Welcome to DUO's Bi Monthly E-Newsletter

October 2007 Volume 1

In this Issue:

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

Announcements

Provincial Election October 10th
The Ontario Provincial election is fast approaching, and it is important that we are all well researched and aware of where the candidates stand on the state of the arts. Here are some highlights of the major parties:

Liberal Party
No Major changes in their arts platform, but they do promise and increase in arts funding:
Increased annual funding to the Ontario Arts Council to almost $55 million and boosted the Ontario Trillium Foundation to $120 million by 2009/10.

Conservative Party
Though the big focus of the Conservative arts platform is on the film industry, they have some creative ideas, including encouraging youth under 20 to go to the arts by offering programs that will let them in for free. There is a “Youth Passport” program (this is a pure coincidence!) that will allow youth under 20 into Ontario run cultural/arts facilities for free. Also at-risk youth will have access to free tickets, though it is not completely clear how this will be done.
They will also honour the money commitments that the Liberals made to the OAC.

Both the NDP and the Green Party do not have any specific plans in their platform regarding the arts.

To find out more information on the upcoming election, visit: www.electionsontario.on.ca

IMPORTANT: With this election comes a referendum on electoral reform. To learn more about the issues, visit: www.yourbigdecision.ca



The Canada Council Strategic Plan Consultation - Update
From the CDA Bulletin
With the completion of our consultations on the Strategic Plan discussion paper, we have been working on compiling the extensive input we received into a series of reports and also drafting the 2008-2011 Strategic Plan. 
 
The final report on our discussions with stakeholders including national arts service organizations, arts funders at the provincial, territorial and municipal levels, and specific organizations with an interest in the Council’s work is now available.
 
The report on the input received through the online survey, produced by Hill Strategies Research Inc. is also available. 
 
You can read both reports by clicking on the following link:
 
http://www.50.canadacouncil.ca/en/consultation/
 
Our strategic plan will be available on our web site in October.
 
Thank you again for your input into this process. 



CCA : One-Day Symposium on the Role of the Arts and Culture in Canadian Public Diplomacy
From the CDA Bulletin
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is pleased to announce that before its next National Policy Conference in Ottawa on March 19-20th , 2008 - whose detailed program will be made public early next autumn - the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is organizing for November 22nd in Montreal a one-day symposium on the role of the arts and culture in Canadian public diplomacy.
 
The CCA invites you to participate in this reflection and join with experts from Canada and the international field to develop a renewed appreciation for the role of the arts in public diplomacy. It is the hope of the CCA that this symposium will help to build a broad consensus about the role of the arts and culture sector in advancing our national foreign policy objectives with new strategies and resolve.
 
The day will end with a ceremony in which the CCA will present its annual awards: the Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership and the Diplôme d'honneur.
 
Put these events in your calendar and be with us to ensure that Canadian culture keep its place on the international scene. The full details of the Symposium and the registration form will be made public in September.
 



Important notice to the members of  the Canadian Aboriginal Dance community
From the CDA Bulletin
Please note that the Canada Council for the Arts is changing the deadlines for
Grants to Aboriginal Dance Professionals and Aboriginal Peoples Production Project Grants in Dance – Short term.

Grants to Aboriginal Dance Professionals
The deadline is November 1, 2007 (for projects occurring between April 1, 2008 and March 30, 2009). There is a new application form for this program. The form is to be used for those who would like their project proposals adjudicated by a national Aboriginal peer committee. The new application form will be available on our web site (www.canadacouncil.ca) and by mail (upon request) as of September 2007.
 
Aboriginal Peoples Production Project grants – Short term
The deadline has been moved to November 1, 2007 (for projects occurring between April 1, 2008 and March 30, 2009). The application form for Aboriginal Production Project Grants remains the same and includes both Long and Short term project grant components.
 
Aboriginal artists are still welcome to apply to the Grants to Dance Professionals program (deadline is February 1, 2008) and the Production Project Grants in Dance program (deadline is March 15, 2008) that are not juried by Aboriginal jurors.
 
For more information, please contact Geraldine Manossa, Program Officer, Canada Council Dance Section,
at 613-566-4414 or 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4677 or by e-mail: geraldine.manossa@canadacouncil.ca.
 



Launch of Destination Dance
From the CDA Bulletin
Dear colleagues, readers and community members:

It is with great pleasure that we announce our 10th year in print & the launch of:

http://www.destinationdancedanse.ca
>> a bilingual, searchable, online performance calendar for Canadian dance.

This is your source for Canadian dance events, 
with over 300 listings already online and more being added regularly.
Make http://www.destinationdancedanse.ca your first online stop!

PS: IMPORTANT NOTES
> To submit your listing: please use the formatting guidelines under the "Submit your listing" link at http://www.destinationdancedanse.ca. 

>> Presenters: thank you to all who sent listings already. If you haven't, please follow the format at the link noted above and we look forward to hearing from you.

>>> Schools and training programs: please share this site with your students, encourage them to attend performances and to send their responses via http://www.thedancecurrent.com.
 



CHRC Presents Tools for Performing Arts Presenters
 From the CDA Bulletin
The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) continues to expand its suite of tools and resources for workers in the cultural sector with the release of a Competency Chart and Profile for Presenters.
 
Funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program, and building on the extensive work it has carried out in the area of cultural management over the past three years, CHRC has developed this chart and profile in close collaboration with the FCCF (Fédération culturelle des Canadiens français), RIDEAU (Réseau indépendant des diffuseurs d'événements artistiques unis), and CAPACOA (Canadian Arts Presenting Association /Association canadienne des organismes artistiques).
 
Presenters were taken to include such titles as artistic director, cultural and artistic program coordinator, cultural program supervisor, general manager / director / general director, theatre manager, venue manager, cultural centre manager, director of programming, chief entertainment officer, buyer or purchaser, impresario (considered an "old-fashioned" term), programmer (used more in Europe than in North America), and promoter (most often used when the person performing the role is not attached to a specific venue).
 
These valuable tools will assist Performing Arts Presenters and those with an interest in the field to evaluate their own skills and determine whether additional training is required. This material can also be applied in developing competency development programs, negotiating and customizing training programs, developing/reviewing career planning programs, creating recruitment profiles, and writing individual position descriptions.
 
The chart and profile can be found on the CHRC website.
 
CHRC has also conducted an extensive Training Gaps Analysis (TGA) based on the skills identified in the chart. Recommendations from the TGA include:
 
Increase awareness and understanding of the presenter's role in the performing arts industry
Facilitate access to professional development and networking opportunities.
Develop more formalized training programs at the post-secondary level.
Encourage mentorship and internship programs.
Recognize the importance of networking to presenters.

 
The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) strives to be at the centre of vision and forward thinking in the area of cultural human resources development. CHRC brings together representatives of arts disciplines and cultural industries in the cultural sector to address the training and career development needs of cultural workers - artists, creators, technical staff, managers and all others engaged professionally in the sector, including the self-employed. To become a member of CHRC please visit our website.
 
For further information please contact Megan Guy (613-562-1535 x 31; mguy@culturalhrc.ca).
 




Press Release: Critical Thinking for Cultural Managers learning module
From the CDA Bulletin
The Cultural Human Resources Council CHRC is proud to announce the release of a unique online course: Critical Thinking for Cultural Managers learning module.

In association with the Council of Ontario Universities, Learning Advanced Essential Skills Online (LAESO) initiative, this interactive module builds on the conceptual framework of the CHRC's Competency Profile to further clarify the roles critical thinking plays in cultural management.

Funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program and developed by emerging Cultural Managers this material is designed allow practicing Cultural Managers to engage with various aspects of "critical thinking" as it pertains to their everyday work.

These aspects include generating innovative directions for one's organization; finding commonalities across divergent groups and interests; and responding to, and productively negotiating conflict and contingency as they arise. Content for this module, comprising 2 to 3 hours of engagement, will consist of various definitions of "critical thinking", in accessible and relevant language; short self-assessment exercises; and a series of interactive case stories depicting everyday problems or issues in which Cultural Managers must put their critical thinking skills into play.

Major topics discussed throughout this module include Creating a "Big Plan", Developing a Network, Administrating the "Big Plan, and Generating Change. "Interactive scenarios" allow for the opportunity to take on the role of a new Project Manager having to put critical thinking skills in play in articulating a vision and strategy to other key members of your organization.

Susan Annis, Executive Director of the Cultural Human Resources Council notes: "This course is designed to sharpen critical thinking skills for Cultural Managers. Developed with the advice and direction of practicing Cultural Managers, it is lively and practical, reflecting their day-to-day realities. We hope it will resonate with Managers across the sector."

This online module is available on CHRC's web site.




Dance Studio Clearance
A dance studio in Pickering has closed its doors and has a supply of costumes, ballet barres, and several large 4'x8' mirrors for sale at very affordable prices.

For more information, please contact Port Perry Salvage asap. Irene: 416-431-9249

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Classes & Workshops

TAP, TAP, TAP!! (E.C.T.C. – Eastern Canadian Tap Conference)
Date: October 27th, 28th
Location: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga
Details:
Tap workshops all day Sunday (featuring tap dance artists: David Cox, Devon Perry, Cathy Duncan, Kim Chalovich, and Anita Feldman for NYC)
Visit www.whats-on-tap.com <http://www.whats-on-tap.com/> for more details


Hysteria: A Festival of Women Oct 25 - Nov 3
Exciting new workshops for 2007.
Please see below.

Workshop # 1
Virtual Bodies Workshop
With Anita Ponton, London, UK
Six Classes
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3 – with a final presentation at the Hysteria Festival on Nov. 3 at 1pm
(for exact class times see below)
Fee: $125
Max: 12 participants
Please fill people in with the following information and if they want to register tell them to email me: moynan@artsexy.ca

Brief outline:
Virtual Bodies is a short, but intense, workshop aimed at artists/dancers/performers who are interested in live performance practices, within technologised spaces. The workshop will explore the relationships of the body in performance to the technologies used to make the work, and to the context and spaces in which the work exists. Taking an approach that is part practical, part critique, we will be focussing on how a live body interacts with technologised representations.

Running across six sessions, the workshop will culminate in a public presentation of the developed projects, as part of the Hysteria Festival. Participants should come prepared with an idea or project that they want to develop and experiment with, and while performance experience is useful, it is not necessary. The workshop would also be useful for re-considering or re-working an existing piece of work.

Examples of strategies that will be considered include (but are not limited to): live performance with projection and/or sound, performance for camera, video performance and virtual presence. Participants will be encouraged to be ambitious as well as practical and supportive of each other. Virtual Bodies offers participants the opportunity to experiment and explore with new ways of working and to bring a project to presentation stage, within a creative and dynamic environment.

Class Schedule: (all classes at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre)
Oct 28 1pm-4pm
Oct 29 5pm-8pm
Oct 30 5pm-7:30pm
Nov 1 5pm-7pm
Nov 2 5pm-7pm
Nov 3 10am-1pm
Performance: 1pm November 3rd in the Cabaret

For more info on Anita go to: anitaponton.com


Workshop # 2
Mama Dances
With Eryn Dace Trudell
One Session
Oct 28 1-3pm
Fee: $10

Take registration at Box office.
Open to all persons with babies.

Now that you have them, what do you do with them?
Mama dances workshop!
Guided by, well known artist, Eryn Dace Trudell (BFA Dance, Juilliard) using dance to incite well-being and physical awareness, connection with, and autonomy of your child? through world and elemental rhythms, imagination and visual stimulation. Each "mamababy" team is different, and we will, together, discover how, within a creative process structure, from lyrical and meditative to percussive and aerobic, with moments of "just being" present and playful. Bring comfortable clothes, and a baby carrier if you wish, though, we will be dancing around our babies, dancing for our babies, and dancing with our babies in our arms.

Biography

Eryn became a mother in 2005 after 15 years as a professional dancer, choreographer, presenter, producer and teacher. She holds a BFA in Dance from Juilliard and is? Certified in Skinner Releasing Technique. Eryn began this pursuit of "mama dancing research" with the debut of Mama dances!1000 mains at Festival Transatlantique, a choreography involving seven professional dancers and their babies. The? captivating ?Mama dances group of dancers explores and illuminates the physical? relationship and the spontaneous events that transpire ?between mother and child. Hi

Eryn founded Mama dances classes and workshops in 2006, encouraging and inviting all mothers and guardians to dance with their babies and share their discoveries in the process. ?



Workshop # 3
Break Dance Tune Up
With K8 Alsterlund, Montreal, QC
One Session
Oct 30 7:30-9:30pm
Fee: $15

Take registration at Box office.
Some experience useful but not absolutely necessary

B-Girl Lynx, aka K8 Alsterlund, returns to Hysteria for this one off tune-up class.
Perfect for past participants of K8’s previous Hysteria workshops as well as all dance enthusiasts and b-girls.


Workshop # 4
Gumboots & Body Percussion
With Les Walkyries, Montreal QC
Nov. 1 & 2 6-8pm
Nov. 3 TBA with Performance in Hysteria at 9:30 pm
Three Classes
Fee: $30

Take registration at Box office.
Open to all.

The beat of your heart, the stomping of the feet, the clapping of hands, the snapping of fingers…the rhythm is in each and every one of us, it is the music of the soul.
Gumboots is a traditional dance from South Africa, where rainboots are worn and music emerges from the body itself.
Accessible to everyone.
Easy to learn.
Amazign results.




"DANCING CLOWN"
A Workshop With Grindl Kuchirka

Saturday October 27th
Sunday October 28th 2007
From 11:00 AM to 6:00PM

The Dancemakers Centre for Creation
The Distillery District
55 Mill Street
Fee: $175.00

To register or for more information
E-mail: grindlkuchirka@hotmail.com
Telephone 416-922-5894
http://www.grindl.ca

Grindl Kuchirka's "Dancing Clown" sessions are designed to bring more depth to your acting and more soul to your dancing by experiencing the creative movement and dance of the clown. In fact there has been a natural cross fertilization between these two art forms since the first cave man tripped and fell while dancing the great hunt story around the tribe's evening fire.
Experience the essence of clown, and the simplicity of expressing comedy through movement.

Discover how movement can amplify humor, and what lies behind that illusive quality called timing.

Explore classical, modern and free dance, choreography, improvisation, and pedestrian movement.

Focus on anatomy and learn where the impulse of movement originates.

This workshop is available for clowns, dancers, actors, directors, musicians and movement artists.

Dance experience is not necessary.

"By playing with the archetypal roles of the clown throughout history --- from romantic poetry to modern tragedy --- we will re-create the many dances of the clown, from deep profound sadness to sparkling, uninhibited hilarity ---- and have a lot of fun!"

Grindl Kuchirka is a unique Canadian artist who combines the dedication and discipline of the dancer and the whimsical spontaneity of the clown.

