Oakengates Theatre Youth Summer School
We are looking to recruit a Choreographer for this years Summer Youth Oakengates Theatre @ the Place Summer project.
Following 21 highly successful years producing some outstanding musical shows, the Oakengates Theatre @ the place Summer Project is set to get bigger and even better with two fantastic new musical shows in 2011. After record-breaking participant numbers in 2010, the time has come to offer even more young people the opportunity to take part in a show-stopping, high-energy, professionally-produced theatre show.
The project has been expanded into two age-appropriate productions. This new and improved format will provide a richer enhanced experience and greater opportunity for all participants.
50 8-12 year olds will be performing 'Gel – slicker than Grease' and 'Our House – A London Love Story' will be performed by 60 13-21year olds
The fee for Our House will be £700.00 - £900.00 depending on experience.
The fee for Gel will be £500.00 - £700.00 depending on experience.
Deadline for expressions of interest: 5pm Thursday 10th February with interviews on the 17th February
Please email sarah.belcher@telford.gov.uk or ring 01952 382365 for full brief and how to apply.
Friday, 21 January 2011
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Choreography Commission: Call for Entries
DIGITAL DANCE ARCHIVES CHOREOGRAPHY COMMISSION: CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Digital Dance Archives (DDA) project is a collaboration between the University of Surrey and Coventry University. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the project aims to produce a visually exciting platform to host online dance archives in order to promote and encourage dialogue and exchange between dance artists, researchers, teachers, students and dance audiences.
As part of the project development, the researchers at Coventry have been talking to dance artists about their experiences of using and working with digital dance archives. The project will look to extend this work by giving dance artists an opportunity to work in the studio with the DDA development site, to develop a choreographed response to the content and provide feedback about the experience. For this reason dance artists are invited to apply for an opportunity to make a short dance work in direct response to the archive collections to be hosted on the DDA platform, for sharing at a workshop event in Coventry in March.
The Digital Dance Archives (DDA) project is a collaboration between the University of Surrey and Coventry University. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the project aims to produce a visually exciting platform to host online dance archives in order to promote and encourage dialogue and exchange between dance artists, researchers, teachers, students and dance audiences.
As part of the project development, the researchers at Coventry have been talking to dance artists about their experiences of using and working with digital dance archives. The project will look to extend this work by giving dance artists an opportunity to work in the studio with the DDA development site, to develop a choreographed response to the content and provide feedback about the experience. For this reason dance artists are invited to apply for an opportunity to make a short dance work in direct response to the archive collections to be hosted on the DDA platform, for sharing at a workshop event in Coventry in March.
CHOREOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS
- There will be one commission to be directly informed by the contents of the DDA collections (see www.dance-archives.ac.uk for more on the collections) but is open to interpretation by the choreographer/s; the final form of the presentation is also open to interpretation, within the resources available.
- There is a fixed fee available – solo artists or groups can apply.
- The choreographic process must be made available in some tangible form, in effect become an ‘archival document’ in its own right, for inclusion in the DDA as a virtual 'scrapbook’ (thereby making use of the DDA Scrapbook tool)
- The commissioned work will be performed to an invited audience of artists, researchers, teachers and students as part of a wider workshop event at Coventry University on Wednesday 23 March, 2011
STIPEND & SUPPORT
- The chosen project will receive a £600 stipend plus a £20 per diem (max 7 days) – other materials/costume to be funded from the fixed fee
- Studio space will be made available in Coventry for up to six days, if required, 15th – 22nd March (not 17th or 21st)
- Videographer (for documentation) to be available for ½ day – other video/photo/text documentation is the responsibility of the choreographer/s
- Limited technical support will be provided, to be negotiated as and when required
SUBMISSIONS
- Choreographers must submit a DVD, or a link to an online version, containing no more than two works made in the last three years. Maximum length of DVD is 15 minutes (submitted DVDs will not be returned)
- Choreographers must submit a written outline describing the approach to be taken and their area(s) of interest (MAX 300-500 words); include a CV/resume with postal address, email address, and phone number(s)
- Electronic submissions are acceptable
- Students in full-time education are excluded; however, the project partners welcome applications from postgraduates who can provide evidence of a body of work in the past three years
DEADLINES
All submissions must be received by Friday, 11 February, 2011
Choreographers will be notified by Monday 21 February, 2011
QUESTIONS
Email d.bennett@coventry.ac.uk or call 024 7615 8356
SUBMIT TO:
David Bennett, Research Assistant
Institute for Creative Enterprise (ICE), Technology Park, Puma Way, COVENTRY CV1 2TT
Contemporary Dance Classes with Mobius
mobius class programme
Tuesdays: From January 25th - March 15th
Lead by Artistic Director - Kate Mason
Elementary level: 18:30 - 19:45pm
Suitable for those with some dance experience, community artists and 1st year vocational degree students, looking to further their skills both technically and performance based.The class focus will include postural alignment, strength and release in the body, and working with a range of dynamics.
