Newsletter:


Welcome to Volume 2 of the April 2007 bulletin from Dance Umbrella of Ontario's E-List Service.

IN THIS E-LETTER:

DUO closed Monday May 21st for Victoria Day
Announcements
DUO Workshops
Classes/Workshops
Calls to Artists
Space
Call for Volunteers
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.

DUO Closed Monday May 21st for Victoria Day

We will re-open on Tuesday May 22nd at 10am.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and have a great long weekend!

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Announcements

Contemporary dance:
State of the art

A mini-conference for dancers & Dancemakers

SATURDAY MAY 19, 2007
10AM -5:30PM
HUB 14
14 MARKHAM STREET
(near Bathurst & Queen)
Toronto

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 artist to share information about vision, process and the place of dance in society.

SUBJECTS: The Radical Roots of Contemporary Dance, Or What They Didn’t Teach You In The History Dance Class; Contemporary Dance: Creative Process and Critical Perspectives; Dance & Interdisciplinary…more to be confirmed…

SPEAKERS: Pam Johnson, Meagan O’Shea, collective (gulp) dance projects, Aimee Dawn Robinson…more to be confirmed…

Go to www.artengine.ca/collectivegulp/miniconference <http://www.artengine.ca/collectivegulp/miniconference>
Email: contemporarydance@hotmail.com

$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




The CCA looks for government leadership on the issue of federal grants and contributions
From the CDA Bulletin
[CCA Bulletin 20/07]
 
The Grants and contribution agreements file
 
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 was pleased to see that the Blue Ribbon Panel (BRP) on Grants and Contributions’ final report, released on Valentine’s Day this year, endorsed this position in its recommendations.
 
Notably, the Panel also recommended 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 CCA recently wrote to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Hon. Bev Oda, in order to encourage her to work with her colleagues in Government to bring about immediate changes in keeping with the recommendations of the BRP report.
 
Grants and contributions represent an annual expenditure of almost $27 billion for the federal government and the BRP reinforced previous assessments as to the efficiency and economical advantages of this approach to deliver valuable services to Canadians. The report presented 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 addressed 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.  Like many other Canadian umbrella organizations, the CCA has heard consistently and constantly from its members about the increasing “accountability burden” in recent years, as well as the difficulties for grant recipients to plan on future operations in the absence of multi-year funding, all counterproductive practices which actually lead to a waste of efforts and of public funds, thence our call for immediate action: there is no time like the present for constructive action on this front!



 
2007-2008 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) Provides Further Clues to Federal Government’s Cultural Policy
From the CDA Bulletin
[CCA Bulletin 19/07]
 
In the Canadian Conference of the Arts’ (CCA) first analysis of the 2007-2008 federal budget we commented that there is no obvious, overarching cultural plan or policy the announced expenditures can be linked to.  Trying to determine where the Government may be heading with regards to the arts and culture sector requires reading into a series of seemingly ad-hoc decisions and occasional pronouncements, as illustrated in our latest bulletin concerning a national museums policy.
 
Now, further insights are provided by way of the recently released Report on Plans and Priorities (RRP) for 2007-2008 for the Department of Canadian Heritage (DCH), the first real manifestation of the longer-term preoccupations of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Hon. Bev Oda, and of Canada’s minority Conservative government, for this important portfolio.
 
The 2007-2008 RPP indicates that an extensive policy and program review process will preoccupy DCH over the current fiscal year. Some of these reviews are part of the ongoing process of program renewal, whereas other reviews (like the one involving the museums policy) will provide an interesting glimpse into the cultural policy trends of “Canada’s new government”. 
 
Of particular interest under the priority “Canada’s Cultural Interests Abroad”, is the following statement:
 
“Canada’s athletes, artists and creators are international ambassadors who showcase Canada to the world.  Today’s globally integrated economy and society requires greater engagement by the Department of Canadian heritage to achieve domestic objectives and promote the interests of Canada abroad.”
 
The recognition of the ambassadorial role of artists, creators and athletes is a welcome affirmation of their role in advancing Canada’s public diplomacy efforts.  It is hoped that such an affirmation will lead to a review of the support measures for artists and creators to share their work on the international scene and contribute to the realization of our national foreign policy objectives as do academics, for whom budgets have been reinstated further to last fall’s cuts in programs deemed inefficient and wasteful of taxpayers’ money.
 
The DCH is a complex and multi-faceted department.  In preparing the RPP, departmental officials are challenged with the task of balancing expectations with the capacity of the Department to occupy the vast policy territory that it has been given.  The review of the magazines policy, of the Cultural Property Import and Export Act, the National Film Board, Telefilm Canada Act and the Copyright Act reform are important opportunities for the Department to ensure that several of its key policy instruments are equipped with the tools needed to succeed in a constantly changing environment.
 
The CCA will, as always, continue to monitor the progress of the Government of Canada in achieving their plans and priorities for the arts and culture sector over the coming year, and wishes them every success in doing so. In a matter of weeks the CCA will also publish its annual detailed analysis of the federal budget from the arts and culture perspective, which should only serve to provide further insights into the directions taken by the Government in the current arts and cultural policy environment.
 
Just the Facts
The Department of Canadian Heritage (DCH) has laid out its plans and priorities for the fiscal year 2007-2008.  Every federal government department is required to undertake this Treasury Board exercise on an annual basis.
 
Only the order of the four key, overarching considerations guiding Heritage’s programs and priorities has changed since their late publication last October and they remain expressed exclusively in terms of processes and efficiency:
 
responding to the needs of Canadians,
setting objectives and outcomes that are clear,
offering real value to Canadians; and
ensuring efficient and responsible management

 
The DCH has outlined eight priorities for 2007-2008;
 
Audio-visual framework
Focused Arts and Cultural Policies
Canada’s Heritage
An Inclusive and Participatory Society
Canada’s Cultural Interests Abroad
Aboriginal Languages and Cultures
Sport Development; and
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

 
The RPP addresses each of the eight priorities in detail and outlines the expected outcomes in each area.
 
Tell Me More
Under “Audio-visual framework” the Department of Canadian Heritage (DCH) states that it will review federal legislation governing Telefilm Canada and the National Film Board to determine the need for any “modernization”.  It will also review the CRTC report on the impact of new technologies on broadcasting and consumers to develop a coordinated approach with Industry Canada for the necessary regulatory framework.
 
The DCH is also committed to centralizing Canadian content certification for audio-visual products (a process currently done by four distinct agencies) and developing a new international audio-visual co-production framework.  A review of the Canadian Feature Film Policy is also part of the plan, though this is odd given that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage carried a review out just over 18 months ago, an exercise in which Minister Oda participated as Opposition critic.
 
The “Focused Arts and Cultural Policies” section includes proposed revisions to the Copyright Act, a review of the Canadian periodical policy framework, as well as the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
 
The agenda for “Canada’s Heritage” includes the development of a renewed federal vision for museums in the 21st century, a review and strengthening of the Cultural Property Import and Export Act, developing a collaborative online space for museums to engage Canadians in interactive learning and support for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in 2008.
 
For those interested in the fate of a new federal museums policy, the CCA notes a rather interesting line in the RPP in response to the Auditor General’s report on heritage institutions that reads as follows:  “As an important step in responding to this call, the Department will develop criteria for identifying collections of outstanding national importance.  Such collections are held by many museums across the country.”
 
The priority of “Canada’s Cultural Interests Abroad” will be addressed through the implementation of the cultural trade strategy, promoting widespread and timely ratification of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression, and planning Canada’s participation in the international exposition in Shanghai in 2010.
 
Other priorities address official language promotion, support for Aboriginal languages and culture, measures to support marginalized and vulnerable cultural minorities, strategies for the advancement of Canadian sport, and engagement in international expositions.


 
FIRST FUNDING INCREASE IN 10 YEARS FOR MANITOBA'S ARTS COMMUNITY
From the CDA Bulletin
Manitoba's arts and cultural community will receive over $1.5 million in additional assistance to support its continued growth and success, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Eric Robinson announced today, as musicians from the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra performed at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
 
"For the first time in almost a decade, the government is increasing its investment in the future of arts in this province," said Robinson. "This builds on our performance as the second highest per capita arts funder in the country and recognizes the importance of arts and culture to our economy and to us all."
 
Manitoba Film and Sound will receive an additional $1 million dollars in annual funding, an increase that will be directed towards enhanced funding support to both the film and sound programs.
 
The Manitoba Arts Council, an arm's-length provincial agency that works with individuals in all art forms including arts education, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts, will receive a 6.1 per cent increase. The minister noted that $500,000 will go towards supporting its efforts to stabilize and promote professional arts organizations such as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and address emerging needs in the community.
 
"The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is one of the province's flag ship organizations and we will continue to work diligently with the federal government and the City of Winnipeg to secure its future," said Robinson. "As well, almost $165,000 will also be given to the Winnipeg Art Gallery for repairs and improvements to protect art works housed in the gallery."
 
In addition, the minister noted that $775,000 has been invested in the film, sound recording and book publishing industries through the Portfolio Investment Envelope (PIE) Program. This funding is designed to assist Manitoba film, sound and publishing companies in their capacity to develop and support Manitoba creative talent with measures that strengthen the companies and position them for long-term success. The PIE Program allows Manitoba companies to undertake multi-year projects that integrate with their own specific business plans and marketing strategies
 
"Manitoba’s support for the arts is among the strongest in the country," said Robinson. "We must continue to build on our cultural strengths and invest in the future."
 

