Scottish Dance Theatre 2009 UK Tour

Edited: Fri, 27 Feb 2009

SDT's 2009 tour premiers two new works and bring Hofesh Shechter's electrifying DOG to venues who have not already seen it.

Ina Christel Johannessen, one of Norway's most renowned award winning choreographers, creates her first work with the company, featuring 5 mannequins, 5 characters and 5 ghosts in an evocative setting by Ina's long-term designer Kathrine Tolo.

Artistic Director, Janet Smith's new work I Thought I Heard Somebody Calling - a world out of step, time and place - unfolds in a luminous nocternal setting created by international lighting designer, Bruno Poet.
Also, at selected venues, The Long and the Short of it. A gem of a duet, choreographed and performed by SDT's Caroline Bowditch and Tom Pritchard.

SDT Interactive will be running in Glasgow and Stirling and is a chance to see how dance theatre is created plus a full performance of a work from the current season.

FEBRUARY 2009

Dundee, Thu 19, Fri 20, Sat 21

MARCH 2009

London, Thu 5 - Sat 7

Newbury, Tue 10

Aberdeen, Fri 13

Ullapool, Tue 17

Edinburgh, Tue 31

APRIL 2009

Mold, Fri 3 - Sat 4

Inverness, Thu 16 - Fri 17

Glasgow, Thu 23 - Fri 24

Stirling, Wed 29 SDT Interactive April 30 at 1.30pm

MAY 2009

Yeovil, Wed 13

St Helier, Jersey, Wed 20 - Thu 21



Thu 19 Feb - Thu 21 May

Scottish Dance Theatre

Ballet, Contemporary Dance

Dance Event, Dance Tour, Scottish Dance Theatre

Original: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:01:00 GMT

Eternal Light Dance Tour 2009

Edited: Wed, 25 Feb 2009

Eternal Light is a new collaboration by Mark Baldwin and British composer Howard Goodall. This powerful piece is set to an elegiac and uplifting new score and is sung live by professional choirs. Sumptuous designs from Production Designer Michael Howells (Constant Speed, Galliano, Dior and film), feature sparkling crystals donated by Swarovski, and a striking headdress design from fashion milliner Stephen Jones.

Eternal Light is a heartfelt remembrance of many things: a lost summer's day, the destruction of the forests, a life looking back, a memory. Happiness and sadness are personified in a dying bird or a reflection on youth - what has been and is now gone, held in our hearts forever.

Eternal Light commissioned by Sadler's Wells
Eternal Light: A Requiem commissioned by Mark Stephenson on behalf of London Musici.

The music, Eternal Light: A Requiem is available on CD. Click here to read the lyrics.

Showing At:

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape - 27 Feb 2009 - 28 Feb 2009

Theatre Royal, Brighton - 4 Mar 2009 - 7 Mar 2009

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness - 10 Mar 2009 - 11 Mar 2009

Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold - 18 Mar 2009 - 21 Mar 2009

Theatre Royal, Newcastle - 25 Mar 2009 - 27 Mar 2009

Birmingham Hippodrome - 1 Apr 2009 - 4 Apr 2009

Grand Theatre, Leeds - 4 Jun 2009 - 6 Jun 2009


Fri 27 Feb - Sat 6 Jun

Rambert Dance Company

Ballet, Contemporary Dance

Dance Event, Dance Tour, Rambert,Eternal Light

Original: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:17:00 GMT

Russian State Ballet of Siberia 2009 UK Tour

Edited: Mon, 23 Feb 2009

Russia's acclaimed ballet company returns to the UK with great ballet masterpieces Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppelia, The Nutcracker

Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia's leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.

Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director
Anatoly Tchepurnoi Musical Director and Chief Conductor

Venues and Dates:

The King's Theatre Mon, 23 Feb 2009 to
Sat, 28 Feb 2009

Lighthouse - Poole Mon, 2 Mar 2009 to
Wed, 4 Mar 2009

Milton Keynes Theatre Thu, 5 Mar 2009 to
Sat, 7 Mar 2009

His Majesty's Theatre Mon, 9 Mar 2009 to
Tue, 10 Mar 2009

Hull New Theatre Wed, 11 Mar 2009 to
Sat, 14 Mar 2009

Opera House - Jersey Mon, 16 Mar 2009 to
Sat, 21 Mar 2009

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Mon, 23 Mar 2009 to
Wed, 25 Mar 2009

