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Welcome to Volume 1 of the March 2007 bulletin from Dance Umbrella of Ontario's E-List Service.
IN THIS E-LETTER:
Announcements
Classes/Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Auditions
Jobs
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Newsletter Achives
If you would like to post an e-listing through our service, please email us your listing to elist@danceumbrella.net.Our E-list will be sent out on the 1st, and the 15th, of each month (or if the date falls on a holiday or weekend, the list will be sent the next business day). Deadline for submissions will be no later than 3 business days prior to the circulation date. The Dance Umbrella reserves the right to determine whether or not a listing is appropriate for dissemination through our e-list. We DO NOT post performance or special event notices.
Announcements
Canada Council for the Arts / Dance Section
The Dance Section welcomes William Lau as Program Officer.
William Lau was born in Hong Kong and raised in Montreal. A graduate from York University’s Master of Fine Arts program in dance in 1991, he was trained in Chinese traditional dance, Western classical ballet and the Peking Opera. William was the founder and the Artistic Director of the Montreal Society of Chinese Performing Arts (1979-1986) and the Little Pear Garden Collective (1994-2007). Under his leadership, he had developed and promoted the richness of Chinese dance and opera to a wide range of audiences nationally and internationally as well as training and mentoring of a new generation of Chinese-Canadian dance artists. William had also bridged Chinese performing arts to the mainstream professional communities for the past 25 years by conducting workshops, lectures and demonstrations at various academic institutions and artistic companies as well as museums and cultural organizations. He had also pushed the boundaries of traditional arts practices by collaborating with professional artists of different artistic disciplines and diverse cultural backgrounds.
William is a recognized artist who has a deep passion for the arts. He also has solid management and program development skills. His professional experience includes arts administration, production, scholarly research, advisory and advocacy work. His research papers have been presented at conferences in Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, and England. William served on many Boards and Committees including the Canadian Conference of the Arts, the Toronto Arts Council, Dance Ontario, the Laidlaw Foundation and the Cultural Human Resources Council. He has worked at the Canada Council for the Arts, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Canadian Heritage, and the Arts Council of Great Britain.
William Lau can be reached at:
(613) 566-4414 ext. 5502
1 800 263 5588 ext. 5502
william.lau@canadacouncil.ca <mailto:rochelle.hum@canadacouncil.ca>
Canada Council for the Arts / Dance Section
Upcoming Deadlines Reminder
International Co-Production Program for Dance (Pilot Program) May 1, 2007.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/dance/ip127226212445937500.htm
Dance Touring Grants Program, May 1, 2007.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/dance/uc127223635317500000.htm
Support for Creation-based Collaborations: Local, National and International (Pilot Program) May 1, 2007.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/dance/fc127223595592343750.htm
The Flying Squad I: An Organizational Development Program in Dance, April 1, 2007.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/dance/cx127222125693906250.htm
No late applications will be accepted. Applications must be postmarked no later than the deadline. If the date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. Please note that no extension of the deadline will be granted. Guidelines and application forms are currently available from the section or on our website. Please review the program guidelines carefully before completing.
The Canada Council for the Arts would like to remind you of the Final Report Policy.
Applicants will not be eligible to apply to the Canada Council for further assistance until all final reports on all completed projects have been submitted to the Canada Council and approved by the program officer. This also applies to any other final reports due to programs in other Sections of the Council. This means that any new application to the Canada Council will not be accepted if you have any outstanding reports.
If you are planning to apply to one of our upcoming deadlines, please ensure that all previous reports have been received in all Sections concerned.
It is important to note we will not accept final reports that are sent with a new application. All reports are to be mailed separately and in advance of the deadline. The policy states that all final reports are to be received and approved before we receive a new application.
If you need to make an extension to your project end date, please fill out the Final Report Due Date Extension Form, which can be found on our website:
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/NR/rdonlyres/37A6A79E-0408-4929-AFB7-AE27B8086635/0/final_report_extension.pdf
TORONTO LIFE DEADLINE ALERT - JUNE/07
Because Toronto Life works in advance, the DEADLINE for JUNE PREVIEWS, 2007 is MARCH 20.
(Do not copy your material to the editor. She only forwards it back to the writer. There is also no need to send photographs. Should TL want a photograph, you will be contacted. In short
– send text material to the appropriate writer only.)
INSTRUCTIONS
Toronto Life is more than a listing; it is a PREVIEW, and the more details about the performance/exhibit/event that you send, the more exciting the writer can make the event sound. (This element needs to be beefed up in particular.)
Each time you send details about a performance/exhibit/event, remember to include the following data AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INFORMATION, AND IN THIS ORDER:
DATES of run
TIMES of show
TICKET PRICES (lowest to highest)
VENUE (with exact street address)
BOX OFFICE number
WEB PAGE address (if available)
CONTACT PERSON and PHONE NUMBER (for fact-checking purposes)
Please submit event info to your appropriate Toronto Life writer as listed below.
Please describe the event in as much detail as you can.
IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF DEPARTMENTS, SEND TO BOTH WRITERS AND FLAG THAT YOU HAVE DONE SO. TL WILL WORK IT OUT.
THE WRITERS
Visual Art: David Balzer, david.balzer@elf.mcgill.ca
Classical Music: Rick MacMillan, r.macmillan@rogers.com
Dance: Paula Citron, pcitron@sympatico.ca
Diversions (events, literary readings, lectures, film etc): Brent
Ledger, jbl@interlog.com
Jazz: Stuart Broomer, broomer@sprynet.com
Kids: Hadley Dyer, dyer.hadley@sympatico.ca
Pop Music/Nightlife: Jason Anderson, janders86@rogers.com
Theatre: Stephanie Verge, sverge@torontolife.com
If you wish to send a hard copy press kit, please address it to the appropriate writer at Toronto Life, and it will be forwarded on.
(Writer’s Name)
Toronto Life
111 Queen Street East,
Suite 320
Toronto
M5C 1S2
Thank you for your co-operation.
Paula Citron
FOR PREVIEWS, TORONTO LIFE MAGAZINE
The CCA Applauds the Blue Ribbon Panel’s Report on Grants and Contributions
[CCA Bulletin 06/07]
Just the Facts
The Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions has finally released its report to the President of the Treasury Board, the Hon. Vic Toews.
While some predicted that the Blue Ribbon Panel would recommend further restrictions or curtailing grants totally, instead they have presented a coherent and responsible approach to managing grants and contributions throughout the Canadian federal government.
Grants and contributions represent an annual expenditure of almost $27 billion. The report presents a wide range of consensus amongst the recipients of grants and contributions who uniformly complained of onerous accountability requirements, delays in decision-making and/or the release of funds. Interveners also told the Panel that there should be uniform standards for program design, evaluation, and administration across the federal government’s network of departments and agencies.
The Panel addresses these concerns with 32 clear, sensible recommendations to eliminate overly complex accountability measures and to establish program administration standards as well as clear definitions and terms for grants and contributions throughout the federal system.
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) has, for some time now, been making the case for less onerous accountability requirements that should be reflective of the amounts of money in question. The CCA is pleased to see that the Panel’s report endorses this position in its recommendations. The Panel also recommends that multi-year funding be standardized and that grant and contribution recipients be given more flexibility in the management of funds within the overall project budgets.
The President of the Treasury Board has thanked the Panel for its work and has indicated that the Government will proceed with the implementation of the recommendations, which according to the Panel, should be spread over a period of four months to three years.
Tell Me More
The Panel was created by the previous President of the Treasury Board, the Hon. John Baird (now Minister of the Environment) in order to examine the host of grants and contribution programs operated by the federal government.
The Panelists were Frances Lankin, Ian Clark, and Marc Tellier, who had to withdraw from the panel for business considerations. The Panel consulted with Parliamentarians, public servants, grant and contribution recipients, and conducted online consultations with recipients and program managers within the government.
The Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel contains some very interesting insights into the use of grants and contributions
In addition to the 32 specific recommendations the Panel distilled them into four simple proposals to government;
1) Respect the recipients – they are partners in a shared public purpose. Grant and contribution programs should be citizen-focused. The programs should be made accessible, understandable and useable.
2) Dramatically simplify the reporting and accountability regime – it should reflect the circumstances and capacities of the recipients and the real needs of the government and Parliament.
3) Encourage innovation – the goal of grant and contributions programs is not to eliminate errors but to achieve results, and that requires a sensible regime of risk management and performance reporting.
4) Organize information so that it serves recipients and program managers alike.
Another useful element to the Report is the breakdown of how the almost $27 billion in grants and contributions is spent. According to the Panel it is as follows:
Recipient Categories
Grants and Contributions
· First Nations Communities $ 4,901,900,000.
· Other Aboriginal Recipients (including organizations) $ 982,900,000.
· Farmers and Fishers $ 1,920,000,000.
· Provincial, Territorial and Municipal Governments $ 4,821,300,000.
· International Governments and Organizations $ 2,983,500,000.
· Veterans, Forces Members and Survivors $ 1,848,100,000.
· Businesses $ 1,477,500,000.
· Universities and Research Institutions $ 2,155,800,000.
· Other Not-For Profit Organizations $ 2,915,100,000.
· Remainder (not allocated to a recipient category) $ 2,915,100,000.
Total $ 26,961,700,000.
The CCA congratulates the Blue Ribbon Panelists for a thorough, thoughtful, and constructive Report. They have once again validated the importance of grants and contributions as important tools of government, and have stressed the partnership between government and the recipients in the development of policy and services in the interests of all Canadians. Now it falls to Parliamentarians and the public that elects them to put these recommendations into action, to the benefit of everyone.
What Can I Do?
You can write a letter or email to the President of the Treasury Board (Toews.V@parl.gc.ca) in order to congratulate the Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions on its work and to encourage the Government to of Canada implement the recommendations with expediency and vigour.
CCA Update: Federal Government Seeks Input on a Code of Conduct for Procurement, Delays on the Federal Accountability Act unaccounted for, Update on the CCA Cultural Policy Mandate, and A New Planning Tool for arts, cultural and heritage organizations
[CCA Bulletin 08/07]
Federal Code of Conduct for Procurement
On February 9 2007, the Hon. Michael Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, announced that the federal government is seeking input on a Code of Conduct for Procurement. ”The Code will ensure that public servants and suppliers are working from the same concise statement of expectations and commitments that clearly outline what is acceptable conduct when contracting with the government,” said Minister Fortier in a public statement.