 
 
Dance in Health: The Benefits for People of All Ages
From the CDA Bulletin
[Vol 6 no 1 - Arts Research Monitor]
 
Arts Council England, August 2006
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/aboutus/project_detail.php?sid=24&id=539
 
This report highlights 19 case studies of dance organizations, events and activities in the U.K. that aim to provide physical, mental, personal, social and educational benefits. The report indicates that dance "has particular appeal to a number of groups that may not readily engage with traditional sports ñ young women, older people and culturally diverse groups, for example".
 
Some potential physical and mental benefits include: a healthier heart and lungs; stronger muscles; stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis; better coordination, agility and flexibility; better balance and spatial awareness; increased physical confidence; improved mental functioning; and better weight management.
Because dance is a creative and often collaborative activity, some potential social benefits include: improved general and psychological well-being; greater self-confidence and self-esteem; increased trust; better social skills; and reduced social isolation and exclusion.
 
Regarding potential educational benefits, the report indicates that "dance can play a role in changing attitudes to a range of health related issues including teenage pregnancy, and drug and alcohol abuse".
 

 
New search portal for Canadian cultural industries!
From the CDA Bulletin
The Centre for Cultural Management at the University of Waterloo (CCM) and the Association of Cultural Executives (ACE) have jointly launched a comprehensive new search portal for Canada’s cultural industries, www.cultureconsultants.ca or www.consultantsculturels.ca.
 
This free, comprehensive networking website and search portal is dedicated specifically to the cultural sector in Canada. As a virtual meeting place for English and French-speaking consultants and cultural organizations, the new site covers  the full range of Canada’s cultural industries, including: heritage, film, television and radio, writing and publishing, theatre, music, dance, new media, museums and galleries, visual arts and cultural planning.
 
Professional Consultants with specialized expertise in the cultural sector are encouraged to register their profiles for no charge at www.cultureconsultants.ca or www.consultantsculturels.ca. Consultants who populate the database are able to promote their services to cultural organizations looking for skilled, qualified and credible expertise. By maintaining an up-to-date profile, cultural organizations can review and find a suitable consultant who meets their specific needs. CCM and ACE created the customized website to serve a need within the cultural sector, that is, to give organizations a simpler and more direct way to find consultants with a specialized skill set while providing professionals with increased business opportunities.
 
“Cultural consultants can significantly boost business opportunities by posting a free-of-charge detailed profile of their skills and experience on the site,” said Diane Williamson, project manager for cultureconsultants.ca. “Similarly, cultural organizations looking for skilled expertise can search for the ideal partnership, while funding agencies who support capacity building can feel more confident that organizations can find the consulting help they need and that is appropriate to their situation.”
 
Professional, and simple to navigate, www.cultureconsultants.ca offers comprehensive listings, and other related resources. Cultural organizations using the site will find many ways to search the site for the most suitable consultant for their needs, either by cultural sector, area of expertise or both. Specialized search criteria also includes: working language, province, or other keywords such as aboriginal or multicultural experience, or professional memberships.
 
“In June 2005, the Ontario Trillium Foundation made a grant of $249,500 over five years to help make Cultureconsultants.ca a reality,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair of the Board at Ontario Trillium Foundation.  “We applaud the initiative and leadership that ACE and CCM have shown in making this website available to a wide variety of cultural organizations who want assistance in helping them develop and expand their programs,” added Burstyn. 
 
www.cultureconsultants.ca is a joint project of the Centre for Cultural Management at the University of Waterloo (CCM) and the Association of Cultural Executives (ACE), supported generously by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, with additional support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
 
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Culture and receives $100 million annually from Ontario’s charity casino initiative.
 
The Association of Cultural Executives (ACE) is a multi-disciplinary membership organization whose mission is to improve the management of Canada’s cultural resources by fostering professional development and well-being among its members.
 
The Centre for Cultural Management (CCM) was established at the University of Waterloo in 1989 to provide leadership in cultural management, education and research.
 
For more information on cultureconsultants.ca, contact:
Tiffany Harvey
Administrator
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext 36119
Email: tharvey@cultureconsultants.ca
 
For media information or to set up an interview with a spokesperson, contact:
Christine Mulkins, Publicist
Phone: 416-652-2544
Email: cmulkins@rogers.com
 

 
 
Saskatchewan to make artists enter contracts for their own protection
From the CDA Bulletin
[Canadian Press: Tuesday, May 08, 2007]
 
The Saskatchewan government is moving to protect artists by making sure they have contracts with the people who hire them. The province announced on Monday that it is proceeding with legislation that will require anyone who hires an artist to lay out the stipulations of their work agreement in writing. The contract must follow certain regulations, but the province says those will be developed later.
 
The government says it doesn't want to dictate the terms of agreements, but wants to ensure certain areas are covered, such as the transfer of intellectual property rights. "We are committed to making life better for Saskatchewan artists and ensuring they secure viable careers in Saskatchewan," said Culture Minister Glenn Hagel in a release. "This legislation provides artists with rights similar to those available to many other people in Saskatchewan."
 
The legislation also introduces a model that lets artists decide when and under what circumstances to engage in collective bargaining. The government says it's only the second province to introduce such legislation, following Quebec. The system will be regulated by the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board.
 
Hagel says the legislation is in response to recommendations released in 2006 by an advisory committee on the status of artists, which included consultation with artists and arts organizations.



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Dance in Health: The Benefits for People of All Ages
Arts Research Monitor - April 2007 ( Volume: 6 Issue No: 1 )
Publisher: Arts Council England
Link: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/aboutus/project_detail.php?sid=24&id=539
 

This report highlights 19 case studies of dance organizations, events and activities in the U.K. that aim to provide physical, mental, personal, social and educational benefits. The report indicates that dance “has particular appeal to a number of groups that may not readily engage with traditional sports – young women, older people and culturally diverse groups, for example”.

Some potential physical and mental benefits include: a healthier heart and lungs; stronger muscles; stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis; better coordination, agility and flexibility; better balance and spatial awareness; increased physical confidence; improved mental functioning; and better weight management.

Because dance is a creative and often collaborative activity, some potential social benefits include: improved general and psychological well-being; greater self-confidence and self-esteem; increased trust; better social skills; and reduced social isolation and exclusion.

Regarding potential educational benefits, the report indicates that “dance can play a role in changing attitudes to a range of health related issues including teenage pregnancy, and drug and alcohol abuse”.




Dance Ontario 2007 Directory
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T 416 204 1083 F 416 204 1085 E contact@danceontario.ca www.danceontario.ca <http://www.icomm.ca/danceon>

2007 Directory ADVERTISING RATES



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Publication Date June/July 2007
Size 8.5” (width) x 5.5” (height)
Press Run and Distribution 3000

Deadlines
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Ad copy by June 1st, 2007

Format
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Submit advertisements to
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FYI for Companies touring to the US
From Artsboard
Beginning May 16, 2007 visa petitioners may submit I-129 applications for O or P visas up to a maximum of one year in advance of their need for the foreign artist’s services. Currently, the earliest petitioners may file is only up to 6 months in advance of a performance. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made this rule change at the urging of the nonprofit performing arts community. Extending the earliest filing date from 6 to 12 months may provide relief for those petitioners prepared to file far in advance of a performance. Remember—file petitions as early as possible to be spared the $1,000 Premium Processing <http://www.americanartsalliance.org/ct/Y1a5kHE1Xmyt/> fee and to allow more time for consular processing <http://www.americanartsalliance.org/ct/Rpa5kHE1Xmy5/> to be completed.


NAC Report - The Roundtable on Mental Health and the Arts
From Artsboard
In September 2006, the National Arts Centre held the second in its series of three roundtables on healing and the arts. The roundtable addressed the interconnections between the arts and mental health. A report, The Roundtable on Mental Health and the Arts, provides an overview of the day’s dialogue, including information on some of the exciting research being undertaken in Canada in this field. The report can be viewed online at http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/allaboutthenac/publications/corporate/roundtable_2006_e.pdf <http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/allaboutthenac/publications/corporate/roundtable_2006_e.pdf>



Nominations for Two Business for the Arts Awards
From Artsboard
Check out the Business for the Arts website for information and applications for the following awards – www.businessforarts.org <http://www.businessforarts.org/>

• The Globe and Mail Business for the Arts Awards honour businesses in the categories of Best Arts/Entrepreneur Partnership, Most Effective Corporate Program, Most Innovative Marketing Sponsorship and
• The First Dance Award. The Edmund C. Bovey Award recognizes outstanding individual patrons.
  

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DUO Workshops

Targeting the Healthy Dancer

On Sunday, May 20th, 2007 the AHCF in collaboration with Dance Umbrella Ontario will present Targeting the Healthy Dancer with Darryl Tracy and Pat Miner.