Advanced level: 20:00 - 21:15pm
Suitable for professional dancers and 2nd/3rd year vocational degree students. The class focus will be to push both the technique and performance skills of each individual, whilst maintaining the key principles of alignment, flow and precision.
Cost of each course:£ 52.00/ £40.00 Concession/£24.00 Coventry student only
Where:Coventry University, Ellen Terry Building, Dance Studio (level 3),
Jordan Well, Coventry City Centre
Registration and payment to be made on first session, January 25th.(Payment to be made by either cheque - 'mobius dance theatre', or cash)
*Access to building is limited, but not impossible!! Please arrive by 18:25/ 19.55, where someone will let you in at the main entrance if needs be. Also staff and students, using the main entrance to Ellen Terry, will allow you access into the building. Any major problems, please call: 07748 262866.
Any queries in the mean time, please don't hesitate to get in touch: kate@mobiusdance.com/kmason2011@live.co.uk
Tuesdays: From January 25th - March 15th
Lead by Artistic Director - Kate Mason
Elementary level: 18:30 - 19:45pm
Suitable for those with some dance experience, community artists and 1st year vocational degree students, looking to further their skills both technically and performance based.The class focus will include postural alignment, strength and release in the body, and working with a range of dynamics.
Advanced level: 20:00 - 21:15pm
Suitable for professional dancers and 2nd/3rd year vocational degree students. The class focus will be to push both the technique and performance skills of each individual, whilst maintaining the key principles of alignment, flow and precision.
Cost of each course:£ 52.00/ £40.00 Concession/£24.00 Coventry student only
Where:Coventry University, Ellen Terry Building, Dance Studio (level 3),
Jordan Well, Coventry City Centre
Registration and payment to be made on first session, January 25th.(Payment to be made by either cheque - 'mobius dance theatre', or cash)
*Access to building is limited, but not impossible!! Please arrive by 18:25/ 19.55, where someone will let you in at the main entrance if needs be. Also staff and students, using the main entrance to Ellen Terry, will allow you access into the building. Any major problems, please call: 07748 262866.
Any queries in the mean time, please don't hesitate to get in touch: kate@mobiusdance.com/kmason2011@live.co.uk
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Season's Greetings from Dancescape!
What a busy year 2010 has been…..
Back in March, Dancescape received a Grants for the Arts award for The Journey, which will allow us to create lots of opportunities for young dancers, emerging and professional artists over the next two years.
In June we had the first Movin’ On Up careers event at Coventry University, and Beyond Boundaries at Warwick Arts Centre, where we teamed up with Dancefest for an opportunity for youth dance groups from across the sub region to perform alongside groups from Herefordshire and Worcestershire – and while they were there, we asked the dancers to create a short advert for the launch of Dance Box, our young people’s dance network, which can all be seen on facebook!!
This Autumn young people from across the sub region have been able to see a range of professional dance performances through Dancescape’s venue partnerships, and have now sent us their reviews of the shows, which can all be read at your leisure on the Dance Box Reviews blog. At Bounce!10 in October, 8 youth dance groups from Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire performed to a near-on full house at Solihull Arts Complex. One of the groups performing was Dancescape’s Rugby Youth Dance Company, whose members have had a busy and exciting time this year getting involved with Godiva Awakes, Imagineer Productions’ large scale project for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Dancescape has continued to support professional dance artists in 2010 with bespoke advice and one to one surgeries, networking events and professional development opportunities. We’re also really pleased to be working in partnership with Coventry Performing Arts Service and Solihull Arts Complex to offer the first of our Apprenticeships, whereby Nick Smith and Becky Foster are being mentored by local professional artists whilst undertaking a school’s tour (Nick) and leading a class for 4-7 year olds (Becky).
What’s in store in 2011…….
Next year looks set to be just as busy with lots more opportunities to look forward to. The second phase of Boys Dancing will be getting started with performance projects in schools, youth centres, PRUs and a prison across the region led by a team of professional male dance artists – and later in the year we’ll be recruiting for male Apprentices to get on board too!
There will also be the 2011 versions of Movin’ On Up and Bounce!, as well as an event for future dance leaders and a young people’s career development programme. Dance Box will continue to keep young dancers up to date with news and opportunities along with workshops and special events, and there’ll be more go-see opportunities for young dancers to see professional shows.
For professional dance artists there will be networking and workshop opportunities and we’re excited to see the development of a sub regional Dance Maker’s Circle. Don’t forget there’s also the ongoing offer of support and advice to professional dance artists, whatever your need.
You’ll be able to stay informed about everything happening at Dancescape through our regular e-newsletters, facebook pages and blogs and we always welcome your feedback, comments and thoughts.