The Code will consolidate the government's existing legal, regulatory, and policy requirements into a concise and transparent statement of the expectations government has of its employees and its suppliers. The government is seeking input from interested parties, including suppliers, industry associations, and procurement officers across government. The draft Code, as well as information on how to participate in the online consultation, is available on the department’s website and through MERX, the government’s electronic tendering system. The online consultation will be open from February 9 to March 7, 2007.
At its Feb 17-18 meetings, the Board of governors of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) approved the following set of three overarching principles, which will guide its brief intervention on the matter to be submitted prior to the March 7 deadline. The CCA also encourages its interested organizational members to also contribute their views to the online consultation.
That the federal government commit to procuring work from Canadian cultural workers and suppliers;
That when the federal government is contracting artists, it is expected that such contracts be guided by the provisions of the federal Status of the Artist Act;
That in keeping with the recent Blue Ribbon Panel’s Report on Grants and Contributions, the objective for accountability and transparency not create a barrier for Canadian artists, creators, and their organizations to fulfill their mandate.
Delays on Federal Accountability Act (FAA) Still Unaccounted For
The political thrust and parry that dominated the fall session of Parliament over the passage of Bill C-2, the Federal Accountability Act (FAA), has now shifted to a debate on the implementation of the legislation.
When federal legislation is passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate and given Royal Assent, there is an additional step that needs to be taken to activate it as the law of the land, called proclamation.
While three of the four steps have been taken, much of the Federal Accountability Act (FAA) is not yet fully activated. This delay is due in part to the fact that some 150 federal statutes, regulations to be drafted, new positions created and staffed and training of public servants on the administration of the legislation that needs to be undertaken. It could thus take years before the full legislation is proclaimed, according to recent articles in The Hill Times.
What has been proclaimed?
Some provisions on election financing ban some kinds of donations by corporations, unions, or organizations at any time. Individual donation limits have decreased from $ 5,000.00 to $ 1,100.00 combined total of gifts to nomination candidates, candidates, and riding associations. The limit for individual donations to party leadership candidates has also been reduced from $5,000.00 to $1,100.00. Cash donations over $20.00 to politicians and political parties are banned.
The period during which Elections Act violations can be investigated and prosecuted is extended from three years to ten years. The Chief Electoral Officer has the power to appoint returning officers.
Other measures ensure that Officers of Parliament will be appointed only after all party consultation and a majority vote in the House of Commons. The staff of politicians will no longer be guaranteed a job as a government employee if the politicians they work for resign or are defeated in an election. Senior government officials are required to record in writing any disagreement that they have with a Cabinet Minister concerning spending decisions to help ensure that the person responsible is held accountable for illegal or unjustifiable waste.
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) will continue to follow the implementation process of the remaining elements of the legislation and how they may affect your relations with the federal government and the policy making process.
Updated Cultural Policy Mandate of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA)
Since 1945, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) has been engaged in the development, analysis, and promotion of public policies to advance the state of the arts and culture in Canadian society. When it was first created, not only was the CCA the only national umbrella organization bringing all of the arts together, it was also charged with representing specific disciplinary and regional interests of artists, creators, and arts professionals.
Much has changed since those early days. Now, in addition to many national arts service organizations representing producers, artists, and art forms, there are well-established cultural labour organizations, copyright collectives, as well as provincial, territorial, municipal, and community-based arts umbrella organizations. Together these organizations ensure that the issues of importance to their specific constituencies are dealt with in a serious and professional manner.
At its February 17 and 18 Board meetings in Ottawa, the governors of the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) felt it was appropriate to revisit the public and cultural policy mandate of the organization in order to reframe its mandate in a manner that is reflective and responsive to the changes ongoing in the arts and culture sector in Canada. As the oldest and largest national arts umbrella organization, the CCA is well-positioned to maintain a strong role in the articulation, analysis and development of policies that support the continued growth and maturity of the arts and culture sector in Canada.
A new planning tool for arts, cultural and heritage organizations
Good news! 2010 Legacies Now and the Creative City Network of Canada have developed two new resources to assist local governments, as well as arts, cultural and heritage organizations, plan for the future. While targeting local governments, this new tool can certainly, mutatis mutandis, be inspirational for those who operate at other levels of government.
The Cultural Planning Toolkit is a guide to assist with strategic thinking, decision-making and community consultation as you go through the cultural planning process. It includes an adaptable model and practical checklists to help you create and implement a viable plan.
The toolkits are now available in English at www.creativecity.ca/toolkits in PDF format. Print copies will be available shortly. French versions will be available in late spring.
Update from the Canadian Arts Coalition
from the CDA Bulletin
Federal Budget
Leading up to the next federal budget and into spring 2007, the Canadian Arts Coalition will continue its work in meeting with key officials to advocate for the one-time $30 million increase to the Canada Council for the Arts to be made permanent and in the longer term, to make the case for the Canada Council’s budget to be increased by an additional $100 million annually. Our current focus is to ensure that the one-time increases to the Canada Council announced in the last federal budget are delivered, and that they are made permanent.
The Canada Council for the Arts is 50!
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Canada Council for the Arts has launched the 50 for 50 arts challenge. They are encouraging Canadians to participate in 50 arts experiences this year and then share those experiences with the Council through the website at 50@canadacouncil.ca. We encourage Canadian Arts Coalitions supporters to help raise awareness about the importance of the arts by helping promote the 50 for 50 arts challenge. Have fun!
In addition, the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Speaker of the Senate will host a special reception honouring the Canada Council for the Arts in Ottawa on March 27th. Artists who are also Canada Council recipients representing each of the last 50 years are being invited. Encourage your MP to attend!
On March 28th, the Canada Council will be recognized in the House of Commons. This marks the actual date of the legislation that established the Canada Council for the Arts 50 years ago. Canada Council guests are then invited to attend a dinner being hosted by the Governor General of Canada.
Website update
Over the next few months, we will be working on the Canadian Arts Coalition’s website to make it more interactive and user-ready. Stay tuned and keep up to date by signing on to receive regular updates and information about how to make adifference for the arts in Canada. Visit www.canadianartscoalition.ca and stay tuned for new features.
www.canadianartscoalition.ca
www.lacoalitioncanadiennedesarts.ca
Canadians spend over $25 billion on cultural goods and services
from the CDA Bulletin
A new report from Hill Strategies Research, entitled Consumer Spending on Culture in Canada, the Provinces and 15 Metropolitan Areas in 2005, shows that Canadian consumers spent over $25 billion on cultural goods and services in 2005. Some key findings of the report include:
The $25.1 billion in cultural spending is 5% higher than the combined consumer spending on household furniture, appliances and tools ($24.0 billion).
Consumer spending on culture is over three times larger than the $7.7 billion spent on culture in Canada by all levels of government in 2003/04.
Spending on cultural goods and services grew by 48% between 1997 and 2005, much higher than the 18% rise in the Consumer Price Index during the same period.
Canadians' spending on live performing arts is now more than double their spending on live sports events.
Cultural spending per capita varies significantly between the provinces, from a high of $971 in Alberta to a low of $691 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Alberta had the highest growth in consumer spending between 1997 and 2005, both on cultural goods and services and on all goods and services.
Among 15 metropolitan areas, Ottawa and Calgary have high per capita consumer spending on cultural goods and services.
Additional information about these key findings is available below. The data is drawn from Statistics Canada's Survey of Household Spending, a yearly paper-based questionnaire on Canadians' spending habits.
Over $25 billion in consumer spending on culture
The $25.1 billion in consumer spending on culture in Canada represents $821 for every Canadian resident and about $1 out of every $30 spent by Canadian consumers. Home-based activities, including home entertainment ($13.0 billion) and reading material ($4.8 billion), dominate cultural spending. However, significant amounts are also spent on other cultural goods and services, including art works and events ($2.7 billion), photographic equipment and services ($2.2 billion), movie theatre admissions ($1.3 billion), and art supplies and musical instruments ($1.1 billion).
Strong growth in cultural spending
Spending on cultural goods and services grew by 48% between 1997 and 2005, much higher than the 18% rise in the Consumer Price Index during the same period. After adjusting for inflation, cultural spending increased by 25% between 1997 and 2005, over three times the 8% growth in the Canadian population. The 48% increase in cultural spending (before the inflation adjustment) is about equal to the 50% increase in consumer spending on all goods and services between 1997 and 2005.
Performing arts spending now more than $1 billion
Consumer spending on live performing arts exceeded $1 billion for the first time in 2004 and increased again in 2005. Canadians' spending on live performing arts is now more than double their spending on live sports events: the $1.2 billion spent on live performing arts events in 2005 is 2.2 times higher than the $540 million spent on live sports. In addition, twice as many Canadian households spent at least some money on live performing arts (38% of households) than on live sports events (19%) in 2005. Spending on museum admissions has also risen significantly in recent years, exceeding $500 million for the first time in 2005. In that year, 34% of Canadian households spent at least some money on museum admissions.
Alberta on top of provincial comparisons
Cultural spending per capita varies significantly between the provinces, from a high of $971 in Alberta to a low of $691 in Newfoundland and Labrador. Albertans' $971 in cultural spending is 18% higher than the Canadian average of $821 and well above the $886 per capita spent by British Columbians, the second-highest per capita level. Ontarians have the third-highest level of cultural spending, at $851 per capita. Saskatchewanians spend an average of $837 per person on cultural items, the fourth highest level in Canada. All other provinces have levels of cultural spending that are below the Canadian average ($821).
Among the provinces, Alberta had the highest growth in consumer spending, both on cultural goods and services and on all goods and services. Consumer spending on culture in Alberta grew from $1.9 billion in 1997 to $3.0 billion in 2005. This represents 59% growth (not adjusted for the 18% inflation), slightly lower than the 64% growth in total consumer spending in Alberta during this period.
Ottawa and Calgary highly ranked among metropolitan areas
Among 15 metropolitan areas, Ottawa and Calgary have high per capita consumer spending on cultural goods and services. In terms of per capita spending on all cultural goods and services, Ottawa ranks first, followed by Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton. With regard to per capita spending on art works and events, Calgary ranks first, followed by Ottawa, St. John's, Edmonton and Toronto. The full report provides a profile of cultural spending in each province and in 15 metropolitan areas.