The workshop will explore motor control systems used in dancing. These systems, which will be described in a short lecture, affect strength, power and flexibility. Additionally this year, we will investigate the interactive and dynamic foot and how it affects these systems. Participants will learn a conditioning phrase that includes a newly-created foot sequence. This practical, day-long workshop includes: - lecture by Darryl Tracy on motor control systems (flexion and extension against gravity) - brief investigation into how the foot interacts with the floor and how it affects extension and flexion dynamics throughout the dancer’s body. - instruction in a conditioning phrase (including dynamic foot exercises) designed to work with these systems, and to provide balance of strength, power and active flexibility Parts of the conditioning phrase are inspired by the work of Irene Dowd.
Pat Miner and Darryl Tracy are both faculty members of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. As colleagues, Miner (highly acclaimed dance teacher & 2004 DanceOntario award recipient) and Tracy (dance artist and physiotherapist) have been collaborating for several years in their approach to dance training. Sharing their combined expertise, they have developed innovative ideas about class work and supplemental training.

Sessions involve practical components, so participants are asked to bring comfortable clothing/dancewear. Part of the conditioning phrase may require a small towel or sweater. Pre-registration for the day is required, as space is limited.
Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Workshop: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Workshop Fees: $40 / DUO Clients: $32 / Students and Seniors: $30

Location: Toronto Dance Theatre, 80 Winchester Street (in Toronto near Parliament and Carlton Streets)

To register contact the AHCF at 416.351.0239 or info@ahcf.ca.

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Classes/Workshops

The Dancer Transition Resource Centre & Artists' Health Centre Foundation present
Baby Steps -
Sunday June 3rd, 2007
A workshop for dancers planning, expecting or parenting a new baby

Are you a dancer who is planning for a child, expecting a baby, or has recently become a parent?

In Baby Steps, experts from the physical therapy, nutrition and workplace mediation fields will provide helpful and healthful advice for dancers taking their first steps into parenthood.

This workshop will address :
* how ligaments change throughout pregnancy
* stretches to keep the body limber
* exercises to strengthen your core muscles after delivery
* healthy nutrition before, during and after pregnancy
* specific nutritional concerns such as fertility and injury prevention

& will include a facilitated discussion on:

* Human Rights legislation related to gender, including pregnancy
* how to talk about pregnancy with employers/engagers
* pregnancy and parenting issues within the dance community

Workshop leaders:


Ginette Hamel, BSc PT, is trained in sports physiotherapy and is a certified Pilates instructor. She has more than 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, and specializes in the treatment of performing artists. Ginette has worked with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the National Ballet School, and has been working with the Artists’ Health Centre since it opened in 2002.

Susie Langley, MS, RD, CSSD, has a Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and has more than 20 years of nutrition counselling experience. She specializes in both infertility and sports nutrition and currently consults to a wide variety of Team Canada athletes and coaches, the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and the National Ballet of Canada.


Kai Lai is a former professional dancer who, through working with the DTRC, has gone on to another career. He currently is a professional mediator in workplace conflict, a trainer in conflict resolution, and specializes in settling human rights disputes. He works in the Education Department in the Canadian National Office of the United Steelworkers where he designs and delivers training, and is the national coordinator for human rights.


Registration: 9:30 a.m. | Workshop: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Workshop Fees (incl. lunch): $25 / CADA: $20 / DTRC Members, Students and Seniors: $15

Location: DTRC/AHCF, The Lynda Hamilton Centre, 250 The Esplanade, Suite 500, Toronto, ON
(near Parliament & Front Streets).

Baby Steps is presented by the Dancer Transition Resource Centre &
Artists’ Health Centre Foundation.

Space is limited. Please register early to ensure your place.

To pre-register or for more details, please contact the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC): 416-595-5655 ext. 25 or nationaloffice@dtrc.ca



Nia
The Technique
To find classes near you, visit:
www.niac.ca <http://www.niac.ca>

Get Fit the Body’s Way!
Moving the body the way it was designed to move!

Nia is a fitness program that incorporates the movements, concepts and philosophies form both the Eastern and Western traditions of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Come and experience the Joy of Movement. There is no prerequisite of fitness or training of any kind in order to participate in a Nia class.

Benefits include:
Increased cardiovascular fitness
Increased strength and flexibility of muscles and joints
Improvement in range of motion , leading to greater physical power and comfort
Improvement in balance and agility
Fitness that is pleasurable and joyful rather that effortful and painful
Movement and music that arouse the senses, our child within, and our inner athlete, warrior and dancer

To learn more about Nia and read testimonials, visit: www.nianow.com <http://www.nianow.com>




SEXY STRUT Class with Melissa-Jane Shaw
It's time to shake what your Mama gave ya... and make the boys drool while you're at it.
Upstage Productions works with Melissa-Jane Shaw, one of Toronto's dancing vixens in the flesh, to bring you an ALL-GIRL SEXY STRUT class.
This class will condition you, energize you, and will make you feel hot as you move to the sexy choreography put together.

SEXY STRUT (Women Only)

Sexy Strut I

@
Queen West Arts Space
100-A Ossington Ave
(just north of Queen St)

18+
ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Thursdays
May 24 - June 14
8:00-9:30pm

Cost: $80.00

LIMIT OF 12 SPOTS -
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT info@upstageproductions.ca



Brazilian Dance
with Newton Moraes

Thursdays
6:30pm to 8:00pm

at: Ballet Creole, 375 Dovercourt Road
Contact: Ballet Creole 416-960-0350




Summer in L.A.
July 23-30, 2007

Payment plans for Summer in L.A and $500 Scholarships are now available. Contact us for more information to apply!

In just 4 years, over 60 dancers have taken part in this dance experience of a lifetime.

*Jestiena Salmon has attended 4 Summer in L.A.'s to date.
*Ashley Brodeur, Liana Lewis, Mercedes Guzikowski, Emmy Marinova, Kassandra Baird Aimee Mercer, all from Ontario have attended twice.

Summer in L.A. this year is more exciting than ever!

The program is open to dancers of all levels and not just for professionals.
You must have a desire to learn in an accelerated pace, take direction well, like to meet others who share your love of dance and want to have fun.

Dancers will:
* Travel to Los Angeles, the entertainment capitol of the world
* Experience LA's professional dance world and have the summer of a lifetime!
* Train at LA's top dance studios including Millenium, as seen on MTV's Dancelife and The Edge
* Take unlimited dance classes in the levels and styles of their choice with the industry's top choreographers instructors.
Classes include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Break and more
* Work privately with the hottest choreographers in the industry including So You Think You Can Dance/You Got Served choreographer Shane Sparks. Other choreographers who you will work with privately will be announced soon

Previous Summer in LA dancers have worked with:
Brian Friedman, Mihran (Madonna, Black Eyed Peas), The Groovaloos Bradley Shooz Rapier and Keeley Lock Key (performed on Season 1 finale of So You Think You Can Dance)

All private workshops also include intimate and interactive industry chat's, Q A's, autograph signing sessions and photo taking opportunities
* Get their Krump on with a private krumping workshop with Miss Prissy of the movie 'Rize' and/or one of LA's krumping clowns

The 2006 Summer in LA dancers worked with Lil' Tommy
* Network with industry decision makers, choreographers back up dancers

The 2004 Summer in LA dancers got the chance to meet Mya and sit in on her private concert rehearsal.
The 2005 dancers saw Outkast and Omarion rehearsing at one of the dance studios and the 2006 dancers were invited to sit in on a private rehearsal by Shane Sparks that he had with his dancers.
These opportunities are only possible when you are a part of Be Discovered's Summer in LA.

* Be empowered at the 8hr packed Career Power Workshop led by Tony award winner Grover Dale, the man to meet and work with if you are interested in dancing professionally.
If you are not interested in a professional dance career, this workshop is still for you.

In addition to working with Grover, dancers will work with Mickey Minden, choreographer for the Pussy Cat Dolls as well as the associate director Jesse Lee Santos.
Dancers will also have the incredible opportunity to work with Dancelife's director and creator Kevin Tancheroen, lead actors and dancers Nolan Padilla and Nick Baga.
Professional dancers Aisha Francis (Beyonce, Destiny's Child), Kevin Stea (Madonna's world tour) and Tonya Kay (Panic at the Disco) will also work with the Summer in LA dancers.
Dancers will then showcase the choreography learned for the world's top dance and choreography agents as well as in front of leading choreographers.

Agencies include MSA, Bloc and DDO
Choreographers TBA

* Meet with top US immigration lawyer. All dancers considering working in the US need to get a good, honest lawyer so here is your chance to meet one of the best in the business who specializes in helping Canadians obtain their work status. Learn what you need to know to work in the US and how to make it happen.

Be Discovered has referred many Canadians to this lawyer including:
- Tre Armstrong who he helped get her US work papers when required for her tour with Missy Elliott and to be signed by US agency
- Jae Blaze who he helped get her US work papers for her to also be signed by top agent and choreograph for top artists including Snoop
Other local dancers and choreographers include Rachel Alix Janet Castillo.

* Attend auditions and or work on a live set if you fit the type being cast.

The 2004 SILA dancers attended Christina Aguilera's audition and got to see the "casting process".

The 2005 SILA dancers worked on the Hollywood feature film 'Walk The Talk'.

In 2006, the SILA dancers were invited to be a part of an MTV show taping but we had to decline as it was the same day as the So You Think You Can Dance taping.
Please note that Be Discovered can not and does not guarantee the Summer in LA dancers any auditions or work during the SILA week or anytime after the experience.

* Be shot by top LA photographer if they require awesome dance and headshots.

The 2006 dancers were photographed by Lee Cherry, Pussy Cat Dolls photographer as well as he recently photographed Brian Friedman and the female lead from Take The Lead and Step Up.

