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Friday, January 7, 2011
Jean Isaacs Cabaret Dances
If you want more information on SD Dance Theatre's upcoming performance on January 14 and 15, 2011, copy and paste this url into your browser:
Dance Happenings in January 2011
Look for an article about "Cabaret Dances" in this Sunday's Union-Tribune. And here are links to the most recent dance articles in the Union Tribune:
- Feature on Young Choreographers prize - www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/18/the-future-of-dance/
- Analysis/review re Young Choreographers prize - www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/26/signs-of-promise-in-the-local-dance-scene/
A request: So far, the new regime at the UT has been very open to dance stories. However, like everything else on the web, they give you a place to click if you "like" a story. At some point they may start totaling up those "likes" and deciding not to put money into areas that don't get a lot of response. So if you go to check out these stories, please bear that in mind.
And for anyone who's reading the Jennifer Homans history of ballet, "Apollo's Angels" (I'm about 100 pages into it), here's a link to Alistair Macauley's interesting, somewhat snarky response to it in Tuesday's NY Times: www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/arts/dance/05homans.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Apollo's&st=cse
Here's what's coming up in January:
- 13-15 A.W.A.R.D. Show, Redcat (L.A.), artists participating in competition for $10K prize include SD artists Leslie Seiters, Karen Schaffman, Liam Clancy, Eric Geiger
- 14-16 Cabaret Dances, JCC
- 18 Dance Moves, Temecula (info on PGK Project website)
- 20-23 "Reflections" - Bolshoi-trained ballerinas @Orange County PAC
- 21-22 BalletX, Temecula
- 27-29 Dance Theatre, Diversionary Theatre
- 28-30 Nations of San Diego Diego, Coronado School of Arts theater
- 30 Karen Schaffman and Eric Geiger - details TBA
- Note: 4x4xFloor at the bluefoot bar is now every three months. Next one is Feb. 8.
Thank you, Janice!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
San Diego Academy of Ballet Presents....
The Nutcracker! Friday, December 3, 2010 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 1 pm and 7 pm. See them in Escondido!
Submitted by K. Warkentein, CPMA
Submitted by K. Warkentein, CPMA
Monday, November 15, 2010
2010-2011 Dance Events at SDSCPA
SCPA's tour to International Blacks in Dance conference: January 28-31, 2011.
Senior Dance Production Concerts are Feb. 3, 4 & 5, 2011.
Spring Concert, "Connections", featuring classic choreographies by Anna Sokolow to honor her 100th international celebration, Donald MacKayle, (who worked with Anna as a young dancer), and Christopher Huggins, (who performed MacKayle's pieces with AAADT). will be held May 21 and 2 pm, May 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:00 pm.
For a complete list of SCPA's Performances, please go to:
http://www.scpa.sandi.net/CALENDARS/Performance/Performance%20Calendar.pdf
Dance at SD School of the Creative and Performing Arts!
This year has begun with great inspiration and ambition, promising an exceptional artistic experience for students and staff alike. Our dance teachers dedicated much of their summer to in-depth professional growth and many dance majors polished their skills by attending renowned summer intensives throughout the country. Ms. Foster-King, Mrs. Morales and Mrs. Warkentien attended teacher training sessions in Manhattan, New York City. Ms. Fetters and Mrs. Anderson, (our returning teacher), continued studies and work in California. Ms. Foster-King completed an intensive Horton modern technique training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Mrs. Morales attended the dance teacher conference at The Juilliard School focusing on pedagogy and preparation for conservatory study and also observed summer intensive classes at Graham Center of Contemporary Dance and Compexions Dance Company. Mrs. Warkentien continued intensive study at the American Ballet Theater in their National Ballet Curriculum focused on the ABT Pedagogy and saw many Broadway shows. Mrs. Fetters studied contemporary, jazz and hip-hop at The Pulse in Los Angeles. Mrs. Anderson taught modern extensively at Ballet Arts and intensified her yoga study in Encinitas. These fantastic experiences empower us with more knowledge, contacts and expanded networking in the international dance community for our students, entire school and our local dance community.
Many of our dance students from levels 1-2 through levels 7-8 attended summer dance intensives. The majority of the dancers received full or partial scholarships with the guidance of our dance teachers who helped the students research and prepare for auditions. Students attended intensives locally at San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, City Ballet, San Diego Academy of Ballet, Stage 7, California Ballet, San Diego Ballet, Balletiquette, San Diego Dance Theatre, Malaschock, Academy of Performing Arts, our own SCPA Summer Arts Intensive and others. Nationally students attended The Juilliard School, Bolshoi Ballet and Alvin Ailey in NYC, Lines Ballet in San Fransisco, Hubbard Street in Los Angeles, Idyllwild Arts in California and more. Many dancers had an invaluable experience participating in our summer musical collaboration with the San Diego Repertory Theatre production of “Hairspray”. Our students and their parents/guardians show true dedication to their art with the time and financial investment that makes these kinds of studies possible. These experiences expand the dancers’ skills, artistic awareness, networks, and gives them a great experience as to what it takes to do this professionally.