Assembly Hall Theatre - Tunbridge Wells Thu, 26 Mar 2009 to Sat, 28 Mar 2009


Mon 23 Feb - Sat 28 Mar

Ballet Dance

Dance Event, Dance Tour, Ballet,Siberia

Original: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:37:00 GMT

Indian Classical - Kathak Dance Classes in Reading, Berkshire

Edited: Sat, 21 Feb 2009

New Kathak dance classes are now being offered at Indian Community Center,2 Norris Road, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1NJ on Saturday morning 9.30 am onwards.
Kathak is a north Indian classical dance form well known for its lighthing fast footwork executed on intricate rhythm patterns, graceful bodyline and highly refined narrative aspect.
Classes are suitable for both Children (7 years and above) and Adults.
Cost £6.50/hr

Please contact Anuradha at 07765190197 or email at anucseth@gmail.com.
http://www.drishtidance.com

Anuradha Chaturvedi

Indian Community Center, Reading, Berkshire

Kathak Dance

New Dance Class, Indian, Classical, dance, Kathak, class

Original: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:33:00 GMT

International Physical Theatre Laboratory - some places left

Edited: Fri, 20 Feb 2009

International Physical Theatre Dance Laboratory

Intensive practical training with Russian director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko

April 16-24 Bovec, Slovenia

The Lab is offering four places for reduced participation fee (for students up to 50%)

Applications are considered on a competitive basis.

To apply for participation, please send your CV/résumé with photo and a letter of motivation stating the dates of the event to:

globtheatre@gmail.com

If you are applying for the reduced fee, include the request in your cover letter.

Participants who successfully complete the programme receive the Certificate. During the Lab hotel accommodation and meals are organized.

Details: http://www.artuniverse.org/projects/theatre.Slovenia.php


Thu 16 Apr - Fri 24 Apr

Mo Style

Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Stage Dance

Dance Event, Sergei Ostrenko,Slovenia,workshop

Original: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Country Music Dance Club 2009, Harrow

Edited: Wed, 18 Feb 2009

Live music and optional line and country & western dancing.

7.30pm – 11pm

28th February: Glenn Rogers
21st March: Tony Rouse
18th April: Natalie Thurlow
13th June: Tim McKay
26th September: Billy Bubba King
14th November: Bobby D Sawyer
5th December: Dave Whitmore

Dancers £8/£10 on the door
Non Dancers £6/£8 on the door

Cheques payable to CMDC please with SAE to:
PO Box 287, Northwood HA6 9BS

Due to unforeseen circumstances programme may vary, please telephone to confirm.



1st Steps Linedance

Tithe Farm Social Club, Harrow, London

Country Western, CW Couples, CW Partner, Line Dance

Dance Event, Harrow,Tithe Farm

Original: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:01:00 GMT

English Youth Ballet 2009 Auditions

Edited: Wed, 18 Feb 2009

The English Youth Ballet is now well-established for the production of full length classical ballets in the regional theatres of the UK. The Company uses 100 young dancers chosen by audition from within an 80-100 mile radius of the theatre in the area, therefore giving young ballet dancers the opportunity to experience the creative process from rehearsal to performance in our exciting productions of The Nutcracker, Coppelia or The Sleeping Beauty.

Auditions take place either on stage at a regional theatre or in a school in the town where performances will take place and last for 90/105 minutes.

Junior Audition Age 8-11yrs . Senior Audition Age 12-18yrs.

THE AUDITION EXPERIENCE
EYB auditions take the form of a ballet class. No dance has to be especially prepared.

Students are expected to wear what they would wear for their ballet classes/ballet exams. We see the auditionees all together and all students must attend at the start time.

The Audition Registration is £10 payable to English Youth Ballet. It is advisable to send in the form and register in advance to save administration time although we do accept registration forms on the audition day.

The audition is designed to be an experience in itself and we like parents to watch when the audition venue and space allows this. EYB is about performance and this starts with the audition when we look for young dancers who love their dancing and who would benefit from classes, rehearsals and participating in EYB ballet performances.

Two English Youth Ballet Scholarships are awarded at each audition and four part scholarships.

For audition packs and a registration form for a specific venue please Email misslewis@englishyouthballet.co.uk

THE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
The fee for the Performance Course 2009 is £375 payable to English Youth Ballet in full or by arrangement and in advance prior to the first rehearsal/casting day date.

This is inclusive of all costume and production costs (not ballet/character shoes). Three rehearsals take place simultaneously and are always preceded by a ballet class. There is a 20% reduction for 2 or 3 siblings taking part.

For all information regarding times, dates and venues please email Janet Lewis or ring Miss Lewis on 01689 856747.

Auditions for 2009

HALIFAX
Audition date: Tuesday 3rd March 2009 after school Victoria Theatre
Ballet: Nutcracker
Performance dates: 3rd & 4th July 2009

SOUTHSEA
Audition date: Monday 30th March 2009
Ballet:Giselle
Performance dates: 16th & 17th October 2009

SHREWSBURY
Audition date: Monday 11th May 2009
Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Performance dates: 18th & 19th September 2009



English Youth Ballet

Ballet, Ballet (English) Dance

Dance Event, audition

Original: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:25:00 GMT

Tring Park Open day

Edited: Wed, 18 Feb 2009

The School will usually hold three Open Days each year and will issue invitations to any family interested in joining Tring Park to attend. This is an opportunity to be shown around the School, to meet the Principal, other members of staff and pupils at the School and see performances by pupils on all the vocational courses.

