Auditions / Performing Opportunities
Dancer(s) to Accompany Vocal Recital
Dr. Catherine Nix is seeking a dancer(s) to perform a piece with her on her solo vocal faculty recital Monday, September 29, at UTSA (1604 campus recital hall). The musical selection is entitled "The Caged Skylark" by Charles Mason, which is a modern classical work for soprano and electronic tape sounds. Since the accompaniment for this piece would only come through the speakers, the dancer(s) could have almost the whole stage. The piece is about 6 minutes long. Although it will not be a paid performance, the artist may be able to perform with the dancer(s) at one of their events as an exchange. For more information, contact Cathy Nix at (210) 695-8020 or jandcnix@juno.com. Web posted 06/01/08.
Insight Dance Ensemble Season Auditions, July 26
Insight Dance Ensemble inspires young artist to train seriously in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Tap dance. IDE attends the finest dance conventions and competitions and offers youth dancer’s performance opportunities like no other in San Antonio. The IDE faculty is a power house – committed to training youth dancers. Audition by Age: 2-2:30 p.m. 5-6 years; 2:30-3 p.m. 7-8 years; 3-4 p.m. 9-12 years; 4-5:30 p.m. 13-19 years. Dancers ages 12+ should prepare a one (1) minute dance (any style) to perform (music on CD). Everyone will take a ballet and jazz class. Be prepared to improve. Attire: Ballet: black leotard, pink tights and hair in bun / Boys (white shirt, black tights) Jazz: black leotard, black jazz shorts or black tights. Audition location: Ballet Arts School, 2103 Lockhill Selma Rd. Call for brochure at IDE: (210) 344-9428 or (210) 663-3000. Web posted 06/25/08.
San Antonio Silver Dancers Auditions, August 2 & 3, 2008
Limited information is available at http://www.nba.com/spurs/dance/sd_auditions.html. Web posted 06/09/08.
Auditions for Extras, San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet's Cinderella, September 7
More information will be posted as soon as it is provided. http://www.sametballet.org/ Web posted 06/13/08.
Teaching
/ Administrative Positions
Local Positions
Dance Instructor
Saint Mary's Hall has an opening for an energetic, experienced part time ballet, pre-ballet and kinderdance teacher four days each week from 10:00-3:30. We are looking for someone with excellent ballet training who is also comfortable with choreography for children. The studio uses the Cecchetti method of training and the teacher should be familiar with this method or willing to learn. Classed are taught in the lovely new dance building that included 3 spacious studios, dressing rooms, offices and a study/resource room. This person could also teach after school tap classes at a very competitive additional fee. Call Marcia Holliman at (210) 452-1567 for specific information and mail your resume to Mr Jonathan Eades, Assistant Headmaster, 9401 Starcrest, San Antonio, Texas, 78217.
Executive Director, ARTS San Antonio
ARTS San Antonio, a not-for-profit 501 c (3) performing arts organization, seeks a full-time Executive Director. This position will provide leadership in managing ARTS San Antonio’s vision and mission. Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will grow and sustain the organization. The Executive Director will: report to the Board of Directors; work closely with Board committees; partner with other non-for-profit arts organizations; and guide and manage the organization in strategic, financial, and operational matters. More information on this job is at http://www.arts.state.tx.us/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=117&task=view&id=648 Web posted 05/29/08.
Dance Instructor
The Aerial Dance program is seeking an experienced instructor to teach three times a week. Our gym is located off of 410 West and Vance Jackson in San Antonio, Texas. Our curriculum focuses on Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and dance team prep. Our program is all about teaching proper dance technique and offering a supportive and challenging environment for all students of all skill levels. Interviews will be conducted throughout May 2008. Please call Kimberly, Director, at (210) 393-1084 or email magazinesportswriter@gmail.com. Web posted 05/08/08.
Dance Teachers
Studio 10 Dance Center is looking for teachers in the following disciplines: Ballet (beginner, intermediate, and advanced or any one of those levels); Ballet (beginning & intermediate to advanced pointe); children's teacher for preschool through 8 years old for combination classes that consist of Ballet, Tap & Tumbling and Ballet, Tap & Jazz (knowledge of Al Gibert Tap technique a plus, but not necessary); Jazz (beginning though intermediate levels); Tap (beginning through pre-intermediate levels). To apply or for more information, call Pat Holbrook at (210) 696-4220 or email pathappyfeet@aol.com. Web posted 4/23/08.