With extensive training in dance and movement as well as 28 years of experience as a professional clown, Grindl has performed in North America, Europe and Asia. She has created, developed and conducted her signature "Dancing Clown Workshop" as well as choreographed for Dance, Theatre and Television in Canada, France
and Holland. She has led numerous workshops in dance and clown for people of all ages.

Her artistic endeavors have been generously supported by The Ontario Arts Council, Laidlaw Foundation and The Canada Council for The Arts.
Please pass this on to anyone you feel would be interested. Thank you



YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM (YAP) DANCE CLASSES
Explore movement and rhythm in a positive and inspiring environment through our program designed for those interested in exploring and learning.

About our organization
dance Immersion is a not-for-profit charitable organization that promotes cultivates and preserves dances of the African Diaspora. Our mandate is to introduce the general public to various styles of dance and dance artists through presentations, forums, workshops, visual arts displays, and Youth Arts Programs.

YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM (YAP) DANCE CLASSES


Children (YAP1)
Children ages 5 - 12 are introduced to the basic techniques used in dance and are introduced to various styles. Classes taught by Vivine Scarlett.

Saturdays 10am - 11am
$20 per month $7 per class

Children Classes (YAP2)
These sessions are for ages 13 and up who wish to engage in a strong dance vocabulary and incorporates a fitness component and different dance styles. Classes taught by various instructors.

Saturdays 11:30am - 1pm
$20 per month $7 per class

Drum Classes (NGOMA initiative)
Drum Classes for beginners to intermediate level. The class focuses on rhythms mainly derived from West Africa. Each session is dedicated to specific rhythm(s) including the different pattern for each instrument. Classes taught by Yvonne Francis & various instructors.

$5 per class
$5 for drum rental

Term Schedule

TERM 1
September 20th - December 15th, 2007

TERM 2
January 10th - March 29th, 2008
(No Classes during March Break: March 10th-14th)

TERM 3
April 10th - June 21st, 2008

Location
All Classes take place at the Driftwood Community Centre
4401 Jane Street. (Jane north of Finch).

http://www.danceimmersion.ca
http://www.ngomaensemble.com


REGISTER ON SITE




Reggae Class With Ponytailz - Now only $10.00!!!!
DLM Dance and Entertainment Company is very lucky to have regular reggae classes with Stacy 'Ponytailz' Simpson: Come out and learn from the TOP Reggae dancer in Toronto!

Ponytailz has won over 35 competitions held in Toronto, Canada. She is now a solo dancer, choreographer and has been titled one of the best female dancers not only in Canada but now worldwide.

To date she has been featured in over 23 videos for various artists such as... P.diddy, Dmx, Sean Paul, 3rd storee, Benzino,
Tweet, Fabolous, Kardinal Official, Daniel Belingfield, and many more...she has also been featured in films such as 'Honey' and has made guest appearances on : 106 and park, 2002 Mobo British awards, MuchMusicExposed w/ Sean Paul, 2003 BET Spring Bling and an in-house performance on MTV.

Where:
DLM Studios
1610 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario

When: Tuesdays from 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Mention this email and take the class for $10.00

For more information call 416-516-7452 or email
newsletter@dlmstudio.net




Nia with Jenn! New class times! New class locations!
Welcome to a new season of Nia classes with Jenn!
I look forward to spreading the ultimate Joy of Movement to new and old students alike!

Join me for new classes in Yorkville, Rosedale and the North Annex.

The Union Yoga Center
http://www.theunionyogacenter.ca
242 Carlton St. at Parliament
*Thursdays 12:30-1:15 $6
*Fridays 5:45-7:15 $14
*Sundays 10-11:15 $10

Flow! Yoga and Wellness
http://www.yogaflow.ca
408 Dupont St. (west of Spadina)
*Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm 10 wks Sept 25 - Nov 27 $140
(pre-registered series, pro-rated after September 25)
FREE CLASS!!! Tues Oct 18 7:30-8:30pm ~ contact Jennifer to RSVP

Stretch Fitness Boutique
http://www.stretchcanada.ca
194 Bloor Street West (west of Avenue Rd.)
*Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am ($15)
starting September 18

Yonge-Bloor Yoga Center
http://www.yongeblooryogacenter.ca
32 Park Road (steps from Yonge Bloor)
*Wednesdays 10-11:15am
*Saturdays 10-11:15am
(starting Sept 12)
Drop in: $15
5 classes in 7 weeks $65 ($13/class)
10 classes in 12 weeks $120 ($12/class)

Love to dance with you real soon!

Jennifer Hicks
jenniferhicks@rogers.com
416-461-3008




Canada Salsa Congress
Oct. 4-8th, 2007
http://www.canadasalsacongress.com

The Beautiful Spirit of Salsa • The Passion of Dance• The Intensity of Competition • Unifying a Community of Dancers • Celebrating Talent and Creativity...the 5th Annual Canada Salsa Congress, Oct. 4-8th, 2007

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE NOW POSTED ONLINE!
A jam-packed workshop schedule to accommodate all levels interests of dancers.


LUNCH LEARN SALSA SEMINARS
3 separate seminars on Sat. Oct. 6th from 1-2pm.
Bring your lunch, have a seat learn from some of the top experts in the industry. Take your dancing or business to the next level. Something for everyone - from a beginner salsa student to a professional performer or instructor.
Network with peers
Question Answer period
Moderators: Albert Torres, Sonia Kyriacou, Jennifer Aucoin a panel of International Canadian performers instructors
SEMINAR 1: Journey through the History of Salsa Music Dance with Albert Torres
SEMINAR 2: Auditioning, Performing Competing: Taking it to the next level
SEMINAR 3: The Road to Becoming an Instructor (or a better one!)



Book your hotel reservations directly:
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St. W
1-888-627-7175
416-947-4955 ext. 4440
Book online at http://www.canadasalsacongress.com

THE CANADIAN SALSA EVENT OF THE YEAR - COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
http://www.canadasalsacongress.com
For more information:
Please contact the organizer,
Jennifer Aucoin:
Email: Jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
Phone: 416-656-7837
Fax: 416-656-7835

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM BY SEPT. 28TH TO GET THE CHEAPEST RATE!
INDIVIDUAL NIGHT TICKETS can now be purchased online!
CANADIAN SALSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thurs. Oct. 4th

LUNCH LEARN SALSA SEMINARS
Sat. Oct. 6
1-2pm



Dancemakers Company Class Teacher Schedule
September 4 to December 14, 2007
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTORS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL DANCEMAKERS AT 416-367-1800 FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO.

To inquire about exchanging volunteer hours for dance classes, contact Anahita at 416-367-1800 ext. 24.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are 90 minutes long. The studio will be open 45 minutes before class for warm-up.
Cost: $8.50 per session; $40.00 for a 5-class pass
Location: Dancemakers Centre for Creation, 55 Mill Street, Building 58, The Cannery, Studio 313

Oct 01-05
01 Mon Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
02 Tue Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
03 Wed Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
04 Thu Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
05 Fri Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am

Oct 08-12
08 Mon NO CLASS
09 Tue Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
10 Wed Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
11 Thu Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am
12 Fri Susie Burpee 10:00am - 11:30am

Oct 15-19
15 Mon Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
16 Tue Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
17 Wed Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
18 Thu Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
19 Fri Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am

Oct 22-26
22 Mon Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
23 Tue Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
24 Wed Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
25 Thu Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
26 Fri Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am

Oct 29 – Nov 02
29 Mon Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
30 Tue Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
31 Wed Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
01 Thu Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
02 Fri Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am

Nov 05-09
05 Mon Michael Trent later start time
06 Tue Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
07 Wed Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
08 Thu Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am
09 Fri Michael Trent 10:00am - 11:30am

