerial.carbonmade.com <http://www.torontoaerial.carbonmade.com/>
Lulu*Hoppin' February
**NEW** 4 week beginner Lindy Hop classes start Wednesday February 6th - 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at The Dovercourt House.
Experience not required. Come with or without a partner.
We will also have a Beyond Basics class from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. In February we will focus on advanced Charleston transitions and dancing to faster music.
This weekend we will be teaching at Winter in Full Swing on Friday and at The Dovercourt House on Saturday.
Check out the details at http://www.luluhop.com/luluhoppin.htm
It's sure to be a great swinging weekend in Toronto!
February classes at the Dovercourt House begin Wednesday February 6th
805 Dovercourt Rd, 1st Floor (North of Bloor - Ossington Subway)
Beyond Basics Lindy Hop
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$40 for four weeks
Beginner Lindy Hop
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$40 for four weeks
**Student Special** Lulu*Hop classes are HALF PRICE for students (with ID)
For more information check out http://www.luluhop.com
Bal Trot all levels workshop this Saturday afternoon 4pm to 6pm, Dovercourt House!
Come to the Bal Trot all levels workshop this Saturday afternoon, 4pm to 6pm, taught by Bonnie J. with the assistance of Consuelo!
Learn the cool and fun traveling version of Balboa swing dancing, or get a refresher if you've already done it!
This workshop is for everyone from the absolute beginner to the experienced Balboa dancer.
There is a discount for those who already have solid Balboa basics and comfortably dance Balboa socially (because the first half of the workshop will largely focus on Balboa basics).
Dovercourt House (second floor), 805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto
http://odd-socks.org/swing_schedule.htm
Check out the great line-up for Toronto's Saturday Night Swing in February!
Note Swing Toronto's other special upcoming Saturday afternoon workshops!
Swing Toronto
http://www.swingtoronto.com
Drop-in Hip Hop Fridays 8:30pm to 10:00pm
This is a reminder to ALL Dancers in Toronto that Romeo Casellas's Drop-in Hip Hop Classes ~ an exciting hip-hop class that welcomes dancers of all levels ~ are every Friday from 8:30pm to 10:00pm
$12.00 per class
@
DLM Studios
1610 Bloor Street West
(between Dundas West and Keele)
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 1A7
Website: http://www.dlmstudio.net
For more information please call DLM @ 416-516-7452
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Calls to Artists
CALL FOR PAPERS from the Society for Canadian Dance Studies.
The Society for Canadian Dance Studies in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Dance Works Festival of New Dance will hold a conference from June 17-21, 2008 in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Proposals are sought in all areas of dance studies as they relate to dance practice in Canada. Presentations will be made in the presenter’s chosen language of French or English.
Those interested in participating should submit proposals for papers and workshops in the form of an abstract (maximum 300 words). Please include a biography (maximum 75 words). All individual presentations will be limited to 30 minutes including questions. Workshops will be limited to one hour. Please list audio-visual requirements in your proposal, and for workshops, please detail studio requirements.
All proposals should be e-mailed by January 15, 2008 to: scds.secd@uleth.ca. PLEASE
WRITE “CONFERENCE PROPOSAL” IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Acceptances will be announced by March 1, 2008. All presenters must be SCDS members. To join SCDS, print a registration form from the web site, http://people.uleth.ca/~scds.secd, or contact scds.secd@uleth.ca.
THE TORONTO HOMEGROWN WEEKEND
March 29th and 30th
The Homegrown Cabaret is coming up at the end of March.
Performance preparation is well under way for many groups, however it's not too late for YOU to start to put together your act.
If you are interested in discussing a submission, please get in touch ASAP.
If you are already working on a number, please also confirm with me ASAP.
http://www.torontolindyhop.com/homegrown
You can find everything you need to know at http://www.torontolindyhop.com
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Labspace Studio Presents?
The Lab Sessions 3.0: Chemical Nation
Saturday, April 19, 2008
The Lab Sessions are a series of themed interactive art parties hosted and curated by Labspace Studio.
Labspace Studio is looking for artists to present their work(s) for the third installment of The Lab Sessions 3.0: Chemical Nation.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
?Chemical Nation? is a show about dependency and control.
Submissions should explore the relationship between the human body and its dependency on chemicals and/or pharmaceuticals. Some examples: our dependency on pills to kill headaches, control pregnancy, ease anxiety, and induce sleep; our dependency on pesticides, plastics and synthetics.
In a Chemical Nation, are we in control of our bodies? What have we gained? What have we lost? What are you on?
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:
-Painting, Collage, Photography, Drawing
-Video, New Media
-Writing, Spoken Word, Text
-Performance
-Dance
-Installation
-Music, Sound
Work will be displayed at Labspace Studio on the night of April 19, 2008.
All artists are expected to financially support their projects. We will facilitate required technologies and assist in the installation process to the best of our ability.
Keep in mind that The Lab Sessions is a party environment! Artwork may need to be tailored to suit the atmosphere.
To submit your work please email a brief description of your proposed piece(s) along with supporting/portfolio material of the described work or other work recently completed in a similar media to info@labspacestudio.com .
