Auditions / Performing Opportunities
Our Part of Town Talent Show Auditions, June 13, 20 & 26
It's time to start polishing your performance and possibly win $1000! The 2009 Our Part of Town auditions are just around the corner, starting with three open auditions: June 13 at Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 20 at Lion’s Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 26 at Enrique Barrera Community Fitness Center, 5800 Old Hwy. 90 West, 6 - 8 p.m. Performers compete in shows in their perspective Council Districts. In the past, talents have ranged from piano solos to vocalists singing ranchera music to dance numbers. This program is made possible by the generous corporate sponsorship of Time Warner Cable Co. The shows are televised on Time Warner Cable's On Demand Digital channel 988. This free local on demand channel focuses on arts and culture, local sports, events around San Antonio, education, and local government. The On Demand component of this channel allows customers to fast-forward, pause and rewind the program just like a DVD player. For more information call (210) 207-3133.
Auditions for Austin City Showgirls (Austin), August 1
2 p.m. registration; please make plans to stay until 7p.m. for final round. Austin City Showgirls is a non profit performing arts group in Austin. High Kick precision dance, Bollywood, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, Broadway, and Vegas style productions. AC Showgirls have appeared on America’s Got Talent and have been booked for many major performances. All dancers must have a strong studio dance or high level high school/college dance team background. Dancers must perform every style of dance flawlessly. Rehearsals are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday night. Audition location, Lifetime Fitness North, 13725 North 620, Austin, 78717. For more information, email info@acshowgirls.com or see www.acshowgirls.com.
Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston), August 2 - 7
Apprentice Positions and Trainee Program are held during our summer intensive August 2nd-7th in Houston, Texas. E-mail for an application: info@danceaddeum.com or go to link http://www.danceaddeum.com/id24.html. Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season.
San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet, Cinderella Extra Auditions, August 23
Children’s Roles – Mice, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Bats, Bunnies, Clocks, Horses, Pages, Orange Girls. Adult Roles - Ballroom Couples (8 couples needed). Ages 6-9 registration at 1:30; audition 2 -3 p.m. Ages 10-14 registration at 2:30; audition 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 15-adult Ballroom Couples/Singles registration at 3:30; audition 4 - 5. Connally’s Dance Workshop, Inc., 2800 NE Loop 410, Ste. 307 San Antonio, TX 78218, (210) 656-1334. Dancers should have a minimum of 2 years dance training. Saturday and/or Sunday rehearsals will be required, beginning August 30th. You must be available for rehearsals on October 28th and the 29th, a Student Performance on October 30th (10:00 AM) and Public Performances on October 30th (7:00 PM) and October 31st (1:30 PM) at Municipal Auditorium. This audition is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Karin Connally at kconnally@sametballet.org or (210) 656-1334.
Diamond Star Dance Team Seeks Members
The award winning Diamond Star Dance Team is now looking for dedicated team members for our youth dance team. Come train an compete with this growing and award-winning program. This competitive team is for ages 13-15, and no dance experience is necessary! Please call Kimberly, Director and Lead Choreographer at (210) 393-1084 for more information! The first parents information session to be held in May.
Seeking Dance Artists to Perform
All styles of dance artists/troupes/talent are invited to perform. They are especially interested in unique original choreography and costuming. The theme of the party is Snow White. Anyone wanting to do a special Snow White-themed choreography is of high interest, but you are not limited to this theme.The daughter's birthday party includes a buffet, games for children, a live entertainment show, a band, and other festivities. We are seeking talent to perform in the live entertainment show. The venue is outdoors, held at a large beautiful Tudor-style house in the historic Monte Vista area of San Antonio. Expected attendance is 250-500 guests, both adults and children. Date: Saturday, June 20th, starting at 3 p.m. Feel free to invite friends/family and stay after the show to enjoy the buffet and other festivities. Deadline to RSVP is May 20th in order to be included in the printed program. Dance artists may still be in the show after this date, though without a listing in the program. Contact: lauravonsachsa@hotmail.com or call (210) 822-8020 or (210) 831-2928.
Performing Opportunity
The Matsuri Japanese Dance Group needs someone, male or female who is limber and strong to learn the shi-shi lion dance to perform at festivals, museums and retirement homes. It's a 1 man lion, not as spectacular as the Chinese lion dance but great fun! We also would like some individuals interested in Japanese dance. Our rehearsals are ordinarily on Sunday afternoons, but an individual rehearsal is possible. Contact Carol Johnson (210) 654-8371 or lutzika29@satx.rr.com.
SA Roses Seeking for Youth and Jr. Performers
The San Antonio Roses are inviting girls ages 5-12 to join their Youth squad ages 5-12 and Jr. Roses ages 13-17 to perform at upcoming area events at local semi-pro football games, AT&T center performances, parades and other events. Practices are held at the Roses Studio, 13330 Western Oak Dr. Suite #2, Helotes, Texas 78023 off 1604 and Hausman in the Northwest business park: Monday and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. For Rosebuds and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45-7:45 p.m. for Jr. Roses For more info see website www.saroses.com or call Ms Cynthia at (210) 843-8585.