Out of
Town Positions
Director of Government Affairs (Washington, DC)
Dance/USA and OPERA America seek Director of Government Affairs. Responsible for all matters relating to legislative and national policy issues of importance to the fields of dance and opera. Application closing date: April 18, 2008. www.danceusa.org or www.operaamerica.org
Summer 2008 Dance Workshop Auditions
Atlanta Ballet Summer Program Audition (Austin), January 5, 2008, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education is one of the largest ballet training facilities in the US. It is the official school of Atlanta Ballet, the oldest continually operating ballet company in the nation. Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Centre is one of a few professional ballet schools in the country accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. The Centre has twice been selected to represent the Southeast in the USA International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world. Twelve Centre graduates are currently members of Atlanta Ballet, and six dancers from the 2006 Summer Camp were selected as Fellowships for the 2007-2008 season. Other graduates are dancing with elite ballet companies across the country. The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Summer Intensive Program has earned a reputation for excellence, with a challenging, comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes strong technique, artistry, and performance. Led by Atlanta Ballet's Artistic Director, John McFall, and Centre Dean, Sharon Story, the summer programs offer outstanding faculty and master guest teachers dedicated to helping each individual student maximize his or her training experience and goals. Several programs at various locations in Georgia and North Carolina are available for the intermediate through professional level dancer. Students will participate in a minimum of four classes each day, in addition to performance rehearsals. The Atlanta Ballet Centre Summer Intensives focus on developing well-rounded dancers by exposing them to a wide variety of disciplines with an emphasis on classical ballet technique. Location: Ballet Austin. More information is at http://www.atlantaballet.com/fs_centre.htm.
American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensives Audition (Austin), January 12, 2008
11am ages 12-14. 1pm ages 15 & up. Auditions are open to all male and female students who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training. Applicants for all Summer Intensives must be at least age 12 and no older than 22 on June 16, 2008. Applicants over age 18 will be considered for the New York Intensive only. Other intensives are located in Austin, Michigan, California, and Alabama. Collegiate Summer Intensive applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24, and Young Dancer Summer Workshop applicants must be ages 9-11. 12-year-old applicants at the beginning pointe level may be considered for the Young Dancer Summer Workshop but should audition with their age group on the National Audition Tour. Applicants must pay a $30.00 registration fee (check or money order payable to ABT or cash for in-person auditions only), submit one letter of recommendation from a present dance instructor, and a first arabesque photograph in order to register. Girls must wear full-length pink tights and black leotards with ballet slippers. Bring pointe shoes for the last twenty minutes of class. Boys must wear white t-shirts, full-length black tights and ballet slippers. Auditioning at any site will allow you to be considered for all Summer Intensive Programs. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. UT Dept. of Theater & Dance, Winship Drama Bldg., 23rd St. at San Jacinto. (512) 232-5301
Lines Ballet Summer Program Audition (Austin), January 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Pre-Professional Program guides its participants on a journey that values artistic risk-taking and pushes them towards independent thinking and problem solving. LINES Ballet School encourages students to make choices with the goal to realize and achieve their full artistic potential. A high priority is placed on educating dancers about the care and maintenance of their bodies to prevent and heal injury. Participants of the LINES Pre-Professional Program will acquire techniques designed to cultivate strong, well-trained, educated dancers. Audition location: Ballet Austin Academy, 501 W. 3rd., Austin, TX 78701. More information at http://www.linesballet.org/school/summer/.
Ballet Chicago Summer Intensive (San Antonio) Audition, January 20
The School of Ballet Chicago conducts a five week Summer Course and a two week Advanced Intensive designed to give students a comprehensive ballet training experience. The ballet technique taught at the School is Balanchine-based and focuses on the purity, energy and articulation that is the hallmark of Balanchine trained dancers. To be eligible for Ballet Chicago's Summer Programs, students must be 11 years or older and must demonstrate a technical development appropriate to their age level. Students are evaluated throughout the summer course and may be selected to attend the School of Ballet Chicago's annual program and may be asked to join the Ballet Chicago Studio Company, the School's pre-professional ballet company. Registration 11:30 – noon. Class: noon – 2 p.m., ages 11 & up). Audition location: Ballet Conservatory of South Texas 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Audition fee: $20. Call (210) 820-3400 for more information.
Virginia School of the Arts Summer Intensive Audition (Austin), January 20, 2:30 p.m.
The Virginia School of the Arts offers an exciting intensive Summer Dance Program for students from 11-18 years of age. Admission to the Summer Dance Program is by audition only. A student, after meeting the admission requirements, may enroll in the three-week session or choose to attend the entire six week session. Each student participates in a variety of classes taught by the Virginia School of the Arts resident faculty, and nationally and internationally renowned guest artists. Classes are offered in ballet technique, pointe, variations, pas de deux, modern, jazz, improvisation and Pilates â Method of Body Conditioning mat classes. Placement classes are held the first day of each session to determine each student’s placement level. Audition location: Ballet Austin, 3002 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78705. Call (512) 476-9051 for more information and see http://www.vsaart.com/summer_program.