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 23, 2008
For more details or to submit contact:
Labspace Studio
276 Carlaw Ave (Suite 202)
Toronto, ON
info@labspacestudio.com
http://www.labspacestudio.com
PRIDECAB APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applying to take part in Pride Cab 2008 is February 15!
Pride Cab is The Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Queer Youth Programme year-end show: a collectively-created, cabaret-style
extravaganza, written and performed by the participants and directed by Evalyn Parry.
Performed on the main stage at Buddies, previous shows have been a sold-out, standing-o kick-off to Buddies Pride Festivities…don’t miss taking part this year!
No previous theatre experience is necessary to participate. The Buddies Youth Programme looks for queer-identified young
people (between 15 and 25 years old) who want to participate in making an original show about queer identity and queer history.
Creation/rehearsals take place Monday and Wednesday nights, 6 to 10 pm, from April 2 to June 18. Final performance is June 20th.
Through a series of workshops and interactive events with seasoned, queer activists and artists, we’ll explore both the history of queer culture in our city as well as the realities of what it means to be young and queer today. We’ll use theatre, music, dance, writing, storytelling and performance art to create a show based on what we discover.
The Pride Cab project is a truly unique opportunity for young, aspiring artists to talk to the older generation of the queer community; to meet like-minded peers, learn new skills, and to create and showcase original work on Buddies main stage.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FEB 15.
Download your application on-line at http://www.artsexy.ca/youth_pridecab.cfm
We will meet with and interview selected applicants.
Best of luck!
Until next time …
Evalyn Parry and Chy Ryan Spain
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Queer Youth Arts Programme
12 Alexander Street
Toronto, ON
M4Y 1B4
416-975-9130 x 22
youth@artsexy.ca
http://www.artsexy.ca
BARCELONA DANCE AWARD the competition
The Directors of Barcelona Dance Award, present the 20th International EU Competitions for Dance groups/schools and invite you to performing and teaching at the most prestigious dance events in Europe the next season.
BARCELONA DANCE AWARD the competition will be held- from 20th to 24th March 2008 in Barcelona (SPAIN) and the DANCE GRAND PRIX ITALY 2008 (in the end of June 2008) in Italy and in France ....last places at your disposal.
We do not have much time left as the Entries in BARCELONA DANCE AWARD 2008 are filling up and the avaible places are getting booked FULL, we are writing to you before any more booking can be made for the Spain Dance Competition, the deadline is the 29/feb/08 but the application will be closed as soon as it reaches max. number.
On our web all informations about this competition so you be able to print it out and see it at your own time.
With kind regards We are looking forward to hear from you!
DanceGrandpPrix Org
Directors
e.mail info
<barcelona2008@tiscali.it>
web site
<http://web.tiscali.it/barcelonadance08>
Telephone/Fax (+39) 054751077
or Mobile (+39) 3356141846
Just in a few days you will receive some advertising materials from us, the new brochures and posters of the Barcelona Dance Award & DANCE GRAND PRIX ITALY (of course total free on charges for you!)
Full Name:___________________________________________
School/Company Name: _______________________________
Telephone:___________________________________________
Fax:_________________________________________________
Email Address:_______________________________________* REQUIRED FIELD
Shipping Address:____________________________________
City:____________________ State/Province:____________
Country:_____________________ZIP/Postal:_____________
Performance library in Japan
I am starting a performance arts library in Kyushu, Japan which will be initially based at the studio where I started training.
Right now it's in its deep infancy, but I want it to be a place where the community gets to see something they would otherwise not be able to.
The majority of the island is considered the "countryside" so their knowledge of dance is very limited to classical ballet and very well know European companies/artists like ROSAS and Pina Bausch who frequent Japan, but of course there's so much more out there!
I'm asking if anyone would want to add to the library works they have choreographed and/or performed in.
I am hoping everything will be on DVDs for easy transport and storage, and would happily make the conversion from video if necessary, returning your master copy of course.
Everything in the library will be for in-house viewing only so there won't be copies of your choreography circulating all over Japan.
The library will be properly catalogued in a database to keep track of all of the information that comes flooding in ;-). That is to say, your work will be treated and shown to the public in a professional manner, including a captioned biography of your career and any personal anecdote(s) about your life in the arts that you would like to share; these will be written in both Japanese and English to promote foreign language study. Folks will also have access to your contact info (websites, blogs) if you so wish.
My next trip to Japan will be in early March.
If anyone would like to participate, please let me know.
Also, please pass the word around to your fellow artists. If someone sees your/their work, it could always lead to other things.
Thanks for reading this long email and I look forward to hearing from you all.
Sadira Aryan Smith
My contact info is:
1-646-938-3379 (tel)
1-877-756-4786 (fax)
sadirasmith@mac.com ;
nappychan@mac.com
CALL TO ARTISTS:
4th Annual Talent Defined Dance Festival, 2008
Tango, salsa, ballroom, hip hop, tap and all that jazz!
City Dance Corps presents Talent Defined 2008, on June 21 at 8 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. (corner of Bloor and Spadina Ave.)