Check out the 2006 Summer in LA dancers photos at www.leecherry.com/bediscovered

* Be a part of the live studio audience of the #1 hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance. It is virtually impossible to get tickets for this hot TV Show

The 2006 dancers attended the episode where Busta Rhymes performed. They were in the front rows and podiums so all their friends and families were able to see them.
* Attend LA's hottest dance show, Carnival Choreographer's Ball as VIP's where over 200 of LA's top dancers showcase works of top choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Shane Sparks, Marty Kudelka and many more.

Top dance agents and stars attend this not to be missed show. At past Carnivals we have had the chance to meet and hang out with Missy Elliott, Dave Scott, Darrin Henson and many more choreographers.

* Watch the best crews battle on the floor at the finals of the World Hip Hop Championships
* Sightsee LA hot spots including Hollywood, Melrose, Beverly Hills, see stars homes, Venice Beach and more in a private professionally guided tour or attend the World bboy bgirl battle which is part of the Hip Hop Championships
* Have a night out at Universal Studios Citywalk for fun, shopping, sightseeing and more...
* Make friendships that will last a lifetime

and much more....
Summer in L.A. includes all of this as well as emergency medical insurance, airport transfers, transportation, chaperones, all meals, snacks and beverages, and accommodations.
Packages including airfare are also available.

If this sounds like a week of a lifetime that you want to be a part of, contact Be Discovered today as spaces are limited and we will sell out.

In 2006, Summer in LA SOLD OUT 3 months in advance.

For more information to apply:
Visit www.bediscovered.net go to the Workshop page, click Full Schedule and then the Summer in LA link.
Call 416-657-4202 ext 2 or toll free at 1-888-657-4202
Email: dance@bediscovered.net
REACH FOR THE STARS WITH BE DISCOVERED!




Arabesque Academy
EXTREME TECHNIQUE with Yasmina Ramzy
Saturday June 9
2:30-4:30
at: Arabesque
Advanced/Professional level
$45
Limit of 20 students

DUMBEK SESSION WITH SULEIMAN WARWAR
Saturdays, June 9-30, 2007
$105
Level 1: 2:15-3:45
Level 2: 4:00-5:30
The session is 4 weeks long; classes are 1.5 hours in length.

PRO COURSE LEVEL 1
July 9-20, 2007
Two-week summer intensive Professional Middle Eastern Dance
Course with 10 instructors including Yasmina Ramzy.
By Audition only - May 15
Limit of Ten students

HEZZ YA WEZZ
July 14, 2007
10 Professional Bellydance soloists from around the world perform
with a live Arabic band led by Dr. George Sawa and Suleiman
Warwar.

SUMMER CAMP
July 24-29, 2007
At the Talisman resort near Orangeville, Ontario
www.talisman.ca



Volcano’s International Intensives
– Toronto, ON
A series of courses with master teachers exploring alternative performance training for professional or advanced pre-professional actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, and dance / theatre makers.

May 25, 26 and 27, International Sampler Series
Taking place over three days, these classes are open to professional and advanced pre-professional artists interested in exploring their craft through modern techniques not commonly available in Toronto. We encourage writers, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians and dancers as well as actors to participate in the series with courses in: Suzuki Method (Japan), Extended Vocal Technique and Folkloric Singing (Europe, Balkans), and Mikhail Chekhov Technique (Russia).

August 6 - 11, The Volcano Conservatory
A series of intensives taught by master teachers as well as a series of guest speakers and discussions on topics relevant to theatre and its relationship to global currents and global events.

For more information about this exciting series please visit www.volcano.ca <http://www.volcano.ca/> or email Roxanne, roxanne@volcano.ca <mailto:roxanne@volcano.ca>


Arts Consultants Canada/Consultants canadiens en arts (ACCA)
ACCA is pleased to present its inaugural professional development symposium, Arts Consulting and Intellectual Property at the Spoke Club in Toronto on May 28 starting at 3:30pm. All consultants, members and non-members, are welcome to attend the symposium, annual general meeting and following reception. Arts Consultants Canada (ACCA) is an association for consultants working in the arts and cultural sector in Canada
To register, contact Megan Hamilton at megan@barlowandassociates.com



LMDA International Dramaturgy Conference
Toronto, June 21-24, 2007.
The LMDA (Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas) Annual Conference returns to Toronto with a terrific line-up of featured speakers, including dramaturgs and playwrights from Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the US.

You can register ONLINE.

The Conference Registration page on the LMDA website has all the details:
http://www.lmda.org/blog/_WebPages/ConferenceRegistration2007.html


August 16-1: CITT/ICTS’s 17th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Vancouver, BC
RENDEZ-VOUS 2007 Ties to the Community
The annual classic within the Canadian performing arts industry; it combines professional workshops, sessions, social events and unique networking opportunities for members and fellow colleagues from across the country.

Check out conference details and schedule on the web site at http://www.citt.org/conf.php


June 25 - July 15: 11th annual Summer Lab Intensive
Calgary, AB
One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre
Big Secret Theatre in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts

Send application package to:
One Yellow Rabbit
Attention: Summer Lab Intensive
#21, 225 - 8th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K8
For more information contact the Registrar: Jennifer Roberts <mailto:jroberts@oyr.org>
Telephone: (403) 264-3224


International Theatre Kitchen
We are searching for colleagues interested in the new international meetings, mutual support, creative discoveries and collaboration. Performing arts – it's a small world. Let's find each other.

July 3 - 6, 2007
London, United Kingdom

If you would like to know a little more...
http://www.iugte.com/projects/kitchen.php <http://www.iugte.com/projects/kitchen.php> <http://www.iugte.com/projects/kitchen.php>



Theatre Communications Group
Expanding the Theatre Manager's Repertoire
For the tenth consecutive year, TCG and Target Corporation are pleased to offer Expanding the Theatre Manager's Repertoire, our popular and invaluable human resources training program. The program will be held August 5–7 in San Francisco, California. Building on Target's own human resources training methods, which exemplify the best practices in the corporate sector, this training is specifically tailored for theatre managers.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 1



Self-Solo Creation: a workshop with Meagan O'Shea
Tuesday May 22 - Thursday May 24, 10am-2pm
Friday May 25 - 2:30-6:30 (5 pm showing)
@
HUB 14
14 Markham Street
(west of Bathurst, north of Queen)

Fee: $120

please contact: omeagan@gmail.com

This workshop creates many possible maps for navigating the creative process, and explores different ways to imagine, conceptualize, and create an interdisciplinary performance
incorporating movement and dance. The workshop will explore movement creation and choreography techniques. While the concepts explored can be applied to group work, the
self-solo is a unique and challenging genre unto itself.
Accessing one's personalized physical language is vital to this work. Using improvisation techniques, dance ideas, theatrical elements, physical and geographic brainstorms, poetic and imagistic writings and drawings, we will explore how to support one's own vision.

Meagan O'Shea
"One of the city's most engaging independent artists" Toronto Star

Nationally acclaimed interdisciplinary contemporary dance and theatre artist Meagan O'Shea is best known for her self-solo work. Meagan has developed a workshop that incorporates elements from her own creative processes in making new work.

O'Shea's solos have been presented across Canada, in the U.S.A, the U.K., and in Europe. Her dance-theatre solo Night Stills gained her the title "the first lady of contemporary character dance" (Toronto Star), and recently her new solo and interactive installation in the form of a wedding dress 'something blue', has been hailed as "clever and cunning, with lots of twists and turns for the imagination" (Paula Citron).

She has just returned from creating a solo for Berlin dance artist Susanne Martin at the Tanzfabrik, and worked with Susie Burpee on The Spinster's Almanac ealier in 2007. Meagan has taught movement, dance, drama, performance and creation to professional artists and community participants
internationally.

www.meaganoshea.ca



Announcing the NEW Bees Knees Schedule!
Please note these important changes to the Bees Knees schedule:

BEGINNING IN JUNE
Tuesdays
Vintage Jazz will run from 7pm to 8pm (instead of 6:30 to 7:30)
Beginner Lindy Hop will move to Thursday nights!

Thursdays
Beginner Lindy Hop 7pm to 8pm (moved from Tuesdays)
Intermediate Lindy Hop - no changes - 8pm to 9:30

The website will be updated soon but please take this as a heads up.

Thanks! We look forward to kicking off the summer with these fresh changes.

Mandi The Bees Knees Team
http://www.beeskneesdance.com





Striptease Workshop!
Correction in Striptease dates:

Wednesdays
May 16 23
8:30-9:30pm
With Nicole Arbour!
Ladies, meet your sexy side with fun, confidence-building, dance-focused class! Back by popular demand, Nicole will teach you about the art of TEASE through movement and dance. You will be bursting with confidence and charm with this enchanting dance designed to captivate!

www.citydancecorps.com

539 King St. West
Suite 103
Toronto ON
M5V 1M1

416-260-2356



TRE-LYSTIKZ ENTERTAINMENT
Come dance with me!!
Sunday May 27

Hip Hop Dance Classes

@
Street Dance Academy
160 Spadina Ave.,
just steps north of Queen St

1-2pm: Beginner Hip Hop
2-3pm: Freestyle Dance (learn how to dance freely, using your own
moves!)
3-4pm: Advanced Hip Hop

$12/class (class bundle pricing available)

Please email: info@streetdanceacademy.com or, call 416-840-4934



SUMMER WORKSHOPS - Mixed Company Theatre
Mixed Company Theatre offers annual training for those who want to learn more about Forum Theatre and its practical applications. These popular summer workshops are always well-attended, so book your space early!