If you are interested in attending an Open Day, please contact info@tringpark.com

The next Open Day will be held on Thursday 26 February 2009.

The Open Day typically runs as follows:

10:15 Junior prospective pupils and parents arrive 1

0:30 Tour of the School

11:50 Talk by the Principal in the Theatre along with introduction by the Head Boy and Head Girl

12:15 Senior prospective pupils and parents arrive

12:15 Sandwich lunch and an opportunity to meet the Principal, Directors and Deputy Directors

13:00 Vocational Performance in the Markova Theatre

13:40 Junior prospective pupils and parents depart

13:40 Talk by the Principal in the Theatre along with introduction by the Head Boy and Head Girl.

14:05 Senior prospective pupils and parents – Tour of the School

14:45 Senior prospective pupils and parents depart



Thu 26 Feb

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Tring, Hertfordshire

Stage Dance

Dance Event, open day,Tring Park

Original: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:43:00 GMT

Disneyland Auditions at Move It 2009, March, London

Edited: Tue, 17 Feb 2009

Disneyland Resort Paris and Talent Casting give you the opportunity to perform in one of the biggest shows in Europe - The Disney Parade, and to make dreams come true by bringing to life the famous Disney stories to our guests.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly energetic girls & boys who have a natural flair for performing and an interest in joining the cast of the Parade Department of Disneyland Paris for immediate job offers and summer season work.

All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old. Please bring a non-returnable C.V. Wear comfortable clothing, as you will be asked to participate in a movement / dance combination. All heights ranges are welcome.

Come join us and be part of the magic of Disneyland® Resort Paris.

Representatives of the Walt Disney International Special Events will also be present for vacancies for freelance positions for upcoming events throughout Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Sunday 8th March, 10am MOVE IT 2009 Grand Hall, Olympia LONDON




Sun 8 Mar

Upper Street Events

Olympia Exhibition Centre, Kensington, London, London

Aerobic, Contemporary, Dancercise, Street Dance

Dance Event, Disneyland,audition,Paris

Original: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Professional Dancers needed for new online research project

Edited: Mon, 16 Feb 2009

Professional dancers needed to take online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession.

If you are a professional dancer you can contribute to a new research project by completing an anonymous, online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession. This is your opportunity to share your experiences and say what it is really like. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Survey available via: www.ethicsdance.co.uk then go to research page.

Thank you for your support

ethicsdance

Original: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Cal'donias Beginning Swing & Lindy-Hop, Feb 2009

Edited: Mon, 16 Feb 2009

Cal'donias Beginning Swing & Lindy-Hop

Saturday 28 February 2009

10:00 - 16:00

Location: Cal'donias at Barking-Tye, Suffolk

Thinking about learning to Swing-dance? Why not join Cal'donias Beginning Swing & Lindy-Hop workshop on 28th February. Fun & Friendly atmosphere, great instruction and a great way to start your Swing-dance hobby.

Cal'donias are taking bookings for this event NOW and places are going fast so book now to avoid disappointment!

Full details on our website:

http://www.caldonias.co.uk/classes.php

http://www.caldonias.co.uk/workshops.php


Sat 28 Feb

Caldonias

Lindy Hop, Swing Dance

Dance Event, Suffolk,Workshop

Original: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:07:00 GMT

New Linedance: Absolutely Positivley, Kim Ray

Edited: Mon, 16 Feb 2009

DANCE: ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY

MUSIC: Absolutely Positively by Anastacia (Heavy Rotation CD) (79p from iTunes)

CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Kim Ray (01908 607325 / e: kim@kray1.orangehome.co.uk)

DESCRIPTION: 4 wall / 32 counts / Easy Intermediate


WALKS FORWARD, KICK CROSS POINT, HIP BUMPS, CHASSIS ¼ TURN RIGHT

1-2 Walk forward on right, walk forward on left

3&4 Kick right forward, cross step right over left, point left to left side

5&6 Keeping weight on right bump hips left, right, left and take weight on left

7&8 Step right to right side, step left next to right, ¼ turn right stepping forward on right



PIVOT ½ TURN RIGHT, STEP FORWARD, ½ TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE ½ TURN, PIVOT ½ TURN

1-2 Step forward on left, ½ pivot turn right

3-4 Step forward on left, ½ turn left stepping back on right

5&6 Shuffle ½ turn left stepping left, right, left

7-8 Step forward on right, ½ pivot turn left



STEP FORWARD, ½ TURN RIGHT, ¼ TURN BALL CROSS, STEP SIDE, BEHIND & HEEL, BALL CROSS, SIDE STEP

1-2 Step forward on right, ½ turn right stepping back on left

&3-4 ¼ turn right stepping right to side, cross left over right, step right to side