4th Annual Talent Defined 2008 is an exhilarating showcase of Toronto's finest dance companies and choreographers, strutting their steps in a wide variety of dance styles, from sultry salsa to bumpin' break dance and sexy grooves.
The talents of Toronto's best and most exciting professional dancers and choreographers will be displayed with performances in salsa, jazz, hip hop, bellydance, tango, ballet and more!
Talent Defined is a way to showcase the amazing dance talent we have in Toronto!
Now taking submissions!
There are two ways you can participate, either entering with a dance company, or as a choreographer.
You will gain maximum exposure through promotional materials, show program and promotional opportunities.
To apply:
We will need the following:
- A demo video of performances (rehearsals, choreography, work in progress, etc)
- About the choreography?
- About the choreographer/company?
- The theme and music and dance style that you would like to perform?
- About the dancers?
DEADLINE: March 24, 2008
Please let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards
Tina Nicolaidis
Producer
Talent Defined
416-260-2356
talentdefined@citydancecorps.com
Mailing Address:
City Dance Corps
539 King St W
#103
Toronto ON
M5V 1M1
PUBLIC RECORDINGS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Audition for new works 2008-2010
Public Recordings Performance Projects under the artistic direction of Ame Henderson is looking for performers to take part in a workshop audition process February 23-24, 2008.
Interested participants with a performance background or keen interest in theatre, dance and/or visual arts are welcome to apply.
Please send a brief letter of interest and a CV to info@publicrecordings.org
Public Recordings was founded in 2004 as a vehicle for the production and dissemination of performance work of an interdisciplinary nature. With a hybrid performance language that is directly related to the exploration of interim spaces and to the specificity of context, these experiments cross disciplines and continents. Working with the body as a primary site, these performances ask us to witness the body as a location for human experience and a conduit of possible meaningful exchange.
For more information check out http://www.publicrecordings.org info@publicrecordings.org
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Space
Looking for partners to rent a rehearsal/performance space
i am looking for partners to rent a rehearsal/performance space.
here is a link to a description of a space i have found.
please visit..... please get back to me...... please pass around...
http://www.claudiawittmann.ca/viceroy.html
positives about the space
lots lots lots of natural light
heating is good
hardwood floors with reasonable give
$12/square foot
no neighbours on the same floor
performance potential
easy access for audience through the fire escape door
lease 2 years or more is negotiable
negatives i see
pillars
there are going to be some renovations going on inside the
building - i.e. some temporary noise
one wing of the building will be torn down to create a parking
lot - i.e. some noise
ROOM FOR RENT, 12-min. walk to Dovercourt House
Feb. 1 or Mar. 1
Bloor-Lansdowne, close to subway
Vegetables from community garden
Alley-view framed by rosebushes, irises, daylillies
Nonsmoker
Share kitchen and bathroom with one male
Own fridge in room
Downstairs hallway for bicycles
Feline friend(s) welcome
$385.00 per month, incl.
Call: Kevin 416-535-6967
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
Dovehouse Dance Ballroom
large rental space with newly finished hard wood spring floors
for rehearsals, classes/workshops and performances.
- CD player
- private large (31’ x 59’) space
- newly painted, big window, mirrors, fans
- very affordable hourly rates (please ask about CADA rates)
- near Ossington subway, short bike ride from downtown
- day hours available: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Contact Daniel Greenstein for more information
dhballroon@rogers.com
bookings by email only
2nd floor, 805 Dovercourt Road, north of Boor
Home of princess productions & Kaeja d’Dance
Call for Volunteers
Dancemakers needs your help for postcard distribution.
The distribution is for the upcoming Dancemakers Presents Series, Spoken word/body by Martin Bélanger in February.
If you are interested and available this week, please call me at 416-367-1800 ext. 24 or e-mail me at Anahita@Dancemakers.org and let me know.
As you know, there are opportunities for dancers to take dance classes in exchange for volunteer hours.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to volunteer with Dancemakers!
Anahita Azrahimi
Marketing Development Manager
Dancemakers and the Centre for Creation
55 Mill Street, Building 74, Studio 306
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3C4
Tel: 416-367-1800 ext. 24
http://www.dancemakers.org
anahita@dancemakers.org
Volunteering for RHUBARB Mail-out!
On Wednesday Feb 6 Buddies In Bad Times Theatre will require volunteers to help with the Rhubarb mail-out!
If you are available within the hours of 10am to 5pm
Lunch will be provided. (Let me know if you are allergic to anything)
Much Obliged,
Make sure you get emails from Buddies! Add the above email address to your address book.
Jamieson Eakin
Interim Administration Assistant
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street
Toronto
M4Y 1B1
416-975-9130 ext. 21
jamieson@artsexy.ca
http://www.artsexy.ca
Dancers Needed
I am writing Dance curriculum for 4-H Ontario (an Organization that is bringing Arts to Youth across Ontario in rural places), and I would like to include videos as examples of different types of Dance.
I still need Dancers who would be willing to be filmed doing Ballroom dance, African, Indian and Highland/Step dancing.
This will be a volunteer position; but, it would be a good opportunity for Dance Advocacy and Education.