All workshops are held at our head office at 157 Carlton Street in Toronto, from 10 AM to 5 PM, and each session is limited to 25 participants.

Workshop #1 - Introduction to Forum Theatre August 13-17, 2007

Workshop #2 - Master Class August 20-24, 2007

Equity - $350
Non Equity - $450
For further information please visit our website at www.mixedcompanytheatre.com or call 416.515.8080



EASTWEST SHIN SOMATICS
Certification Retreat
With Sondra Fraleigh
Butoh, Bodywork, and Fraleigh’s unique Land to Water Yoga
Lucky Buck Ranch Retreat Center & Dance Deck
Healdsburgh CA, June 15-20.

EXPERIENCE BUTOH IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Dancing on Your Path: Butoh/Bodywork Retreat at Lucky Buck Dance Deck, Sonoma County CA, June 15-20.
Learn somatic movement therapy and integrated bodywork. Workshop includes an informal butoh performance at the end of the retreat through the creation of our own butoh-fu, visual and poetic imagery to guide metamorphic dances. Sondra's new book with Tamah Nakamura, on the founding and development of Japanese butoh, features DANCE EXPERIENCES for students and teachers from nine contemporary butoh artists. These will form the basis of our work in butoh. (See: Hijikata Tatsumi & Ohno Kazuo, Routledge, 2006). Students will experience the therapeutic potentials of butoh performance at the retreat, and they will practice Land to Water Yoga in the early morning sessions.

Tuition includes room and meals for five days, and all workshop activities, with the exception of one night out in Healdsburg.

Tuition Rates:
Ranch House $1195
Cabin $945
Certification Day Students not staying at Lucky Buck Ranch, $150 a day
Non-Certification Day Students $100 a day
Land to Water Yoga, Morning program, $50 ½ day
Two Work Study Scholarships available – reduced tuition toward certification program: $648

509 DANCE collective
Professional Modern Dance Classes
509 DANCE collective is an open, drop-in modern dance class for professional and pre-professional dancers.
Classes are held Monday to Friday, 10:00am-11:30am.

Location: 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 416-924-5657.
website: www.ccdt.org

May teaching calendar
15 - Tue - Sasha Ivanachko
16 - Wed - Susie Burpee
17 - Thu - Sylvie Bouchard
18 - Fri - Sasha Ivanochko
21 - Mon - Closed
22 - Tue - Susie Burpee
23 - Wed - Darryl Tracy
24 - Thu - Sylvie Bouchard
25 - Fri - Darryl Tracy
28 - Mon - Darryl Tracy
29 - Tue - Allison Cummings
30 - Wed - Darryl Tracy
31 - Thu - Susie Burpee






Waves 5Rhythms™ Movement Meditation Ecstatic Dance

Wednesdays
7-8:30pm
May 23 30, and June 6, 13, 20, 27

Swansea Town Hall
Founders Room
95 Lavinia Avenue

By registration only, by May 18

$120 for the series

* Note that some after-class studio time is available, for private sessions without studio cost. Contact Taeji for info. *

Register at 5R@ windovergrass.com or 416-520-2209
Also ask about private instruction after classes, 8:30-9:30pm
No previous dance experience is required — come as you are!

Taeji is a certified 5Rhythms™ teacher, and has been teaching movement meditation for 15 years. He has led workshops in Canada, USA, China, and South Korea.
Taeji's facilitation is influenced by experience in performance art, contact improv dance, oriental brushwork, martial arts, writing, and music. He has studied extensively with 5Rhythms™ originator Gabrielle Roth and her faculty, movement teacher Vinn Marti, artist and activist Kazuaki Tanahashi, and Zen Masters Seung Sahn and Dae Kwang.

Find out more about the 5Rhythms™ at www.gabrielleroth.com
and www.ravenrecording.com

Taeji

Come home in your body and learn to ride the tides of life like a surfer riding the ocean’s surges... In movement, we engage with life directly. We shift from our idea to our, and become empowered to relate with all the energies and situations that move through our lives.

true experience
5Rhythms™ is a movement practice that offers us many clear tools to bring us into the body, into reality, and into a more intimate relationship with ourselves and our world. We learn to see and embody the Five Sacred Rhythms, five distinct maps that outline the cycle — or Wave — of life’s energies. Grounded, feminine; clear, masculine; wild, released; effortless,
expansive; and deep, silent - each Rhythm offers unique gifts and teachings Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical Stillness

Don’t Be So Predictable! class series is in progress, and can be attended on a drop-in basis, Saturdays in May through June 2nd, 11am-1pm

Studio 2844
2844 Dundas Street West

$20 per class

Sweat Your Prayers™, a DJ’ed movement ritual, is offered on Saturday June 9
11am-1pm
at Studio 2844

Finally, private individual or group classes continue to be available.

To register, or for information on any of these events, contact Taeji at 5R@windovergrass.com or 416-520-2209

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Calls to Artists




HATCH: emerging performance projects : CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS -
deadline June 11

Harbourfront Centre is currently seeking proposals from Toronto-area artists and companies working in the field of performance for HATCH: emerging performance projects for the
2007/2008 series.

Now heading into its fifth year, HATCH: emerging performance projects is designed to incubate and foster invention and innovation in the local theatre and performance scene.
The programme has quickly become an important element in the ecology of local performance development.

Companies and artists participating in HATCH will receive a one-week residency in the Studio Theatre, located at Harbourfront Centre.
NEW this year! All 4 residency periods will be clustered in the spring of 2008.

The residency package includes:
One week (Monday – Sunday), rent-free in the Studio Theatre;
Professional development and guidance in production and presentation - from marketing to international touring – through consultation with Harbourfront Centre’s professional staff;
Production subsidy designed to cover basic production costs during residency;
Inclusion in marketing and media relations campaigns.

We welcome proposals from emerging artists, as well as from more established artists engaging in new collaborations or entering into new artistic territory. We encourage performance projects originating within theatre, dance or interdisciplinary performance. We are particularly interested in proposals that can demonstrate how HATCH will be of benefit to the project or the artist at this particular point in development.

Please see the full application package for more detailed information, available online at www.harbourfrontcentre.com/hatch

For more information, or to receive an application package via email or post call 416-952-7969 or email hatch@harbourfrontcentre.com .
Deadline: 11 June 2007
www.harbourfrontcentre.com/hatch



Call for Submissions: Dance Ontario's Creative Partnerships Program
The Program will provide $2,000 in production/creation support to each of two choreographers for NEW work to be premiered at Premiere Dance Theatre during DanceWeekend in January 2008 with the possibility of an additional presentation later in the year.

Recipients to date include Nenagh Leigh, Meagan O'Shea, Terrill Maguire, Lucy Rupert, Vivine Scarlett, Jenn Goodwin, Sasha Ivanochko, Marlee Cargill, Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge Cote, Sashar Zarif (who received the Paula Citron Award for Best Choreography at TIDF in 2006 for the work), Lacey Smith and William Yong.

Choreographers whose membership is current at the time of submission are eligible to apply. All forms of dance will be considered and two works each approx 15 minutes in length, will be selected for presentation.

Dance Ontario's Selection Committee looks for applications that:
- demonstrate excellence and professional integrity;
- Bridge diverse forms and/or disciplines;
- Take creative risks;
- Connect with and are relevant to a broad-based audience;
- Enhance the artist's repertoire

Please submit a description of the proposed new work, together with a C.V., creation budget and cued videotape/DVD or past/relevant piece to:

Dance Ontario Selection Committee
55 Mill Street,
Case Goods Bldg. (74)
#304,
Toronto, ON
M5A 3X4

Deadline: May 18, 2007



Call for Performing Artists
Application Deadline May 31, 2007.
Notification by June 15, 2007
We are looking for a wide range of indoor and outdoor site-specific work, Main Stage performances and street performers to participate in the 2007 Junction Arts Festival.

Site Specific
The Junction has an historical and architectural uniqueness yet to be discovered. Stores, alleys, studios and more will be made available for live performance and installations.
In addition, outdoor sites can be reserved for site-specific work. Some performances will be encouraged to run for 2 days/nights prior to the street closure making 4 days/nights in total

Main Stage
A large main stage will host work that requires a more traditional setting. These shows will run from 12noon to 11pm on Saturday and 12noon to 6pm on Sunday. All lighting, sound and stage management will be supplied.

Street Performers
We are also looking for performers to participate in off the curb performance art attacks. Dancers, musicians, actors, poets, and more will be contracted to work the street in impromptu art attacks that spontaneously spring upon an unsuspecting audience. Individuals and or groups are welcome to apply. Individuals please send C.V. and photo.
Groups please send info package.

We believe The Junction Arts Festival is the largest and most eclectic "art-meets-street" festival in Canada. The festival emphasizes a celebration of all arts, with a multi-disciplinary stance, using site-specific installations in unconventional spaces. This artist run festival welcomes both established and emerging artists. We make a concerted effort to appeal to both artists and potential audiences who may not have a clear understanding of the arts but are interested in learning and appreciating art no matter what form it takes.
The Junction Arts Festival traditionally attracts over 100,000 over the two day festival.