5&6 Cross left behind right, step right to right side, touch left heel to left diagonal

&7-8 Step left in place, cross right over left, step left to left side



SAILOR STEPS, PIVOT ½ TURN, PADDLE ¾ TURN

1&2 Cross right behind left, step left to left side, step right to right side

3&4 Cross left behind right, step right to right side, step forward on left

5-6 Step forward on right, ½ pivot turn left

7&8& Touch right toe forward and paddle ½ turn left, take weight on left, touch right toe forward and paddle ¼ turn left, take weight on left

Dance finishes at front wall - step forward on right.



Bluegrass Line Dancers

Line Dance

Dance Step Sheet, Kim Ray,Absolutely Positivley

Original: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Disneyland Auditions at Move It 2009, March, London

Edited: Mon, 16 Feb 2009

Disneyland Resort Paris and Talent Casting give you the opportunity to perform in one of the biggest shows in Europe - The Disney Parade, and to make dreams come true by bringing to life the famous Disney stories to our guests.

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly energetic girls & boys who have a natural flair for performing and an interest in joining the cast of the Parade Department of Disneyland Paris for immediate job offers and summer season work.

All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old. Please bring a non-returnable C.V. Wear comfortable clothing, as you will be asked to participate in a movement / dance combination. All heights ranges are welcome.

Come join us and be part of the magic of Disneyland® Resort Paris.

Representatives of the Walt Disney International Special Events will also be present for vacancies for freelance positions for upcoming events throughout Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Sunday 8th March, 10am MOVE IT 2009 Grand Hall, Olympia LONDON




Sun 8 Mar

Aerobic, Contemporary, Dancercise, Street Dance

Dance Event, Disneyland,audition,Paris

Original: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:44:00 GMT

Rudeye Dance Agency Auditions at Move It 2009, March, London

Edited: Mon, 16 Feb 2009

Calling dance college graduates and professional dancers visiting MOVE IT 2009. Rudeye Dance Agency will hold their first ever open audition at MOVE IT on Friday 6th March. Rudeye is one of the UK’s leading dance agencies and auditions are usually on an invitation only basis, so this is a unique chance for dancers attending the event who are either in their last year of dance training, recent graduates or professional dancers to showcase their talents and begin their dance career!

Rudeye Agency supplies dancers for commercial work including music videos, TV, trade and fashion shows, tours, concerts and commercials. Rudeye dancers have appeared with top artists including Prince, Kanye West and Robbie Williams, featured in films including Jake Gyllenhaal’s forthcoming film Disneys Prince of Persia, Campaigns for Coca Cola, Playstation 3, Dominoes and Pretty Polly, as well supplying dancers and choreographers for MTV, BBC, ITV, The BOX and more....

So how does it work?
Doors open at 10am and auditions run from 10.15am to 12.15am on Friday 6th March

There are 340 places in the audition. Arrive as early as you can to ensure your place and avoid disappointment

You must be over 16 years of age to attend the audition

Bring your CV and photos (on a CD)

You will need an entry ticket to enter MOVE IT, but once inside auditioning is free

The auditions will be taken by agency directors and choreographers Stuart Bishop and Charlotte Stevens

You will be taught a short commercial dance routine and have the chance to freestyle to show off your skills

For full information on the audition and Rudeye Agency check out their website www.rudeye.com or email info@rudeye.com

If you are not able to audition, Rudeye staff will be at Stand 715 for the entire 3 days of the event and you can hand in your CV and photos to them for consideration at any time.


Fri 6 Mar

Contemporary, Modern, Pop-Video, Street Dance

Dance Event, audition,Rudeye,London,Moveit

Professional Dancers needed for new online research project

Edited: Sun, 15 Feb 2009

Professional dancers needed to take online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession

If you are a professional dancer you can contribute to a new research project by completing an anonymous, online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession. This is your opportunity to share your experiences and say what it is really like. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete

Survey available via: www.ethicsdance.co.uk then go to research page.

Thank you for your support

ethicsdance

Professional Dancers needed for new online research project

Edited: Sun, 15 Feb 2009

Professional dancers needed to take online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession

If you are a professional dancer you can contribute to a new research project by completing an anonymous, online survey about your experiences of working in the dance profession. This is your opportunity to share your experiences and say what it is really like. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete

Survey available via: www.ethicsdance.co.uk then go to research page.

