December 2008

By Dee Dee Castro

 

DANCE MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS — SHOP HERE FOR MUSIC, GREAT DANCE JOBS, DANCEWEAR, TRAVEL (scroll down)

Auditions

DISNEY PARKS TALENT CASTING: Casting dancers for shows in Los Angeles, Orlando, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo & Disney Cruise Line. www.DisneyAuditions.com

CDs, DVDs, Videos

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

DANCIN’ HABIT: Award-Winning Videos. Hollywood’s best hip-hop. Principles of Choreography, jazz, ballet, children’s. Free catalog 800.326.4997 www.dance90210.com

 

DANCE CLASS MUSIC, VIDEOS, SOUND EQUIPMENT: HUNDREDS OF TITLES / VARIABLE SPEED PLAYERS / FREE CATALOG. 800.793.6843 JAY DISTRIBUTORS www.DanceClassMusic.com

 

ROPER, BALLET & DANCE MUSIC CDS: Over 60 of the Finest Pianists Playing for Class. Tap-Jazz & Full Orch. Ballroom. 888.786.2401 & www.roperrecords.com

WWW.DANCESTOGO.COM New Fun Recital Routines For Dance Teachers/Educators

To view, go to: www.DancesToGo.com

MUSIC FOR BALLET CLASS: Mail order. Ludmila Shulman, POB 4845, Skokie, IL 60076. 2–CDs. Pianist Alexander Pasternak.

Computer Software

CompuDance: Helping manage over 2600 dance studios worldwide since 1986. PO Box 690722, San Antonio, TX 78269. Free demo 888.248.3679 & www.CompuDance.com

 

DanceWorks: Studio management soft- ware will save you time, money & paperwork in managing your studio. Free demo 800.286.3471 visit www.akadasoftware.com

Costumes/Dancewear

www.tutu.com — Makers of professional quality ballet costumes. Classical tutu and

tiara kits, patterns, rhinestones and hard-to-find fabrics. Visit site & Call 877.888.8266

TUTU ETOILE: Custom made, performance and rehearsal tutus, tutu bags and men’s tunics. Please visit our website. www.tutuetoile.com or call 800.630.4622.

Calling Choreographers

dancemakers 2.0 — the 21st century choreography competition. The one that

has people talking! Vote NOW on YouTube! Get the scoop bncdance.com

Dance Merchandise

CUSTOM RHINESTONE T-SHIRTS, TANKS & HOODIES: www.RhinestoneStudio.com Ph. 512.330.4900. 24 pieces +. Put your dance company logo in rhinestones!

RHINESTONES: Great Prices, Top Quality, Huge Variety/Fast Shipping. Ph 417.678.5748 Free Gift w/Order Enter Coupon DM2007 Visit: www.dreamtimecreations.com/dance

Dance Studios for Sale

MARYLAND DANCE & PILATES STUDIO FOR SALE: Great business location. Fully staffed & equipped incl. airbase sub-floor & marley, mirrors & barres. Full costume wardrobe, travel marley flr., stage props, stereo, Pilates apparatus. Website/database included in sale. Owner selling to relocate. Huge growth potential. Turn key operation. Serious inquiries only. Email: mdstudio4sale@comcast.net

Dancers Wanted

THE BREVARD BALLET THEATRE IS SEEKING MALE DANCERS 17–20 years with strong ballet technique, partnering, and basic jazz/modern. Also, Position for 4 Females. Contract 2008–2009 & 2009–2010 seasons. Salary based on exp./housing incl. Contact Directors Frank Galvez or Lucia Montero at 321.543.4403. www.galmontballet.com

MALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH STUDY OF BOYS & YOUNG ADULT MALES (AGE 13-22) in pre-professional dance training in the U.S. Participants will complete an on-line survey; interview and focus group participation is optional. To participate, email Dr. Doug Risner, Wayne State University at drisner@wayne.edu with Male Dance Study in the subject line.

Graduate Fellowships

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS: Available Fall 2009. Contact Graduate Liaison, Jeremy Lindberg, University of Oklahoma, School of Dance at 405.325.5312 or jlindberg@ou.edu Fellowships include tuition remission, stipend, travel. See: www.ou.edu/finearts/dance

 

GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS: Tuition waiver, medical insurance, stipend. Teach as you earn your MFA in Dance. Applications due March 1 for September 2009. Go to http://dance.uoregon.edu

Mental Training

HYPNOSIS & EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE FOR AUDITION, Stage, Smoking, Weight, Sleep & Injury. Sessions/ CDs.

Visit: www.mentalperformances.com

Summer Study/Travel

DANCE MASTER CLASS—SUMMERS IN ITALY: Comprehensive dance curriculum coupled with Italian/English. Perform at the beautiful Teatro Bramante.

