2008 October
By Dee Dee Castro
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING — SHOP HERE.
HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD:
Email ad copy & inquiries to dcastro@dancemagazine.com
Phone: 510.339.7750 Current Rates: $35 per line (4-line minimum); $30 after 10th line (approx. 6 words/line). Web. Deadline: 1st of the month, 2 months prior.
CDs, DVDs, Videos
SELECTED MUSIC FOR BALLET CLASS: 2-CD ALBUM: NUMBER ONE: 1st & 2nd Years Classical Ballet Study by Vaganova System; NUMBER TWO: Bonus CD of Popular Historical Dance (Polkas, Waltzes; Mazurkas, marches, Polonaises, etc.). L. Sinelnikova, Artistic Director, 25 yrs. teaching experience in Russia & USA (Chicago City Ballet, Artistic Director M. Tallchief). Alexander Pasternak, Pianist, Professional Ballet Accompanist (Boitsov Classical Ballet), Performing. To order or for information, please mail your request to: Ludmila Shulman, POB 4845, Skokie, IL 60076-4845
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
ALEXANDRA’S BALLET STRETCH DVD FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS. Stretch, strengthen, and increase flexibility. Order 617.901.4834
and www.alexandrasballetstretch.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 2500 dance studios worldwide since 1986. PO Box 690722, San Antonio, TX 78269. Free demo
888.248.3679 & www.CompuDance.com
DanceWorks: Studio management software will save you time, money & paper-work 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 www.tutu.com
TUTU ETOILE: Custom made, performance and rehearsal tutus, tutu bags andmen’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
Angela Beasley (912) 355-3366
Calling Choreographers
dancemakers 2.0—the 21st century choreography competition. The one that has people talking! Nat’l exposure, paid commission, prizes. www.bncdance.com
Dance Program
ACADEMY OF NEVADA BALLET THEATRE
The Official School of Nevada Ballet Theatre
1651 Inner Circle, Las Vegas 89134
(702) 243-2623 Email: info@nevadaballet.com
www.nevadaballet.com
Dancers Wanted
DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE (Indianapolis) seeks Male Dancers. 44-week contract with benefits. Strong Modern and Ballet technique required. Send inquiries to Artistic Director David Hochoy. davidh@dancekal.org
MISSOURI CONTEMPORARY BALLET is hiring M/F professional, classically trained dancers, 2008/09 season. Karen Grundy, Audition Info: grundy.mcb@mchsi.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. Ph417.678.5748 Free Gift w/Order Enter Coupon DM2007 Visit: www.dreamtimecreations.com/dance
Dance School for Sale
DANCE SCHOOL/STUDIO FOR SALE: Glenwood Springs, CO. Completely equipped, 3684 sq. ft., 3 studios+office/reception. Lease/ buy premises. Serious inquires. 970.945.2717 www.glenwooddanceacademy.com
Gifts for Dancers
DANCE GIFTS: Beautiful items. Perfect for Fundraising and Giftgiving
or 919.949.8244
Employment
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR–THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DANCE: The Smith College Department of Dance and the Five College Dance Department, which includes Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, seek a qualified applicant for a full-time, tenure track position to begin Fall 2009. The candidate should be a dance scholar actively engaged in the history, contemporary theory and practice of dance in the context of western theatrical expression and global traditions. We seek a Ph.D. involved in scholarly and/or creative research, with interests in issues of diversity, ethnicity, sexuality and gender, class, and cultural traditions, especially as these relate to current dialogues in global performance, scholarship and dance fusion. A key requirement for this position is the ability to discuss dance simultaneously as corporeal knowledge, cultural language, and performance art. Ideally we seek an academic dance scholar with a record of publication, who is also engaged in the studio teaching of a cultural or fusion movement form and/or the development of choreographic works. The candidate must have experience criticizing, mentoring, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate choreography and research/thesis projects. PLEASE EMAIL prist@email.smith.edu for a full description. Review of application will begin on January 23, 2009. Please send letter of application, transcript, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and example of current research to: Search: Assistant Professor in the Theory and Practice of Dance, Rodger Blum, Chair, Department of Dance/Berenson #1, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063. Smith College is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness and is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DANCE, TENURE-TRACK: Kent State University. Application deadline: October 31, 2008. The Dance Division seeks candidates with expertise in Dance Education for Fall 2009. Responsibilities include: teaching all levels of modern and jazz in BFA program; leadership of the Dance Education program, including teaching and supervising Internships and Student Teaching; Contemporary Dance History or other classes and service as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or specialist’s Master’s Degree, professional performing and choreography; public school teaching certificate or experience; Modern dance or jazz choreography and/or performance and/or scholarly research. To apply, send detailed letter of application, vita and list of 5 phone references to www.jobs.kent.edu Position #997995. Also send three current, confidential letters of recommendation and DVD of choreography to Assistant Professor of Dance Search Committee, 266 MACC Annex, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001. Information: ashearer@kent.edu The Dance Division is an accredited member of NASD and ACDFA. AA/EOE
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts seeks dynamic candidates with creative energy, and broad interests for full-time, tenure position(s) in jazz and modern dance.
Candidates will have a strong background in performance and choreography, a record of distinction as artist and teacher and an
interest in connecting with a diverse and globally-connected community at the university and in DFW. To apply, send
application letter with vitae and 3 letters of recommendation to Modern Search Committee or Jazz Search Committee, c/o Chair, Division of Dance, SMU, P.O. Box 750356, Dallas, TX, 75275, by November 11, 2008. Please see complete detailed information at http://smu.edu/meadows/careers/dance.asp
http://smu.edu/meadows/careers/default.asp
UNC CHARLOTTE DANCE DEPARTMENT / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BALLET TECHNIQUE/CHOREOGRAPHY: Full time, tenure track beginning August 2009. Responsibilities: Teaching Ballet technique, concert choreography. MFA, and university teaching experience required. Applicants should apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Screening of applicants will begin October 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. UNC Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer. For more information contact Delia Neil Dance Department, UNC Charlotte. Charlotte, NC 28223.
Mental Training
HYPNOSIS & EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE for Audition, Stage, Smoking, Weight, Sleep & Injury. Sessions/ CDs.
Visit: www.mentalperformances.com
Teachers Fellowships
THE SURDNA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ROUND 9 OF THE SURDNA ARTS TEACHERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (SATF), a national initiative to support the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers. Arts teachers working in specialized public arts high schools AND arts-focused magnet and charter high schools can apply for grants of up to $5,500 in support of artistic growth, with a complementary grant of $1,500 provided to each Fellow’s school for post-fellowship activities. Letters of Intent to Apply are due by November 14, 2008.
For information and application, go to: www.surdna.org/artsteachersfellowship or Email: artsfellowship@surdna.org