Thank you for your support

ethicsdance

Directory of Traditional Milongas in the US Midwest

Edited: Sat, 14 Feb 2009

I have constructed and made publically available a web page containing
a directory of traditional milongas in the US Midwest. Traditional milongas are those that following the Buenos Aires tradition of playing only classic tango music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s for dancing tango. The web address is:

http://www.centraltango.com/MidwestTango/TradMilongaMidwest.htm

Ron Weigel
Tango Society of Central Illinois
Urbana IL

http://www.centraltango.com


Tango, Tango (Argentine) Dance

Dance Event, Dance Newsletter, directory,milongas,USA,midwest

Original: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Bariloche World Tango Summit, Argentina, March 2009

Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009

The 8th annual World Tango Summit will be held in Bariloche from March 5th to the 14th. Tango legends Raúl Garello, Horacio Ferrer, Néstor Marconi, and the Dúo Gómez Méndez are all slated to attend. The event is designed as a seminar, in which various cultures are given the platform to express their understanding of tango. Dancers from different countries will participate in dance offs as well as instruct all levels of learners.

Thu 5 Mar - Sat 14 Mar

Tango, Tango (Argentine) Dance

Dance Event, Argentina,Raúl Garello,Horacio Ferrer,Néstor Marconi,Dúo Gómez Méndez,seminar

Original: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:11:00 GMT

MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition, April 2009

Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009

We are proud to announce the 2009 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition, to take place April 25–26, 2009, and featuring a thrilling show by world-class professional Standard dancers Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry.

The MIT Open is one of the largest collegiate ballroom dance competitions in the country, last year attracting over 1000 competitors from over 60 schools and studios.

As in previous years, we will offer all 19 dances from Beginner to Championship levels primarily in single- or two-dance events.

The competition is on the MIT campus in Rockwell Gym, 106 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Saturday evening there will be a show with world-class professional Standard dancers Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry. We are excited to be able to present this show, and we expect you will enjoy it thoroughly.

Ballroom dance champions Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry formed an exciting new partnership in October 2007. They placed second overall in their first competition together, the Blackpool Closed, just two months later. As they continue to represent England, this winning dance duo has repeatedly placed among the top three couples in professional competitions around the world.



Sat 25 Apr - Sun 26 Apr

American Smooth, Ballroom, Latin American Dance

Dance Event, competition,show,MIT,Massachusetts

Original: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:16:00 GMT

Tap City 2009, July, New York

Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009

Each summer, hundreds of tap dancers gather from around the world to teach, study, perform, collaborate and explore. Tap City is a mesmerizing celebration of tap dance that promotes the benefits of community, individuality, and diversity, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, social and economic background. Tap City is the preeminent tap dance festival of the world and is the quintessential celebration of our collective American heritage – virtues that are certainly evident in tap’s hometown, New York City. Tap City offers hundreds of courses and master classes with internationally renowned teachers, expansive adult, pre-professional, teen and youth training programs, awards and a slew of diverse premiere performances and city-wide events.

Mon 6 Jul - Sat 11 Jul

Tap Dance

Dance Event, New York,festival

Original: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:23:00 GMT

MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition, April 2009

Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009

We are proud to announce the 2009 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition, to take place April 25–26, 2009, and featuring a thrilling show by world-class professional Standard dancers Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry.

The MIT Open is one of the largest collegiate ballroom dance competitions in the country, last year attracting over 1000 competitors from over 60 schools and studios.

As in previous years, we will offer all 19 dances from Beginner to Championship levels primarily in single- or two-dance events.

The competition is on the MIT campus in Rockwell Gym, 106 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Saturday evening there will be a show with world-class professional Standard dancers Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry. We are excited to be able to present this show, and we expect you will enjoy it thoroughly.

Ballroom dance champions Jonathan Wilkins and Hazel Newberry formed an exciting new partnership in October 2007. They placed second overall in their first competition together, the Blackpool Closed, just two months later. As they continue to represent England, this winning dance duo has repeatedly placed among the top three couples in professional competitions around the world.



Sat 25 Apr - Sun 26 Apr

American Smooth, Ballroom, Latin American Dance

Dance Event, competition,show,MIT,Massachusetts

Original: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:16:00 GMT

Tap City 2009, July, New York

Edited: Wed, 11 Feb 2009

Each summer, hundreds of tap dancers gather from around the world to teach, study, perform, collaborate and explore. Tap City is a mesmerizing celebration of tap dance that promotes the benefits of community, individuality, and diversity, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, social and economic background. Tap City is the preeminent tap dance festival of the world and is the quintessential celebration of our collective American heritage – virtues that are certainly evident in tap’s hometown, New York City. Tap City offers hundreds of courses and master classes with internationally renowned teachers, expansive adult, pre-professional, teen and youth training programs, awards and a slew of diverse premiere performances and city-wide events.

