Elementor #10541

Overview

Arts and culture in Canada can be a refuge, a celebration of diversity and a source of inspiration and connection. Canadians from coast to coast have been global leaders in welcoming Syrian refugees, and the Canada Council for the Arts and Sun Life Financial have created an initiative to welcome our new citizens and connect these new members of our communities to arts organizations.

From April 1st 2016 to March 31st 2017, this new initiative will support eligible arts organizations that wish to provide free admission to recent Syrian refugees to a performance, exhibition or arts event in their communities.

The Canada Council for the Arts has committed $150,000 in savings. Sun Life Financial will contribute $50,000 through its Corporate Social responsibility and Philanthropy Branch.
 

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Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is seeking a dance instructor, to begin in September 2016. This person will work with students of the Centre’s dance umbrella program and the Holland College School of Performing Arts (SOPA). Dance umbrella is a studio program of approximately 400 students, with classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre. SOPA is a partnership of Holland College and Confederation Centre, offering certificate and diploma programs in various aspects of the performing arts, including a Dance Performance diploma program. This is a full-time term position, September 8, 2016 to May 6, 2017, with potential to renew. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Apply by April 8th!

Dance Ontario’s Creative Partnership Program will provide $2,000 in production/creation support to each of two choreographers for NEW work to be premiered at DanceWeekend’17 next January. 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 approximately 15 minutes in length will be selected. The Association’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 electronically together with a C.V., creation
budget and links to youtube or vimeo of past or relevant work to:
The Dance Ontario Selection Committee c/o
contact@danceontario.ca

Deadline: May 15, 2016

Deadline for Submissions
May 27, 2016

The 27th Annual Festival of New Dance
St John’s, NL
(October 3 – 8, 2017)

Please include ALL of the following information with your submission. *In complete packages may not be considered.

1. $30 processing fee (Newfoundland Dance Presenters Inc.)

2. DVD or Vimeo link of the proposed work. If not available please include rehearsal footage. If you require your video be returned please provide a self addressed, stamped envelope. *Vimeo links are accepted

3. Name of choreographer or company

4. Contact information (mailing address, phone number, email)

5. Title and length of work

6. Short description of the work

7. 100 word bio for the choreographer and dancers

8. Number of performers

9. Number of people traveling (including dancers, musicians, designers)

10. Name of city the individual/group will be traveling from

11. Identify all funding sources received for this work and where, if applicable, the work premiered

12. Technical requirements. A technical rider is great, but if not available please describe technical scope of the work (i.e. physical logistics, equipment, floor and space/venue needs, lighting and sound and video details)

Download PDF – FND 2017 Application Checklist

We are interested in work that stimulates, inspires and challenges. We welcome installation, site specific, and main stage works. 

The goal of our festival is to present a range of contemporary dance that appeals to a broad audience. 

We are interested in full evening works, as well as shorter pieces for mixed programming. 

We are also interested in outreach opportunities that are geared for both experienced and emerging dancers and community members. Outreach proposals should have a clear and obtainable engagement objectives.  

Applications may be post-marked

Mail submission to: 
Neighbourhood Dance Works
PO Box 815, Station ‘C’
St John’s, NL
A1C 5L7

Submission deadline for Indigenous dance residency at the Banff Centre fast approaches! May 4th.  All the best to those applying!

Overview

Recognized for being leading-edge and rigorous, the Indigenous Dance Residency brings together acclaimed choreographers and teachers with dancers from across Canada and around the world to share, investigate, and strengthen contemporary Indigenous dance practice.This 4-week intensive features technique, improvisation, choreographic exploration, cultural process and knowledge, health + fitness, leadership, and the creation of a new short choreographic work that is performed in-studio and on stage. The combination of high-level faculty, rigorous exploration, and power of place here in Treaty 7 territory make this program truly transformative

What does the program offer?

Dancers accepted to the program participate in an exceptional artistic process with other Indigenous artists from various nations, backgrounds, and countries.

The program provides a critical space for emerging and professional dance practitioners to exchange artistic and cultural knowledge and practice. Emerging dancers train with high-level faculty, “shadow” professional dancers in classes, and develop performance skills in-studio. Professional dancers work with acclaimed choreographers and teachers to create a new short work that is performed at The Banff Centre. For merit dancers, integrated leadership is also part of their rich experience.

IDR creates the space for research, sharing, and exploring Indigenous creative and cultural process, integrated leadership learning, and strengthens the future of contemporary Indigenous dance. Dancers have represented all provinces and territories across Canada, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, United States, Samoa, and Fiji.

Who should apply? 