Contact: Cara Spooner caraspooner@gmail.com
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Auditions
CORPUS Dance Projects
Application Deadline: Friday February 1, 2008
Website: http://www.corpus.ca
Position: Performer
Job Description
Award winning dance/theatre company CORPUS is embarking on a 2 month international tour, performing 2 of the company’s critically-acclaimed works in prestigious theatre festivals across Europe, and in Israel. CORPUS features a 6 performer cast of all cultural backgrounds. The company is looking for two male and two female performers.
Equity or Non Equity: Non-Equity production but Equity performers will receive a Guest Artist contract
Director/choreographer: David Danzon
Casting Director: David Danzon
Audition Date(s): Open Call: Saturday February 2, from 10am to 1pm
Call back: Sunday February 3, at 2pm
Audition Location:
Dovercourt House,
805 Dovercourt Rd.
2nd Floor
Toronto ON
M6H 2X4
Tel: 416-516-4025
Rehearsal Outside Dates: April 1 to April 18 2008 full-time
Production Run: April 18 to June 30 2008
Selected applicants will be invited to audition and must be prepared to sing a minute-long song (any style), a capella. Applicants MUST be available for the rehearsal and touring dates
to audition.
Performers who wish to warm-up can have access to the studio
starting at 9:30am.
This is a group audition.
Please be ready to stay for the duration.
Requirements
Looking for: Strong all-around performers. Applicants must have some dance training or strong physical theatre background; and a good singing voice.
Audition Requirements:
All performers must send a current photo and resume to:
CORPUS
805 Dovercourt Rd
Toronto, ON
M6H 2X4
Fax: 416-516-4025
Send Submissions To:
Isorine Marc
805 Dovercourt Road
Suite 300
Toronto ON
CANADA
M6H 2X4
t: 416-516-4025
f: 416-516-4025
e: info@corpus.ca
Organization Description
Led by founding co-artistic directors Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, CORPUS is known for its precise and surrealist humour that combines movement with theatrical imagery. CORPUS' unique and engaging performances are presented in both traditional and unusual locations, for large and diverse audiences. Since 1997, CORPUS has presented close to seven hundred performances at venues and events across Canada and around the world. In 2007, the company completed a fourth international summer festival tour that included performances of their street theatre pieces Les moutons and A Flock of Flyers.
CORPUS' work can also be seen on television and on film. The Bravo!FACT short Peep Show has been programmed in over 40 film festivals around the world and won the Audience Award at Cinedans (Netherlands) in 2004. A 30 min adaptation of their Dora nominated stage show, Nuit blanche entitled A Day at The Office aired on CBC Opening Night and Bravo! in April 2006. CORPUS also co-creates 4-Square, an increasingly popular educational television series for pre-schoolers, which airs regularly on Treehouse TV.
Open Call for touring production
Audition Date: Thurs Feb 7, 2008 ~ 10am-4pm
Location: Elevation Dancentre - 979 Bloor Street West (2nd Floor)
Touring production based on music of the 50's Availability needed for March rehearsals and April 9-15 for Japan tour.
Many further dates to be determined.
Looking for main female singer/dancer lead (between ages 18-30).
Must have strong vocal & dancer ability. Please come with headshot/resume and one choice of song (instrumental cd or a capella).
Be prepared to learn a brief dance combination.
Send headshot to info@elevationdancentre.com Contact Hellen or Joseph: 416-534-5633
Audition / Le Groupe Lab de Danse
Le Groupe Lab de danse à Ottawa est à la recherche d'un interprète masculine et deux interprètes feminines. Disponible à partir du mois de sept 2008 à mi-avril 2009.
Les danseurs intéressés devront nous faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae par courriel à l'adresse suivante info@legroupe.org ou par la poste à Le Groupe Lab de Danse, 2 avenue Daly, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
Les candidats, présélectionnés à partir des curriculums reçus, seront invités à passer une audition.
Faire attention à Tony Chong, Directeur Artistique
(613) 235-1492
Audition / Le Groupe Dance Lab
Ottawa’s Le Groupe Dance Lab is looking for one male and two female interpreters for the upcoming season. Must be available from September 2008 to mid-April 2009.
Please send curriculum vitae by email info@legroupe.org or by post to Le Groupe Dance Lab, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
Pre-selected candidates will be invited to audition for the company.
Attention to Tony Chong, Artistic Director
(614) 235-1492
Audition - Canada's Wonderland
Application Deadline: Sunday February 10, 2008
Website: http://www.canadaswonderland.com
Start Date: Mar 22, 2008
Job Description
The Entertainment Department at Canada's Wonderland is seeking Talented Dancers for our 2008 Entertainment Season.
Requirements
Come prepared to dance in comfortable, attractive dance clothing and shoes. Keep jewelry to a minimum and hair away from you face.
Warm up time in the dance room is limited so do your best to prepare in the waiting area.
You will be taught at least one dance combination. You DO NOT need to come prepared with your own dance routine.
You may be asked to sing after you dance. If you sing as a secondary talent, bring your own prepared music. If you do not consider yourself to be a singer, you may be asked to sing a common tune. Vocal quality and pitch are of little importance in most dance positions.