Mon 6 Jul - Sat 11 Jul

Tap Dance

Dance Event, New York,festival

Original: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Crep' Swing Festival May 2009 - Rennes, France

Edited: Thu, 05 Feb 2009

For the 2009 edition, a new team is in the saddle. With this new team come new longings and new ideas !

First of all : New dates ! The festival no longer takes place on the 1st week end of April but during a long week end in May : From Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th of May 2009. A three-day long festival to make the most of the bank holiday !!!

New teachers : This year, discover our all new teaching team ! Some of you may already know them... what brilliant teachers !

New locations :The lessons and evening parties will take place in a new location. For the Friday and Saturday parties, we have the pleasure to welcome you to one of Rennes's amazing concert halls, right in the heart of the city.

Unlike the previous editions, this year each participant will have to provide for their own food (but changes may still occur in this field).Another new aspect : we'll try to suggest accommodation solutions for those who are not from Rennes. Precise and practical information will be available mid-January. Meanwhile, we'll keep you posted if you subscribe to the mailing list.

Enjoy your 2009 Crep'Swing Festival !



Thu 7 May - Sun 10 May

Jive, Swing Dance

Dance Event, Rennes,France,Crep Swing,Festival

Original: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Mediterranean Cruise with Scott Blevins, May 2009

Edited: Thu, 05 Feb 2009

Mediterranean Line Dance Cruise with Scott Blevins, Rachael McEnaney & Louie St George.

Price Dramatically Reduced!

Great news!! The cruise line has dropped the price of our upcoming cruise and there is still time to book....but not much. Booking must be complete by March 1, 2009.

Balcony cabins are priced at $1357 US per person based on double occupancy, which is more than $400 US less than our original flyer plus there is a room credit for your on-board spending pleasure.

Inside cabins are available for $832 US per person based on double occupancy and also include an on-board credit.

Sorry picture window cabins are sold out.

It is a 7 day cruise sailing May 17th to 24th, 2009. The ship sails and finishes in
Barcelona Spain and ports of call include Malta, Cannes France and three ports in Italy.

In order to be involved with the dance portion of the cruise, you must book with Jeanette Dunn. You can get info or book by contacting Jeanette Dunn at Jdunntours@yahoo.com (mailto:Jdunntours@yahoo.com) or call 219-924-9463, or for general info you can contact Scott Blevins at ScottABlevins@aol.com (mailto:ScottABlevins@aol.com)

Hope you can join us,
Scott, Rachael and Louie


Sun 17 May - Sun 24 May

Line Dance

Cruise, Dance Event, Malta,Cannes,France,Italy,Scott Blevins,Rachael McEnaney,Louie St George

Original: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:22:00 GMT

Linedance Popularity Chart, Alison Biggs UK, for January 2009

Edited: Wed, 04 Feb 2009

I thought you might like to see this, the latest Club/Class charts here in the UK collated by me from all the votes received by the end of January 2009.

These votes are from around the country sent in by instructors on behalf of their dancers and so as not to sway the votes in any way this does NOT include our own dancers choices. You can see this information as well as our own class charts if you visit our website at www.thedancefactoryuk.co.uk

Here are the results:

JANUARY 2009

1) Amame, Robbie McGowan Hickie
2) Galway Girls, Chrissie Hodgson
3) Human-Dancer, Alan Birchall
4) Tumbling Rush, Alison & Peter
5) Guantanamera, Kim Ray
6) It, Hurts Sue & Kathy
7) Tango Cha, Jo Thompson Symanski & Deborah Szekely
8) Like A Dream, Alison & Peter
9) Feel, Scott Blevins
10) = Cabo San Lucas, Rep Ghazali
10) = Do That To Me, Maria Hennings Hunt
10) = Pacifico, Alison & Peter
10) = Rollin' With The Flow, Grrowler
10) = Womaniser, Maggie Gallagher

Bubbling Under:

11) = Crazy Foot Mambo, Paul McAdam
11) = Go With The Flow, Alison & Peter
12) Right or Wrong, Robbie McGowan Hickie
13) She Believes, Kate Sala
14) Alabao, Andrew Palmer & Simon J Cox
15) Loosen Up, Pat & Lizzie Stott & Robert Lindsay

Happy dancing!

Alison

Alison Biggs
International Instructor/Choreographer
www.thedancefactoryuk.co.uk


The Dance Factory UK

Line Dance

Popularity Chart, Alison Biggs

Original: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:20:00 GMT

Salsa Teacher's Training Course - February 2009

Edited: Tue, 03 Feb 2009

Salsa Teacher's Training Course: 16th - 20th February 2009

Bow, East London, E3 5SN

* Would you like to teach Salsa to children and adults?

* Teach children as part of the PE Curriculum in schools?

* Be part of International competitions leading up to 2012?