Nov 12-16
12 Mon NO CLASS
13 Tue Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
14 Wed Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
15 Thu Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
16 Fri Bonnie Kim Class time TBC

Nov 19-23
19 Mon NO CLASS
20 Tue Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
21 Wed Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
22 Thu Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
23 Fri Bonnie Kim Class time TBC

Nov 26-30
26 Mon NO CLASS
27 Tue NO CLASS
28 Wed Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
29 Thu Bonnie Kim Class time TBC
30 Fri Bonnie Kim Class time TBC

Dec 03-07
03 Mon Tom Stroud 10:00am - 5:00pm
04 Tue Tom Stroud 10:00am - 5:00pm
05 Wed Tom Stroud 10:00am - 5:00pm
06 Thu Tom Stroud 10:00am - 5:00pm
07 Fri Tom Stroud 10:00am - 5:00pm
Pre-registration required for Tom Stroud Workshop: call 416-367-1800. An exciting opportunity to explore movement and text. Co-presented with Series 8:08

Dec 10-14
10 Mon Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
11 Tue Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
12 Wed Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
13 Thu Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am
14 Fri Bonnie Kim 10:00am - 11:30am



Workshop Saturday October 13!!!
Come to the Saturday October 13 Workshop!!!

2pm to 4pm and 8pm to past 1am
Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto

Learn how to dance 50s style! Or if you already know, get a refresher and learn more! 1950s dance workshop 2pm to 4pm and 8pm to 9pm - suitable for all levels of dancer from beginner to advanced. Learn Bop and Philly Bop (the main 1950s Rock'n roll partner dance), learn Chalypso (a 1950s Rock'n Roll partner dance), and learn the Stroll, the Continental Walk, the Madison, and more. Full workshop details at the website.

This will be a rockin' good time.
http://www.odd-socks.org/swing_schedule.htm
In the meantime Saturday Night Swing has an awesome line-up of bands, DJs and teachers for the next few Saturday nights! Check it out.

Simon
http://www.swingtoronto.com





The School of Toronto Dance Theatre
ƒƒƒ Fall 2007 Guest Artist Series ƒƒƒ
This fall 2007, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is pleased to offer special classes open to the professional dance community with Debbie Wilson, Artistic Director of OMO Dance Company, and Elizabeth Auclair, Principal Dancer at The Martha Graham Dance Company.

Horton Technique classes with Debbie Wilson: October 1 – 12, 2007

Graham Technique classes with Elizabeth Auclair: November 19 – 30, 2007

$70.00 five-class card professional rate
$50.00 five-class card Professional Training Program (PTP) alumni rate

- Limited space available; registration required.
- Classes run Monday to Friday (excluding holidays); for detailed schedules, please contact the School.

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE: Pay in full before 5 pm on Friday, September 21, 2007 and receive $10.00 off your five-class card purchase!

Registration Details:
Registration can be done by phone, mail, or in person; registration is not possible by e-mail.
Please note: you must check-in at the office before each class. Drop-ins are welcome; those with a five-class card, however, will be given priority. Single class fees are $14.00 (professional) and $10.00 (PTP alumni). Any open spots left ten minutes prior to a class, including those reserved for individuals with class cards, will be given to individuals on the waiting list.
In order to register, the School must receive full payment. Limited spaces are available on a first come, first served basis according to the order in which the School receives full payment. The School cannot reserve or guarantee spaces prior to receiving payment.


Payments can be sent to:
The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, 80 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON, M4X 1B2.
Please make cheques payable to The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. The School also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX in person or over the phone, as well as debit cards and cash in person only.

Please note: there are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.

Contact:
Carolyne at 416.967.6887 or carolyne@SchoolofTDT.org <mailto:carolyne@SchoolofTDT.org>

- All guests and dates and times are subject to change.
- The School of Toronto Dance Theatre gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Government of Canada and the Ontario Arts Council.
- The School aims to provide a safe, positive, and welcoming learning environment. The School reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person who jeopardizes our ability to provide such an atmosphere.



Contemplative Dance Workshop
With Denise Fujiwara
Sunday October 21, Sunday October 28, Sunday November 4
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
509 Parliament Street
Canadian Children’s Dance Studio, Studio C (October 21, 28), Studio A (Nov 4)

Cost: $45 or $20/class (priority given to those taking the full set of classes)

Fujiwara’s ever popular workshop in deep, simple, creative dance. Good training for your body and mind. Using Japanese Butoh and creative post-modern dance principles we’ll work towards becoming more present and therefore more creative while expanding movement vocabulary and conditioning the body for strength and agility. The work can be done at many levels and challenges both the beginner and professional dancer. If you can walk, you can do this dance work.

For more information and to register, please call:

416-532-5762

or email classes@fujiwaradance.com
www.fujiwaradance.com <http://www.fujiwaradance.com/>



Deborah Hay Workshop at Toronto Dance Theatre
Monday Oct 22 2007 to Friday Oct 26 2007

Following Christopher House's participation in the Solo Performance Commissioning Project in Findhorn, Scotland last summer, Deborah Hay is coming to work with Toronto Dance Theatre from October 22nd to 26th, and there are five spots on offer to members of the professional dance community.
Since the mid-nineties Deborah has focused almost exclusively on the choreography of solo dances. Deborah's orientation to dance is activated by attention to practices of performance. In an intense learning environment she challenges the experienced performer with movement concepts that trigger multiple levels of
perception at once. She choreographs the world "between" moments, where movement proclivity plays second fiddle to exercised inquiry.

The week will comprise morning and afternoon sessions, daily from 10:15am until 5:30pm. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis and priority will be given to those who are able to attend the full week.

The fee for the five days is $200 + GST.

For more information:

Bridget Cauthery
Company Manager
Toronto Dance Theatre
tel: 416-967-1365 ext 28

Deborah Hay at TDT
TDT launches the season with a week-long intensive workshop with world-renowned choreographer Deborah Hay, acknowledged by critics and historians as one of the most relevant and influential representatives of post-modern dance. The workshop with culminate with a performance at the Winchester Street Theatre on October
27th, 2007 at 8pm, where Ms. Hay will present her own solo seeing seeing, and a second work, A Lecture on the Performance of Beauty, which combines her choreography and text.


Deborah Hay was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1941. She was one the founding members of the Judson Dance Theatre in New York, a group of experimental artists that was deeply influenced by Merce Cunningham and John Cage. This group became one of the most radical and explosive 20th century art movements. Deborah Hay and is acknowledged by critics and historians as one of the most relevant and influential representatives of post-modern dance.

She has collaborated, with visual artists Robert Rauschenberg, Alex Hay, Tina Girouard, Carolee Schneemann and with composers Pauline Oliveros, Ellen Fullman, and Terry Riley, and choreographers Trisha Brown, Yvonne Rainer, Simone Forti, and Steve Paxton among others. Her writings include three books, the most recent, My Body, the Buddhist published by Wesleyan University Press. She lives in Austin, TX and tours extensively.

By 1967, Hay had already achieved a prominent status as a young choreographer, and her unique style began to emerge as a distinct voice within the aesthetics of Judson. Sharing with her colleagues the ideas that dance engage with other art forms, and that the artificial distinction between trained and untrained
performers be challenged, she focused on large-scale dance projects involving untrained dancers, fragmented and choreographed music accompaniment, and the execution of ordinary movement patterns performed under stressful conditions.

In 1970 she left New York to live in a community in northern Vermont. Soon, she distanced herself from the performing arena, producing 10 "Circle Dances", performed on 10 consecutive nights within a single community and no audience whatsoever. Thus began a long period of reflection about how dance is transmitted and presented.