We’re really looking forward to 2011 and all the dance opportunities that it will bring, and to continuing to work with all our colleagues and partners.
With many thanks for your continued support and best wishes for the festive season!
Sarah Jassal & Hayley Guest
Dancescape
Please note we will both be on annual leave after Friday 17th December until Tuesday 4th January 2011.
Dancescape on facebook
Dancescape blog
Dance Box on facebook
Dance Box blog
Dance Box Reviews
Back in March, Dancescape received a Grants for the Arts award for The Journey, which will allow us to create lots of opportunities for young dancers, emerging and professional artists over the next two years.
In June we had the first Movin’ On Up careers event at Coventry University, and Beyond Boundaries at Warwick Arts Centre, where we teamed up with Dancefest for an opportunity for youth dance groups from across the sub region to perform alongside groups from Herefordshire and Worcestershire – and while they were there, we asked the dancers to create a short advert for the launch of Dance Box, our young people’s dance network, which can all be seen on facebook!!
This Autumn young people from across the sub region have been able to see a range of professional dance performances through Dancescape’s venue partnerships, and have now sent us their reviews of the shows, which can all be read at your leisure on the Dance Box Reviews blog. At Bounce!10 in October, 8 youth dance groups from Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire performed to a near-on full house at Solihull Arts Complex. One of the groups performing was Dancescape’s Rugby Youth Dance Company, whose members have had a busy and exciting time this year getting involved with Godiva Awakes, Imagineer Productions’ large scale project for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Dancescape has continued to support professional dance artists in 2010 with bespoke advice and one to one surgeries, networking events and professional development opportunities. We’re also really pleased to be working in partnership with Coventry Performing Arts Service and Solihull Arts Complex to offer the first of our Apprenticeships, whereby Nick Smith and Becky Foster are being mentored by local professional artists whilst undertaking a school’s tour (Nick) and leading a class for 4-7 year olds (Becky).
What’s in store in 2011…….
Next year looks set to be just as busy with lots more opportunities to look forward to. The second phase of Boys Dancing will be getting started with performance projects in schools, youth centres, PRUs and a prison across the region led by a team of professional male dance artists – and later in the year we’ll be recruiting for male Apprentices to get on board too!
There will also be the 2011 versions of Movin’ On Up and Bounce!, as well as an event for future dance leaders and a young people’s career development programme. Dance Box will continue to keep young dancers up to date with news and opportunities along with workshops and special events, and there’ll be more go-see opportunities for young dancers to see professional shows.
For professional dance artists there will be networking and workshop opportunities and we’re excited to see the development of a sub regional Dance Maker’s Circle. Don’t forget there’s also the ongoing offer of support and advice to professional dance artists, whatever your need.
You’ll be able to stay informed about everything happening at Dancescape through our regular e-newsletters, facebook pages and blogs and we always welcome your feedback, comments and thoughts.
We’re really looking forward to 2011 and all the dance opportunities that it will bring, and to continuing to work with all our colleagues and partners.
With many thanks for your continued support and best wishes for the festive season!
Sarah Jassal & Hayley Guest
Dancescape
Please note we will both be on annual leave after Friday 17th December until Tuesday 4th January 2011.
Dancescape on facebook
Dancescape blog
Dance Box on facebook
Dance Box blog
Dance Box Reviews
Friday, 10 December 2010
ACE Dance and Music are looking for Dancers!
ACE dance and music are offering professional dancers the opportunity to participate in an intensive residency with internationally acclaimed Japanese choreographer Akiko Kitamura. This exciting professional development opportunity will take place at the ACE dance and music studio, the Link Dance Space, Birmingham, from 14th to 18th February 2011.
Highly admired choreographer Akiko Kitamura, formally of the Leni-Basso dance company, Tokyo, previously collaborated with ACE dance and music on their celebrated production ‘Skin’, which toured successfully both in the U.K. and abroad from 2007 to 2008. ACE dance and music are looking to build on this creative relationship and use this residency as a research and development period for their next production ‘ICE’ (working title).
Akiko Kitamura is known worldwide as a leader in contemporary dance and her work continues to tour across continents. This residency will give participants the opportunity to experience her distinct style of dance, and will offer a flavour of the production to come. In summer 2011, Akiko Kitamura will return to Birmingham to collaborate with ACE’S Artistic Director Gail Parmel and will co-produce ‘ICE’ for touring from autumn 2011.
The five day residency is priced at £100.00 per dancer, with limited places available. For more information or to apply for a place please email Charlotte Gregory at info@acedanceandmusic.com with C.V., photo and letter of interest. Deadline Friday 21st January.
