Le Grand Tango by Piazzolla from Paul on Vimeo.
Hello there,
This is an e-mail just to let you all know that applications for the self-directed strand of Choreodrome at The Place are now open. Choreodrome is a biennial research and development project that offers dance artists the opportunity to research work without the pressure of a performance, to spend time on their own professional development and make connections with the community of artists present in the building. It is an open application process for artists based in the UK and working in the contemporary idiom and it’s all free. If you know choreographers who could benefit from this opportunity please do feel free to pass this information on and encourage them to apply.
Choreodrome offers the following opportunities:
• access to studio space and resources to facilitate self-directed research
• directed research workshops for both choreographers and dancers
• a facilitated sharing platform in a studio context
• talks, discussions, lunches and gatherings –both formal and informal to facilitate exchange and dialogue
Choreodrome offers the following opportunities:
• access to studio space and resources to facilitate self-directed research
• directed research workshops for both choreographers and dancers
• a facilitated sharing platform in a studio context
• talks, discussions, lunches and gatherings –both formal and informal to facilitate exchange and dialogue
Information about the self-directed strand of Choreodrome is now up on our website along with details about how to apply. Please go to http://www.theplace.org.uk/16824/choreodrome/choreodrome-2013.htmlto see more. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4 March.
Information about the other elements of Choreodrome will be available shortly.
If you have any specific enquiries about Choreodrome please contact Artist Development at Artistdevelopment@theplace.org.ukor 020 7121 1040.
Best wishes
The Theatre and Artist Development Team at The Place
Keren Kossow
Manager
Artist Development
The Place
020 7121 1044
An Introduction to Teaching Dance
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Are you 16 - 25 years old and interested in learning the basics of teaching high quality dance classes?
East London Dance and The FI.ELD bring you a 2-day intensive led by Jennifer Irons introducing the different elements of teaching a great dance class:
Date: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 February 2013
Time: 10:00 - 18.30 Venue: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square , London , E15 1BX |
BOOKING INFORMATION
Price:
£25 To book: (places are limited)
The course is delivered as part of The FI.ELD - a new professional development programme delivered by East London Dance. Working with a collective of 18 emerging professionals aged 16 - 25 years old The FI.ELD will learn from some of the industry leaders to develop the skills they need to make their ideas happen.
Supported by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Active Newham
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STRATFORD CIRCUS THEATRE SQUARE
LONDON E15 1BX UNITED KINGDOM
TEL +44 (0) 20 8279 1050
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| Back by popular demand, the Cuban dance sensation Ballet Revolución returns to the Peacock Theatre for a strictly limited three-week run. You won't want to miss this fabulous fiesta that has wowed audiences and critics alike with its winning combination of flawless technique, tireless energy and infectious Cuban spirit. Fusing classical ballet, contemporary and street dance to the hits of Beyoncé, Usher, Prince and more all played by a live band, Ballet Revolución is the definition of feel good fun. Best availability can be found on Sunday evenings, allowing you to squeeze the most out of your weekend, so book now as tickets are in high demand! | |
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| Celebrating an incredible decade at Sadler's Wells this year's Flamenco Festival is bigger than ever before with a spectacular selection of Spain's best dancers, singers and musicians providing two weeks of the very finest flamenco. Opening the festival is the incomparable Eva Yerbabuena with the premiere of her latest work !Ay!. Another certain highlight will be New Wave Associate and rising star Rocío Molina's Danzaora, whilst Israel Galván will be kicking up a storm with a frenzy of footwork in La Curva. With so much phenomenal flamenco on offer there has never been a better time to brush up on your Spanish. | ||||||||||||||
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| With just over a week remaining, time is running out to catch the sensationally sexy Tango Fire. Ten dancers, including five world champions, perform athletic feats of wonder with this most sensual of dances, all to live music of "untiring virtuosity" (Financial Times) from the Quarteto Fuego, making Flames of Desire the perfect Valentine's treat! Book now while you still can. | The award-winning BalletBoyz® present the TALENT 2013, a company of ten extraordinarily gifted male dancers from diverse backgrounds who bring their power, grace and athleticism to perform new works Serpent, by Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett and Fallen, by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Russell Maliphant. **** "Charismatic… with fluid movement and plenty of swagger" THE INDEPENDENT | |||
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| My First Cinderella is the perfect introduction for children new to ballet. English National Ballet 2 bring this much loved tale to life in a world premiere, as Cinderella's fairy godmother transforms her into a princess who shall go to the ball to meet her prince. With enchanting music and beautiful dance, this spellbinding production will captivate the whole family from the very young to the young at heart. | This spring Sadler's Wells provides a welcome chance to catch Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's masterpiece Sutra in its fifth anniversary year. 17 Buddhist monks perform breathtaking kung fu on an endlessly inventive set made of 21 wooden boxes, created by Turner Prize-winner Antony Gormley, as the piece meditates on the philosophy and faith of the Shaolin tradition. | |||
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Saturday 23rd of February 7.30 pm
Bolivar Hall, London
54-56 Grafton Way. W1T 5DL
Nearest tube: Warren Street Station
(Northern and Victoria Lines)
Tickets £10. Conc. £8
Programme includes music by Schumann, Manuel de Falla, Beethoven, and more....