Students and teachers are already researching and planning for auditions for the upcoming summer intensive studies. The dance department is working with each of our seniors who are applying for dance majors in universities and conservatories. This year has already begun with exciting preparations for Senior Dance Concert and Spring Dance Concert. Our dancers are gracing the SCPA fall and winter theater productions of “Macbeth” and “Scrooge, The Musical”. After school enrichment studies have begun in modern technique and repertory, ballet conditioning and dance composition. We will also have Master classes in the style of Jose Limon, taught by returning guest, Fransisco Ruvalcaba, principal dancer of the Limon Dance Company. Over one hundred dance majors will attend field trips to Grossmont Day of Dance and “Celebrating Balanchine” at the Spreckels Theatre with City Ballet Company performing. Another exciting field trip in the planning process for January of 2010, is for dance majors to attend the annual International Association of Blacks in Dance conference in Los Angeles.
Spring Concert, “Connections” promises to continue an exciting experience with dance history, (thanks to 21st Century Assests Grant fund), where we bring guests artists to set classic dance choreographies on our dancers. This year dancers will have the unique opportunity to learn classic choreographies from internationally renowned modern dance pioneer, Anna Sokolow. Dancers will perform segments from “Dreams” and “Steps of Silence” in honor of Anna’s 100th year which is being celebrated internationally at universities and in professional companies. Jim May, Artistic Director of Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble and established teacher and choreographer will reconstruct Anna’s work. Our second guest choreographer, another greatly respected modern dance pioneer, Donald McKayle, will inspire our community with his classic, “Songs of the Disinherited”. Our third guest choreographer is returning artist, Christopher Huggins who will set a new, exciting piece on our dancers. (More in-depth biographies on these artist will be posted soon on our website).
“Connections”, spring concert, celebrates how dance history is truly lived as we experience a master’s work influencing the next generation and is continually passed down through the generations. For example, Donald McKayle worked intensively with Anna Sokolow in her classic works when he was a young dancer, and Christopher Huggins performed Mr. McKayle’s classic choreographies also. Soon, our students have the privilege of rehearsing and performing works that reflect one strand of the fascinating continuum of dance history. We are excited about this year and enjoy sharing our enthusiasm with our students and our community in daily class, outreaches and concerts.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Morales, Dance Dept. Chair
Mission Bay High School Dance Program Presents.....
Two dance concerts by the students and staff of Mission Bay High School will be performed for the public this January 2011. Dates are Thursday, January 20 at 6:30 PM and Friday, January 21 at 10:30 AM in the MBHS auditorium. For more information, please contact dance teacher, Rachel Jacinto at rjacinto1@sandi.net or call 858-273-1313.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Young Choreographers Present....Dec 19, 2010 @ 5 pm
San Diego Young Choreographers Prize Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater Presents a Night of Dance Premieres by Emerging Choreographers | |
11 young dance makers have been selected to present new work in the first San Diego Young Choreographers Prize worth $2,500
Sunday, December 19, 5 PM The Neurosciences Institute. La Jolla
San Diego Dance Theater's artistic
"I thought this was a great idea when Jean told me about it," said Danah Fayman. "I hope it speaks to the next generation and inspires them to think creatively. It would be wonderful to continue this annually."
Eligibility requirements included:
Many of the selected choreographers, ranging from ages 22 to 36, have completed their degrees in dance and are working with local companies including Malashock Dance, Eveoke Dance, and San Diego Dance Theater. Others are teaching and some have created their own dance companies that produce performances throughout San Diego. The choreographers selected to complete include:
"I was gratified that there are so many young dance makers in our community," said Jean Isaacs, who has had a career of supporting and educating young dancers. "There is often a gap after a student completes a college program and many are not sure what to do next. We hope this helps provide direction and inspiration."
The panel of judges includes:
San Diego Young Choreographers Prize
Sunday, December 19, 5 PM The Neurosciences Institute 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
Ticket info: $20 - Admission and Post-performance Reception with Award Ceremony to announce the San Diego Young Choreographer for 2010
Purchase tickets online at www.sandiegodancetheater.org
For tickets and more information, call San Diego Dance Theater at619.225.1803 | |
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