Highly admired choreographer Akiko Kitamura, formally of the Leni-Basso dance company, Tokyo, previously collaborated with ACE dance and music on their celebrated production ‘Skin’, which toured successfully both in the U.K. and abroad from 2007 to 2008. ACE dance and music are looking to build on this creative relationship and use this residency as a research and development period for their next production ‘ICE’ (working title).
Akiko Kitamura is known worldwide as a leader in contemporary dance and her work continues to tour across continents. This residency will give participants the opportunity to experience her distinct style of dance, and will offer a flavour of the production to come. In summer 2011, Akiko Kitamura will return to Birmingham to collaborate with ACE’S Artistic Director Gail Parmel and will co-produce ‘ICE’ for touring from autumn 2011.
The five day residency is priced at £100.00 per dancer, with limited places available. For more information or to apply for a place please email Charlotte Gregory at info@acedanceandmusic.com with C.V., photo and letter of interest. Deadline Friday 21st January.
Performance and Masterclass with Vincent Cacialano and Dancers
LIMITED SPACES BOOK NOW!!
A NEW addition to the 011 Dance Festival
Performance and Masterclass (free) with Vincent Cacialano and Dancers“Instructions on Stopping & Starting”
Saturday 15th January
Venue: The Victoria Hall
Contemporary performance and masterclass exploring the ideas in the piece. For Dancers (15+) in dance education and professional Dance Artists. Vincent’s work is recognized in Holland and the UK, and his company of talented contemporary performers will provide a creative and challenging opportunity for dance lovers.
Performance – 11.00am – 11.45am; Workshop 12 noon – 1.30pm approx.
Performers: Vincent Cacialano, Leanne Cardill, DeeAnne Donalds and Rachel Rimmer.
Please bring energy snacks and inform the theatre of any access requirements you have in advance.
ADMISSION FREE but book your place.
Advance reservations Booking Line: 0844 8717649
Creative Learning e: stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com
Supported by Youth Dance England.
A NEW addition to the 011 Dance Festival
Performance and Masterclass (free) with Vincent Cacialano and Dancers“Instructions on Stopping & Starting”
Saturday 15th January
Venue: The Victoria Hall
Contemporary performance and masterclass exploring the ideas in the piece. For Dancers (15+) in dance education and professional Dance Artists. Vincent’s work is recognized in Holland and the UK, and his company of talented contemporary performers will provide a creative and challenging opportunity for dance lovers.
Performance – 11.00am – 11.45am; Workshop 12 noon – 1.30pm approx.
Performers: Vincent Cacialano, Leanne Cardill, DeeAnne Donalds and Rachel Rimmer.
Please bring energy snacks and inform the theatre of any access requirements you have in advance.
ADMISSION FREE but book your place.
Advance reservations Booking Line: 0844 8717649
Creative Learning e: stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com
Supported by Youth Dance England.
Adult Contemporary Dance Workshops in Moseley and Leamington
Adult Contemporary Dance
Workshops
£15
Sunday January 23rd 2011
11 – 2 p.m.
The Danceworkshop
132 Alcester Road, Moseley
Saturday January 29th 2011
2-4 p.m.
Motionhouse Dance Studios
Spencer Yard, Spencer Street
Leamington Spa
The workshops begins with a Limon based dance class which emphasises use of breath, weight and musicality and follows with a chance to develop choreographic skills in a creative workshop
The workshop is taught by Genevieve, a dance artist who has recently relocated to the area. Genevieve danced throughout the UK and Bangladesh before attaining a BA (Hons) in Dance at DeMontfort University and an MA in Choreography at Middlesex University. She ran the BTEC Dance course at North Hertfordshre College for six years and was Senior Lecturer in Performance at Southampton Solent University.
Her work has been shown at many mid scale theatres including, The Place (London), Gordon Craig Theatre, Campus West, Milais Theatre and she is currently working on a short dance film.
Enquiries and Bookings Genevieve 07849 158 850
Workshops
£15
Sunday January 23rd 2011
11 – 2 p.m.
The Danceworkshop
132 Alcester Road, Moseley
Saturday January 29th 2011
2-4 p.m.
Motionhouse Dance Studios
Spencer Yard, Spencer Street
Leamington Spa
The workshops begins with a Limon based dance class which emphasises use of breath, weight and musicality and follows with a chance to develop choreographic skills in a creative workshop
The workshop is taught by Genevieve, a dance artist who has recently relocated to the area. Genevieve danced throughout the UK and Bangladesh before attaining a BA (Hons) in Dance at DeMontfort University and an MA in Choreography at Middlesex University. She ran the BTEC Dance course at North Hertfordshre College for six years and was Senior Lecturer in Performance at Southampton Solent University.
Her work has been shown at many mid scale theatres including, The Place (London), Gordon Craig Theatre, Campus West, Milais Theatre and she is currently working on a short dance film.
Enquiries and Bookings Genevieve 07849 158 850
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