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10/15/2009
E-Announcements October 15th

Reminder: MISSY VINEYARD ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP! Friday, October 16th, 1-2:30pm, Smith College

Hampshire Div III student looking for ballet dancers for a piece to be performed at Hampshire December 4th and 5th, 2009. Dancers must be available for a weekly rehearsal and December 3rd-5th. Piece may involve pointe work. Email pkc05@hampshire.edu

Lectures by New York Times dance critic Claudia LaRocco. Monday Nov. 30th, 7-8:30pm (Dance History Undergrad Class) and Tuesday Dec. 1, 4-5:30pm (Theory and Practice of Dance Graduate Seminar)

Collaborative Dance Education Activity with Sankofa Outreach in Springfield. Guest artists from Springfield and UMass Amherst will engage with students from three Springfield middle schools on the history of stepping. Program culminates in a February performance. Anyone interested in becoming involved should contact Maryann Lombardi at mlombardi@outreach.umass.edu

PERFORMANCES

Hampshire Family and Friends Choreographers’ Showcase. Friday and Saturday October 16th & 17th, 8pm, Hampshire Dance Studio/Theater. Suggested donation , reserve tickets at 413-559-5889. This year’s program includes the premier of new solo pieces and group improvisation, as well as a restaging of a multi-media work T.O.E. Dance. Program will be followed by a Talk-Back with the artists.
35th Annual Multiband Pops Concert. An exciting, fast-paced showcase of 14 ensembles from the UMass Amherst Department of Music & Dance. October 16th at 8pm, UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. students, seniors, children/ general public. https://umafacweb.admin.umass.edu/Online/seatSelect.asp?WSadmissions::admission::performance_id=E67CBAEE-167C-42B5-AFEA-823D06685D18

Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre at Bates College. October 16, 8pm. Schaeffer Theatre. Tickets available at http://www.batesdancefestival.org
AUDITIONS
BoSoma Dance Company’s Opening Act Series Audition. February 7, 2010. 12pm-6pm, Mass Motion Dance Studio, Sturbridge, MA. Young companies and choreographers are invited to audition to be the Opening Act for BoSoma’s annual spring season performances. To apply or for more information email bosoma@gmail.com by December 1, 2009.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Looking for male dancers for an all male comedy ballet, sense of humor, ballet technique, and some pointe work required. International and domestic touring. Call 212-879-1858 or email resumes and photo to lesballets@aol.com Visit www.trockadero.org for more information.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Movement Classes with the Dance Generators, Northampton, Tuesdays September 15th – October 27th. Classes combine elements of modern dance, improvisation, choreography, and theater. Positions in the company are also available. Email kristinhorrigan@yahoo.com for more information

Five College Dance Production Workshops Fall 2009. Friday’s 4:30-6pm, pizza and drinks provided. Dates and locations at http://fcdd-danceprod-wkshops.wikispaces.com/

JOBS/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Openings in the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte. Assistant Professor – Modern Dance/Choreography/Improvisation: Beginning August 2010, MFA in choreography/performance, experience teaching college-level courses.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track- Dance Education Coordinator: Beginning August 2010, MA or MS in Dance Education, or PhD, as well as teaching experience in public schools and at the university level.
Apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu or go to http://www.dance.uncc.edu for more information.
Workshop/Internship Opportunity in Springfield. Position at middle school, contact Madelyn Farr at farm@sps.springfield.ma.us for more information.

Hip-Hop Instructor Needed at Tammy’s Dance Connection in Tewksbury, MA. Wednesday classes from 4:00-7:45pm. Contact Tammy Aspell at 978-360-8645.

Fall/Winter/Spring Marketing Internships at Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, MA. Flexible schedule and hours. Available positions in press/copywriting, graphic/web, and marketing/e-communication. Look for additional details at http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/internships/internships/fall.php

Internships available at Contact Quarterly, Florence, MA, a non-profit organization serving the world dance community. Learn about arts administration, non-profit management, dance writing and publishing, and history of contact improvisation. For more information contact Amy Wisehart at info@contactquarterly.com

Assistant Professor of Dance Position open at Cornish College of the Arts. Teach all levels of ballet technique and at least two other subject areas. M.F.A. or equivalent professional experience, minimum five years teaching experience in a professional setting. Visit http://www.cornish.edu/jobs/positions/assistant_professor_of_dance/ for more information

STUDY ABROAD
African Culture Through the Arts study abroad in Ghana, June 14 - July 6, 2010. Master classes with the National Dance Company of Ghana, lectures, village study tours, and much more! Visit http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/programs/africa/GhanaArts.cfm for more information.