Full report also available
The full report, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Arts Council, is available free of charge on the Hill Strategies Research website (http://www.hillstrategies.com) and the websites of the funding organizations. The report is the 17th in the Statistical Insights on the Arts series from Hill Strategies Research.
Value of Governor General’s arts awards increased to $25,000 as part of Canada Council 50th anniversary celebration
from the CDA Bulletin
[excerpted from press release]
The Canada Council for the Arts announced today that it will immediately increase the value of the Governor General’s arts awards it administers – the Governor General’s Literary Awards and the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – from $15,000 to $25,000 in celebration of the Council’s 50th anniversary.
The Canada Council will also increase its financial contribution to the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, which are administered by the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation, to allow the Foundation to raise the value of its six artistic awards from $15,000 to $25,000.
The announcement raises the total amount of prize money provided by the Canada Council for these awards – which also includes money for literary award finalists and publishers – to $782,000 annually. The increase will benefit a total of 27 award winners each year: 14 for the Literary Awards, seven for the Visual and Media Arts Awards and six for the Performing Arts Awards.
The Canada Council has funded and administered the Governor General’s Literary Awards since 1957, and the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts since their inception in 1999. While the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards are administered by a separate foundation, the Canada Council has funded the prizes since 2000.
“We know that these awards carry with them a great deal of prestige and recognition, and we want this to be reflected in their monetary value,” said Canada Council Director Robert Sirman. “We are delighted that we are able to announce this permanent increase during our anniversary year – a year in which we are highlighting the Council’s 50-year history of supporting and promoting artistic excellence.”
PEGGY BAKER WINS PREMIER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS
from the CDA Bulletin
The Canadian Dance Assembly congratulates Peggy Baker on her well-deserved award!
Attached is the acceptance speech she gave at the awards ceremony.
[press release from the Ontario Ministry of Culture]
The first Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts has been won by Toronto dancer Peggy Baker, Ontario Minister of Culture Caroline Di Cocco and Deputy Premier George Smitherman announced at a celebration at the Royal Ontario Museum today.
"Ontario's artists give expression to our dreams and help us to connect with one another," said Premier McGuinty. "It's important to recognize outstanding artists like Peggy Baker for all the ways they enrich our lives."
Baker is a renowned performer, choreographer, teacher, and mentor who began her career in Toronto in the 1970s. In the 1980s, and 90s she performed with the world’s leading dancers, including Lar Lubovitch and Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was appointed the first-ever artist-in-residence at the National Ballet School in 1992. She teaches ballet and modern dance throughout Canada and the United States at institutions that include The Julliard School, York University and the Toronto Dance Theatre. She continues to perform and teach under her company, Peggy Baker Dance Projects.
Baker said, “For more than a decade the value of art, and the place of the artist in our society has been systematically discredited and relegated to the fringes by all levels of government in Canada. . . . I applaud Premier McGuinty and Minister Di Cocco for their boldness in establishing a prize that acknowledges the breadth and excellence of Ontario’s cultural sector and celebrates the arts as an essential and integral aspect of our society. I am humbled and deeply honoured to have my contributions recognized in this context.”
The recipient of the Premier’s Award is asked to identify an emerging artist in the same field to receive an award. Baker selected Singapore-born Yvonne Ng, who came to Canada in 1983 and studied dance at York University, as this year’s up-and-coming artist. Ng is an outstanding Toronto dancer, producer, choreographer, teacher and artistic director.
“The Premier’s Award provides a showcase for our most talented people,” said Di Cocco. “This is a new honour that will help to ensure the vibrancy of our culture sector and highlight the achievements of our greatest artists.”
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC), which administers the award on behalf of the Ontario government, received more than 190 nominations for this year’s Premier’s Award. The six finalists were Baker, playwright Judith Thompson of Toronto, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group of Wikwemikong (Manitoulin Island), artist Juan Geuer of Almonte, Ottawa Chamber Music Society and Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario of Sudbury.
A panel of jurors selected Baker from the six finalists for the award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. The winner receives $35,000 and a cash award of $15,000 goes to the emerging artist. Each finalist receives $2,000.
The culture sector supports more than 250,000 jobs and generates $17.9 billion for Ontario’s economy.
Nomination forms for the 2007 Premier’s Award will be available on the OAC website
May 1st 2007 (http://www.arts.on.ca).
Photos and a video of Baker are available on request from the Communications Branch of the Ministry of Culture.
Contacts:
Mark Thompson, Minister’s Office, (416) 325-4071
Guy Lepage, Communications Branch, (416) 314-3497
CHRC Launches Careers in Culture Online
OTTAWA -
Getting young people to explore the many possibilities of a career in Canada's cultural sector has never been easier - or as fun! The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) is thrilled to
announce the launch of Careers in Culture Online. Engaging and interactive, Careers in Culture Online leads you through what you need to know and what skills you need to have for a career in the vast and diverse arts and culture sector.
Along with job search strategies, training requirements, job interview tips and interest and aptitude quizzes, these sites also feature examples of cover letters and resumes, instructions on how to create a demo or portfolio, and live testimonials from people in the "biz".
First produced and disseminated throughout the Canadian school system as six booklets including, The Mind's Eye (for visual arts and crafts), Now Hear This (for music and sound recording), Words on the Move (for writing and publishing), The Interactive Zone (for new media), and The Art of Storytelling (for the heritage sub-sector) and The Spotlight's On (for film and television), the Careers in Culture series grew quickly in popularity with students, high school counselors, educators and professional searching new career paths.
Today, with the addition of two more subject areas - the Live Performing Arts and Cultural Management - these online adaptations display fresh and current information, which allow users of any age to explore the potential for work within the cultural sector.
Educators will also be pleased to know that a useful Teachers' Guide and Activity Kit accompany Careers in Culture Online.
"These rich and thoughtful resources are designed to show the many and diverse possibilities for a career in the arts and culture. At the same time they provide a reality check about work
as a Canadian artist or cultural worker which is both demanding and highly rewarding."
(Susan Annis, CHRC Executive Director)
The development and the revision of Careers in Culture Online was funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.
The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) strives to be at the centre of vision and forward thinking in the area of cultural human resources development. CHRC brings together representatives of arts disciplines and cultural industries in the cultural sector to address the training and career development needs of cultural workers - artists, creators, technical staff, managers and all others engaged professionally in the sector, including the self-employed. To become a member of CHRC please visit our website.
For further information please contact Megan Guy 613-562-1535 x 31; mguy@culturalhrc.ca .
www.culturalhrc.ca/careersinculture/default-e.asp
Dance Day preparations
On the 29th of April, as every year since 1982, Dance Day will be celebrated all over the world by the international community of dancers and dance enthusiasts.
The International Dance Council CID has prepared the following guidelines as a useful checklist for persons institutionally involved in the wider field of dance: teachers, choreographers, group leaders, journalists, researchers, associations, suppliers, organizations etc.
Object
The main purpose of Dance Day events is to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance. Special emphasis should be given to addressing a "new" public, people who do not follow dance events during the course of the year.
Events
Dance Day events may be special performances, open-door courses, public rehearsals, lectures, exhibitions, articles in newspapers and magazines, dance evenings, radio and TV programs, visits, street shows etc.
Organizers
Events are primarily organized by dance companies, amateur groups, schools, associations and other institutions active in dance. Wherever possible, it is better for events to be organized jointly with a non-dance institution such as a government agency, a public school, a municipality, a business enterprise, a trade union.
Content
Organizers have full freedom to define the content of the event.
Make sure that you include general information on the art of dance, its history, its importance to society, its universal character. This can be done in a short speech, a note in the program, a text distributed to those present. By adding this dimension you make the event different from dance activities taking place any other day.
Read a message from a prominent personality, a poem, a passage from a text by a famous author.
Coordination
In order to achieve maximum success, it is important that preparations start early enough.
It is imperative to inform the press and generally the media about your event.
Notify an organization holding a central position at regional or national level, which should publish a list of events planned for Dance Day.
Entrance to events should preferably be free, or by invitation. Invite persons who do not normally attend dance events.
Location
At best, events should take place in "new" places, such as streets, parks, squares, shops, factories, villages, discotheques, schools, stadiums etc.
By setting the event in original surroundings you stress the fact that this is an event dedicated to the universal family of dancers.
Prof. Alkis Raftis
President of the CID
King George International College is currently seeking placements for practicum students.
KGIC a private English language school and we are currently looking to place our Business English students in office spaces around Toronto.
Our Business English Diploma Program trains students the vocabulary and skills to work in a Canadian office environment. During practicum placements students will practice these skills and can aid you in a variety of ways around the office.
Our practicum students are either business professionals in their own country, or are university students. The practicum placements last 4 weeks (20-40 hours per week) and are unpaid.
If you are interested in some more information, or are interested in becoming one of our Practicum Partners please contact Trevor Marshall, Practicum Coordinator for King George International College.
Email – toronto-practicums@kgic.ca
Phone – 416.489.0540
Fax – 416.489.5587
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Classes/Workshops
Basic Skills Contact Workshop
Saturday, March 24th 2007
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Studio 2844
2844 Dundas West
By transit: take the subway to the Dundas West station and then take the Dundas West bus (only a few stops) to Keele St.
What is Contact Dance?
An improvised dance form that is inspired by the interaction and momentum created between the movement of two or more people. Contact Improvisation awakens the senses and encourages a sense of playfulness and intuition.
Course Description: Participants will learn basic principles of giving bearing weight executing partnering moves with ease.
No previous experience is necessary.
Wear comfortable clothes.
We will dance in bare feet.
Facilitated by: Carlynn Reed and Kathleen Rea
Price:
-$60 regular
-$50 payment before March 15th
-$40 payment before March 15th with group of two or more
Registration:
905-513-6122
carlynn@imagiscape.ca
www.imagiscape.ca
www.reasondetre.com
www.studio2844.com
Creative Dance/Movment Classes for Adults.
March/April series at Trinity St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. West.
Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Classes on March 7, 21, 28. April 11, 18 25.
Note: No classes on March 14, April 4.
Fee: $90.00 for 6 classes.
Drop-in class $17. (please call ahead).
For more information and to register call Katrina at (416)916-1107.
www.torontoccreativedancecentre.org. Express your spirit, explore movement with music, learn from others.
Class Schedules – Starting Tuesday, April 10th
Each series consists of five weeks/classes for $55.