We welcome Canadian and international Indigenous dancers from diverse dance backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have dance training experience in one or multiple genres of dance as well as a strong work ethic. Dancers should be open to the creative process, expect to work very hard, and be professional in and out of studio. If you are a professional dancer looking to transform your technical and performance skills in a rigorous yet supportive environment, or looking to transform your skills in contemporary Indigenous dance, this program is for you. Enrolment is limited to 12 dancers.

CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

The W.I.P. (works in progress) Series in Saskatoon, is looking for professional and emerging choreographers to present original and innovative works in progress at the Free Flow Dance Centre 224 25th St. W. Saskatoon. Jackie Latendresse is the Series Coordinator.  Informal showings will take place twice a year in June and September. The season culminates in a winter Gala event of finished works.

Priority will be given to Saskatchewan based artists however; national applications are encouraged.  Please send:

A brief description of the proposed W.I.P. (work in progress)

A current dance resume.  (include phone #, email and mailing address)

A short statement detailing the type of audience feedback that would most help you to continue to develop your work. 

Using the guidelines from the Canadian Artists Code describe your status as professional or emerging. Guidelines are available at http://www.freeflowdance.com under the W.I.P. logo.

Applications are being accepted immediately and are accepted on a first come, first served basis.  Up to five Choreographers will be accepted for each performance. There will be two in studio performances. An honorarium will be paid for professional artists and at each showing one artist will be selected to instruct a special workshop as a part of the series. Please include a description of the type of workshop you would like to present should you be selected. *Optional

W.I.P.’s should be an exploration using contemporary/modern or experimental style.  Choreographers will receive no less than five and no greater than twelve minutes to present their work.  They will be expected to speak about their work prior to the presentation of it for up to a maximum of ten minutes. Written audience feedback will be collected and distributed to the choreographers.  A small honorarium will be available for professional choreographers.  The W.I.P. Series uses the definition of a professional artist outlined in the Canadian Artists Code and used by the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists.  All artists presented will be considered for participation in the final Gala of finished works in the autumn.

Please send your applications to:

W.I.P. Series Attention J. Latendresse 224 25th St. W. Saskatoon, SK S7L 0C4

mailto:freeflowdance@hotmail.com  (306) 665-5998

25 July – 19 August 2016

Would you like to dance with the only dance company from Africa selected to be part of the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival at Glasgow? Would you like to spend one month dancing in Namibia? Would you like to work with an NGO that harnesses dance and other arts to engage, inform and empower young people to tackle social issues?

We are seeking 6 outstanding, self-motivated and energetic dance students or graduates with a desire to experience dance in a development context. You will be working with members of the OYO Dance Troupe to create a piece that will be performed to reach learners and members of the public. The piece will directly tackle a social issue that is pertinent to the moment and the community. We are looking for talented individuals who have the skills to work creatively and to a tight deadline, who are vibrant, reliable performers, comfortable as role models, confident at building new relationships, and ready to adapt quickly to new people in a new culture.

On this Dance Experience with OYO, there will be 3 weeks of full-day rehearsals in Windhoek to exchange skills and create the new piece, immediately followed by performances. For further details, costs, and to apply, please read the attached information document or email OYOinternship@gmail.com , or call 00264 61 254 915 to speak with the Director. http://www.ombetja.org/

You can also follow us on Facebook where you can meet interns from previous years.

www.ombejta.org

Young Lungs is looking forward to our upcoming annual fundraiser and we would love for you to join us so polish off your dancing shoes and invite your friends!

YOUNG LUNGS DANCE EXCHANGE
DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER

Friday, April 8th, 2016
7-11pm
aceart inc. (290 McDermot 2nd Floor)
$15 kids are free!

Raffle, 50/50, craft table, Digital Dance Booth, dance contests & NEW performances by local ARTISTS!

With DJ Annalogue & Coniferous T.R.E.

Tickets available from YL board members and admin, YL website, Gas Station Arts Centre and with cash at the door.

YLDE Board Members:

Natahsa Torres-Garner
Johanna Riley
Kelsey Todd
Ali Robson
Zorya Arrow
Sarah Helmer

(Admin) Leigh Anne Parry

Hope to see you there!

After Bach

Saturday, March 19, 2016
The Exchange Community Church, 75 Albert St.
Doors/Show: 7:00/8:00pm

Cluster deconstructs one of the oldest forms of classical music: the string quartet.

Quatuor Bozzini, a leader in contemporary string quartet performance, performs a program of sensitive works that tear apart tradition, including new compositions by Cassandra Miller, Daryl Jamieson, and Marielle Groven. The concert ends with a panel discussion, as well as two installations by local artists Sasha Amaya and Luke Nickel.

co-presented by GroundSwell

www.clusterfestival.ca

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