September 2010

DANCE MUSIC, JOBS, DANCEWEAR & MERCHANDISE, INTENSIVES, AUDITIONS, STUDIO EQUIPMENT

 

 

BACKDROPS–THEATRICAL

 

J. GALT DESIGN: Custom painted backdrops for rental or purchase. Used by dance studios, theaters, photographers, events & others. 203.762.DROP (3767) & www.jgaltdesign.com

 

 

SUPERIOR BACKINGS: Custom painted backdrops & drapery for all your theatrical needs. Estab. 20+ years. Ph. 323.662.8633 & See: http://experience.www.superiorbackings.com

 

 

BALLET TRAINING

 

JOHN PRINZ: Former principal dancer with Balanchine, NYCB & ABT. Private Lessons, Classical Training. NYC. 646.361.6439

 

 

CDS DVDS FILM & VIDEO

 

CDS FOR BALLET & MODERN DANCE: Free catalog! Asgard Productions. 1580 Lake Christopher Dr., Va. Beach, VA 23464-7213. Call: #757.467.4420 & www.Asgardprod.com

 

DANCE CLASS MUSIC, VIDEOS, SOUND EQUIPMENT: Hundreds of titles / variable speed players / Free Catalog! Call: 800.793.6843

 

Jay Distributors Visit: www.danceclassmusic.com/dancemagazine.html

 

MICHAEL ROBERTS: ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR BALLET AND MODERN DANCE CLASS: www.balletclassmusic.com www.amazon.com www.Itunes.com www.danceclassmusic.com www.asgardprod.com www.finisjhung.com

 

 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

 

DanceWorks: Studio management software will save you time, money & paperwork in managing your studio. Free Demo! 800.286.3471 Visit www.akadasoftware.com

 

 

MUSEMINDER Studio Management System. The web-based business tool to manage your studio. Accommodates group & private instruction; tracks students, parents, events, accounts. Features online member calendar / Email / secure PayPal. www.museminder.com

 

 

COSTUMES/DANCEWEAR

 

THE ORIGINAL SWEATS BY JO, the most popular, comfortable & versatile warm-up outfit for dancers. Wholesale/Retail. Visit www.Sweatsbyjo.com or call 408.247.9178.

 

DANCE COSTUMES $29.99, hip scarves $7.99, harem pants, sequin tops, sheer, glittering chiffon www.bellydancercostume.info

 

 

DANCE PROGRAMS

 

 

DANCE FINDER: A CAREER AND LEARNING RESOURCE GUIDE: Visit the Dance Finder section in every issue of Dance Magazine.

 

http://www.dancemagazine.com/dancefinder

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER , a non-profit 501 c 3 dance education and training center in Southern Pines, NC is seeking high quality professional dance teachers for Jazz/Tap, Modern and Children’s Dance. A strong work ethic, commitment to training children and a passion for the art of dance required. This is an IMMEDIATE OPENING. Contact: Artistic Director at 910. 695.7898.

 

DANCE POSITION: Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama, a preeminent professional conservatory training program, seeks a full time teacher for the dance faculty at the level of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Assistant Teaching Professor (Non-Tenure Track). The position requires a master teacher responsible for teaching Jazz technique, Broadway repertoire, and intermediate and advanced tap. The School trains musical theatre and acting students at the highest level of accomplishment. Ideally, applicants should have at least five years teaching experience at the professional level or post secondary level, and a significant professional dance background. Selected applicants will be invited to interview and conduct classes with students. This search will remain open until the position is filled. The start date for the hire is August 2011. Please send cover letter, resume and references by October 1, 2010 to: Search Co-Chairs, Judith Ann Conte, Teaching Professor and James Caton, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Drama, Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Inquiries: 412.268.2405 or 412.268.9738. Fax 412.621.0281. AA/EOE employer.

 

DANCE DIRECTOR AND LECTURER, HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Teach in and manage College-wide dance program. Req: Extraordinary record of artistic leadership and dance practice, excellence in teaching at college level, broad knowledge of historic and contemporary dance practice. For full description and to apply: http://dancedirector.harvardarts.org Application deadline: September 20, 2010. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

 

THE GREENWICH BALLET ACADEMY Artistic Director Michael Shannon seeks Vaganova-trained teacher for lower level classes ages 4 thru 12. Requires prof. ballet background & teaching exp. References & CV to: mshannon@greenwichballetacademy.org

 

PROFESSOR OF DANCE STUDIES, UC BERKELEY: The Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies is conducting an open rank search for a tenure-track professor in dance studies to begin July 1, 2011. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas of dance studies: dance criticism, dance ethnography, history, transnational dance, or intermedia theory. Candidates will be expected to teach core courses in performance studies for both undergraduate and PhD students, serve as an arts administrator who can assume leadership of the dance program, and participate in other departmental service. Ability to do the following is preferred but not required: teach dance technique and/or choreography; choreograph or re-stage works for dance concerts; direct the department's annual dance concert. The successful candidate will provide a crucial link between the artistic aims of the current practice-based undergraduate dance program and the discourse of scholarship and research in the department and the university. In addition, we are very interested in candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. All applications should include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and the names and current addresses of at least three referees. Applicants with backgrounds in choreography may send documentation of this work (videos, reviews, etc) as well. Supporting materials cannot be returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please direct referees to the University statement on confidentiality of records, found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html Send materials to Brandi Wilkins Catanese, Search Committee Chair, Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, 101 Dwinelle Annex, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2560. Postmarked deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. See our website for further information: http://ls.berkeley.edu/dept/theater/index.html

 

The University of California is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents.

 

DANCE FACULTY; DENISON UNIVERSITY: Denison University (Granville, OH) seeks full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Dance. Teaching responsibilities include teaching movement and dance studies in any sub-genre of the African Diaspora. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2010 and continue until position is filled. All inquiries are directed to: https://employment.denison.edu/ (Go to Job Category, Faculty Positions)

 

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR NEW HAVEN BALLET, a nonprofit pre-professional ballet school and company. Strong background in ballet required to start January 2011. Resumes to NewHavenBalletAD@hotmail.com

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE. Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Contemporary/Modern Dance. Tenure-track. For full job description and application procedure, go to http://dance.arts.uci.edu The Univ. of Calif., Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

 

DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS, NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE OF NEW MEXICO (SANTA FE). We are seeking a highly experienced professional, who is an inspiring leader, with a background in ballet, who loves teaching and choreographing for children. For details, please visit www.ndi-nm.org. Qualified candidates should contact Debbie Perlini-Waite, at Debbie@ndi-nm.org by sending a cover letter, resume and recent photo.

 

 

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

 

GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS: Tuition waiver, medical insurance, stipend. Teach as you earn your MFA in Dance. Applications due March 1 for September 2011. Go to http://dance.uoregon.edu

 

 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR EVERY BUDGET:

 

Rate $37 per line; $32 per line after the 10^th line; approximately 6 words per line. Plus, Web surcharge. Email Ad Copy or Inquiry: dcastro@dancemedia.com

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2010