Additional Information
2008 Audition Tour dates are listed below. Please note that all auditions are open calls.
* February 2nd and 10th at Canada's Wonderland, 9580 Jane Street, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1S6
* February 8th and 9th at St. Vladmir Institute at the University of Toronto, 620 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2H4
Registration for Dancers is at 1:00pm for each date listed above.
Send Submissions To:
Andrew Rosenfarb
9580 Jane Street
Suite C/O Entertainment Department
Vaughan, Ontario
Canada
L6A 1S6
t: 905-832-7405
e: andrew.rosenfarb@canadaswonderland.com
Organization Description
Canada's Wonderland is our nation's premiere theme park and hires over 4,000 talented, enthusiastic and outgoing candidates each year. We offer excellent training and skills development in a variety of departments including; Entertainment, Loss Prevention, Retail, Human Resources, Maintenance, Technical and Event Services, Marketing & Sales, Accounting, Food & Beverage, Rides & Lifeguarding, Park Services and Admissions.
AUDITION
BALLET ESPRESSIVO
Auditions for Female Dancers for an exclusive engagement with HOLY BLOSSOM SYNAGOGUE, Toronto, as well as other possible performances.
Performance Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Professional experience is preferred. Strong ballet technique, modern & jazz background & acting experience are also an asset.
Dancers will be paid for all rehearsals and performances.
Audition Date: Thursday February 7, 2008
Audition Time: 7 -10 p.m.
Audition Location: George Brown College
160 Kendal Avenue
Casa Loma Campus, Building C, Room 127
Alternative audition dates may be possible.
Advanced registration is required.
Contact: Donna Greenberg, Artistic Director
647-294-0784
email: donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com <mailto:donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com>
Website: www.balletespressivo.com
Please provide a resume, head shot and dance photo at the audition. No audition fee
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
AUDITION NOTICE
WHAT: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) is seeking male and female dancers for the DJD Company as well as its Pre-Professional Program. Dancers auditioning for Company Positions must be at least 20 years of age, have a passion for jazz dance and jazz music, plus strong technique and great personal groove. DJD consists of 8-12 dancers on a forty –week (average) contract with a starting wage of $500 CDN/week for apprentice positions. Health benefits, chiropractic, physiotherapy, and health/yoga club memberships provided. The 24 year-old Company is dedicated to exploring, evolving and promoting the art of jazz dance, works with live jazz music and tours nationally.
Dancers auditioning for the Pre-Professional Program must be at least 18 years of age, and interested in furthering their knowledge of jazz dance and the work of DJD. Pre-Professional Program provides 11 hours of classes/week along with evening classes at the DJD school, performance/choreographic opportunities, and personalized feedback.
Company contracts and Pre-Professional Program begin September 2008
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday March 7
Harbour Dance Centre
3rd Floor 927 Granville St., Vancouver, BC
10:00-12:00
Saturday March 15
Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan
1106 McNiven Avenue, Regina, SK
11:00-1:00
Sunday March 16
NAfro Dance
Suite 201-63 Albert, Winnipeg, MB
10:00-12:00
Monday, March 17
George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus
160 Kendal Ave. Studio C, room C129 Toronto, ON
3:00-6:00
Saturday, April 12
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
1514 4 St SW, Calgary AB
2:00-6:00
Sunday April 13
Edmonton School of Ballet
8205 90 Ave
1:30-4:00
BRING: Jazz Shoes AND an 8X10 Headshot with resume (photo will not be returned, please do not
email resume)
Please email Joanne Baker (jobaker@decidedlyjazz.com) prior to audition date to register your intent to audition – indicate location and position you are applying for, Company or Pre-Professional Program.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND ANY OF THE ABOVE AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS PLEASE EMAIL JOANNE BAKER FOR DETAILS ON VIDEO APPLICATIONS (PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ONLY).
Dancers Needed for Royal Wedding Masque
Dancers needed, both professional and amateur, to perform in a Jacobean masque this spring. Choreographer Marie-Nathalie Lacoursiere will teach this early 17th Century style to the dancers. "No knowledge of this style of dancing is necessary,"
Projected schedule:
Friday February 29: 10 - 12, audition in the form of a class
Auditions to be held at Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre
May 26 - June 13: rehearsals
June 14: 2 performances at Hart House, University of Toronto
As part of a Renaissance Festival, June 13 - 14 to be located at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and organized by McGill University's
Making Publics project
Please e-mail resume and expression of interest to:
Deirdre Newman
deirdrenewman@ca.inter.net
By midnight February 15, 2008
Or call 416.532.4020 for more information.
All enquiries are welcome
Deirdre Newman
General Manager
Theatre Columbus
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.
AUDITION
BALLET ESPRESSIVO
Auditions for Female Dancers
for an exclusive engagement with
HOLY BLOSSOM SYNAGOGUE, Toronto
as well as other possible performances.
Performance Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Professional experience is preferred. Strong ballet technique, modern & jazz background & acting experience are also an asset.
Dancers will be paid for all rehearsals and performances.