Please send info :
C/O Michael Menegon
Junction Forum for Art and Culture
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 1Z3

For direct contact please phone: 416-767-9068, or email: menegon@sympatico.ca




Call to All Artists: Squiggfest 2007
Squiggfest is a celebration of all arts and cultures that takes place every Thursday in August. Each evening Reilly’s Bar, in the beating neon heart of downtown Toronto, is converted into a performance space and home for a menagerie of some of the best of Toronto grassroots artists. Squiggfest welcomes Theatre, Dancers, Bands, DJ's, Comedians, Spoken Word, Singer-songwriters, Rappers, Filmmakers and Visual Artists from all backgrounds and specialties. Some of Squiggfest’s stellar acts have included Toronto phenoms Fritz and the Phantoms, comedian Darrin Rows, sketch troupe Todd’s Lunch, playwright Kevin Manley and Matt Heiti, and musician Peter Katz as well as over 50 other artists.

What sets Squiggfest apart from all the other summer festivals? “Because we care,” vows Festival Producer Robin “Squiggy” Dutt. “All in all, I want people, the audience and the performers, to feel that they are part of something special with Squiggfest, something that they can be proud to be part of.”

“I like to think of Squiggfest as Fringe’s dirty little brother,” says playwright Matthew Heiti.

Produced by Toronto Underground (artistic director Robin “Squiggy” Dutt), this fourth installment of the Squiggfest Series will be held at Reilly’s Bar and Grill, a bar converted into a theatre at 340 Yonge St.

Squiggfest will take place every Thursday during the month of August 2007.
Toronto Underground is calling for submissions.

Successful applicants receive a venue for their work, a technician on the night of, advertising and publicity, a festival pass for all of the nights, space at a front of house table for display/merchandise, 2 spots on guest list and a round of drinks.
Please read the guidelines/acts information carefully to determine if your work is appropriate for Squiggfest.

Please provide us with the following written material:

Application Sheet Fully Filled out

*Any added description/biographies should not exceed 2 pages


Please provide us with any of the following support material (a maximum of 10 minutes of video samples, please.):
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.

A panel comprised of Squiggfest Board will review submissions.

Submissions are due by May 31st, 2007.


CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
MADance Screen Salon (Movement and Dance Screen Salon)
Produced by Kaeja d’Dance

**NEW Deadline: June 30, 2007

The first annual MADance Screen Salon will consist of two juried screenings. The first is for films created by artists from the Greater Toronto Area(GTA) and the second is for Canadian based dance film artists. The event will take place at the Drake Hotel in Toronto on October 26, 2007.
We are accepting applications for completed works of 12 minutes or less from established and emerging creators in the field of dance on screen.

The MADance Screen Salon will provide an intellectually and artistically stimulating environment generating conversation regarding the creation and advancement of Dance on Screen. Encouraging the development of the dance film community in the GTA and Canada, we will engage in discussions with facilitators, filmmakers, choreographers and film buffs of pre-determined topics surrounding new ideas in this genre during each screening. Films must include a Canadian based choreographer, director or performer.

Please Submit
- Copy of your film on DVD format
- SASE if you would like your DVD returned
- Completed application form with a $15 admin fee
- Short biographies of director, choreographer, featured dancers
- 2 photos from the piece for publicity purposes that are accessible by email if further required

Send submissions to : 734 Euclid Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2V2
Please make cheques out to Kaeja d’Dance
Contact kaeja@kaeja.org for more information – 416-516-6030 www.kaeja.org
See www.kaeja.org upcoming events for application/info

The MADance Screen Salon is an initiative of Co-Artistic Directors Karen and Allen Kaeja of Kaeja d’Dance, supported through the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts
Council and the Canada Council of the Arts.
Visit our website www.kaeja.org upcoming events for application and more information in May.
If you would like to volunteer for this event please email kaeja@kaeja.org



CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
A CALL TO PARTICIPATE
ArtReach Toronto, in partnership with City of Toronto Culture, invites you to participate in a PITCH CONTEST! If you are a young artist or a group of artists, between the ages
of 16 and 24, we want to hear from you.

The arts are a powerful and motivating way that youth are involved in their communities. Whether it's in someone's basement, or through a community
program, young people are creating art all over this city. We want to discover and support some of Toronto's finest artistic talent and encourage community participation through the arts.

We invite you to submit your ideas to us, which could land you a spot in front of our esteemed panel of judges for a live and interactive pitch contest!

Prizes:
Three $3,000.00 prizes will be awarded to youth groups that make it through a submission process and live contest being held as part of the Ignite: Youth Arts Forum on June 12, 2007 at the Gladstone Hotel.

Deadline for Entries: Friday May 18, 2007 at 5:00pm

MAKE YOUR PITCH!

If you have any questions, please feel to email us at contest@artreachtoronto.ca or call Shahina at 416-964-3614 ext. 314
shahina sayani
program manager
ArtReach Toronto

365 Bloor Street East, Suite 2000
Toronto ON
M4W 3L4

P. 416-964-3614 Ext. 314
www.artreachtoronto.ca
www.myspace.com/artreachtoronto




Call for Submissions: PLAY/GROUNDS: a new festival of site-specific installation work in Parkdale
Deadline for Submissions is 4pm Friday June 22, 2007

PLAY/GROUNDS is a weekend-long festival of installation art spread throughout several sites in the community of Parkdale in downtown Toronto. Presented by the Parkdale Liberty Economic Development Corporation (PLEDC) in association with Artscape’s Queen West Art Crawl, PLAY/GROUNDS will run on September 15 and 16, 2007. The Parkdale Town Square will serve as the festival’s home base, and artists are encouraged to employ empty store fronts, vacant lots, and parks as possible satellite locations for installations that engage and interact with passers-by.

The festival seeks to challenge popular notions of public space, and to explore how diverse populations creatively relate with and within the shared spaces of their community. Parkdale is one of Toronto’s most diverse neighbourhoods, with many newcomers opting to make this downtown community their first Canadian home. Installation and performance pieces will animate the streetscape of Parkdale, inviting the public to participate and learn about the following topics:

Gentrification; an examination of this economic phenomenon and its specific social and artistic consequences in the Parkdale / Liberty Village area.
Relationships; the exploration of how people interact socially within the built urban environment.
Interpretations of public space; how seemingly nondescript public spaces can be manipulated to not only serve the artistic purposes of the artist, but to encourage local audiences to re-evaluate the city streets and buildings that they negotiate daily.


We are actively soliciting site-specific installation work in a variety of mediums including performance. While we have a number of anticipated sites, proposals for alternate public or private spaces within the boundaries of Parkdale will also be considered.

Submissions must include:
Artist statement (maximum 1 page) and Project Description (maximum1 page)
CV for project contributor(s)
Description of technical requirements (listing materials provided by the artist, software and hardware requirements, as well as a budget and estimated installation time)
Optional: audio visual support material for previous and/or proposed work (DVD and CD ROMS of jpegs are preferred)
Completed submissions can be mailed or dropped off (Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm) to:

PLAY/GROUNDS - Elaine Gaito and Chris Reynolds, curators
c/o Parkdale Liberty Economic Development Corporation
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1L8

For more information contact Jessica Hum at jessica@parkdaleliberty.com or 416-516-8301



Dream in High Park Alumni – We need you!
The summer of 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of The CanStage TD Dream in High Park. As we present A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by ahdri zhina mandiela, we also celebrate 25 years of the magic of Shakespeare and the extraordinary people who made it possible.

If you were ever a company member of any of The Dream in High Park productions in the last 25 years we would like you to come and celebrate with us this summer! Our opening night will be in honour of all of you who created and kept The Dream alive! As a quarter of a century has passed, some of our contact information is now out of date. If you were an Actor, Director, Designer or on the Crew on any of the past productions, please contact Katherine Grainger at kgrainger@canstage.com or 416-367-8243 x283 and let us know your name, the year you were part of The Dream, and what you did, as well as your current mailing address and other relevant contact information. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful occasion with you.

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Call for Volunteers

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2007 Dora Mavor Moore Awards June 25, 2007

The Dora Mavor Moore Awards recognize the outstanding achievements in theatre, dance and opera on Toronto stages. The 28th Annual Dora Awards will be presented at the historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre on Monday June 25th, 2007.

We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to assist before, during and after the awards show. This is a perfect chance to interact with members of Toronto's performing arts community from producers to performers, directors to designers, and writers to technicians. Past VIP guests have included Mayor David Miller, principal dancer and artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada Karen Kain, host of CBC Radio's Metro Morning Andy Barrie, Sean Cullen, Rex Harrington, Anne-Marie Macdonald, Meagan Follows and Shirley Douglas.

There are several volunteer opportunities that include:

VIP Reception Volunteers
Red Carpet Volunteers
After Party Volunteers
Photographers
Drivers *


*Drivers receive tickets to the Dora Award Show valued at $60 each

All volunteers are required to attend an orientation session (date TBA). Shifts are 4 hours.

To volunteer or for more information please contact:

Adam Hyatt
adamh@tapa.ca or 416-536-6468 ext 31

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Space

COBA Studio space rentals available
We have 2 studios available for rent

Measurements: There are two studios available, the smaller one is 40' x 30' and the larger one is 65' x 30'
Each studio equipped with sprung dance floor, wall-to-wall mirrors and CD player. There are 2 washrooms / changing areas with shower.