Classes take place at: Studio 27, 27a Bloor Street East (near Yonge and Bloor)
Practice afterwards at: Burgundy’s Bar Grill, 780 Yonge
Street
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Introduction to West Coast Swing
No experience - or partner - necessary! This is the place to start if you've never done any West Coast Swing, or if you'd like to brush up on your Basics. We’ll cover six fundamental West Coast Swing patterns with tips on style and technique to help you look and feel like a WCS dancer.
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Pimp My Basics!
There’s a saying: “Beginner dancers do Intermediate patterns, Intermediate dancers do Advanced patterns, and Advanced dancers do… Basics”. This class will give Intermediate and more advanced dancers the tools to update your ‘every day’ patterns to add style and variety to your dancing, and to avoid the rut of ‘habitual moves’. Not recommended for Beginners.
Julie Epplett
GroovyBluesyJazzyFunky
416-929-8007
julie.epplett@sympatico.ca
www.TOWestCoast.com
WCS Workshop with Angel Debbie – April 20-22
Hosted by the Toronto Swing Dance Society, Angel and Debbie Figueroa are top instructors on the WCS circuit, with a wealth of experience to share. Full details at: http://dancing.org/tsds/wcw/angeldebbieflier.htm
contemporary dance: state of the art
a mini-conference for dancers dancemakers
SATURDAY MAY 19, 2007
10AM - 5:30PM
HUB 14
14 MARKHAM ST.
(near Bathurst Queen)
DANCERS:
In how many fields can you train for a quarter century and still have difficulty being considered “professional”?
You're talented, creative, smart (heck, you can count to eight!) : what future do you envision for yourself in dance and for dance at large?
Come for a discussion of the "state of the art" of dance that doesn't focus on funding, grant applications or career transitions.
Engage with other dancemakers in ideas about dance - why and how we make it, and the role dance can play in the wider world. This mini-conference will be a place for dance artists to share
information about vision, process and the place of dance in society.
SUBJECTS:
The Social History of Contemporary Dance, Or What They Didn't Teach You In Dance History Class; Contemporary Dance: Creative Process and Critical Perspectives; Dance Interdisciplinarity
...more to be confirmed...
SPEAKERS:
Pam Johnson
Pam Johnson has been dancing, choreographing and teaching in Toronto for 24 years. She has danced for many choreographers including: Dave Wilson, Susan McKenzie, Darcey Callison, Viv Moore and Kaeja D'Dance. Her choreography has appeared in fFida, Dances for a Small Stage, and Danceworks and Square Zero. She has been commissioned to create work for the MacMaster Dancers, composer John Oswald, Kid in the Hall Bruce McCullough and actor/playwright Diane Flacks and performance artist Phillip Barker. She is a founding member of High Xposure: Rock Climbing Dance Theatre. Pam's theatre credits include - MYTH ME and BY A THREAD (Myth productions), GRAVITY CALLING (Tarragon), MARX IN SOHO (Canadian premier and tour). Her film credits include features ZERO PATIENCE and MILLION DOLLAR BABIES and many independent films. She continues to tour the world as an actor/dancer with the
acclaimed Canadian Opera Co. production, Bluebeard's Castle/Erwartung directed by Robert LePage.
Pam's specialty is Contact Improvisation. She is co-coordinator of the Toronto Contact Jam, now in its 29th year. She is a co-coordinator of the Festival of Interactive Physics, a festival of improvisation and Contact dance. She is a faculty member in theatre at Humber College and the Ryerson University Dance Department.
Meagan O'Shea
Meagan O'Shea
www.meaganoshea.ca
bio to come
collective (gulp) dance projects
collective (gulp) dance projects www.artengine.ca/collectivegulp as founded by artistic co-directors, Alexis Kate Andrew and Elizabeth MacKinnon who began working together informally in 2001 and founded collective (gulp) in 2002. collective (gulp) directed and produced the first square zero independent dance festival and SQUARE ZERO - the second edition/la deuxième édition. In all, (gulp) has presented or facilitated the participation and collaboration of close to 50 local, national and international artists in its Ottawa based projects, including dancers, musicians, video and visual artists. (gulp)'s other works include promenades (2002), 16 % (2002), press star (2003), Fresh Hot Dances, Made to Order (2003), and The Poodle, the Crocodile and the Microwave; or How I lived to Tell the Tale (2004). In December 2006 (gulp) premiered TALK SHOW, a full-length performance piece that uses text, movement, visual art and video
to create a world where two ordinary women channel Brad Pitt, Jay Leno, Tie Domi, Ron McLean, Dr. Phil and others to face up to their own shadow selves – the fears and fallacies that we
clothe, cover and exploit to get through each day.
collective (gulp) works on themes relating to public and private spaces and behaviours, language, communication and the impacts of technology on our physicality and relationships.
Physical research has examined the intersections of “pedestrian” and “dance” movement, communication between performers and audience, work with props and the use of voice and text.
collective (gulp)'s work is primarily improvised and comes out of abiding enthusiasm for this branch of dance investigation and performance. collective (gulp) has also presented performance evenings at the Mercury Lounge featuring their own works and the works of other artists including readings by local authors, stand-up comedy, video and dance.
In recognition of its humorous, innovative and engaging approach, collective (gulp) has been invited to perform by the Council for the Arts in Ottawa, fFIDA (curated program), Dance Network,
Sanctuary Series and other dance presenters as well as a variety of community events such as art fairs, social and political events and fundraisers. In addition to performing and presenting, the members of (gulp) co-manage a member-run studio, Movement Arts Ottawa, and teach contact improvisation.
... more to be confirmed...
$35 registration fee (includes breakfast, snacks refreshments)
Cheque payable to: HUB 14
Send to:
Pam Johnson,
798 Bloor St W,
#3,
Toronto, ON,
M6G 1L9
contemporarydance@hotmail.com
Forget April in Paris, forget your shovels.
Come to the Spring Thaw Weekend in Toronto, April 13-15 2007
(Note change in schedule since hardcopy flyer.) for a fabulous weekend of dance with
Rick Mohr - Crowfoot - Bev Bernbaum - Duncan Cameron Friends, Tom Calwell Myra Hirschberg - Karen Millyard the Trafalgar Trio
Imagine dancing in an urban village community where everything is on offer on a fresh spring weekend - fabulous bookstores and cafes, fine dining, casual pubs, a full gamut of restaurants
specializing in world cuisines, greengrocers, gourmet cheeses, health food stores, chic clothing - and some of the loveliest parks and ravines in North America.
All this and dancing that is as diverse as our city:
Contra - English - Waltz - Squares - and even Hambo
(What is Hambo? -- a couple's dance with a lilt that looks hard til you take Tom and Myra's Workshop)
CHANGE: Please note the change in our Saturday schedule. www.tcdance.org/spring_thaw/thaw_schedule.htm
LOCATION:
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
www.tcdance.org/directions/eastminster.htm
REGISTRATION: Our Early Bird cut off date is March 26th, so email us, fill in the web form or snail mail us just as soon as you can. Details at: www.tcdance.org/thaw.htm#reg
Questions to Jorge at registration@tcdance.org
ACCOMMODATION: Please see our web site for Hotels and Bed Breakfasts.
www.tcdance.org/spring_thaw/thaw_accommodation.htm
Call or email Carolyn at billeting@tcdance.org or 416-461-0689 for billeting.
Other questions : thaw@tcdance.org
Come for the weekend, come for a day, come for an evening -- you won't want to leave.
SEE YOU AT THE THAW !!
VARIETY CLASSES AT ARABESQUE ACADEMY
use regular Classcard,
Thursdays, 8:15 – 9:15 pm
March 15 Bellydance Fusion with Siham
March 22 / 29 Choreography with Yasmina Ramzy - learn this choreography and perform it at Layali Arabesque April 1st (April Fool’s Day) - No Joke!
SKILLS ASSESSMENT WITH YASMINA RAMZY.
Yasmina offers a 30-minute one on one personal analysis with written assessment covering 24 points in areas of technique, quality of movement and artistry. Great for students looking to find what level they should focus on or for those desiring exceptional in-depth feedback and evaluation.
$45
at Arabesque
Saturdays at 2:15 and 2:45
March 17 - April 14
TECHNIQUE MASTER CLASS WITH YASMINA RAMZY
March 24 - BEGINNER 1, $35, 2 hours
March 25 - BEGINNER 2, $35, 2 hours
March 31 - INTERMEDIATE 1, $35, 2 hours
the 509 DANCE collective
professional modern dance classes
march teaching calendar
509 DANCE collective is an open, drop-in modern dance class for professional and pre-professional dancers.
Classes are held Monday to Friday, 10:00am-11:30am.
Location: 509 DANCE (509 Parliament Street)
A variety of instructors will teach the classes, with live musical accompaniment.
Cost: $10.00/full class, $6.00/barre only, $90.00/10-class card.
For more information, please contact Laura Kappel at 416-924-5657.
website: www.ccdt.org
Teacher Schedule
March 2007
15-Thu-Louis Laberge-Coté
16-Fri-Louis Laberge-Coté
19-Mon-Darryl Tracy
20-Tue-TBA
21-Wed-Darryl Tracy
22-Thu-TBA
23-Fri-Darryl Tracy
26-Mon-Sasha Ivanochko
27-Tue-Darryl Tracy
28-Wed-Sasha Ivanochko
29-Thu-Darryl Tracy
30-Fri-Sasha Ivanochko
Laura Furtado- Sensual Dance for Women
Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer
W: www.laurafurtado.com
E: laurafurtadodance@gmail.com
P: 416-580-0611
The Instructional Strip to Fit Program is an educational program geared towards Fitness Instructors, Dance Instructors and Performers, with the purpose of enhancing teaching techniques in this discipline of fused fitness and dance. It is an 8-hour intensive workshop of both theory and practical dance and fitness, to aid and inspire participants (a.k.a. future Strip Aerobic Instructors), to create a class that is sexy and fun for the average woman! Make sure you are ahead of the game on this new trend in fitness!
It is now credited with 4 FIS CECs with CanFitPro!
There are various workshops coming up:
Montreal- weekend of March 16th
Kitchener- weekend of March 31st
Ottawa- weekend of April 13th
Port Credit- weekend of May 11th
Halifax- August 2007- TBC
Toronto- Summer 2007- TBC
For more information or to register, contact Laura at laurafurtadodance@gmail.com, 416-580-0611, www.laurafurtado.com.