North Carolina School for the Arts Summer Intensive Audition (Austin), January 26
Each summer, dance students train with distinguished teachers who have danced with some of the most prestigious companies in the world. The permanent dance faculty is augmented by notable guest artists such as Kirsten Simone of the Royal Danish Ballet. Students from respected dance programs throughout the United States and Europe, and as far away as Brazil and Israel, come to share in the energy of the summer program. Check in at 1 p.m. Audition location: Ballet Austin, 3002 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78705. More information is at http://www.ncarts.edu/summersession/dance.htm.
Boston Ballet Summer Intensive Audition (Houston), February 2, 3:30 – 7 p.m.
Boston Ballet School offers a summer intensive training program in classical ballet with a comprehensive curriculum designed for the serious ballet student. Curriculum is based on age and level of development. Audition location: Houston Ballet, 1921 West Bell St., Houston, 77019, (713) 523-6300. http://www.bostonballet.org/school/summerprograms/summerdanceprogram.html
Point Park University Summer Intensive Audition (Houston), February 3
Program dates June 23 – August 2. Point Park's International Summer Dance is a comprehensive dance program that specializes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern. The curriculum includes daily technique classes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern, supplemented by Pointe and Variations, Male Technique, Pas de Deux, Tap, Music for Dancers, Pilates, and Yoga. Daily rehearsals are directed toward two performances in the Rockwell Theater of the prestigious Pittsburgh Playhouse. Participants may also enjoy several supervised field trips. Taught by a faculty featuring nationally and internationally-recognized teaching artists. The program is open to students ages 10 or older. However, to live on campus, in our Resident Hall, students must be at least 16 years of age. We will only select 250 students for 2008. Audition location: Houston Metropolitan Dance, 1202 Calumet, Houston 77098. Check in is noon to 12:45 p.m. Audition is 12:45 – 4 p.m. More information is at http://www.pointpark.edu/default.aspx?id=533.
Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive Auditions (Dallas), February 9, 2 p.m.
The Summer Intensive Program is for students between the ages of 16 and 25 who have had a minimum of three years of consistent training in ballet and modern. It is structured to advance the technical skills of our students in a wide variety of techniques during a 5-week session. Students take 12-15 technique classes weekly from our core curriculum which includes a daily ballet class, and Horton or Graham-based modern classes five to six times per week. Students placed in Level II or higher of either Horton or Graham-based modern may take both techniques. The core curriculum is supplemented by additional classes in jazz, tap, hip hop, Dunham, barre à terre, yoga and body conditioning. Men’s ballet, women’s ballet and two levels of pointe are offered for students with strong ballet training. Intermediate and advanced students may also take ballet partnering and modern partnering. Repertory workshops with guest artists are also offered.Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, TX. More information is at http://www.theaileyschool.edu/school_page.php?p=arti&v=58
Houston Ballet Summer Intensive Audition (Houston), February 16
$25 cash or check only audition fee. Mandatory photos: ballet position facing front and a headshot (any photo size).Audition location: Houston Ballet's Ben Stevenson Academy, 1921 West Bell, Houston. For more information, call (713) 523-6300. http://www.houstonballet.org/Academy/2008_Summer_Intensive_Program/
Ballet Austin Summer Intensive Audition (San Antonio), February 17
Junior and senior programs available. Ages 11-18 class 1-2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. $25 audition fee due at check in and bring full body dance photograph. Ballet Conservatory of South Texas, 5200 Broadway, SAT 78209. More information is at http://www.balletaustin.org/academy/SIAuditionTour.php
Joffrey Workshop Audition (San Antonio), TBD
The Joffrey Workshop, San Antonio, Texas is holding open auditions for 100 eligible students who are of high intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training. The Workshop faculty are former principal dancers with the Joffrey Ballet Company. In addition, faculty also come from the Joffrey Ballet School and from other exceptional programs throughout the United States. Class schedules run Monday through Saturday and include daily ballet technique, pointe and men's classes, as well as contemporary, pas de deux, repertory rehearsals, lectures, dance appreciation, character dance, music for dancers, and career-related seminars. Workshop dates: June 21 – July 12. Registration 30 Minutes prior to each audition - No Photo or Resume required. Audition fee $25 per student, cash only. http://www.thejoffreyworkshoptx.com
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