In 1976 Hay left Vermont and moved to Austin, Texas. Her attention focused on a set of practices ("playing awake") that engaged the performer on several levels of consciousness at once. While developing her concepts over the course of 15 years, she instituted a yearly four-month group workshop that culminated in large group public performances and from these group pieces she distilled her solo dances.

In the late 1990's Deborah Hay focused almost exclusively on rarified and enigmatic solo dances based on her new experimental choreographic method, such as The Man Who Grew Common in Wisdom, Voilà, The Ridge and Room, performing them around the world and passing them on to noted performers in the US, Europe, and
Australia. She also choreographed a duet for herself and Mikhail Baryshnikov, Single Duet, which toured with the Past/Forward project in 2000.

Hay's work has now reached a new stage, where she redefines the inimitable choreographic method of her solo pieces in collaboration with highly trained dancers. In 2004 she received a NYC Bessie award for her choreography of the quartet The Match, which toured in Austin, Houston, London, Nottingham, Montpellier, and Paris in 2005. Her international prominence continues to grow. News is her newest solo work.

http://www.deborahhay.com/spcp.html






Downward Dog Yoga Centre
September 2007
dwd Fall Schedules
begin Monday, October 1

Schedule changes Downtown, effective October 1:

Mysore times!
Mondays: 7am to 9am with Martin/Riki
Tuesdays: 7 - 9am with Laurie; 8 - 10:30am with Ron
NEW: Tuesdays 5pm to 7pm with Tamara
Wednesdays: 7 - 9am with DR; 8 - 10am with Ron
Fridays: 7 - 9am with DR; 8 - 10:30am with Ron
NEW: Saturdays 1pm to 3pm with David G

NEW CLASS: Level 2 with Marla, Mondays at 10am

Monday night Switcheroo!
Beginning October 1, Ron will be teaching a Level 2 Yoga Jam
class at 5:30pm; Marla will be taking over the Level 1 at 7:30pm

Prep classes:
NEW PREP CLASSES BEGIN SEPT. 20!
NEW: Mondays at 5:30pm with Katherine D
NEW: Thursdays at 7:15pm with Jennifer
NEW: Fridays at 2:00pm with Leigh Anne
NEW TIME: David B's Saturday Prep will start at 11am

Plus: Intro to Yoga Pre-Reg 4-wk class with David B
Saturdays at 9:30 am, Oct. 6 - 27 Nov. 3 - 24

Restorative is moving to a new date and time: Join Andrea Fridays from 4:30pm to 5:45pm

Meditation with Josh C is returning to the schedule from Oct. 2 - Dec. 18. Tues Thurs 8:45am - 9:45am, by donation.



Schedule changes in the Beach, effective October 1:

NEW DROP-IN CLASSES:
Mondays + Wednesdays: 7am Level 1 with Michelle
Sundays: 6:30pm Level 1 with David G

NEW PRE-REG CLASSES:
Restorative with Jane: Wednesdays from October 10 to November 17, 9:15pm to 10:15pm
Intro to Yoga with David R: Saturdays Oct. 6 - 27 Nov. 3 - 24, 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Andrea Peloso will be joining the Beach schedule instructing Tuesdays at 9:30am.

Tina will be teaching Wednesdays at 1:30pm.

Upcoming Workshops

DOWNTOWN
Kirtan with Shantala, Saturday, October 6
http://downwarddog.com/events.html#shantala

IN THE BEACH
partneryoga with David Robson, Friday, September 28 http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#partneryoga
3-Hr Vinyasa class workshop with David Robson, Sunday, Sept. 29 http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html#secondseries
click here http://www.downwarddog.com/events.html for all scheduled workshops

Downward Dog Teacher Training Personal Development:
Fall session begins Nov. 2. There are only a few spots left in this session... get your application in soon! Click here http://www.downwarddog.com/training.html for program information.

Welcome back, Tina!
Those of you missing Tina Park over the summer might already know... Tina has been spending much time in Seoul, finishing work on a book. As a matter of fact, it will be the first ever book on Vinyasa Yoga written in Korean! Vinyasa Yoga: a moving meditation / ??? ??: ???? ?? will be released by a major publishing house in November 2007 in Korea. Tina is co-author of the project. Though we are excited that Tina has been writing, teaching + sharing Yoga in Korea, we are so happy to have her back home! Congratulations on finishing the book, Tina!
intro special for new students to downward dog: one week of unlimited class for $20 offer is good at both locations
http://www.downwarddog.com/contact.html

Downward Dog Yoga Centres

Downtown
735 Queen Street West
tel. 416-703-8805, info@downwarddog.com

In the Beach
1977 Queen Street East
tel. 416-693-4088, beachinfo@downwarddog.com




Dance Kraze Productions presents Advanced Hip Hop with Jerome Bobb
Every Wednesday join Jerome in an amazing advanced hip hop class.
Come and bust a move!

Where: George Brown College - Casa Loma Campus, Building C, Room 129 in the lower level dance studios
When: every Wednesday, 6-7:30pm

Price:
$11 student (with valid ID)
$13 regular
Cash or cheque at the door only!
Cards of 5, 10 20 available - please check our website

Jerome Bobb

Jerome is a dynamic performer, teacher and choreographer; most recently adding national dance competition director to his credits! He started performing at age 14, and has now been dancing and teaching for 11 years. He offers intensive choreography and a high energy class with an emphasis on the love of dance and performing with a positive attitude!

Memorable performances include international Bud Light commercial campaign “Square Dancers”, the film “Ruby’s Bucket of Blood” and on going projects with Canada’s own Muchmusic. Jerome also relishes the opportunity to have worked with Angela Bassett, Montel Williams, Gavin Hope and Martha Wash. Featured choreography credits include Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, industrial hits for Sauza Tequila, Jack Astor’s Bar Grill Annual Bar Competitions, Carrasauga, Mississauga Arts Awards and The Sunshine Foundation Cancer Society. As creator of funky works, for Toronto pop group I.C.6, and R vocal group ORA, Jerome has
flexed both dancer and choreographer muscles on an equal plain. Most recently, his choreography has been featured in the “State Street Stomp” music video for The Canadian Brass. A preferred dance instructor, Jerome is also blessed to be teaching children, teens and adults in various studios in and around the GTA while providing master classes for various workshops worldwide.

For more information contact Katarina at: katarina@dancekrazeproductions.com or call 416-885-2715

Hope to see you in class soon!
Please visit our website for our other amazing hip hop dance classes throughout the week!

Regards,

Katarina Rajkovic
Founder/Director
DKOC Dance Kraze Open Classes
Dance Kraze Productions
Contact Info Email: katarina@dancekrazeproductions.com
Website: http://www.dancekrazeproductions.com




Basic Skills Contact Workshop
Facilitated by Carlynn Reed <http://www.imagiscape.ca/> and Kathleen Rea <http://www.reasondetre.com/Artist1.html>

Date: Sunday, November 18th 2007
Time: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: Dovercourt Penthouse Studio
805 Dovercourt Road
By transit: take the subway to Ossington and take the Delaware Exit. Then walk west to Dovercourt and north to # 805

Price:
-$55 regular
-$45 payment before November 14th
-$38 payment before November 14th with group of two or more

Registration:
905-513-6122
carlynn@imagiscape.ca

Course Description:
Participants will learn basic principles of giving & bearing weight & executing partnering moves with ease. No previous experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. We will dance in bare feet.