Info/apply: www.dancemasterclass.com

Employment Positions

ASST. PROFESSOR DANCE PROGRAM HUNTER COLLEGE: Full-time 1-year renewable tenure-track. Compensation: $41K to $72K. Closes 1/9/09. DESCRIPTION: Teach courses (3–4 courses per semester) at undergraduate and graduate level in: All levels of improvisation, composition. Contemporary or Fusion Technique. Contemporary Issues such as gender studies, political/social concerns, globalism, collaboration. Philosophy and Aesthetics. And in 3–4 of the following areas: Dance History from a global perspective; Pedagogy; New Media and Collaborative Techniques; Somatic Approaches to Movement and Dance Training Production. Oversee/advise student choreography and production. Develop diverse undergraduate and graduate curricula. Take on administrative duties within Program and College. Remain active in research and/or creative work/performance. QUALIFICATIONS: MFA or doctorate degree in Dance required. 3–4 years university teaching experience. Evidence of significant professional accomplishments in chosen area of expertise. Active engagement in the dance community as choreographer or performer. Devotion to teaching in a liberal arts and culturally diverse environment. APPLY: Application letter, detailed resume, names and contact information for 3 references, and DVD of recent creative work/ performance with program notes. Please do not send other materials. ADDRESS: Dance Search Committee, Thomas H. Hall, Room 619, Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065. AA/EO/ADA/IRCA Employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DANCE: The School of Music and Dance seeks to fill a full-time tenure track position with a teacher of all levels of contemporary and ballet techniques. Required are MA, MFA or professional equivalent and university teaching experience. Responsibilities include direction of student concerts, choreography for advanced student company, student advising and recruitment as well as service on school and university committees. Additional areas may include teaching of dance appreciation, dance production, composition and improvisa-tion. Appointment begins in August 2009 and the deadline for applications is Jan. 20, 2009. For additional information and qualifications see http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/career_ops/job_openings/faculty_jobs

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BALLET, FULL TIME, TENURE TRACK: University of Missouri—Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance, seeks candidates with an MFA and/or distinguished professional dance background and extensive teaching experience. Duties: teach all levels of ballet; men’s variations, women’s variations or pas de deux; dance history or dance criticism and aesthetics; ballet composition; create original choreography for concerts; and contribute to the performance, academic and service environments. Salary is commensurate with experience. EEO/AA employer. For a complete position description & application requirements visit http://conservatory.umkc.edu/the_conservatory/job_openings.aspx

Review of applications begins January 2009. Appointment begins August 2009.

DANCE—OAKLAND UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, new full-time tenure track position in a rapidly growing, dynamic program; beginning August 15, 2009. MFA in Dance required, with demonstrated teaching expertise and accomplishment in technique and performance. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach beginning through advanced levels of Modern and/or Ballet technique. Direct, choreograph, and manage student company. Ability to teach in at least two of the following areas: Pedagogy, Creative Dance for Children, Kinesiology, Choreography, Improvisation, Dance Technology, and Dance Production. Also a record of and/or potential for development in creativity / scholarship. Please send letter of application, CV, video documenting professional credentials (if available, will not be returned), transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three recent letters of reference to Gregory Patterson; Chair, Dance Search Committee; Department of Music, Theatre and Dance; Oakland University; Rochester, MI 48309-4401. APPLICATION DEADLINE January 3, 2009 or until filled. Oakland University is an equal opportunity employer.

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN DANCE TENURE TRACK: Adelphi University, located 40 minutes from NYC is seeking an Assistant Professor in Dance. The Dance Department is located within our brand new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre and consists of 8 full and adjunct faculty members with approximately 50 dance majors and 20 dance minors. The dance program offers a BFA in dance upon completion. Primary responsibilities include instruction in both ballet and modern technique to four class levels, traditional dance forms; and dance technique/style. An MFA or equivalent professional dance experience is required with additional experience in choreography, composition, improvisation, health and wellness (nutrition, Pilates, GYROTONIC®, yoga etc*.) desirable. Adelphi is an AA/EEO Employer. Apply online at http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty

 

QUALIFIED DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Experience with all ages. Requires strong technical teaching ability in ballet / pointe / jazz / tap / modern. F.T. or P.T. for positive, caring, experienced teacher. Ph. 515.964.4340 or Resume to: johnstondance@aol.com

 

Jeanne Chelsen, Johnston Dance Academy 6212 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, Iowa 50131

BALLET MISTRESS: The Louisville Ballet seeks candidates for full- time, year round position beginning July 2008. Applicants should submit a resume with cover letter to Bruce Simpson, Louisville Ballet, 315 East Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. For more information, visit www.louisvilleballet.org

DANCE TEACHER: Peoria Ballet is seeking a dancer with strong ballet technique. 20 week contract beginning Jan. 5, 2009. Some teaching required. Send information to info@peoriaballet.com

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MODERN DANCE, THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: Qualified candidates sought for full-time tenure-track position. August 2009 anticipated start date. Responsibilities include: teach all levels of modern technique and choreography, choreograph mainstage productions, assist in administrative duties and committee work. Minimum qualifications: master’s degree required, MFA preferred; professional experience in the field of Modern dance; teaching experience. Desired: knowledge of and ability to teach partnering, rhythmic analysis, somatics (GYROTONIC®), contact improv and philosophy and criticism for dance. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a DVD of choreography or staged repertory, a statement of teaching philosophy, three current letters of reference and official transcripts. For more information, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa or contact Andrew Carroll at acarro1@uakron.edu The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.