CLASSES:
Laura Furtado and Sensual Dance for Women is now taking registration for Strip to Fit and other various classes across the GTA! Classes are now offered at various locations:
- Oakville
- Port Credit
- Mississauga
- Streetsville
- Etobicoke
- Brampton- coming May 2007
- Toronto- coming soon!
- Vaughan- coming soon!
Contact Laura for more information or to reserve your spot in a session/workshop! www.laurafurtado.com. laurafurtadodance@gmail.com. 416-580-0611.
Hogtown Swing Classes start this week, Balboa, Charleston Authenic Jazz and Lindy Hop
All classes are at:
Hogtown Swing Dance Studios
at the Dovercourt House,
805 Dovercourt Rd.
Mondays
6:30-7:30 Charleston and Authentic Jazz
7:30-8:30 Fundamentals and Intro to Balboa (Beg I II)
8:30-9:30 Intermediate/Advanced Balboa Training
Thursdays
6:30-7:30 Intermediate Advanced Lindy Hop
7:30-8:30 Advanced III Lindy Hop Open Choreography Training
8:30-10:00 Hogtown Swing Choreography Practice
Price Breakdown
Charleston Authentic Jazz - 3 class pass - $20
Fundamentals and Intro to Balboa (Beg I II) - 8 weeks - $80
Intermediate/Advanced Balboa Training - 8 weeks - $88
Intermediate Advanced Lindy Hop - 8 weeks - $88
Advanced III Lindy Hop Open Choreography Training - 8 weeks - $88
Dropins for all classes are $15
Additional classes of same dance $5 (applies to lower level)
Discounts and Specials
Referral Special - 25% off each person you refer
Student/Senior - 25% off students/seniors
Lindy Hop Balboa package
Take 25% off full session of Balboa
**All discounts piggy back on each other.
More information and registration can be found at www.HogtownSwing.com
See you in class,
Dan Joanna
Professional Dance Instruction of the Jazz Era Lindy Hop / Balboa / Charleston / Authentic Jazz Dancing www.HogtownDance.com
LA's Finest Master Workshop Dance Classes Schedule
DanceKraze Productions
www.dancekrazeproductions.com
In Association with
George Brown Dance
TBS The Ballet School of Woodbridge
Saturday March 24 2007
KIDS Hip Hop 4:00-5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate Kids Hip Hop Class
B/I Hip Hop 4:00-5:30pm Beginner/Intermediate Open Hip Hop Class
KIDS Jazz/Funk 5:30-7:00pm Beginner/Intermediate Kids Jazz Funk Class
ADV Hip Hop 5:30-7:00pm Advanced Open Hip Hop Class
ADV Jazz/Funk 7:00-8:30pm Advanced Open Jazz Funk Class
B/I Jazz/Funk 7:00-8:30pm Beginner/Intermediate Open Jazz Funk Class
Note that you can pre-register for one, two or three classes depending on your interest.
The more classes you buy the better deal you get! Scroll down for more price info.
MASTER DANCE CLASS INFO
LA's Finest Dancers: Kiki, Gilbert, Paul, MoMo, Tiana, Marcel, Dres, and Nikki, are offering Hip Hop and Jazz Funk master classes in three levels:
Kids (8-14yrs)
Beginner/Intermediate Open (15yrs + up)
Advanced Open (15yrs + up)
There will be two instructors per class, a meet and greet and a question and answer period with workshop participants. Participants will also have a chance to get autographs throughout the day.
Master Hip Hop Class:
Levels offered: Beg/Intermediate Kids, Beg/Intermediate Open, Advanced Open
Master Jazz Funk Class:
Levels offered: Beg/Intermediate Kids, Beg/Intermediate Open, Advanced Open
Master Class Breakdown:
All classes will have a 5-10 minute warm-up and participants will be taught an amazing dance combination in the class they have enrolled in. At the end of the class, participants will be able to showcase the choreography they have learned and also meet and greet LA's Finest Dancers, their instructor.
Level description:
Beginner/Intermediate Kids level:
The ages limits are 8 to 14 years. The dancers should have at least 2 years of dance experience and be comfortable in a challenging workshop setting.
Beginner/Intermediate Open Class:
15 years and up. The dancers should have at least 2 years of dance experience and/or be comfortable in a challenging workshop setting.
Advanced Open Class:
15 years and up. The dancers should have at least 3 years of dance experience and/or be comfortable in a challenging workshop setting.
Scheduling Policy:
Dance Kraze Productions reserves the right to change class times, and/or Instructors and levels due to registration.
Dance Kraze Productions reserves the right to cancel classes.
Participants will be reimbursed for any cancelled classes.
Participants will be notified with the final class times and levels, they will also be posted on our website the week before the workshop.
MASTER CLASS PRICES
Pre-Registration Master Class Prices:
These prices reflect pre-registration prices and are valid until March 12 2007.
We have tried to schedule the Master dance classes so that one can plan to attend more than one. Consult the schedule, and choose how many Master Dance Classes
you want to take. The more classes you take the better deal you get!
Single Master Dance Class: $32.00
Two Master Dance Classes: $58.00
All Three Master Dance Classes: $75.00
Pre-Registered Group Prices (5 Dancers or more):
If you are planning to attend with 5 or more of your friends, you qualify for a group discount.
All group pre-registration forms and payments must be sent all together, one registration form per participant.
Please contact us first if you are coming in a large group at info@dancekrazeproductions.com or 416-885-2715 to ensure availability.
Group Rate Single Master Dance Class: $30.00
Group Rate Two Master Dance Classes: $55.00
Group Rate Three Master Dance Classes: $72.00
At the Door, Drop-in, Day of Dance Class Prices:
If you don't plan to pre-register, you can always show up at the door.
We accept cash or cheque only.
Single Master Dance Class: $42.00
Two Master Dance Classes: $68.00
Three Master Dance Classes: $85.00
Purchase Policy:
All prices include 6% GST
Please note that all purchases are final! There will be no
exchanges or refunds.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-registration Procedure:
1. Download and Fill out Master Dance Classes Workshop Pre-Registration Form
2. Download and Sign the Release and Indemnity Agreement Form Each page must be initialed and last page signed.
3. Payment Options
Mail Cheque to address below
Pay via Paypay
Pay via Email Transfer
For more info contact Katarina 416-816-2992 or info@dancekrazeproductions.com
4. Send the following to the address below:
- Registration Form
- Release and Indemnity Agreement
- Payment (cheque) for full amount (if not transferred electronically)
Attn: Katarina Rajkovic
Dance Kraze Productions
666 Burnhamthorpe Road
P.O Box 91012
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9C 2Z0
Pre-registration at the door:
Monday Nights between 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Tuesday Nights between 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays between 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location:
George Brown
Casa Loma Campus,
Building C,
Room 129
Pre-registration will be available during DKOC Open Class times, please call Katarina at 416-885-2715 in advance for exact times to come down and pre-register.
**Due date for pre-registration is Monday March 12th 2007. Spaces limited!
Registration at the door on the day of at Drop-in rate:
Registration will open on the day of at 3pm and will be open throughout the workshop.
Cash or cheque payments accepted only at the door please.
Release and Indemnity Agreement forms:
Please read the form and initial the first page and print your name, sign and date the second page. If you are a participant between the ages of 8-17 years you and your parent must initial and sign the agreement before you can participate in the workshop.
Please send the Release and Indemnity Agreement forms with your registration form and full payment.
LOCATION
George Brown College
Casa Loma Campus
Building C - (on map building CL)
Studio B C Room 129 - Lower Level Dance Studios
160 Kendal Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5R 1M3
www.georgebrown.ca
New Courses Starting in March April!
click here : http://www.flowfitness.ca
* Beginner Bellydance starts Mar. 8 or Mar. 21 Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, or Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm
* Brazilian Dance starts Apr. 1 Sundays 1:15pm-2:15pm
Kids Troupe starts Apr. 2 Mondays 4-5pm
Most classes are $80 for 6 week session (or bring a pal for $145 for both - save $15)
Pre-register for these courses in advance to secure your spot, by sending or dropping off a cheque made out to "flow fitness" to :
flow fitness
219 St. Clair Ave. W.
LL1
Toronto, ON
M4V 1R3
I am available for personal registration Mon. Thurs. from 6:00-6:20pm.
We also accept paypal payments online.
Drop-in Classes:
* Advanced/Intermediate Bellydance Boot Camp - Get fit and improve your bellydance in this challenging class!
Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm
* Multi-level Bellydance Technique -
All students with basic bellydance technique welcome. Drills technique refines moves!
Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm
* Intermediate Bellydance - Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
* Pro Bellydance - Mondays 7:15-8:15pm
* Salsaerobics - Saturdays 10:45-11:45am
* Advanced Bellydance - Sundays 12:00-1:00pm
drop-in rate $15 per class, or use your classcard.
Contact Information
email: info@flowfitness.ca
web: http://www.flowfitness.ca
Save $15 when you bring a friend!
Register for any 6-week course with a pal and pay only $145 for both 6-week courses (regularly $160)
flow fitness movement
219 St. Clair Ave. West
Lower Level 1
Toronto ON
M4V 1R3
Canada
YOGA, The Conference and Show
www.theyogaconference.com
April 26 - 29th 2007
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTER TORONTO, CANADA
Yoga, The Conference and Show is excited to provide you an opportunity to interact directly with world-renowned yogis and yoginis over an inspirational, rejuvenating and revitalizing four
days.
In addition to our dynamic Main Conference, we have All-Day Intensives, a Beginner Conference and Continuing Education programs and workshops all lined up. The event hosts many workshops and classes for a variety of yoga styles for every level. There is also a dynamic showcase of products, services, samples and meals in-line with your mindful thinking to explore.
On the Show Floor will be numerous opportunities for you to come face to face with the faculty and to engage in informative and life-changing demonstrations and seminars by leaders of the yoga community and health-conscious field.
Come, immerse and interact directly with world renowned teachers of teachers who will make you feel at home as you explore ways to reach beyond yourself and expand your limits.
Whether you are just beginning, already advanced or looking for ways to deepen your practice, this conference provides it all as it is lead by world-class yoga leaders who are experts in their
field and approach their workshops with their creative and innovative teaching styles, you are sure to enhance your yoga practice while expanding your life consciously.