What is Contact Dance?
An improvised dance form that follows and utilzes momentum created through the movement of two or more people dancing together

PRODUCED BY IMAGISCAPE THEATRE www.imagiscape.ca <http://www.imagiscape.ca/> & REASON D'ETRE PRODUCTIONS www.reasondetre.com <http://www.reasondetre.com> .






Unlimited Class Cards Start January 2008!!
New: Unlimited Class Cards!
Take as many classes as you wish, mornings and evenings!

Two months: $350
Six months: $995
One year: $2000
Dance A LOT starting now!

Sincerely,
Malgorzata Nowacka

Dance-teq info line:
416-361-9498
http://www.danceteq.com






Basic Skills Contact Workshop
Facilitated by Carlynn Reed and Kathleen Rea
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Time: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Place:
Dovercourt Penthouse Studio
805 Dovercourt Road
By transit: take the subway to Ossington and take the Delaware
Exit. Then walk west to Dovercourt and north to #805

Price:
- $55 regular
- $45 payment before November 14th
- $38 payment before November 14th with group of two or more

Registration:
905-513-6122
carlynn@imagiscape.ca

Course Description:
Participants will learn basic principles of giving bearing weight executing partnering moves with ease. No previous experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. We will dance in bare feet.

What is Contact Dance? An improvised dance form that follows and utilzes momentum created through the movement of two or more people dancing together
PRODUCED BY IMAGISCAPE THEATRE http://www.imagiscape.ca REASON D'ETRE PRODUCTIONS http://www.reasondetre.com .



OIP presents...
Contemporary Jazz Funk Workshop with Blake McGrath!

OCTOBER 3rd, 2007 5:30-6:30pm
*Call in advance to register, spaces going fast!!!

Host: OIP Dance Centre http://www.oipdance.com
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: OIP Dance Centre - 190 Richmond Street East (one block east of Jarvis), Toronto, ON

Contact
Phone: 647-477-5225
Email: admin@oipdance.com

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for dancers! Train with one of the best in North America at OIP; Blake McGrath has been featured acting and dancing on So You Think You Can Dance and MTV's Dancelife!
The class will be capped to make the experience truly unique and personal, call soon to register!!!



City Dance Corps
Stiletto Dance Series!
Try our Stiletto Dance Series! Recently featured on Breakfast Television, CH @ Home, Toronto Living, and National Post, unique to CDC are these fun, sexy, confidence building classes!

Stiletto Dance Series: SALSA!
Wednesday's
Oct 3 10
8pm-9pm

Stiletto Dance Series: HIP HOP!
Wednesday's
Oct 17 24
8pm-9pm
Ladies, Pull out your hottest heels, time to set the dance floor on fire! This workshop will unleash your inner Latin Vixen! Learn how to style, how to turn and how to dance your basics steps with high heels! You will look sexy, feel sexy, and most importantly show the dance floor what it really means to be a lady! The
workshop will focus first on specific techniques needed to stay balanced and controlled while dancing on heels. Then we will move on to a total body styling session that will add finesse, grace, poise, elegance and of course, sexiness to your dancing! High Heels needed to participate. >> Click here for more info!
http://www.citydancecorps.com/specialworkshop.htm

Special Workshops!
Pilates Promotion!
Monday's
Oct 15 - Dec 17
6pm-7pm
As of October 15, Pilates will be an OPEN CLASS as a promotion until we close for the holiday break in December. $13 for a drop in, or you can use your card of 5 or 10.

Bellydance Absolute Beginners
Tuesday's
Oct 30 - Dec 18
6pm-7pm
Shakira, watch out! Step into the mystical world of Bellydance! 8 week workshop for beginners. Hip scarves available at a discount!


Intro to Salsa
Wednesday's
Oct 10 17
8:30pm-10pm
Always wanted to Salsa? Add a little spice to your social life with CDC's Salsa classes. For absolute beginners, you'll be shaking your hips to a full song after one class!

Striptease
Wednesday's
Sep 26 Oct 3
8:45pm-9:45pm
Ladies, meet your sexy side with fun, confidence-building, dance-focused class! With Nicole Arbour!

Tribute to Michael Jackson!
Wednesday's
Oct 24 31
8:30-10pm
Class 1: SMOOTH CRIMINAL! Choreography from City Dance Corps's professional company 2007 international routine. Class 2: THRILLER! Just in time for Halloween! Learn MJ's epic routines and style of dance that shaped every performance artist after his time!
>> Watch the choreography here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPn6pyW05kk

Hollywood Dance Series
Hollywood Dance Series: Dirty Dancing
Thursday's
Oct 4-25
7pm-8:30pm
Nobody puts Baby in the corner! Learn the hottest moves from our favorite musical movie Dirty Dancing! No partner necessary. Each class will work on a new routine with our favorite Dirty Dancing moments! This class will be taught by Tina Nicolaidis, who trained Jake Simons cast as Johnny for the upcoming Mirvish
musical Dirty Dancing!
>> Read the article from the Toronto Star!
http://www.thestar.com/article/242280



Canada Salsa Congress
All Salsa enthusiasts... check out City Dance Corps instructors Estelle, Jerome and Tina and the rest of the CDC pro company teach special workshops at the Canada Salsa Congress, thanksgiving weekend.
Click here for more info! http://www.canadasalsacongress.com


Studio Closings
The studio will be closed from Monday October 8, 2007. All classes resume Tuesday Oct 9.

We would like to welcome all of our new students and thank all of our current students for their continuous support. We are sure your experience with us will be a great one! Feedback, comments and suggestions are always welcome so don't be shy to drop us a line!

Until next time!
Yours in rhythm,
City Dance Corps Staff
http://www.citydancecorps.com

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S a t u r d a y 11:30 D a n c e C l a s s O p e n t o P a r e n t s
Greetings Parents/Guardians,
We would like to take this opportunity to personally extend an invitation to our Saturday dance class taking place at the Driftwood Community Centre beginning at 11:30am to 1:00pm.
We all live in a busy world that demands are constant time and energy why not reinvigorate yourself and family by exploring rhythm and movement through dancing. Our dance class will not only alleviate your stress and tension but also improve your physical endurance and overall health, and is the least inexpensive way to give back to your body and family. If the above is not convincing enough lets not forget why you are all present every Saturday morning at the community centre, your children. Your children are the foundation of the Youth Arts Program it solely exist for them, but here is the really great part about the program it can become a platform to spend quality time with your children.
If you are interested in reconnecting with yourself and children please come out and attend our Children Dance Class (YAP2) located at the Driftwood Community Centre at 4401 Jane Street (Jane north of Finch).
For further information please visit dance immersion’s website at www.danceimmersion.ca <http://www.danceimmersion.ca/> or contact us via phone at 416-203-0666.





THIS TUESDAY - October Burlesque Classes!
Hello Kittens,

It's back to school time again, and BOOM CHIKA BOOM is back this October with sizzling drop-in classes featuring instructor COCO FRAMBOISE and special guest teacher MINA LAFLEUR!
So pick and choose your favourites, you little temptress you!

Here's what ELLE CANADA has been saying about our classes: http://www.ellecanada.com/Trends/health/burlesque-dancing-101-n23\9246p1.html

Fall session starts TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd!!
Register today by e-mailing info@boomchikaboom.ca

OCTOBER SCHEDULE - http://www.boomchikaboom.ca

Classes are $20 each and run Tuesdays at The Dark Side Studio -- 355A College St , 2nd floor (just west of Augusta Ave.)
Pre-registration is strongly preferred but drop-ins are entirely welcome too.
The more the merrier!