* Become an Assessor for the I Love Salsa Edexcel BTEC Award in Teaching Salsa Dance?

A week long intensive training course. For more information, call 07883 084774 or email info@ilovesalsa.com

Mon 16 Feb - Fri 20 Feb

I Love Salsa

Salsa Dance

Dance Event, London,Teacher Training

Original: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:48:00 GMT

UK tour of Tanja Liedtke's award-winning Twelfth Floor

Edited: Mon, 02 Feb 2009

Dance Touring Partnership is very proud to announce the UK tour of Tanja Liedtke's award-winning Twelfth Floor. This darkly funny and entertaining dance theatre production explores human behaviour in confinement by five outstanding performers who come from an impressive background of dance, theatre and circus, and have worked with Australian Dance Theatre and DV8 Physical Theatre. Twelfth Floor is a powerful and original piece of work, which in 2006 won the Australian Dance Awards for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Female Dancer.

The 14-venue tour will take the show to Coventry, Newcastle, Inverness, Stirling, Swindon, Nottingham, Brighton, London, Poole, Truro, Northampton, High Wycombe, Cardiff and Oxford. For dates and details of a venue near you and online booking visit the website.

Features:
You can find more information including video trailers, music, press reviews, photos, workshop info, talks and a free teachers resource pack on the website: www.twelfthfloortour.co.uk

Competition:
Tell your friends about it and enter the competition for a Wii Console!


Tue 10 Feb - Fri 27 Mar

Ballet, Contemporary, Stage Dance

Dance Event, Tanja Liedtke, Tour, UK, Australian Dance

Original: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Dances taught at Girona-Costa Brava Line-Dance

Edited: Mon, 02 Feb 2009

This last week we have taught or re-taught the following dances, in all of our classes and dancing nights (3 each week). Those which are mine will not be commented:

MOONLIGHT KISS. 64 counts. Easy Intermediate. My last dance. Excellent reviews from around the world, but will not comments my dancers point of
view. They love the music. With 3 very easy tracks and 1 re-start. Thanks to all who are dancing it throughout the world. If you need the music, just request it. Music is by Raul Malo, "Moonlight Kiss", from his soon-to-be-released brand new album. There's no other dances to this new track in Kick-It so give it a try.

GOOD TIME - A nice dance by Jenny Cain. This is the dance from the video-clip. 48 counts, 4 walls. Beginner. People have enjoyed it a lot. Music by Alan Jackson - Good Time (this has been the second teach)

C.C.S. - We recap this wonderful cha by Tracey Davis & Joerg Hammer. Did it to David Kersh "If I never stop loving you" and Gary Allan's "Living you against my will". One of the most famous dances here that we have done again for people that is dancing now for a few time. 32 counts. 4
walls.

CONRADO CHA. Another oldie by Ron Ingenthorn. Music by George Strait, I Just Want To Dance With You. Lovely.

REDNECK WOMAN. A dance by Suzanne Wilson & Crystal Collinsworth, done to the Gretchen Wilson track of the same name.

SAN LUCAS - My Own. 32 counts. 4 walls. Adv Beginner/Easy Intermediate. 32 counts. Music by Toby keith - Cabo San Lucas. 2nd Teach.

ROCK'N'ROLL QUEEN. My Own. Beginners. 32 counts. 4 walls. Music by Louis St. Louis - Rock'n'Roll Queen (OST Grease). 2nd Teach.

Thanks

Rafel Corbi
Costa Brava
Spain

Line Dance

Dance Teach List, Music Play List, Costa Brava,Spain

Original: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Workshop with Ricky Barrios & Laura Melo at La Rogaia in Umbria, Italy, April 2009

Edited: Mon, 02 Feb 2009

Tango Workshop At Villa La Rogaia In Umbria, Italy

With Ricky Barrios and Laura Melo.

April 4 to 11, 2009 (week before Easter)

Ricky and Laura will be opening our Tango festival year season with a class on Milonguero style Tango.

About the teachers:

Ricardo is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director and teacher. In recent years, he was part of the highly acclaimed company "Tango x 2" of Miguel Angel Zotto, was artistic director of "Tango Emoción" of the Mora Godoy Company, and participated as actor, dancer and choreographer in the Musical "Tanguera" and in the operetta "María de Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzolla, in this latter play, he worked with the Italian singer Milva.

Laura is a highly acknowledged dancer, teacher and choreographer. Her degrees are in Psychomotricity and Music. She began studying tango in 1997 with Pedro Monteleone, Marcela Guevara, Osvaldo Zotto and Lorena Ermocida. She has taught and performed in International Tango Festivals in Belgium, Italy and Austria. She has done documentaries for the BBC of London and for RAI TV in Italy, as well as commercials for Austrian, Italian and Ukrainian television. Most recently, she was an instructor for the Mora Godoy Studio and for Tango Elite Argentino.

