January 2009
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
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 & paper-work in managing your studio. Free demo 800.286.3471 visit www.akadasoftware.com
Costumes/Dancewear
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.
CUSTOM MASKS Light weight & breathable, ballet costumes, Nutcracker, etc. www.PuppetPeople.com Click Ballet Heads. Angela Beasley 912.355.3366
Dance Merchandise
RHINESTONES: Great Prices, Top Quality, Huge Variety/Fast Shipping. Ph417.678.5748 Free Gift w/Order Enter Coupon DM2007 Visit:: www.dreamtimecreations.com/dance
CUSTOM RHINESTONE T-SHIRTS, TANKS & HOODIES: www.RhinestoneStudio.com Ph. 512.330.4900. 24 pieces +. Put your dance company logo in rhinestones!
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
Employment Positions
QUALIFIED DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Exp. 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 2009. 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
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.
PART-TIME BALLET FACULTY POSITION: The California Institute of the Arts, Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance seeks an established artist/teacher, currently active in the field, to teach Ballet Technique, Mentor and Choreograph. Part time faculty position to begin September 1, 2009. Review of applications begins January 14, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. For application instructions and full description of position, go to: http://calarts.edu/employment/academicjobs/parttimeballetfacultyposition
The CalArts Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and of WASC. CalArts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DANCE: Tenure track position at the University of Wisconsin Madison Dance Program, beginning fall 2009. Doctorate required. Applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2009. For details of job announcement and application visit our website: www.dance.wisc.edu
UW-Madison is an AA/EO employer.
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.
ASST./ASSOC. PROFESSOR OF DANCE, F.T. TENURE-TRACK, The Hartt School, Dance Division of the University of Hartford: Teach Dance History, Repertory, dance technique (all levels ballet/modern), advise undergraduate majors, plus have an ability to direct Division Concerts. Other responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in Dance or equivalent professional teaching required. Professional dance experience and substantial dance training required. College level teaching required. START: August 2009. Send submissions to Dennis Price, Chair, Search Committee, Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, S-148, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford, CT 06112. DEADLINE: Review begins December 31st. For information, deprice@hartford.edu
DANCE TEACHER: Peoria Ballet is seeking a dancer with strong ballet technique. 20 week contract begining Jan. 5, 2009. Some teaching required. Send information to info@peoriaballet.com
Pilates / Employment
NYPILATES Pilates conditioning & rehabilitation, Pvt./Semi-Pvt. 1841 Broadway #1104, New York, NY 10023 (212) 765-8400. Massage/appointment. Employment for dancers with /Pilates Method training.
Summer Intensives
DANCE MASTER CLASS—SUMMERS IN ITALY: Comprehensive dance curriculum coupled with Italian/English. Perform at the beautiful Teatro Bramante. Info/apply: www.dancemasterclass.com
ADULT DANCE CAMPS 2009: Immerse yourself in ballet classes this summer! State of the Art dance facility in Richmond, VA. Excellent instruction for ages 18 & up. Performance opportunity. Limited enroll-ment. Hotel adjacent. 3 Sessions: June 14 to 20; Aug. 2–8; & Aug. 16–22. Tuition $475 to $725 / Incl. lunch daily. Contact: Heidi Winton-Stahle at info@sunkingdance.com See www.sunkingdance.com or Phone 804.484.6092.
STUDY DANCE IN FLORENCE, ITALY! June 22–July 4, 2009. Join an international staff & student body for 3 classes per day in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Latin. At the end of the workshop you will performin a spectacular Theater in the Round with an international guest & audience. Info & Details: www.florencesummerdance.com
GLENDA BROWN CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECT Univ MO/KC 7/20-8/1/09. Choreographers Dancers/Jr. Prog./Choreog./Jazz/Ballet/Perf. Modern. Info: glendabrown@peoplepc.com
FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE: INTENSIVE 7/6–24/2009. Technique, pointe, pas de deux, variations, character. International guest faculty TBA. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; 302.658.7897 ext. 3851 or www.firststateballet.com
JCC MID-WESTCHESTER Dance Intensive Scarsdale NY, June 29–Aug. 6th. 3, 4, or 6-week option. Full dance curriculum. www.jccmw.org or call 914.472.3300 x346
Teacher Conferences
CORPS DE BALLET INTL.TEACHER’S CONFERENCE: Study ballet pedagogy at TCU in Fort Worth, TX 7/22–26/09 405.325.2430 Visit www.corps-de-ballet.org
Web Site Design
GET A PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE That Brings in New Students Without Breaking the Bank. www.RealDealDanceWebsites.com
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