For more details please look in my website: www.eralysfernandez.com
Dear Independent dance artists & choreographer
Just a quick reminder that you can still purchase tickets for the new Dance UK training “How to fundraise for your artistic projects” happening this Saturday in Leeds at Yorkshire Dance Tickets are heavily discounted for Dance UK members at just £8. The session is 3 1/12 hours so you can squeeze it in around work (or getting a break this weekend). Great line up of speakers including three independent dance artists & choreographers talking about their own recent successful fundraising.
Lead speakeron Saturday is Sarah Shead. Here is her biog:
Sarah Shead
Each of these roles enabled Sarah to refine her practice as a fundraiser, producer, programmer and manager.
Sarah is a certified Relational Dynamics Coach and an Associate Coach for PANDA –Performing Arts Network and Development Agency.
In 2011 Sarah founded Spin Arts Management - a development & producing organisation that supports artists and arts organisation to proactively develop their businesses and creative ideas. Spin Arts do this by offering a range of services and expertise to help realise ambitious projects in a practical and sustainable way.
Sarah has helped numerous artists/arts organisations secure funding from Arts Council England, local authorities, a range of public sources, trusts and foundations and sponsorship.
Spin Arts has and continues to deliver a range of CPD initiatives across Yorkshire including: Training to dance students at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University and York St John’s University. Delivery of ‘Catapult’ The Northern School of Contemporary Dance professional development programme, ‘Accent’ a South Yorkshire wide CPD programme, CARP – The Civic Artist Residency Programme and is currently hosting an emerging producer from the University of Leeds as part of a year in industry placement.
For more information and to buy tickets go to Dance UK ’s website here:
Best wishes,
Caroline
Caroline Miller
Director, Dance UK
Dance UK , The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall , Rosebery Avenue , London , EC1R 4QT
Tel: 020 7713 0730 | Fax: 020 7833 2363
Whoever you are in dance, we have something for you. Click the link below that describes you to find out more...
Dance UK is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales , No 2931636. Registered office: As above. Registered Charity No. 801552.
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If you haven't read the new March 2013 (#90) issue yet, you’re missing out on features including: Goran Bregovic; The great hip-hop debate; French chanson; nearly 100 reviews; and of course our regular 15-track Top of the World CD, featuring songs from the best new releases. New subscribers can choose from the current Top of the World albums (see below) for their free CD, including Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni ba’s Jama Ko.
Tickets are also now available for this year’s Songlines Encounters Festival. Acts including Malick Pathé Sow & Bao Sissoko, Duo Sabil & John Williams, Sarah Savoy and Alex Wilson will be taking to London’s Kings Place stage from June 5-8. For the full line-up click here.
Subscribers can claim 10% off a Festival Pass and 25% discount on single tickets. For terms and conditions and to claim the offer, please see p21 of the current issue (March 2013, #90) or call +44 (0)207 371 2777.
Finally, Refugee Action’s World Food Night is happening next week. To find how to get involved, click on the image below.
The Songlines Team
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 Songlines Tablet Edition: The wait is finally over!
Fully interactive with streaming audio, video and hyperlinks throughout, Songlines magazine is now available to read on the iPad and iPhone. Visit the iTunes App store to download the Songlines App for free, which includes free access to the Songlines 75th edition (April/May 2011). Single issues are available to purchase at £3.99, or subscribe for a year at £19.99.
Songlines Digital subscribers will soon have FREE access to the iPad edition. Log-in details will be emailed later this month.
The Songlines Tablet edition for Android devices is also available to download through Google Play. The Kindle Fire edition can be downloaded from Amazon’s US Kindle store and a UK version will be available soon.
*The Songlines Tablet edition doesn’t include the Top of the World CD but features excerpts of each track available to stream from and including issue #89 (Jan/Feb 2013).
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 Competition: Win tickets to Women of the World 2013 festival concerts
Women of the World (WOW), the annual global festival that celebrates women across the world, returns to the Southbank Centre this March. A programme of debates, performances and concerts seek to both highlight the achievements of and restrictions facing women today.
Friday’s festivities fittingly coincide with International Women’s day (March 8), and offer the opportunity to enjoy an evening at the Royal Festival Hall with West African singers Angélique Kidjo and Fatoumata Diawara. On Saturday March 9, Susana Baca performing tracks from her latest album, Afrodiaspora, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
We are very pleased to offer a pair of tickets to either nights. Winners will be notified by email on February 28.
To win tickets to see Angeliqué Kidjo & Fatoumata Diawara please fill out this form.
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