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E-Announcements November 2nd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Liz Lerman Animated Keynote Presentation – Ferocious Beauty: Genome. “Genetic research raises concrete prospects that previous generations scarcely imagined. How we heal, age, procreate and eat will all be altered in the coming years by scientific research happening right now. In Ferocious Beauty: Genome, premiered in 2005, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange explores this current historic moment of revelation and questioning. Choreographer Liz Lerman will introduce excerpts from the dance and discuss the multi-year collaboration with scientists that made the project possible.” Friday, November 13th, 4:30 pm, Hampshire College.

The Dance Theater Workshop 2009 - 2010 Van Lier Fellows are Mary Sullivan and Tara Aisha Willis. As Fellows, each artist will receive a 100-hour creative residency and professional development workshops through Dance Theater Workshop’s Outer/Space Program, a one-thousand dollar stipend, an artistic advisor, a paid administrative internship at Dance Theater Workshop, and a season pass to all Dance Theater Workshop performances. Now in its second year, the Van Lier Fellowship is designed to provide recent college graduates with resources and professional experience in the field of contemporary dance and performance, including an artistic network and arts administration experience. Fellows are recommended by local colleges and selected by a panel of working artists and Dance Theater Workshop staff.

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)

PERFORMANCES

MHC Faculty Concert with Mark Morris is approaching fast! Choreography by Jim Coleman and Terese Freedman, David Dorfman, Susan Waltner, Jen Weber, Charles Flachs, and Mark Morris. November12-14 at 8pm, MHC Studio Theatre. Reserve your tickets now as this concert may sell out! Call 413-538-2848 or email mhcdance.reservations@gmail.com

Massachusetts Dance Festival Inaugural Performance 2009. Featuring BoSoma Dance Company, Chaos Theory, Collage Dance Ensemble, Flamenco Dance Project, and more! November 6th & 7th, 8pm, Boston University Dance Theatre. general admission, seniors & students. Visit http://www.massdancefestival.org for more information.

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.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble at the Academy of Music, Northampton. Tuesday November 10th at 7:30pm. Admission is , Smith students . Tickets available online at http://academyofmusictheatre.tix.com or through the Smith College Campus Center.

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

Bill T. Jones Master Class. November 4th, 4-5:30pm (Amherst College) and November 5th, 11:15-12:45 (Mount Holyoke College).

Master Class with Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballet Master Keith Saunders. Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Master Class, Wednesday November 11th 9:15-10:45am at MHC Studio 3.

Northampton Tango at the Fix, salsa, tango, and jazz tap with instructor Daniel Trenner. Thursdays October 29th-December 17th, held at 30 Crafts Ave. in downtown Northampton. Call 413-522-2225 for more information and to inquire about joining a small group. single class, for 7-class series.

January Workshop 2010: 3-Week Open Training with Nancy Stark Smith. January 4-22, Plainfield, MA. Workshop will comprise of contact improvisation, improvisation scores, composition, performance, and more (intermediate level in contact improv required). Early Registraion deadline November 1, 2009. Go to www.nancystarksmith.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102781378548&s=2457&e=001D-4216knw0tLsOkxr93veKljh74b9NtNdvhTWQEd8hCgBA5oCJUOr4PZCly1l5fhaQaShLXQWzOreBzo19A8BTt8KI6Pe20Ehvckf2v3eNnVABtgIpqrknE9G-zV0x0bZzAox8kw2Iqy06u7t5YJUpvVKxgNmFrwoJ2jaSYW5T4H1yI5kudxkw==] for more information.

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.

FCDD Production Workshop #3. November 6th from 4:30-6pm at Mount Holyoke College.

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

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.

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 11/02/2009 E-Announcements November 2nd ANNOUNCEMENTS Liz Lerman Animated Keynote Presentation – Ferocious Beauty: Genome. “Genetic research raises concrete prospects that previous generations scarcely imagined. How we heal, age, procreate and eat will all be altered in the coming years by scientific research happening right now. In Ferocious Beauty: Genome, premiered in 2005, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange explores this current historic moment of revelation and questioning. Choreographer Liz Lerman will introduce excerpts from the dance and discuss the multi-year collaboration with scientists that made the project possible.” Friday, November 13th, 4:30 pm, Hampshire College. The Dance Theater Workshop 2009 - 2010 Van Lier Fellows are Mary Sullivan and Tara Aisha Willis. As Fellows, each artist will receive a 100-hour creative residency and professional development workshops through Dance Theater Workshop’s Outer/Space Program, a one-thousand dollar stipend, an artistic advisor, a paid administrative internship at Dance Theater Workshop, and a season pass to all Dance Theater Workshop performances. Now in its second year, the Van Lier Fellowship is designed to provide recent college graduates with resources and professional experience in the field of contemporary dance and performance, including an artistic network and arts administration experience. Fellows are recommended by local colleges and selected by a panel of working artists and Dance Theater Workshop staff. 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) PERFORMANCES MHC Faculty Concert with Mark Morris is approaching fast! Choreography by Jim Coleman and Terese Freedman, David Dorfman, Susan Waltner, Jen Weber, Charles Flachs, and Mark Morris. November12-14 at 8pm, MHC Studio Theatre. Reserve your tickets now as this concert may sell out! Call 413-538-2848 or email mhcdance.reservations@gmail.com Massachusetts Dance Festival Inaugural Performance 2009. Featuring BoSoma Dance Company, Chaos Theory, Collage Dance Ensemble, Flamenco Dance Project, and more! November 6th & 7th, 8pm, Boston University Dance Theatre. general admission, seniors & students. Visit http://www.massdancefestival.org for more information. 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. Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble at the Academy of Music, Northampton. Tuesday November 10th at 7:30pm. Admission is , Smith students . Tickets available online at http://academyofmusictheatre.tix.com or through the Smith College Campus Center. 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 Bill T. Jones Master Class. November 4th, 4-5:30pm (Amherst College) and November 5th, 11:15-12:45 (Mount Holyoke College). Master Class with Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballet Master Keith Saunders. Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Master Class, Wednesday November 11th 9:15-10:45am at MHC Studio 3. Northampton Tango at the Fix, salsa, tango, and jazz tap with instructor Daniel Trenner. Thursdays October 29th-December 17th, held at 30 Crafts Ave. in downtown Northampton. Call 413-522-2225 for more information and to inquire about joining a small group. single class, for 7-class series. January Workshop 2010: 3-Week Open Training with Nancy Stark Smith. January 4-22, Plainfield, MA. Workshop will comprise of contact improvisation, improvisation scores, composition, performance, and more (intermediate level in contact improv required). Early Registraion deadline November 1, 2009. Go to www.nancystarksmith.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102781378548&s=2457&e=001D-4216knw0tLsOkxr93veKljh74b9NtNdvhTWQEd8hCgBA5oCJUOr4PZCly1l5fhaQaShLXQWzOreBzo19A8BTt8KI6Pe20Ehvckf2v3eNnVABtgIpqrknE9G-zV0x0bZzAox8kw2Iqy06u7t5YJUpvVKxgNmFrwoJ2jaSYW5T4H1yI5kudxkw==] for more information. 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. FCDD Production Workshop #3. November 6th from 4:30-6pm at Mount Holyoke College. 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 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. 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.