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	Highlights > Announcements 10/15/2009 E-Announcements October 15th Reminder: MISSY VINEYARD ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP! Friday, October 16th, 1-2:30pm, Smith College Hampshire Div III student looking for ballet dancers for a piece to be performed at Hampshire December 4th and 5th, 2009. Dancers must be available for a weekly rehearsal and December 3rd-5th. Piece may involve pointe work. Email pkc05@hampshire.edu Lectures by New York Times dance critic Claudia LaRocco. Monday Nov. 30th, 7-8:30pm (Dance History Undergrad Class) and Tuesday Dec. 1, 4-5:30pm (Theory and Practice of Dance Graduate Seminar) Collaborative Dance Education Activity with Sankofa Outreach in Springfield. Guest artists from Springfield and UMass Amherst will engage with students from three Springfield middle schools on the history of stepping. Program culminates in a February performance. Anyone interested in becoming involved should contact Maryann Lombardi at mlombardi@outreach.umass.edu PERFORMANCES Hampshire Family and Friends Choreographers’ Showcase. Friday and Saturday October 16th & 17th, 8pm, Hampshire Dance Studio/Theater. Suggested donation , reserve tickets at 413-559-5889. This year’s program includes the premier of new solo pieces and group improvisation, as well as a restaging of a multi-media work T.O.E. Dance. Program will be followed by a Talk-Back with the artists. 35th Annual Multiband Pops Concert. An exciting, fast-paced showcase of 14 ensembles from the UMass Amherst Department of Music & Dance. October 16th at 8pm, UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. students, seniors, children/ general public. https://umafacweb.admin.umass.edu/Online/seatSelect.asp?WSadmissions::admission::performance_id=E67CBAEE-167C-42B5-AFEA-823D06685D18 Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre at Bates College. October 16, 8pm. Schaeffer Theatre. Tickets available at http://www.batesdancefestival.org AUDITIONS BoSoma Dance Company’s Opening Act Series Audition. February 7, 2010. 12pm-6pm, Mass Motion Dance Studio, Sturbridge, MA. Young companies and choreographers are invited to audition to be the Opening Act for BoSoma’s annual spring season performances. To apply or for more information email bosoma@gmail.com by December 1, 2009. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Looking for male dancers for an all male comedy ballet, sense of humor, ballet technique, and some pointe work required. International and domestic touring. Call 212-879-1858 or email resumes and photo to lesballets@aol.com Visit www.trockadero.org for more information. WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Movement Classes with the Dance Generators, Northampton, Tuesdays September 15th – October 27th. Classes combine elements of modern dance, improvisation, choreography, and theater. Positions in the company are also available. Email kristinhorrigan@yahoo.com for more information Five College Dance Production Workshops Fall 2009. Friday’s 4:30-6pm, pizza and drinks provided. Dates and locations at http://fcdd-danceprod-wkshops.wikispaces.com/ JOBS/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS Openings in the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte. Assistant Professor – Modern Dance/Choreography/Improvisation: Beginning August 2010, MFA in choreography/performance, experience teaching college-level courses. Assistant Professor, Tenure Track- Dance Education Coordinator: Beginning August 2010, MA or MS in Dance Education, or PhD, as well as teaching experience in public schools and at the university level. Apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu or go to http://www.dance.uncc.edu for more information. Workshop/Internship Opportunity in Springfield. Position at middle school, contact Madelyn Farr at farm@sps.springfield.ma.us for more information. Hip-Hop Instructor Needed at Tammy’s Dance Connection in Tewksbury, MA. Wednesday classes from 4:00-7:45pm. Contact Tammy Aspell at 978-360-8645. Fall/Winter/Spring Marketing Internships at Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, MA. Flexible schedule and hours. Available positions in press/copywriting, graphic/web, and marketing/e-communication. Look for additional details at http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/internships/internships/fall.php Internships available at Contact Quarterly, Florence, MA, a non-profit organization serving the world dance community. Learn about arts administration, non-profit management, dance writing and publishing, and history of contact improvisation. For more information contact Amy Wisehart at info@contactquarterly.com Assistant Professor of Dance Position open at Cornish College of the Arts. Teach all levels of ballet technique and at least two other subject areas. M.F.A. or equivalent professional experience, minimum five years teaching experience in a professional setting. Visit http://www.cornish.edu/jobs/positions/assistant_professor_of_dance/ for more information STUDY ABROAD African Culture Through the Arts study abroad in Ghana, June 14 - July 6, 2010. Master classes with the National Dance Company of Ghana, lectures, village study tours, and much more! Visit http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/programs/africa/GhanaArts.cfm for more information.