Ricardo and Laura have been working together professionally since 2002. They
have done exhibitions, workshops and concerts in many European cities. They express with passion, tradition and innovation an elegant and precise style of dance, characterised by great virtuosity. They have performed with Orchestras including Color Tango, Juan José Mossalini, Hyperion and Tango Seis.

More info at: www.ricardoylaura.com.ar

Level: Intermediate to advanced level
Languages of instruction: English, Italian, Spanish
Fee: EUR 695 per person per week. Price includes 15 hours of teaching, lodging in doubleroom and food (breakfast and dinner, all beverages inculded) for the entire week of the course, including the booking charge. There is an extra charge for single rooms of an additional EUR 120 per week. Please contact us about details of instruction, lodging and food.

See our full program at http://www.tango-holidays.com and http://www.tango-urlaub.de

Tango at Villa La Rogaia

Come to Italy for a combination of Tango, Arts, Culture, Food, Wine and more. Individual attention and intensive learning guaranteed (max. number of participants 9 couples per class) !
Registration possible also without partner ! Spend a relaxing week at Villa La Rogaia, an old countryhouse with a large garden and a pool. It is situated in the hills above Lake Trasimeno between Rome and Florence. Participants will stay in individually crafted double or single rooms (shared bathroom for two bedrooms) or in holiday apartments (for two persons). Enjoy our hearty and healthy breakfast and authentic Umbrian cuisine. And of course there is dancing every night. Get inspired by Italy's wealth of culture and history...

Sat 4 Apr - Sat 11 Apr

Tango, Tango (Argentine) Dance

Dance Event, Umbria,Italy,Workshop

Istanbul August 2009: 6th Annual Grand Tour of Turkish Bellydance World

Edited: Sat, 31 Jan 2009

Explore historical part of Istanbul, see fantastic shows, meet with local people, take classes from Turkey's most popular teachers, visit unspoilt villages, stay in traditional country houses, be away from touristic spots, enjoy real Turkey with us!

13 Nights 14 Days Programme Itinerary
Istanbul - Bodrum - Gokpinar Music & Dance Center - Bodrum
Greek Island (Cos)

Day 1 : Arrive Istanbul Ataturk Airport and take your connect flight to Bodrum.You will be met by one of our hosts at Bodrum airport and will
be transferred to Gokpinar Music & Dance Center.
Day 2-3-4-5-6-7-8 : Bellydance classes in the great atmosphere of Gokpinar Music & Dance Center.
Live music and dancing nights with locals
All meals are included while you are in the center. A turkish bath visit will be included as well on one of the days.
You will have an escorted tour of Dalyan (turtle beach)as well.
Day 9 : After a 3 hour drive by the beautiful Agean coast line. We will be on a boat all day on the river. There will be visits of famous Lycian rock tombs,mud baths .We will have a 2 hour stop at the famous turtle beach
In the evening you will be back to Bodrum and check in hotel.(L)
Day 10 : Today you will be visiting Greek island (Cos)your own for a day. It is 1 hour ferryboat journey from Bodrum to Cos.You will be back in
the afternoon to Bodrum.(B)
Day 11 : You will be transferred to Bodrum airport for your flight to Istanbul and then we will check in Hotel Kafkas in the old city Sultanahmet(B).In the evening you will be
visiting Turkish Night Club with bellydancer show and folk dancers with live music.Dinner will be served at the night club(B,D)
Day 12 ; After breakfast we will be visiting Grand bazaar and spice market.(B)
Day 13 : Tour of Topkapi palace and famous Blue mosque (B)
Day 14 : Transfer to Ataturk airport for your international flight. Additional days can be arranged upon request.

Programme includes:

*3 nights accommodation in a double room at Hali Hotel including open buffet breakfast
*Bellydance show and dinner at Istanbul's famous night club
*Istanbul - Bodrum & Bodrum - Istanbul domestic flight tickets
*All airport transfers and ground transportation
*8 nights accommodation in Gokpinar Music & Dance Center including all meals
*2 nights stay in Bodrum at 3 star hotel with swimming pool facility including breakfast
*Beach trips in Bodrum - Local market visits
*total 12 hours bellydance classes with Aylin
*Turkish bath including sauna - scrub - soap massage
*Professional English speaking guide during 2 weeks
*All tours mentioned in the itinerary
All meals mentioned in the itinerary
B: breakfast L : lunch D : dinner
*All entrance fees to open air museums

The cost of the programme:

1650 USD per person in a double room
single supplement 280 USD

Non dancers are welcome at discounted rates...


Sat 15 Aug - Mon 28 Sep

Belly Dance

Dance Event, Turkey,Istanbul,Tour,Holiday,Cos,Greece

Original: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:58:00 GMT