Faculty
Our 2007 Conference is designed to give yogis and yoginis of all levels, from beginners to teachers, the opportunity to enjoy concentrated hands-on training from an international roster of 43
world class instructors. There will be more than 126 workshops, classes, demonstrations and seminars offered across many yoga styles.
July Evening Classes!
Wendy Chiles Helen Jones will teach their popular modern dance classes through July.
Advance registration, drop-in rates
Level 1 Level 2
Tuesdays Thursdays
6:30 - 8:00pm
Level 3
Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:00pm
80 Winchester Street,
Toronto
home of Toronto Dance Theatre and The School of Toronto Dance
Theatre
For July class details and registration:
416-535-5924
helenj@yorku.ca
REGISTRATION FOR STEVEN VIRGINIE IS NOW OPEN!!!!!!!
For two years Toronto has waited in anticipation for a chance to host Steven and Virginie and we are excited to finally welcome them back!
S U
Steven Virginie University
WHERE: Right here in Toronto!
WHEN: March 30 - April 1st
Scholarly workshops with world re-known Professors of Lindy Hop, Steven Mitchell and Virginie Jenson!
This will be an academic and disciplined weekend of dance set appropriately on the University of Toronto campus.
Please note that class size is limited; Saturday and Sunday workshop enrollment will be capped at just 45 leaders and 45 followers!
Take advantage of this intimate learning experience!
Classes include:
Swinging the Blues
Waltz Movement Weight Transfer
Beyond the Swing Out
The Form, Connection, and Rhythm of Swing
Good Old Fashioned JAZZ!
More Sophisticated Steps
Musicality with Live Music
Q. HOW IS THIS WORKSHOP DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WORKSHOPS?
A. Steven Virginie are two very special instructors.
- This is not a case of "a little of this, a little of that" or
"drop-in and see."
- To benefit from these expert Lindy Hoppers you must take in the
full S experience.
- This is an all or nothing workshop. Saturday Sunday workshops
are only open to full weekend participants.
- Those of you who have studied with S before already understand
this, and for those of you who haven't -- you're in for a real
treat!
REGISTER TODAY!
Registration is VERY LIMTED -- with room for just 45 couples (and
several people have already signed up) you'd better not wait.
Register online at
A Special dance workshop with ABOUBACAR MANE originally from Cote D'Ivoire
NO Ottawa, this is not an April Fool's joke...Sufi Girl is leaving for Guinea Conakry and wants to celebrate her departure with a party, what better way than to dance - Afro Contemporary style - on April 1st with Aboubacar Mane...don't miss this one!
*BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND*
Sufi Girl Presents:
A Special dance workshop with ABOUBACAR MANE originally from Cote D'Ivoire
With live drummers Dr Lee, Sufi Girl, and Rockin Raymond Labelle
ON: SUNDAY APRIL 1st from 6pm - 7:30pm
At: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave in Ottawa - Studio B (2nd floor)
Cost: $35 - SPACE IS LIMITED - ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT!!!
REGISTER NOW: 613-276-SUFI (7834) or gosufigirl@hotmail.com
Biographies:
Originally from Cote D'Ivoire, Aboubacar Mane began dancing in 1989 with the company N'zraman in Abidjan. In 1996 he joined the Ballet Nationale de la Côte-D'ivoire where he spent 3 years touring before arriving in Canada. Aboubacar dances with Oumar N'Diaye's Guinean troupe Tribaa, and some of you may have seen him dance with the group in Ottawa, with Sufi Girl as his guest in 2005. Aboubacar is now based in Montreal. He teaches dance at Afrique en Mouvement and performs regularly
Lainie Towell is The Sufi Girl. Based in Ottawa Canada, she works as an independent dance artist, teacher and presenter. Lainie is captivated with Guinean Ballet and has traveled to Guineé Conakry to study dance on several occasions with Le Troupe Bassikolo under Fodé Bamba Camara. She is particularly interested in how the dance transforms when its removed from its traditional context. Along with her interest in Guinean dance, Lainie choreographs and presents contemporary performance pieces. Her work has been shown in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal.
www.sufigirl.com
Lainie Towell ackowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts which last year invested 16.4 million in dance throughout
INTRO TO BOUFFON
TORONTO: Friday April 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday April 14-15, 12pm-4pm
In the tradition of Master Teacher Philippe Gaulier, the aim of Bouffon is to expose social hypocracies while making audiences love you.
They are the world's satarists - Borat, Dame Edna and Jon Stewart. Mocking everything, good and bad, students will be introduced to the bouffon form, learning to find the pleasure of making fun. Bouffon are shameless. We laugh more.
"Freaks are born with their afflictions, and the rest of us acquire them over the course of our lives. The freaks are the real aristocrats of our world because they have nothing to be
shameful for."
Photographer Diane Arbus
INTRO TO CHARACTERS
TORONTO: Friday April 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday April 21-22, 12pm-4pm
In the tradition of French Physical Theatre, actors are never concerned with trying to be realistic. They play at Hamlet, at Lady M, at Vladmir or Estragon, always exploring how they can uniquely bring a character to the stage or screen. In this way, an audience sees the actor beneath and walks away remembering the performance and not only the text.
The Characters workshop is a lesson in disguise. Over the course of the 3 days, students will use text, play in costumes and improvise in order to find and develop an original character worth watching or writing about. The character, unlike the clown or bouffon, is a full bodied mask for the actor, and in this mask students find their unique form of play, making their character come to life.
For info and registration: www.quiptake.com, thebouffon@rogers.com , 416-821-3833
1 Weekend Workshop: $190, $150 Union/Previous Students
2 Weekend Workshops: $350, $280 Union/Previous Students
Contact Improvisation Dance Classes: The Basics and Beyond
All Levels Welcome!
8 Fridays 6:30-8pm, Starts April 27, 2007
Contact Improv is a movement form that wakes up your ability to listen and respond to what is happening in the moment. Movement is inspired by the spontaneous interaction between two people playing with weight, momentum and gravity. Contact Improv has been described as “dancing, Aikido, surfing, wrestling, and playing all at the same time” (Touchdown Dance 2002)
Classes will Explore:
Sharing Weight
Falling with Ease
Playing with Space
Partner Lifts
Momentum
Previous movement experience an asset (ex. dance, martial arts, yoga, and/or physical theatre). Contact the facilitator for more info. Wear comfortable clothes. We will dance in bare feet.
Location: Dovercourt 3rd Floor
805 Dovercourt St. (One block N of Bloor)
Class Series Price:
$85 before April 12
$75 groups of two or more before April 12
$100 regular
Drop-in Price:
$15/drop-in class
Facilitator: Suzanne Liska
suzliska@yahoo.com
416 704-8096
Downward Dog Yoga Centre Newsletter
March 2007
In this email: upcoming events March 17 to 25
Learn to Float! with David Robson, Saturday, March 17, Downtown
Hip Parade: A Hip Opening Workshop, March 17 in the Beach
Urdhva Danurasana: Drop Back + Come to Standing: March 18 in the Beach
King of Asanas: Headstand with David Gellineau: Saturday, March 24, in the Beach
Ashtanga Posture Clinic with Maria: A workshop for Prep + Level 1 students, March 25, in the Beach
Learn to Float! with David Robson
Saturday, March 17
Lighten your landings!
This workshop will focus on how to bring floatiness to your
jump-backs, jump-throughs, and some of the unique vinyasa that
arise from specific asanas.
Click here for more info! http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Downtown
$30
call 416-703-8805 to register
Hip Parade: A Hip Opening Workshop with David Gellineau
Saturday, March 17
Hips to tight?
This workshop will lead the class through a series of poses sequenced to target the pelvic region and unlock the most stubborn hips.
Level 1 up.
More info http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#hipparade
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
in the Beach
$30
call 416-693-4088 to register
Time to get over your fear!
This 2-hour workshop will focus on how to come-up from and drop-back into Urdhva Dhanurasana, Upward Facing Bow posture.
More info http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#tostanding
Saturday, March 18
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
in the Beach
$30
Headstands are known as the "King of Asanas" because of the numerous therapeutic benefits received on the body and mind. Join David G for this special workshop... click here for more
info http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#headstand
Saturday, March 24
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
in the Beach
$30
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Teacher Training News
click here http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html for all
teacher training info
Ujjayi Pulse Teacher Training
Mar 31 to Apr 1 + April 14 to 15, 2007
Register for the Teacher Certification and Weekend workshops by Thurs., March 15.
Click here http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#ujjayi for complete program info.
Module II at the Beach
April 13 to May 13, 2007
Applications for Module II are due March 22.
Read about the program here
http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#module2
Swabhava: Advanced Training
May 5 to 6 May 12 to 13, 2007
Read about the program here
http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#swabhava
200 hr Teacher Training and Personal Development Intensive
July 2 - 31, 2007
INFO SESSION in April
Please join us for an info session on Sunday, April 29th, from 2:00 - 2:30 pm at our downtown location
http://www.downwarddog.com/contact.html .
Click here http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#july for full details about this program.
Upcoming Workshops
at Downward Dog
click here http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html for all
workshops
Ujjayi Pulse Weekend 1
with Diane Bruni
March 31 - April 1
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#ujjayi
Save your Knees
with Ron Reid
April 6
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#knees
Learning to Love Backbends
with Ron Reid
April 7
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#lovebackbends
Pranayama + Meditation
with Ron Reid and Marla Meenakshi Joy
April 8
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#pranayama
The Wheels of Life
with Marla Meenakshi Joy
April 13
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#wheels
Ujjayi Pulse Weekend 2
with Diane Bruni
April 14 - 15
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html#ujjayi
Arm Balances and Inversions
with David Robson
April 14 - 15
in the Beach
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#armbalance
The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga
with Dr. Ray Long
April 21 - 22
in the Beach
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#raylong
Intro to Ayurveda and Yoga Part II
with Matthew Remski
April 27
Downtown
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#ayurveda2
>From Hip to Knee
with Ron Reid
April 28 - 29
in the Beach
http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#hiptoknee
Get your yoga questions answered.
Learn about the breath, bandhas, and poses in more detail.
This workshop is geared towards Prep + Level 1 students.