Audition Date: Thursday February 7, 2008
Audition Time: 7 -10 p.m.
Audition Location: George Brown College
160 Kendal Avenue
Casa Loma Campus, Building C, Room 127
Alternative audition dates may be possible.
Advanced registration is required.
Contact: Donna Greenberg, Artistic Director
647-294-0784
email: donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com <mailto:donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com>
Website: www.balletespressivo.com
Please provide a resume, head shot and dance photo at the audition. No audition fee
Ballet Jörgen Canada
COMPANY AUDITIONS
Ballet Jörgen Canada is holding auditions for Company Members for the 2008/2009 Season
Toronto
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sign-In at 10:00 am
Class at 11:00 am
Ballet Jörgen Canada Studios
George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus
160 Kendal Ave, Room 126
Vancouver Halifax
Sunday, March 9, 2008 Saturday, May 3, 2008
Sign-In at 10:00 am Sign-In at 2:00 pm
Class at 11:00 am Class at 3:00 pm
The Dance Centre Halifax Ballet Theatre
677 Davie Street 2540 Agricola Street
Ballet Jörgen Canada is one of North America's fastest growing dance companies.
We are offering 43 - 50 week contracts with extensive touring across North America.
Starting Fees range from $600 - 700 pending professional experience.
Advanced registration is required. Register by emailing your resume and audition city preference to info@balletjorgen.ca or faxing to 416-415-2865. Please provide a resume, head shot and dance photo at the audition. No Audition fee
For further information phone 416-961-4725 or visit our web site at www.balletjorgen.ca <http://www.balletjorgen.ca/>
Canada’s Local Ballet Company
URBAN TRIBAL in Toronto
Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Dance Company will be in Toronto on March 2, 2008 for a 4 hour workshop full of all her slinky
goodness!
Check her out on EVOLUTION: Tribal Fusion Bellydance Performances, and on the new Bellydance Superstars Tribal Fusion
dvd!
WHEN: Sunday March 2, 2008 - 11am to 4:00pm
WHERE:
OIP Dance studio
190 Richmond Street East,
2nd Floor,
(Studio A)
Toronto
M5A 1P1
Huge space with windows and a sprung floor.
http://www.oipdance.com/studio.html
HOW MUCH: only $85
To REGISTER, contact laura.hagglund@gmail.com
Heather Stants is a life long artist and dancer with a degree in photography and fine arts. Her explorations in tribal bellydance
began over eleven years ago when she became the assistant director of Read My Hips* http://www.readmyhips.com in Chicago,
Illinois. In 1999 Heather moved to San Diego, California and formed Urban Tribal Dance Company. Heather's diverse movement and arts background feeds her creativity and her innovative approach to choreography. Urban Tribal Dance Company is known for its contemporary approach to the dance, a pared down costume emphasizing body movements over ornamentation, athleticism and the use of the dance form as a means of personal expression and interpretation. Their creativity has twice earned them the title of "Troupe of the Year" in Zaghareet! Magazine's Golden Belly Awards. In addition to teaching several weekly classes in San Diego since 1999, Heather Stants and Urban Tribal Dance Company have been touring extensively since 2004 sharing their love of modern tribal bellydance with dancers in the U.S. and abroad.
Urban Tribal Dance Company is widely recognized as one of the top tribal fusion pioneers.
Read more about Heather Stants and Urban Tribal on their site:
http://www.urbantribaldance.com and on their tribe:
http://www.urbantribaldance.tribe.net
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Jobs
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CADA Ontario Chapter
Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists
Executive Director
The Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists is a professional association and service organization founded by dance artists for dance artists. Established in 1986, as a membership-driven alliance, CADA is guided by the conviction that dance artists need a dedicated and unified voice to ensure that their unique perspective is recognized within the dance sector and in broader society. Nationally, provincially and locally, CADA advocates on behalf of the individual dance artist and the value they bring to Canadian society. CADA’s overarching goal is to reduce the number of professional dance artists working below the poverty line by improving the socioeconomic conditions of dance artists.
CADA is seeking an outstanding individual to take the organization into the next stage of its development. As the first Executive Director of the organization, the successful candidate will work to foster the sustainable development of CADA Ontario. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to chart the overall strategic direction of CADA’s long-range planning process and the day-to-day operations of the association. Specific responsibilities range from membership development and the expansion of member programs, to budget creation, business planning, revenue generation, policy and advocacy program formulation, and editorial control of the website.
Reporting directly to the Executive of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for: the management and operation of the organization, maintaining communication with the membership and delivery of program services to the membership. The Executive Director represents the association to government funding agencies, foundations and the field, both provincially and nationally based on Board policy and planning. The Executive Director must be able to identify changing priorities and issues, anticipate trends, develop creative responses to challenges and opportunities, advise the Board and implement policy as approved by the Board. The Executive Director is responsible for managing a part-time staff in an office located in downtown Toronto.