Availability as of June 11: Monday to Sunday 9 AM to midnight

Ideal for dance and theatre rehearsal

Rates: $15 / hour for rehearsals; $20 for workshops

Contact:
COBA, Collective of Black Artists
610 Queen St. West , 2nd Floor (at Bathurst)
Toronto, ON M6J 1E3
416-658 3111
info@cobainc.com


Cheap Rehearsal/ Workshop/ Performance space available—Labspace Studio
Labspace Studio is a creative hub, a meeting place, a theatre, a gallery, and a dance floor located in the east end of Toronto.
With a dual mandate to provide affordable performance space to the Toronto arts community and to showcase its own innovative programming, Labspace aims to foster a space of ongoing experimentation, collaboration and exchange.
Labspace is available for rehearsals, workshops and small performances...

Rehearsals
Hourly - $12 

Classes
Hourly - $15

-Entire facility (1200 feet2)
-Main performance space (28 x 30)
-Kitchen area with bar
-Washroom
-13.5' ceilings
-Tables and chairs
-Large windows

Labspace Studio
276 Carlaw Ave, Suite 202
Toronto, ON, M6H 2B4
416-836-1516

www.labspacestudio.com
info@labspacestudio.com



Dovercourt House 3rd Floor Studio available for rent.
Beautiful rehearsal and workshop studio near Ossington subway station. 1600 square meters, 13 ft high ceiling. Price range from $15/hr (rehearsal) to $25/hr (classes – workshops). For more information about rental space, contact Isorine Marc: 416.516.4025 or email info@corpus.ca. 805 Dovercourt road, 3rd floor – Toronto ON M6H 2X4 www.corpus.ca

Auditions




Audition 2007
Victoria Ballet Academy

For 8 to 13 year old children
June 9, 10, 16, 17


Open Ballet Exam
Level 1-3 students
June 17th (Sunday)

Intensive summer school program and summer camp

Victoria Ballet Academy
7751 Yonge Street
Markham Ontario, Canada
Old Thornhill Heritage District

905-707-7580
www.victoriaballet.com <http://www.victoriaballet.com>




Audition for the company:
Newton Moraes Dance Theatre is looking for male and female dancers for 2007/2008 season with performances in Canada and several other countries.
We are looking for talented dancers with strong technique in Contemporary, Modern, African, Ballet Dancers with personality, passion, creativity, and other talents
like circus and singing are welcome.

Please contact Newton Moraes at 416-463-2880 or newtonmoraes@hotmail.com
Please send your resume and a picture.
You must register on-line or via phone before audition date.
Audition date: Saturday, June 30 2007

Location:
Canadian Children's Dance Theatre
509 Parliament Street
in Toronto (Cabaggetown)

Audition starts at 10am, until 2pm




HIP HOP ARTISTS, R SINGERS, AND HIP HOP DANCERS WANTED!
Toronto Stages is seeking professional mainstream hip-hop (mc's/rappers); r hip-hop dance talent to showcase your talent on television, internet, stage, and in clubs.

To schedule an audition before a "live" audience please email your headshot and/or resume to tstages@aol.com and state your talent background and discipline/category and we will reply asap!
http://www.tstages.com



We are looking for GoGo Dancers for a special event for JUNE 9th 2007
What we are looking for in the GoGo Dancers.

A) Must be able to dance with Electronic Music of various Genres - Electro House, Breaks, Jungle, Booty techno and more!
B) Must be WILD! HOT! And Like to dance.
C) I would like to see some photos

We will contact you for audition.

Compensation: Payed cash for 4 hours of work, so you can enjoy the party as well if interested in doing so.
Soundmehappy2007@hotmail.com



Troupe Audition
We are planning a large scale Middle Eastern dance production.

We are now seeking qualified dancers to join our ensemble (a combination of Rhythm of the Nile and the pro Sultanettes).
If you enjoy learning lots of great choreography in various styles, performing in front of an audience, being part of a team, and being coached so you can attain peak performance, this might be for you.

We are seeking dancers with very high intermediate to professional bellydance ability or fundamental bellydance training plus extensive jazz, ballet, or modern training. The ability to quickly pick up choreography is an asset.
The audition will be held on May 20 at our Danforth Studio.
Please contact us to register and for more details.
contact Hannan@hannandance.com



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Jobs



LECTURER IN CHOREOGRAPHY
(£25083-£31274 per annum)_3 year fixed term post. Full time
http://www.dartington.ac.uk/aboutthecollege/jobs/details.asp?uid=70

The rapidly growing department of Choreography is in a position to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Choreography from 1st September 2007. We are looking for an experienced dance/choreographic practitioner with a developed interest in cross-disciplinary performance, who can offer strong technique and choreographic skills. In addition an ability to offer any of the following areas at undergraduate level would be desirable: dance history and analysis, dance and the camera, dance technology. Technique within the context of choreography at Dartington is informed by a unique approach and integrated understanding of bodywork practices. The successful applicant will be a dance graduate with a good honours degree and an up-to-date engagement with recent developments in contemporary choreography/performance.

Closing date: 21 May 2007 midday
Interview date: 6-7 June 2007
CONTACT:
Human Resources Office_Dartington College of Arts, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EJ_Telephone: 01803 861668_E-Mail: dcajobs@dartington.ac.uk
Dartington College of Arts is not responsible for the content of external internet sites._©1996-2007 Dartington College of Arts



Administrator
Mulgrave Road Theatre, Guysborough, NS
Mulgrave Road Theatre in Guysborough, NS, is now accepting applications for the position of Administrator. The Administrator is responsible to the Artistic Director on a day-to-day basis for all aspects of the financial & general management of the Theatre, and to the Board for the provision of financial records, budgets, forecasts and advice. Duties include the following:

- prepare, implement, monitor and maintain annual budgets
- prepare funding proposals, negotiate & prepare contracts
- co-ordinate Board affairs and communicate with government agencies
- co-ordinate and book tours; oversee publicity & promotion
- manage office affairs and theatre operations

Candidates must have administrative experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or performing arts sector and a solid record of accountability. Post-secondary education is an asset.

Salary: based on qualifications & experience. Deadline for Applications: Fri, May 18, 2007 @ 2:00pm

Send resume, cover letter & references by mail, email or fax to:

Personnel Committee
Mulgrave Road Theatre
P.O. Box 219
Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0
Phone: 902-533-2092
Fax: 902-533-3320
Email: admin@mulgraveroad.ca
Website: www.mulgraveroad.ca <http://www.mulgraveroad.ca/>


General Manager
Blyth Festival, ON
The Blyth Festival invites applications for the position of General Manager. The ideal candidate will be available to start work by July 30 2007 to work with outgoing General Manager, Jane Gardner who leaves a strong foundation for the theatre after 4 seasons.

Founded in 1975, the Blyth Centre for the Arts and Blyth Festival serves as an arts centre for Huron County in southwestern Ontario and produces a summer season of all-Canadian plays. Our charitable, non-profit company has a budget of over $1 million in 2007. Our full-time staff of 5 people grows to over 60 people each summer.

Reporting to a Board of Directors and sharing management responsibilities with Artistic Director Eric Coates, the General Manager oversees the administration of the theatre including revenue development, grant preparation, budgeting, human resources, financial reporting, facility management, strategic planning, board business meetings, contracting of all artistic and production personnel. The General Manager supervises a full-time staff of four people and acts as an advocate for the organization, its audience, and arts community.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, a demonstrated interest in the arts, experience in managing non-profit organizations and revenue generation.

Applications with salary expectations to be delivered by May 18, 2007 with 2 references to Blyth Festival, Box 10, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0. Fax (519) 523-9804.



Marketing Director
The Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
The Shaw Festival is seeking a dynamic senior arts marketer. Reporting to the Director Resource Development the successful applicant will provide senior management leadership in the areas of market research, customer analysis, strategic planning, communications, and marketing partnerships. In prior leadership roles you have demonstrated the ability to work with staff, government, business, community and educational organizations. Qualified candidates will offer analytical market assessment, quantitative data analysis, forecasting, along with a broad knowledge of the arts preferable in a not for profit organization. You are recognized for your competence in achieving goals and exceeding expectations.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic marketing plan by managing business development efforts, through increasing customer retention, and identifying, qualifying and securing new opportunities. Putting your creativity and resourcefulness to work in fostering productive relations will be key to your success.

The ideal candidate shall possess a university degree preferably an MBA along with exceptional oral and written presentation skills. A minimum of 5 – 7 years experience as an arts marketing professional along with proven experience managing staff makes you a valuable addition to our team.

We offer a competitive compensation package along with the opportunity to work at one of the largest repertory theatre companies in North America.

Please submit your cover letter and resume prior to May 23, 2007 to:
The Shaw Festival Theatre
10 Queen’s Parade
Niagara on the Lake, On LOS 1JO
Email: dlg@shawfest.com
Att: Director Human Resources

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Dramaturge
Stratford Festival, Stratford, ON
Would you like to play a meaningful role with North America’s leading classical repertory theatre? At the Stratford Festival of Canada, we attract the world’s finest talent, offering a unique experience for staff, artists and actors alike. If you would like to be a part of this exciting organization, we are looking for someone to fill the part-time role of Dramaturge.

Reporting jointly to the General Director and Artist Director team, the Dramaturge will be responsible for providing research, analysis and background material on the classical texts under consideration and in production at the Stratford Festival, preparing texts for production, assisting the actors and creative personnel in text comprehension, and assisting the Artistic Directors in developing a season playbill. In addition, the Dramaturge will provide analysis and new script development support as needed for the new play development programme.

