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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Bollywood Live at UMass Amherst. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music by Kehkashaan: Live, DC’s hottest Indian/Pakistani band. The UMass Fusion Dance Team will open the evening with dance numbers from popular Bollywood films. November 7th, 8pm. Tickets are , and for general public and for Five College students and youth 17 and under. Call the Fine Arts Center Box Office at 413-545-2511 for tickets, or online at www.umasstix.com

Momix: The Best of Momix at the Colonial Theater in Keene, NH. Saturday, November 7th, 8pm. Go to http://www.thecolonial.org/PopUp.asp?ID=70 for more information.

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.

Auditions for Inaside Chicago Dance, for students interested in starting their career with a jazz/contemporary jazz concert company. Joel Hall Dance Center July 14th-18th. Season is currently 34 weeks with 5 days of class and 3 days of rehearsal. Visit www.inasidechicagodance.org

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Winter Intensive at Double Edge Theatre, Ashfield, MA. An intensive and intimate training experience for the creation of individual work and ensemble building. Program includes physical training, work with objects, design, indoor/outdoor site-specific investigation, creation of solo work in ensemble context, and music and vocal training. January 1st-7th, 2010. Visit http://doubleedge.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=JhC7fgGhAAEAAABfAAMrTA for more information.

Winter Intensive at the Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC. Week of December 14th, 2009, the workshop will include a daily technique class followed by a three hour repertory class, plus video showings and discussions. Full details and fees posted at www.merce.org

American Dance Festival School January Intensive. Designed for students interested in learning about New York’s dance scene from the artists who are creating it. December 28th, 2009 - July 7th, 2010. Visit http://www.americandancefestival.org/2009school/janIntensiveApplication.html to apply (first come, first serve).

Movement Research Winter Intensive 2010. Three weeks (can register for all or one or two). Week One (January 4-8), Week Two (January 11-15), Week Three (January 18-22). Visit http://www.movementresearch.org/classesworkshops/melt/schedule.php for more information.

Zion Winter Retreat 2010. Awaken the dancer within everyone through simple improvisations, guided imagery in the environment, and somatics and healing arts. Conference January 7-8, Workshop January 8-11; Zion National Park, Utah. Register at www.eastwestsomatics.com.

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

Become an ABT Certified Teacher. Trainings held at ABT in New York February 13th-20th (Primary Level – Level 3), July 19th-24th (Levels 4 and 5), July 26th-31st (Levels 6, 7, and Partnering), and August 4-11 (Primary Level – Level 3). ABT Certified Teachers are permitted to teach the ABT National Teaching Curriculum. Visit http://www.abt.org/education/nationaltrainingcurr.asp

Internships at MASS MoCA. Application deadline for spring 2010 is November 1, 2009. Applicants should provide cover letter, resume and 2 references for the position. Visit http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php

Boston Ballet Student Ambassador. Provide outreach to Boston-area/Massachusetts college students (hang posters and distribute materials on campus, email friends and family to share Boston Ballet news, promote Boston Ballet on campus at self-created or scheduled events). Must be independent and self-motivated and have an interest in dance. Send a resume and cover letter to Katie Wood at kwood@bostonballet.org

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 10/20/2009 E-Announcements October 20th ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 Bollywood Live at UMass Amherst. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music by Kehkashaan: Live, DC’s hottest Indian/Pakistani band. The UMass Fusion Dance Team will open the evening with dance numbers from popular Bollywood films. November 7th, 8pm. Tickets are , and for general public and for Five College students and youth 17 and under. Call the Fine Arts Center Box Office at 413-545-2511 for tickets, or online at www.umasstix.com Momix: The Best of Momix at the Colonial Theater in Keene, NH. Saturday, November 7th, 8pm. Go to http://www.thecolonial.org/PopUp.asp?ID=70 for more information. 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. Auditions for Inaside Chicago Dance, for students interested in starting their career with a jazz/contemporary jazz concert company. Joel Hall Dance Center July 14th-18th. Season is currently 34 weeks with 5 days of class and 3 days of rehearsal. Visit www.inasidechicagodance.org WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Winter Intensive at Double Edge Theatre, Ashfield, MA. An intensive and intimate training experience for the creation of individual work and ensemble building. Program includes physical training, work with objects, design, indoor/outdoor site-specific investigation, creation of solo work in ensemble context, and music and vocal training. January 1st-7th, 2010. Visit http://doubleedge.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=JhC7fgGhAAEAAABfAAMrTA for more information. Winter Intensive at the Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC. Week of December 14th, 2009, the workshop will include a daily technique class followed by a three hour repertory class, plus video showings and discussions. Full details and fees posted at www.merce.org American Dance Festival School January Intensive. Designed for students interested in learning about New York’s dance scene from the artists who are creating it. December 28th, 2009 - July 7th, 2010. Visit http://www.americandancefestival.org/2009school/janIntensiveApplication.html to apply (first come, first serve). Movement Research Winter Intensive 2010. Three weeks (can register for all or one or two). Week One (January 4-8), Week Two (January 11-15), Week Three (January 18-22). Visit http://www.movementresearch.org/classesworkshops/melt/schedule.php for more information. Zion Winter Retreat 2010. Awaken the dancer within everyone through simple improvisations, guided imagery in the environment, and somatics and healing arts. Conference January 7-8, Workshop January 8-11; Zion National Park, Utah. Register at www.eastwestsomatics.com. 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 Become an ABT Certified Teacher. Trainings held at ABT in New York February 13th-20th (Primary Level – Level 3), July 19th-24th (Levels 4 and 5), July 26th-31st (Levels 6, 7, and Partnering), and August 4-11 (Primary Level – Level 3). ABT Certified Teachers are permitted to teach the ABT National Teaching Curriculum. Visit http://www.abt.org/education/nationaltrainingcurr.asp Internships at MASS MoCA. Application deadline for spring 2010 is November 1, 2009. Applicants should provide cover letter, resume and 2 references for the position. Visit http://www.massmoca.org/opportunities.php Boston Ballet Student Ambassador. Provide outreach to Boston-area/Massachusetts college students (hang posters and distribute materials on campus, email friends and family to share Boston Ballet news, promote Boston Ballet on campus at self-created or scheduled events). Must be independent and self-motivated and have an interest in dance. Send a resume and cover letter to Katie Wood at kwood@bostonballet.org 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.