Key areas of responsibility include the development and management of the long-range plan in conjunction with the Board of Directors, fostering a collaborative and supportive membership network, representing CADA and the wide spectrum of the dance field as an ambassador and advocate, the recruitment and supervision of personnel, and income generation.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated multi-tasker with a minimum of 3 years experience in not for profit management, excellent written and oral communications skills, an understanding of Canadian cultural and human resources policy, a knowledge of the professional dance sector, fund-raising as well as a track record of responsible fiscal management and advocacy.
Experience in membership association management and the dance sector is highly desirable. Bilingualism is considered an asset.
Salary $45,000. This is a three-year contract position with the potential for renewal. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Please send resume, cover letter, and a list of references by Friday, February 8, 2008 to:
CADA Ontario Search Committee
c/o 55 Mill St.
Case Goods Building
Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3C4
Additional information: www.cadadance.org
We thank all those who apply however only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
POSTE VACANT
Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists
CADA (Section ontarienne)
Directeur administratif ou directrice administrative
La Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists est une association professionnelle et un organisme de services créé par des artistes en danse pour servir les artistes en danse. Fondée en 1986 comme alliance axée sur l’adhésion, CADA est convaincue que les artistes en danse nécessitent d’être représentés par une voix commune, qui réponde à leurs besoins particuliers en vue d’assurer que l’importance de leur vision soit reconnue non seulement par le secteur de la danse mais par la collectivité entière. CADA, l’organisme qui représente l’artiste en danse à l’échelle nationale ainsi que sur les plans provincial et régional et valorise son apport à la société canadienne, a pour but principal de réduire le nombre d’artistes professionnels de la danse qui subsistent en dessous du seuil de la pauvreté en améliorant leur condition socio-économique.
CADA recherche une personne éminemment qualifiée, qui aura les compétences nécessaires pour assurer la prochaine étape de la croissance de l’organisme et faire progresser son mandat. Comme toute première directrice administrative ou directeur administratif, cette personne saura stimuler le développement soutenu de CADA en Ontario en collaboration étroite avec le conseil d’administration, en vue de tracer l’orientation stratégique future de CADA à long terme ainsi que ses activités quotidiennes et voir, dans l’éventail de ses fonctions, à augmenter les adhésions, accroître les programmes aux membres, élaborer un budget et s’occuper de la planification opérationnelle, de la production de recettes, la formulation des politiques, des programmes de représentation et du contrôle de la rédaction du site Web.
Relevant directement de la direction du conseil d’administration, le directeur administratif (ou la directrice administrative) sera chargé(e) de la gestion et des services opérationnels de l’organisme, des communications avec les membres et de la réalisation des programmes consacrés aux membres. Représentant l’association auprès des organismes de financement gouvernementaux , des fondations et à l’externe au niveau provincial et de portée nationale en matière de politiques et de planification, cette personne devra pouvoir identifier les nouvelles priorités et les enjeux, prévoir les tendances, élaborer des stratégies novatrices qui répondent aux nouveaux défis et aux possibilités nouvelles, aviser le conseil d’administration et appliquer les politiques qu’il a approuvées. Elle sera également responsable de la gestion du personnel à temps partiel dans son bureau du centre-ville de Toronto.
De concert avec le conseil d’administration, elle aura comme responsabilités clés l’élaboration et la gestion des prévisions à long terme, saura favoriser un réseau de soutien de rapports professionnels entre les membres et, en tant qu’ambassadrice et porte-parole, représentera CADA ainsi que le domaine étendu de la danse en plus de veiller au recrutement, à l’encadrement du personnel ainsi qu’à la production de revenus.
La candidate idéale (ou le candidat idéal) sera extrêmement motivée, possèdera non seulement de solides compétences pour oeuvrer de façon polyvalente dans différents domaines, au moins trois ans d’expérience dans un organisme à but non lucratif, des capacités supérieures en communication écrite et orale, une compréhension approfondie des lignes directrices de la politique culturelle et des ressources humaines du Canada, connaîtra bien aussi le secteur professionnel de la danse, les activités de financement et aura également des antécédents en gestion et représentation éclairées.
Une expérience de la gestion sociétaire et du secteur de la danse serait un atout, être bilingue un avantage.
Salaire : 45 000 $. Ce contrat est d’une durée de trois ans et susceptible d’être renouvelé. La préférence sera accordée aux citoyens canadiens ou résidents permanents.
Pour postuler, veuillez faire parvenir un curriculum vitae (CV), une lettre d’accompagnement et une liste de références avant le vendredi 8 février 2008 à l’adresse ci-dessous :
CADA Ontario Search Committee
Comité de recrutement CADA
a/s 55 rue Mill
Case Goods Building, bureau 400
Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4
Pour de plus amples renseignements : www.cadadance.org <http://www.cadadance.org>
Nous remercions tous ceux et celles qui sont intéressés mais ne répondrons qu’aux personnes dont la candidature sera retenue.
Te-Amim Music Theatre
General Manager
Te-Amim Music Theatre is looking for an experienced part-time General Manager who will help to steer the organisation through the next stages of organizational development. It is hoped that this position will become full-time by the end of 2008.