More info http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#postureclinic
Sunday, March 25
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
in the Beach
$30
intro special for new students to downward dog: one week of unlimited class for $20 offer is good at both locations
Downward Dog Yoga Centres
Downtown
735 Queen Street West
tel. 416-703-8805
info@downwarddog.com
In the Beach
1977 Queen Street East
tel. 416-693-4088
beachinfo@downwarddog.com
Creative Dance/Movement Classes for Adults
The Creative Dance/Movement Classes for Adults are held in the dance studio of Trinity St. Paul's Centre at 427 Bloor St. West, on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
Registration is extended.
The new series of classes is on March 7, 21, 28 and April 11, 18 and 25.
6 classes for $90.
Drop-in class is $17.
www.torontocreativedancecentre.org
Call Katrina at 416-916-1107.
Express your spirit, explore movement with music, learn from others.
Katrina has been teaching CreativeDance/Movement and relaxation for over 20 years.
Kaiyote Dance Inc
New Classes:
· Beta Drop-in program
This is a drop-in program where students who are interested in learning hip hop can pick up some easy moves and come in according to their own schedule.
Those that want to take dance more seriously can still join this program and advance to our Beta II program.
Note: to sign up for this class, please email info@kaiyotesdance.com with the subject line as “Beta I: (preferred location)”.
Time:
Saturdays, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (North York location)
Sundays, 1:45pm to 3:00pm (Markham location)
* starting date: Markham location — Sunday, March 18th, 2007
Location:
North York location: TBA
Markham location: 415 Hood Rd, Unit 12, Markham, Ontario (Major intersection: Warden and Denison)
Eligibility: 12 years old and up
Price: $15.00 per class (including GST)
· Beta II Program
Our advanced hip hop program offers students with the opportunity to perform on stage at various events. Students from the Beta II program will be learning advanced techniques to prepare to advance to the next level within Kaiyotes.
Note: Audition required
Time: Sundays, 3:00pm to 5:00pm (Markham location)
Location:
415 Hood Rd,
Unit 12
Markham, Ontario
(Major intersection: Warden and Denison)
Eligibility: 12 years old and up
Price: $120.00 + 6% GST = $127.20
· Poppin’ and Lockin’ I Program
This introductory program is an intensive class which allows students to practice the basic techniques of the various funk styles. It is crucial for students to understand the concept of each
technique and be able to learn these techniques by attending these practice sessions. This is a prerequisite program for those whom wish to advance to the intermediate level.
Time: Sundays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Markham location)
Location:
415 Hood Rd,
Unit 12
Markham, Ontario
(Major intersection: Warden and Denison)
Eligibility: 12 years old and up
Price: $60.00 + GST = $63.60
· Poppin’ and Lockin’ II Program
The intermediate level of poppin’ and lockin’ provides student with time to practice their free-styling techniques thereby developing their own techniques. Students will be expected to learn the history of funk styles as well as attending underground dance battles in order to broaden their horizons.
Note: audition required
Time: Saturdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Markham location)
Location:
415 Hood Rd,
Unit 12
Markham, Ontario
(Major intersection: Warden and Denison)
Eligibility: 12 years old and up
Price: $56.40 + 6% GST = $60.00
Orientation Day: April 14th, 2007
Looking for a place to learn some new moves? Come join us on April 14th for our orientation day! You will be introduced to hip hop, poppin’ and lockin’, musical theatre and much much more!
To sign up for this event, please send an email to info@kaiyotesdance.com with the subject as “orientation day: 14/4”.
Reserve your spot today!
Master Classes with SOLEDAD BARRIO of Noche Flamenca
Academy of Spanish Dance is proud to offer for one day only, master classes in flamenco dance with Soledad Barrio
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Elementary : 5:30 - 7:00pm
Int/Adv: 7:15 - 8:45pm
Cost: $35.00 + gst = $37.10 per class
Register for both classes and receive $10.00 off.
Space is reserved on a first PAID, first served basis.
We accept cash or cheque only.
All classes held at:
ACADEMY OF SPANISH DANCE,
401 Richmond Street West,
Suite B104,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
M5V 3A8
(south of Queen Street, at the corner of Spadina)
tel: 416-595-5753
academy@flamencos.net
You can register by sending an email with your name address, phone number, email and the class you will be attending to academy@flamencos.net or call 416-595-5753.You can also drop off your registration and payment in person Mon-Thu between 4:00-8:30pm or Saturdays between 10am - 3:30pm.
Soledad Barrio was born In Madrid and is founding member of Noche Flamenca.
She has appeared as soloist with an incredible array of prestigious flamenco dance companies. She has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North and South America and has won awards from over 12 different countries around the globe for her excellence in dance. She recently received a "Bessie" award for Outstanding Creative Achievement.
Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca will be appearing at Toronto's Massey Hall on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
Making Dances: a five day intensive with Eryn Dace Trudell
Eryn will be in Guelph offering a workshop in Skinner Releasing Technique and Choreographic Scores - April 16-20.
Skinner Releasing Technique
10-12
SRT has considerable influence on the contemporary dancing body. Besides making available an expanded spectrum of technique for the professional dancer, it provides an opportunity to experience facility of movement and creative expression for everyone. Suggesting how we might "let go" of habitual holding patterns, SRT encourages integration of body and imagination.
Class atmosphere is supportive and includes, deep-states, hands on bodywork, music and lots of dancing.
Choreography
1-4pm
Writing with the body - the creative process involved in the making of any dance piece. Choreographic practices include an awareness of gesture, landscape and relationship: universal themes extending beyond performance. Theatre makers, directors, dancers, musicians and anyone interested in effective movement will find tools in this workshop to convey themselves and their ideas with greater articulation.
April 16-20, 2007
Guelph Youth Music Centre
75 Cardigan Street
514-837-1121
$250 for everything or $100 for SRT classes only
Contact:
Rebecca Barnstaple
514-277-0229
rebecca@makingdances.com
http://makingdances.com/
Ballet Espressivo – March – April, 2007 Classes
All students must pre-register to ensure their place in the class. Classes are very popular and are kept small, so individual attention is possible and early registration is encouraged. All classes are held at The Studio Pilates 65 Wellesley St. E. Suite 405. Please register by email info@balletespressivo.com <mailto:info@balletespressivo.com> or phone 647.294.0784.
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner I “A FANTASTIC WORKOUT!”
Tired of backaches, sore shoulders, general stiffness! Put that spring back into your step!
BENEFITS: Injury-Preventative - Improves Alignment, Balance, Posture, Flexibility, Co-ordination, & Circulation. Tones & Elongates every part of the body -Develops Core Strength -Engages the Body & Mind at the same time - Increases Concentration
No previous dance experience is needed!
Classes:
Monday evenings from 8 -9:30 p.m. from March 5 - April 30 p.m. - 9 classes for $108.00.
Saturday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. March 3 -April 28 - 9 classes for $108.00.
Adult Ballet for the Absolute Beginner II
Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. from March 5 - April 30 p.m. - 9 classes for $108.00.
For students who have taken the Absolute Beginner’s Class I or those who have had some previous experience with ballet or other dance classes.
Beginners for The More Experienced Beginner:
Wednesday mornings: 10 - 11:30 a.m. from March 7 – April 25, 2007 -8 classes for $96.00
***NEW**** Wednesday evenings 7:30 – 9 p.m. from March 7 – April 25, 2007 -8 classes for $96.00
Friday evenings: 6 -7:30 p.m. from March 2 – April 27, 2007 – 8 classes for $96.00 (no class on Good Friday April 6, 2007)
*** NEW **** Ballet for the New MOM
Get back into shape. Get those abs working again. Improves strength, flexibility, endurance and co-ordination. Lowers stress. Preparation for those “terrible two’s!” Steal an hour or two for yourself and have fun!
Wednesday mornings 10 -11:30 a.m. from March 7 – April 25, 2007 -8 classes for $96.00
Individual Coaching/Personal Training
Individual instruction for those who prefer exclusive and private sessions or have no time to fit a class into their busy schedules. Trouble-shooting for the professional dancer who wants to target their individual needs, stand-out at auditions and develop their uniqueness and artistry.
Donna Greenberg, teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of Ballet Espressivo has been teaching for over twenty-five years. Benefit from her vast knowledge of techniques and artistic flair. Private classes are arranged on an individual basis at a mutually agreeable time.
Singing for Dancers & Actors
Preparing for an audition. No vocal training. Feeling awkward and scared.
Get that song up to scratch! Sing with confidence and capture their hearts.
Donna Greenberg - Singer, choreographer & former dancer can help you sell that song!
647.294.0784 or email donnagreenberg@balletespressivo.com
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Calls to Artists
Call for submissions: Neighbourhood Dance Works’ Festival of New Dance, 2008
Neighbourhood Dance Works’ Festival of New Dance, 2008
** Please note we are moving our application deadline to April 1st, 2007 (postmarked) so we can line ourselves up more effectively with the Presentation Canada deadline.
Our festival takes place each summer in St. John's, Newfoundland. An application for presentation at the Festival should include the following information:
- name of choreographer or company
- address, phone and email of above
- title and length of work
- information about the choreographer and a description of the work
- the number of performers, their names and bios
- the number of people traveling, ie. dancers, musicians, lighting designers
- from what city will individual/group be traveling from
- do you or have you had funding for this work?
- the technical requirements for the work
- a video of the proposed work or recent work if new work not available on video
Our festival and community are interested in work that stimulates, inspires and challenges. We welcome installation, site specific, and performance pieces.
* if you require your video returned to you please send appropriate postage.
Please send applications and a $20 processing fee to:
NDW, P.O. Box 815, Stn C, 354 Water Street, St. john’s, NL, A1C 5L7 Tel: 709-722-9454
The Hysteria Festival returns.
Deadline for submissions is May 15, 2007
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR
HYSTERIA: a festival of women
Moynan King, Festival Director
October 25 – November 3, 2007
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander St.
Toronto
“I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is. I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a
doormat…” – Rebecca West.
BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR HYSTERIA: A FESTIVAL OF WOMEN, the largest multi-disciplinary
showcase of its kind in North America.
Buddies is seeking submissions for its 4th incarnation of this international showcase of female talents from the worlds of theatre, dance, film, music and visual art. Curated by Buddies' Associate Artist Moynan King, HYSTERIA is a vital female forum for presentation, discussion and exchange, unlike any other in the country.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 15, 2007
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Women from all artistic communities are encouraged to apply, including film, dance, performance art, installation art, literature, theatre, music and all hybrids of any of the above.