1.
BURLESQUE FOR BEGINNERS #1 – BUMP GRIND 101
When: Tuesday, October 2nd; 6:00-7:00pm
Unleash your inner hussy with this sizzling intro to bump and grind. This high-energy staple of classic burlesque blends shimmies, footwork, and cheeky accents. The result? A sweat and tease session that builds balance and fire.

2.
STOCKINGS STRUT FOR BEGINNERS -- with MINA LAFLEUR!
When: Tuesday, October 2nd; 7:00-8:00pm
Get your pretty leg up on stardom with our golden gams techniques. Come scandalize our top five stocking strips including "The Reverse." Bring your stockings and garter belts.

3.
BURLESQUE FOR BOUDOIR 1: HAT TIE
When: Tuesday, October 9th; 6:00-7:00pm
Light that fire with this workshop designed to help you titillate your lucky audience of one! Oh la la! This sizzling tease features menswear layers and cheeky, follow-along moves to "You Can Leave Your Hat On".

4.
CLASSIC FAN DANCE FOR BEGINNERS
When: Tuesday, October 9th; 7:00-8:00pm
Discover the decadent, classic art of the fan dance -- with real ostrich feather fans! Made famous by Sally Rand, these sumptuous fan dance basics adapt to a wide range of styles and character types. Not to be missed! Fans provided.

5.
BUMP GRIND BOMBSHELL: VIVA LAS VEGAS!
When: Tuesday, October 16th; 6:00-7:00pm
This high energy workshop takes your wiggle and jiggle to a whole new place. Building on bump and grind basics, we add Vegas-style shimmy struts, body waves, and "The Corkscrew"! Saucy attire encouraged.

6.
GOLDEN GAMS CHAIR DANCE
When: Tuesday, October 16th; 7:00-8:00pm
You may never think of your kitchen chair the same way again. This saucy workshop guides you through the essentials for a heart-stopping leg show. Learn standing and chair-based tricks as well as stocking flourishes. Bring your stockings and garter
belts!

7.
BURLESQUE FOR BOUDOIR 2: PEEKABOO PARASOL
When: Tuesday, October 23rd; 6:00-7:00pm
We're bringing saucy back! Learn to tease your lucky home audience of one with the is versatile prop -- the parasol. Explore a variety of playful techniques for both singe and double parasol teases. Some parasols provided, but do bring your favourites.

8.
HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR TEASE -- with MINA LAFLEUR!
When: Tuesday, October 23rd; 7:00-8:00pm
Explore the fine art of classic striptease – Hollywood style! Using vintage pin-up postures and vintage screen gem allure, you'll learn to make your tease smoky and decadent for your lucky love.

9.
CLASSIC FAN DANCE 2
When: Tuesday, October 30th; 6:00-7:00pm
Unleash your inner glamourpuss with this decadent art. Using luxurious ostrich feather fans, learn next-level manoeuvres like "The Spiral", "The Manta Ray", "Venus Rising", and our favourite striptease techniques.

10.
THE GREAT TASSEL TWIRL
When: Tuesday, October 30th; 7:00-8:00pm
Like the cherry on a sundae, a skilled tassel twirl is a delicious end to scandalous tease. Go beyond the basic spins and shimmies to learn tips, tricks and
timing for your fabulous finale. So grab a set of pasties, your best girlfriends and come on down. For the brazen at heart – you only live once!

See you soon!

- Coco Framboise

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Calls to Artists

Opening of nominations for the 2008 Molson Prizes in the Arts and in the Social Sciences and Humanities
The Canada Council for the Arts and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2008 Molson Prizes in the Arts and in the Social Sciences and Humanities. We invite you to submit nominations for these prestigious prizes and also solicit your kind collaboration in publicizing this call for nominations throughout your institution. The two Molson Prizes are worth $50,000 each. One is awarded annually in the arts and the other in the humanities or social sciences.
 
The eligibility criteria and nomination procedures are posted on our website at http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/molson/sg127237757005156250.htm. There is no nomination form.
Important change: Only one nominator is now required to put forth a nomination (in previous years, three nominators were required); nominations and support documentation must be postmarked no later than the deadline date, 1 December 2007.
 
You may also find the information sheet and form for the John G. Diefenbaker Award on our website at: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/john_g_diefenbaker/bj127223040193593750.htm 



SUBMIT TO MAYWORKS 2008!
The Mayworks Festival invites submissions from artists, artists’ collectives, unions, independent producers and community groups. Every year, the festival program is a combination of proposals submitted and programs developed by the Program Committee.

The DEADLINE for the 2008 festival is NOVEMBER 1, 2007. Below are submission guidelines. To download the complete application form and guidelines in PDF form please go to our website at mayworks.ca. This year, Mayworks encourages proposals for its opening night event, the queer event and the family/children’s program.

WHO WE ARE:

Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts is an arts festival that celebrates working class culture. Founded in 1986 by Labour Council, Mayworks is Canada’s largest and oldest labour arts festival. The festival programs artists and events that have a social justice focus and are relevant to all working people.

Mayworks Festival is NOT a funding body. We work in partnership with unions, organizations and artists to develop, promote and present events that fit our mandate. We are committed to paying artists’ fees.

OUR MANDATE:

All workers share a common struggle for decent wages, healthy working conditions and a living culture. Mayworks is committed to showing artists of diverse backgrounds and artistic forms, and to highlighting labour issues little talked about.

EQUITY POLICY:
Mayworks Festival acknowledges that we live in a society rooted in oppression and inequalities; that structural injustice and unconscious prejudice influence our experiences; and the importance of incorporating the knowledge and guidance from oppressed people’s experience within the organization.

The following “designated groups” are identified as being disadvantaged in employment and in society:
• Women
• Indigenous People
• People with Disabilities
• People of Colour
• Queer-identified people (namely lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, and inter-sexed)

Mayworks also acknowledges that low-income earners, those living below the poverty line, and other economically marginalized people are also disadvantaged in employment and society.

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT:
The Program Committee assesses proposals based on:

• does it fit with our mandate?
• can it be finished in a limited time?
• is the proposal clear and complete?
• is it financially feasible? does it have other sources of funding?
• does it include diversity of art forms/practices and artists?
• is there outreach to equity-seeking audiences?
• the support materials
• self-identification as an equity-seeking group/individual
• does it have and apply an equity framework?
• is it fun, captivating, entertaining?

Emphasis will be placed on equity, financial feasibility and whether it’s doable in a limited time.

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Call for Volunteers

TTA Call For Volunteers
As you may know the Toronto Tabla Ensemble will be performing at St. Stephen’s in the Field this October 25-27. This concert marks a departure from our previous annual concert series in that we wish to more actively involve our community. In addition to our performance, we will also be setting up a market area and a snack and drink bar. We would love your assistance with these and other performance related activities. Please keep on reading to find out how you can volunteer with us.

All volunteers will be invited to our after party; however, if you are available to volunteer on more than one day we can offer you one free ticket to watch the show. If you are interested in assisting with one specific activity or are only available on specific days, please let us know.

The following is a list of the general activities we need volunteer assistance for:

Set-Up and Tear Down

Market Place and Front of House Set-up: Evening, Wednesday October 24
Late Afternoon, Saturday October 27

Market Place and Front of House Tear-down: Evening, Friday October 26
Evening, Saturday October 27

Stage Strike Crew Evening, Saturday October 27
Additionally, on the evenings of Thursday – Saturday, October 25 – 27:

Ushers and Front-of-House (Tickets) Evenings (5:30 – 9:00)

Merchandise Vendor Evenings (5:30 ~ 11:00)

Samosa/Beer/Wine Bar Evenings (5:30 ~ 11:00)
(Ideally one person will be Smart Serve trained)

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shannon Falconer at
shannon@mdo-tte.org or Chad Walasek at chad@mdo-tte.org.