Based in Toronto, Te-Amim Music Theatre is a multi-disciplinary company that mounts professional productions as well as facilitating community and student productions using a variety of art forms, including theatre, music, animation, puppetry and graphic arts through the history, legacy and impact of the Holocaust. Using the Holocaust as a catalyst, audiences are able to explore other instances of genocide, racism, bullying and intolerance both globally and locally. Managing Artistic Director Helena Fine leads the company.
Reporting to the Managing Artistic Director, the General Manager’s responsibilities will include overseeing all daily administrative duties, including budgeting, financial forecasting, planning, tour management, contracts, marketing and audience development/tracking. More specifically, duties will include:
· Assisting in preparing funding applications, budgets and support material, and assist in developing fundraising initiatives
· Arrange all education program logistics, including booking teacher and student workshops and school matinees
· Prepare timely and accurate reports in conjunction with the Managing Artistic Director for all Board meetings
· Maintain volunteer database and contact with volunteers
· Maintain accurate, orderly records of audience, schools, foundations, donors and funders (real and potential)
· Other duties as arising that ensure the professional operation of Te-Amim’s business matters
The General Manage should have the following skills:
· Experience in and an understanding of performing arts administration
· Outstanding computer skills in all office applications
· Demonstrated abilities in grant writing, fundraising, Board liaison, contract negotiations
· Working knowledge of Jewish organizations and issues pertaining to the Jewish community
· Cultural sensitivity
Te-Amim Music Theatre is a busy and fast paced work environment and therefore candidates should also have:
· High degree of motivation and professionalism
· Excellent written, oral communication and multi-tasking skills
· Be able to deal with a variety of organizational stakeholders
· The ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments and to analyze and solve problems
· Show an excellent attention to detail
This is an ideal position for an individual with experience or in mid-career who is seeking a dynamic environment and growth. The right person can take broad responsibilities and make a big difference.
Te-Amim Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals.
Fee Scale
Rate of pay commensurates with experience, for 4 days a week.
Interviews
Please note that interviews will take place the week of Monday, February 18, 2008 and second interviews will be required. The position will commence on March 3, 2008. We thank all applicants and will notify only those we wish to interview.
Applications
Please fax or email your current c.v. with a cover letter and the contact information for three references no later than Friday, February 15, 2008 to:
Te-Amim Music Theatre Hiring Committee
Helena Fine
Managing artistic director
Helena@te-amim.com
Arts Express
Application Deadline: Monday February 11, 2008
Website: http://www.artsexpress.ca
Position: Drama / Dance Instructors
Term: Contract
Location: Various
Salary: $40/45 Per hour
Start Date: Feb 11, 2008
Job Description
Arts Express is looking for dynamic individuals with experience teaching drama or dance to children in grades 1 to 6. Classes run
either after school or at lunch time in schools across the GTA.
Requirements
Must be able to work independently
A cell phone and access to email are required
A car is an asset
Send Submissions To:
Greg Carrie
30 Twenty Eighth Street
Toronto ON
Canada
M8W 2Y6
t: 416-239-3093
f: 416-255-7527
e: arts.express@sympatico.ca
Organization Description
Arts Express provides lunch time and after school class in drama, dance, visual arts, improv and musical theatre to children JK to
grade 8.
Malabar Limited
Application Deadline: Friday March 7, 2008
Website: http://www.malabar.net
Position: Sales Associates - Dancewear Dept., FT and PT
Start Date: Jan 14, 2008
Job Description
Full time Part time positions available!
Serving customers in our retail shop in downtown Toronto. Restocking product and helping out with store displays.
Health Benefits available for full time employees.
Requirements
Experienced dancers
Have knowledge and experience with pointe
Exceptional customer service skills
Hardworking
Additional Information
Please send resume with cover letter by fax or email.
Send Submissions To:
Beverley
14 McCaul Street
Toronto Ontario
f: 416-598-3296
e: mpoirier@malabar.net
Organization Description
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Theatrical costume and dancewear supplier.
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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)
Grants to Dance Professionals - February 1, 2008
Production Project Grants in Dance - March 15, 2008
www.canadacouncil.ca
Ontario Arts Council
Aboriginal Arts Education Projects - February 15, 2008
Aboriginal Arts Projects - February 15, 2008
Arts Education Projects - March 3, 2008
Arts Service Organizations - March 3, 2008
Organismes franco-ontariens de service aux arts (program available only in French) - March 3, 2008
Artists in the Community/Workplace - March 17, 2008
Compass - March 17, 2008
Dance Organizations - March 17, 2008
Integrated Arts - March 17, 2008
Touring and Collaborations - March 17, 2008
Aide à la diffusion artistique (program available only in French) - April 1, 2008
Community and Multidisciplinary Arts Organizations - April 1, 2008
Dance Initiatives - April 1, 2008
Presenter/Producer - April 1, 2008
www.arts.on.ca
Toronto Arts Council
Dance Annual Operating Grant – February 1 2008
www.torontoartscouncil.org
Metcalf Foundation
Strategic Initiatives - Round 2
Letter of Interest deadline March 31
Foundations extends invitation to apply April 7
Full Application deadline May 5
Grant notification June 23
www.metcalffoundation.com
Laidlaw Foundation
Not currently accepting applications.
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
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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