We are seeking new creations as well as existing works by emerging and established artists from diverse cultural, sexual and artistic backgrounds.
Submissions may include (but are not limited to):
? visual art, sculpture and art installations
? short cabaret-style performance pieces
? musicians, bands or new music artists
? new or previously produced short plays (Max 20 Minutes)
? short films and videos
? performance art
? dance works (20 min max)
? classes and workshops
? proposals for full evening events
? new works by Youth (under-21)
Submissions must include:
? 2 copies of the completed application form per submission
? 2 copies of a detailed project description and script (where applicable)
? 2 copies of resumes of all confirmed participants
? 2 copies of support material ie: slides, video (VHS DVD only), audio (CD or cassette tape only), photos, press clippings, etc., (where applicable)
Please keep a copy of your submission
Hysteria Participants will receive an honourarium.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2007
Please send all submissions to:
Hysteria: A Festival of Women
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street
Toronto, ON
M4Y 1B4
(submissions will not be accepted by fax or email)
For more information please contact Moynan King at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre at 416-975-9130 x 27
mking@buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com
APPLICATION FORM for Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's
Hysteria: A Festival of Women
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2007
Remember to:
Before completing this application, please read submission guidelines carefully Please ensure the following items are included in your application: 2 copies of your completed application form, 2 copies of your detailed project description, 2 copies of any script your are submitting (where applicable), 2 copies of resumes of all confirmed participants, 2 copies of support materials - ie: video (VHS or DVD only), audio (CD or cassette tape only), photos, press clippings etc (where applicable), SASE if you require your support materials returned.
Please keep a copy of your application for you files
Please type directly into this form, or print very clearly
Name of primary contact (and company name, if applicable):
Project Title
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Please indicate if you are Under 21 year of age by listing your date of birth:
1. What medium are you submitting (ie: a new play, visual art, dance etc)?
2. Please give a brief (25 word max) description of your submission:
3. List the names of all confirmed participants involved in your submission:
4. Provide a brief history of your work, your company and/or your artistic team.
5. Please list the support material you have included (if applicable):
Call to Artists: At the Wrecking Ball IV
At the Wrecking Ball IV is an evening of short works by emerging dance artists and their interdisciplinary collaborators. Produced by Ambitious Enterprises (artistic directors Kate Franklin and Tina Fushell), this fourth installment of the Wrecking Ball Series will be held at the Theatre Centre, a 125-seat theatre at 1087 Queen West at Dovercourt Road (www.theatrecentre.org). At the Wrecking Ball IV will take place from the 4th-7th of October 2007. Ambitious Enterprises is calling for submissions. Four successful artists will be chosen to be on the program along with the work of Kate Franklin and Tina Fushell. Successful applicants receive a venue for their work (six shows in total), all technicians including lighting designer and stage manager, advertising and publicity and a video archive of the show. Please read the guidelines carefully to determine if your work is eligible.
1) The work must be 10 minutes in length or under
2) The applicant must be a self-defined emerging choreographer
3) The applicant must not be enrolled in a dance-training program
4) The work must contain two or more original elements, one of which must be dance, i.e., dance and film, dance and theatre, dance and poetry
5) Please do not submit works that have been performed as part of a student choreographic workshop
Please provide us with four (4) copies of the following written material:
1) Biographies of all collaborators
2) A piece description (2 page maximum)
Please provide us with one (1) copy of the following support material:
Please provide the panel with a maximum of 10 minutes of video samples.
1) A recording of the work if it has already been performed or rehearsal footage of the work;
2) Samples of past work if the work has not been started yet;
3) You may wish to include samples of work by your interdisciplinary collaborator as well.
A panel comprised of Kate, Tina and two invited senior guest artists will review submissions. Submissions are due by April 15th, 2007. Please mail all material to:
Ambitious Enterprises
c/o Tina Fushell
430 Main St.
Toronto ON
M4C 4Y2
If there are any questions please do not hesitate to email Kate or Tina at ambitiousenterprisesae@gmail.com, or call Kate at 416-361-6102
Please forward this to any artists you think might be interested, or post where appropriate. We apologize if you have received this email more than once. To be removed from our email list, simply ask us.
XPACE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
XPACE is currently accepting proposals for events and exhibitions between July 1 and October 31, 2007.
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2007 6pm
Artists or Designers:
Please include 10-15 images of your work on CD or DVD and film or video compilations/submissions on DVD, an artist's statement and/or a project proposal, as well as a CV or a resume.
Curators:
Please include curatorial stance/research or concept, names of artists as well as artist statements and digital examples of their works.
Event proposals must include detailed descriptions of the proposed event, the genre (i.e. theatre, dance, performance, music, fundraiser, party, etc.), technical requirements and
timeframe (including set-up and tear-down).
All proposals should also address the following:
- Brief description of the event/show; including how it relates to student needs and/or the XPACE mandate
- Proposed dates or timeframe; including installation, opening and tear down, if you don¹t know the specifics dates, or the dates are flexible, please indicate approximate timeframe.
- Space and equipment use; what areas of the space you want to use, and what equipment is needed, including any sound equipment, DVD player, projector, etc.
(Note: if you are unfamiliar with the space, we recommend you come take a look.)
- Communications plan; how do you intend to advertise, including the types of promotional material and a timeline of printing and distribution of materials and all press.
XPACE Mandate
XPACE is a non-profit artist-run and student-run center committed to the exposure of multi-disciplinary emerging artists in a professional context that is recognized within the local and
international contemporary art and design community. Our goal is to build a bridge between art and design students and their professional counterparts by offering a platform in which they may exhibit their works and be externally recognized, which in turn promotes relevant programming that instigates public discourse and propels the development of contemporary art and design.
Our priorities for programming
1st priority OCAD Students
2nd priority OCAD Alumni
3rd priority Students from other Institutions, first locally, then internationally
4th priority Community* events
5th priority All other submissions
*Community, for XPACE, is defined as the local Toronto Art and Design communities, as well as the immediate surrounding neighbourhood.
Please mail submissions to
XPACE
Attention: Programming Committee
58 Ossington Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 2Y7
* if you would like your package returned to you please include a self addressed envelope with correct postage.
or email submissions to: karen@xpace.info
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your proposal prior to the application deadline contact us at 416-849-2864 or drop by 58 Ossington Ave, Wed to Sun 12noon - 6pm
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Space
Studio 2844
Studio 2844 is now open for rehearsals and classes. This is a very large space with hardwood floors, beautiful windows and has been newly renovated. Located in the Junction, at Keele and Dundas, a couple of minutes from the subway. For more information, pictures and rates check out our website www.studio2844.com <http://www.studio2844.com/> or call Eric at the studio 416-913-6394, (M) 416-912-2251. For rehearsals the first hour is free for all new renters and you can just book the free hour.
SPACE FOR RENT
To view pictures of the studios, please visit
http://centreforthearts.com/services/rehearsal_space.htm
STUDIO A
32 feet by 17 feet; 13 foot ceilings; windows; good lighting; laminate flooring.
$15/hour 4 hour minimum
Performance
Seats 50 Four 3’ x 6’ risers Lighting grid
Stage Manager’s booth NSI 7008 Memory Lighting Controller
DPS 6000 Digital Dimmer System 15 lighting instruments
Micromix 8 MP8 sound mixer 2 speakers
STUDIO B
13 feet by 13 feet; 13 foot ceilings; sound insulated; good lighting; carpet.
$10/hour 4 hour minimum
Other Amenities
Kitchen and office facilities to be shared; waiting area; air conditioned.
To discuss rates please call the Centre and speak with John Boylan.Centre for the Arts has a mandate to support independent and artist-driven projects and we do that by producing “In Association” and meeting group’s budget needs.
The Centre for the Arts is a registered not-for-profit community arts centre and a member of The Toronto Association of Acting Studios. Date, time, rate subject to change without notice
263 Adelaide Street West, Suite 513
Toronto, ON M5H 1Y2
Tel: 647-436-2787
Fax: 647-436-2788
info@centreforthearts.com
www.centreforthearts.com
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Auditions
AUDITIONS FOR THE 2007 HAMILTON TIGER-CATS CHEERLEADERS
When: Sunday March 18th & 25th
Where: Goodlife Fitness Centre - Burlington Mall
Register: www.ticats.ca <http://www.ticats.ca>
NEED CHOREOGRAPHER AND DANCER
SHOW IS ballroom/latin vs. contemporary dancers
Please email me your dance resume, headshot and a video upload onto youtube of you dancing and choreography work
NEED TO KNOW ASAP
Need choreographer that can dance as well.
Female 5'3-5'5 or Male 5'6-5'10
Must know hiphop, lyrical, musical theatre/or jazz
Rehearsals are held in MARKHAM
FRIDAY 6-9pm
SAT 1-4pm
STARTS MARCH 16th – June 23
SHOW DATE JUNE 23, 2007
@
SHERATON CENTRE TORONTO
Pay is $500 for choreography of 3 dances (hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre/or jazz) + assisting with 3 production pieces
$300 as the dancer
$250 to teach 4 girls (sponosors) to dance a hiphop dance for 2 minutes in 5 classes with 2 back up dancers
Total pay $1050
Doris Tam
President
Kaiyotes Dance Inc.
www.kaiyotesdance.com
647-885-6269
Royal Caribbean Auditions
Toronto
BE A PART OF THE SHOW!
We are auditioning singers and dancers who will portray parts between the ages of 18-40. Everyone auditioning must bring a current picture and resume. Dancers
Our choreographers will teach you a short, challenging combination. Must be technically trained and have a strong background in Jazz. Also seeking dancers who have Acrobatic and/or Flying skills.
We offer:
* Six-month performance contracts
* Paid rehearsal period
* Guest cruise privileges
* Professional working environment
* Contemporary stage productions
* Excellent salaries
Toronto
Metro Movement
833 Broadview Ave.,
2nd Floor
Friday March 16
Dancers:
Sign in 9:15 am
Audition 9:45am
Singers:
Sign in 1:15pm
Audition 1:45pm
Also accepting resumes for:
* Stage and Production Managers
* Cruise Directors
* Sound Light Technicians
* Cruise/Activities Staff
RoyalCaribbean
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For more information visit us online at royalcaribbeanproductions.com
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