Buddies in Bad Times

Anyone can volunteer
Are you a student that needs to write a review but would rather spend your cash on clothing?
Are you looking to build your professional portfolio?
Are you someone that has some free time to spare and would like to help out a registered charity?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions and even if you didn’t perhaps you should consider filling out a Volunteer application to see if we’re a match.

You can do so:
1. By going to http://www.artsexy.ca and visiting our VOLUNTEER page
OR…
2. By visiting the box office In person during regular box office hours

As you may or may not know Volunteers at Buddies can work in all departments, however there is only one person you should be sending your inquiries to and that’s me, chrystal@artsexy.ca or by phone 416-975-9130x72

In the SUBJECT LINE of your email it would help me out quite a bit if you indicated which department you are most interested in offering your services to so that I can redirect your inquiry.

The departments open to volunteers are as follows:
1. The Technical Department
2. The Administration
3. Box Office and Front of House
4. Special Events and Promotions

Cheers and hope to see you all sooner rather than later

Chrystal
Asst. Box Office/FOH Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
416-975-9130x72
chrystal@artsexy.ca

Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander St.
Toronto ON
M4Y 1B4

http://www.artsexy.ca

Space



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



Space for Rent: Queen West Arts Centre
The Queen West Arts Centre - 100A Ossington Ave. home of the Classical Theatre Project and the Toronto Youth Theatre. Three studios and one large rehearsal room all air conditioned, long term rents are negotiable. Studio A - 54' x 25' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio B - 45' x 28' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Studio C - 38' x 17' Stereo system, mirrors, natural light. Theatre Room - 46' x 44' Space for large cast rehearsals or set pieces. Call 416.915.6747 or email space@qwac.ca. www.qwac.ca


Dancemakers and the Centre for Creation Studio space rentals available
We have 2 studios available for rent

Measurements: There are two studios available, the smaller one is 30' x 30' and the larger one is 54' x 36'
Each studio equipped with sprung dance floor, and CD player. There are washrooms / changing areas. The larger studio is fully equipped for live performance.


Small Studio Rates: $16 / hour for rehearsals; $20 for workshops
Large Studio Rates: $19 / hour for rehearsals; $25 for workshops; $175.00 for ½ performance day; $300 for full performance day

Contact:
Richard Van Dusen – Dancemakers and the Centre for Creation
richard@dancemakers.org
416-367-1800

Dovercourt House 2nd Floor Studio available for rent - The Ballroom 
Beautiful rehearsal/workshop studio with no poles near Ossington subway station. 1600 square meters, 15 ft high ceiling. Price range from $11/hr (rehearsal) to $25/hr (classes/workshops). For more information contact Dan: 416-208-3168 or email dhballroom@rogers.com <mailto:dhballroom@rogers.com>  
805 Dovercourt road, 2nd floor – Toronto ON M6H 2X4  

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Auditions

Royal Winnipeg Ballet School International Audition Tour 2007/2008
Auditions for the Professional Division Ballet Academic Program, Aspirant Program, and Teacher Training Program

Ottawa
Thursday October 25, 2007
National Capital Dance Educators
111 A Rideau Street

Kingston
Friday October 26, 2007
5678 Dance Studios
579 Princess Street

Windsor
Saturday October 27, 2007
Edmunds Towers School of Dance
2555 Jefferson

Toronto
Sunday October 28, 2007
The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada
470 Queens Quay West

For more information call 1-87 RWB SCHOOL or visit www.rwbschool.com <http://www.rwbschool.com/> .





AUDITION
2007-08 Toronto Rock Dance Team

Feel the adrenaline as you perform before 17,000 fans at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto as part of the 2007-08 Toronto Rock Dance Team.

We're a little bit jazz, a little bit hip-hop and a whole lot of fun.
Each year a team of 12 girls is selected to represent the Toronto Rock Lacrosse team as they battle for the Champions Cup. There is no sport like it and our fans are the best in the league.

Practices are held once a week and there are 8 home games as well as playoffs!

Date: Tuesday, October 23
Time: 7pm (registration begins at 6pm)
Location: The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto
You must be 19 years of age or older.
Please come prepared to dance and wear suitable dance clothing. Please bring a resume as well as a recent photo of yourself.

More details can be found at the Toronto Rock website - http://www.torontorock.com or by sending a message to the dance team coordinator at richardsontiff@yahoo.com . You may also visit http://www.icing.ca to check out some video footage of the Hot Rocks in action.



Jobs



Toronto (one week Ottawa): Apprentice Creative Project Director
For - Andrea Nann Dreamwalker Dance Company’s next youth engagement project, “Apology for Youth/Youth’s Apology” (working titles)

Mid October 2007 – Mid December 2007 - Toronto
March 2008 one week in Ottawa
April 2008 - Toronto
Approximately 100 hours, including studio time, documentation time & workshop preparation time

Working in tandem with the Artistic Director Andrea Nann to facilitate, oversee and document a multi-phase youth arts project involving 3 emerging professional dancers, 10 senior secondary school dance students, and up to 80 senior secondary school students from three diverse Toronto neighbourhoods. This is a creative position that demands strong organizational skills, an interest in pedagogy, experience in the creation and presentation of artistic materials, and basic technical proficiency. The project is an open explorative process that brings youth from different cultural and economic backgrounds together to discover and share a common experience within the dance milieu.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Dance/movement training and/or performing arts experience
2. Directing/teaching/writing/workshop leading skills
3. Must be technically proficient with video camcorder and the documentation of a variety of materials
4. Must be organized
5. Must be 25 years of age or under
6. Free to travel and work in Ottawa during March 2008
   

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Grant Deadlines

Canada Council for the Arts
Travel Grants to Dance Professionals - Any time (at least 8 weeks before departure date)
Audience and Market Development Travel Assistance – Anytime (at least 6 weeks prior to departure date)
The Flying Squad I: An Organizational Development Program in Dance - October 1, 2007
The Flying Squad: Audience and Market Development - October 1, 2007
Dance on Screen Production Fund (Pilot Program)- October 15, 2007
Annual Support to Aboriginal Peoples Dance Companies, Organizations and Collectives - November 1, 2007
Aboriginal Peoples Production Project Grants in Dance: Long term and Short Term - November 1, 2007
International Co-production Program for Dance - November 15, 2007
Creation/Production in Dance: Annual and Multi-year - November 15, 2007
Support Services to the Dance Milieu: Annual, Project and Multi-year - November 15, 2007
Dance Touring Grants - November 15, 2007
Support for Creation-based Collaborations: Local, National and International (Pilot Program) - November 15, 2007
www.canadacouncil.ca

Ontario Arts Council
Arts Education Projects - October 1, 2007
Dance Initiatives - October 1, 2007
Multi-Arts Projects - October 1, 2007
Music Commissioning - October 1, 2007
Touring and Collaborations - October 1, 2007
Integrated Arts - November 1, 2007
Artists in Education - November 15, 2007
Chalmers Professional Development - December 3, 2007
Compass - December 17, 2007
www.arts.on.ca

Toronto Arts Council
www.torontoartscouncil.org

Metcalf Foundation
Professional Deveolpment: Internships - October 22, 2007
Professional Development: Senior Artists and Administrators - October 22, 2007
www.metcalffoundation.com

Laidlaw Foundation
After a period of reviewing and restructuring their Performing Arts Pro