A master’s degree in English literature, or equivalent experience, is required for this position. The successful candidate must have an extensive background in dramaturgy and text analysis with a particular focus on Shakespeare and the dramatic repertoire. Strong preference will be given to candidates with new play development experience.

This is a part-time, 6-month contract, beginning in September, 2007. There will be opportunity for renewal for the right candidate.

The Stratford Festival of Canada recognizes that diversity – in our workplace, our audiences, and on our stages – fosters a rich and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply in writing no later than May 31, 2007, to:

Human Resources
Stratford Festival of Canada
P.O. Box 520, Stratford, ON N5A 6V2
Fax: (519) 271-0626
Email: resumes@stratfordfestival.ca (Subject: Dramaturge)

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Managing Director
Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary AB
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) in Calgary invites applications for the position of Managing Director. ATP is a not-for-profit professional theatre company which presents a five play season plus a five-play repertory new play festival in January/February out of the 480 seat Martha Cohen Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company is entering its 35th season of operation and the 22nd year of the Enbridge playRites’ Festival of New Canadian Plays.

Managing the organization in conjunction with Artistic Director Bob White the Managing Director reports to the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities include the overall financial management of the company; human resources and staffing; grant applications and advocacy; and the effective direction of the company’s administrative functions including marketing and communications, resource development, and accounting.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, experience in managing not-for-profit organizations and a desire to lead an exciting and innovative theatre company.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with cover letter and references by
May 31, 2007 to:
Ms. J’Val Shuster
Search Committee
Alberta Theatre Projects
220 – 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C4

Or by email to j-val@shaw.ca


Development Manager
Drayton Entertainment, Drayton, ON

Reports to: Director of Marketing & Development

Function: A creative, talented and well-organized individual with at least 3-5 years of management experience in the fundraising sector, the Development Manager is responsible for identifying fundraising needs and developing short and long-term fundraising strategies for Drayton Entertainment, in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Development.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Manage specific projects outlined in Drayton Entertainment’s annual Development Plan, complete with objectives in gross fundraising revenue, strategies, timelines, and budgets, in consultation with the Director of Marketing & Development.
• Develop and formalize a Planned Giving Program through estate planning bequests, trusts, foundations, grant applications, government and special funding, etc. including the communication of said program to Drayton Entertainment’s audience base.
• Manage both corporate and grassroots components of current and future Capital Campaigns at various Drayton Entertainment venues.
• Pursue new sources of revenue through the research and preparation of funding proposals and grant applications, including the arenas of capital, new play development, and staffing/training/mentorship.
• Establish and implement new goals and strategies for growth in Membership.
• Work with the Director of Marketing & Development in the cultivation of new, larger-scale sponsorship opportunities at all Drayton Entertainment venues.
  

• Minimum 3-5 years management experience in the fundraising sector
• Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with grant writing and foundation research procedures
• Experience managing Capital Campaigns at both corporate and grassroots levels
• Experience with Planned Giving and Endowment Campaigns
  

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

Please note: This position is based in Drayton, Ontario

For confidential consideration, interested candidates should respond in writing to:

Steven Karcher
Director of Marketing & Development
Drayton Entertainment
Box 10, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0
Or to: steven@draytonentertainment.com



General Manager
Theatre Network, Edmonton, AB

Theatre Network, Edmonton's second largest theatre company, seeks a dedicated and energetic individual for the position of General Manager. Theatre Network offers a four-show mainstage season focusing on the finest in contemporary world theatre, and including original commissioned works by Alberta Playwrights. The company hosts NextFest, a multi-disciplinary festival of emerging professional artists, and presents the Roxy Performance Series, featuring a wide range of professional theatre and other performances at its home, the Roxy Theatre, on 124 Street.

The General Manager works alongside Artistic Director Bradley Moss, and is responsible to the board of directors. Primary responsibilities include human resources and staffing; finance and budgeting; fundraising and development; and facility management and operation. The successful applicant will have management experience, excellent communications skills, and will be comfortable working in a dynamic, relaxed and team-based atmosphere.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position includes four weeks of paid vacation and extended health benefits.

Reply in confidence to General Manager Search at 780.453.2440 or via email to generalmanager@theatrenetwork.ca. Theatre Network is an equal-opportunity employer

This is an open-ended hiring process. Theatre Network will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

David Cheoros
General Manager
Theatre Network
10708 - 124 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5G 2A7
generalmanager@theatrenetwork.ca
www.theatrenetwork.ca <http://www.theatrenetwork.ca/>



Assistant to the Production Manager
Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg, MB

THE MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE produces six Mainstage and four Warehouse Theatre productions plus a Provincial Tour and high school show.

The position will begin in September 2007 and end in May 2008.
Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2007

The Assistant to The Production Manager will work under the direction of The Production Manager and Technical Directors. The APM will assist in the preparation of production, maintenance and capital budgets. He/she will read scripts, prepare costing notes and work with the Production Manager on the season planning process.

The APM will assist with day to day operations of the Production Department attending rehearsals, meetings and calls as required. The APM will co-ordinate the 50th Anniversary production as well as the Community play and special events.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of a recognized theatre training program with at least one year of professional experience. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must posses a valid driver’s license. Some CAD experience is an asset.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Larry Isacoff
Production Manager
Manitoba Theatre Centre
174 Market Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 0P8
Fax - 204-947-3741
Email - pm@mtc.mb.ca



Dance Teachers Needed - Barrie Studio
looking for energtic and qualified dance teachers for the upcoming dance season 2007/08.
Competitive and Recreational classes are available in all forms of dance.

www.allthatdance.ca

Please call 705-739-6676



JOB OPPORTUNITY: Call Centre Representative, Canadian Opera Company
The Canadian Opera Company seeks bright and articulate Call Centre Representatives with an aptitude for sales. Duties include successfully soliciting subscriptions and donations from previous subscribers and ticket buyers, and giving courteous service to all patrons. Hourly rate + bonuses & event tickets. P/T Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30pm. Apply with resume and cover letter by e-mail to sarahf@coc.ca


Shaw Festival INTERN DIRECTORS and the DIRECTORS PROJECT
APPLICATIONS FOR 2008
DEADLINE: JUNE 29, 2007

A Guide to Applicants:
Each year, the Shaw Festival hires two Intern Directors for a period of about six months.  They look for promising professional directors near the beginning of their careers.  Applicants should have a fair bit of professional experience, but probably not in a company as large as the Shaw Festival.  The contracts run approximately from mid-March to late August, depending on the production schedule for the particular season.  These positions are salaried at an apprentice level, which at The Shaw is between $500 and $600 per week.

The Intern Directors work under the mentorship of the Directors of the Academy, which is the Shaw Festival’s professional development and public education wing.  Each intern is assigned to two or three successive shows as an Assistant Director.  One of these shows is usually in the Festival Theatre (860 seats) and another in a smaller one (330 seats).  For the most part, being an Assistant Director involves observing the senior directors at work in rehearsal, doing research as required, acting as a sounding board as required.  (Getting them coffee is not required.)  The Interns also assist the company in educating audiences about theatre in general and the Shaw’s productions and programmes in particular.  The Intern positions usually have free time built into some portions of the season, so that Interns are free to take Academy classes and pursue other theatrical projects that interest them.

The “Directors Project” is the culmination of the Intern Directors’ season, and has become a very important event to the Shaw company as a whole.  It consists of a double-bill of two one-acts directed by the two Intern Directors.  In consultation with Neil Munro, the company’s Associate Director, each Intern chooses a play from the period of the Shaw Festival’s mandate (1856-1950).  These plays are given three performances to invited audiences (artistic directors, sponsors, company members, family and assorted friends of the Festival) in a studio setting.  While production resources are limited as to costumes, sets, props, lighting and sound, there are normally apprentice designers, stage managers and other personnel assigned to the project.  All casting is done in consultation with Neil Munro, but basically you can use any member of the Shaw Festival ensemble whom you can talk into being in the show.  (The project is in excess of the actors’ contracted workload, an d so they take part in the project on a volunteer basis.)  Each one-act has between 50 and 60 hours of rehearsal over 5-6 weeks, scheduled by our Production Stage Manager. 

Since its inception in 1988, the Directors Projects has been sponsored annually by Sun Life Financial and Theatre Ontario.

Applications for the Intern Director positions are made through Theatre Ontario, with a June 30 deadline to begin residency the following March.  There is no application form – just submit a resumé with a covering letter, explaining why you would like to be an Intern Director at the Shaw Festival.  Please do not send support materials that you wish to have returned.  Applicants must be Canadian citizens.  Hiring decisions are made exclusively by the Shaw Festival. 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact:

Tim Chapman at Theatre Ontario: 416-408-4556

or email  tim@theatreontario.org

Submit applications by mail to:

Tim Chapman
Theatre Ontario,
215 Spadina Ave. Suite 210
Toronto, ON   M5T 2C7
ATT: Shaw Directors Project

NO SUBMISSIONS via FAX or email will be accepted.

Applications must be received at Theatre Ontario by June 29th.



General Manager, BirdLand Theatre
BirdLand Theatre, Toronto 2006 Dora Mavor Moore Award winning company for the production of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” is currently seeking a General Manager for part time 5 months contract (July 2007 – Dec 2007) with the possibil