Asian/Pacific Islander Group Sought for Performance
Maverick Library is looking for an Asian/Pacific Islander group to perform at an event in May. Contact Alice at (210) 680-9346 or alice.decristoforo@sanantonio.gov
Seeking Lion Dancer Performance Group
Karen Crouch is looking for a group to perform at a birthday party on January 23, 2010 for children who are ages 5 - 8. Compensation negotiable. Contact Karen Crouch at kacco8@msn.com.
Open Call for Dancers & Performance Artists
W-I-P or Wednesday-in-Performance/Works-in-Progress is a long-running collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. WIP provides a low-tech opportunity to receive feedback on movement-based work that is new or in progress. It is a innovative choreography development program created not only to facilitate the development of
new works by dance artists but also to establish a dialogue between the
dancer, choreographer, and audience. Artists are encouraged to present
new works and to take part in an affirming, facilitated discussion based
on choreographer Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process. WIP is held 7pm at the Jump Start Theater (108 Blue Star, San Antonio,
TX 78204) on the last Wednesday of the month beginning in September. If you are a dancer, choreographer or performance artist and would like
to show new work or work in progress now is the time to sign up for the
2009-10 upcoming season. Choose from the following season dates.
Remember, fist come-first serve; dates fill fast, so reserve yours asap. WIP Dates:
2009 (Sept 30th,
Oct 28th,
Nov 18th); 2010 (Jan 27th,
Feb 24th,
Mar 31st,
Apr 28,
June 23 [site specific]). Rules and Regulations: * There is no age limit for WIP, but the work must be the artist's own. * Artists may perform at a maximum of 2 WIP's as long as they are not consecutive performances. * Choreographers will be paid an honorarium for participation and will receive a video file of their performance. * Preference will be given to San Antonio artists, though out of town artists are welcome to apply * You must send in a PR picture representative of your work at the
time of your performance confirmation. * You must prepare and submit at least 2 questions for the audience (step 2 of CRP) the day before your WIP. Steps of the Critical Response Process: 1. Statements of Meaning: Responders state what was meaningful, evocative, interesting, exciting, striking in the work they have just witnessed. 2. Artist as Questioner: The artist asks questions about the work. After each question, the responders answer. Responders may express opinions if they are in direct response to the question asked and do not contain suggestions for changes. 3. Neutral Questions: Responders ask neutral questions about the work. The artist responds. Questions are neutral when they do not have an opinion couched in them. For example, if you are discussing the lighting of a scene, "Why was it so dark?" is not a neutral question. "What ideas guided your choices about lighting?" is. 4. Opinion Time: Responders state opinions, subject to permission from the artist. The usual form is "I have an opinion about ______, would you like to hear it?" The artist has the option to decline opinions for any reason. For more information & to apply, contact Amber Ortega-Perez, ortegaperez2002@yahoo.com.
Teaching
/ Administrative Positions
Local Positions
Dance Instructors
Stone Oak Youth Theatre is seeking instructors for Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop for Fall 2009. Pay starts at $25/class, and is negotiable depending on experience and education. Visit www.SOYT.org for more information on our organization. Please send resumes to maryclaire@soyt.org. Web posted 05/29/09.
Dance Teachers
Nikki's Dance Studio is now hiring experienced dance professionals to teach for the 2009-2010 season. Children's teachers through adult level needed. For more info contact Nikki Hall at (210) 363-5817 or email resume to dhall@swisd.net. Web posted 04/22/09.
Dance Instructors 2009-2010 Season
Studio 10 Dance Center is seeking teachers of Ballet / Pointe - all levels, Jazz / Lyrical - all levels, Tap - all levels, Modern - all levels, Children's teacher - all levels, Modern and Pilates. If interested, please contact Pat Holbrook at (210) 696-4220 or email Pathappyfeet@aol.com. Web posted 03/25/09.
Dance Instructors
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballet Folklorico instructors with at least 5 years teaching experience. Starting salary of $20 a class; if interested email your resume to saritazuniga@gmail.com. You can contact Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial, San Antonio, TX 78221 or at (210) 923-5362. You can visit Sarita's Dance Studio at www.saritasdance.com. Reaffirmed 06/05/09.
Pianist for Hire
A classically trained pianist with a Masters Degree in piano performance from Russia-Armenia is planning to move to San Antonio from Connecticut and is seeking a Ballet accompanist postion. She has US citizenship. To listen to her work and to contact her, please go to www.Almamaghakyan.com
Out of
Town Positions
No current postings.
Summer 2008 Dance Workshop Auditions (NOTE THESE ARE FOR 2008, AND NOT 2009 DUE TO LACK OF SUBMISSIONS.)
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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