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The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company is in the midst of their annual theatre season - performing “Coppelia” (a fun version) choreographed for them by Paul Boyd, and “Circulation” (a contemporary piece) choreographed for them by Chris Hewitt.Also on the program is a guest artist - Adelaide’s ‘dancer from China’ - Yang Liu.
Yang attended the Beijing Dance Academy from the age of 10. At 17 she was taken into the National Ballet of China, where she was soon dancing soloist and then principal roles. She moved to Adelaide in 2008. She is doing two solos - “Flower Festival” and “Don Quixote”. Really, really stunning!
The Company ballets are entertaining and anyone is welcome to bring children.
There are two shows tomorrow, Sat Oct 3rd - 2 pm and 7 pm, and it is at the Scott Theatre, Adelaide
‘Come Together’ Dance Convention
Friday 9 – Monday 12 October 2009
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
Never before has a Convention been held in Australia bringing together Dance professionals from all genres to discuss and exchange ideas in both a practical and theoretical way.
The principle theme for the 2009 Convention is ‘Imagine, Inspire, Ignite’.
Imagine – Dance Professionals coming together to share knowledge
Inspire – Yourself and others to lifelong learning
Ignite – Your Passion for Dance
The ‘Come Together’ Dance Convention is open to all members of the dance industry and is expected to attract attendees from within Australia and Overseas. If you are a dance teacher from private practice, schools, colleges or universities, an educator or practitioner to the dance industry or a student from within the dance community you cannot afford to miss this event.
Key program features;
Keynote Presentations from Rhee Gold, the pioneer of Dance Education in the USA and Li Cunxin, author of ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ will tell his compelling life-changing journey to become Principal Dancer in the Beijing Ballet.
2 Full Days of Lectures from industry leaders, with topics ranging from Communicating with Teenagers and Eating Disorders to Safe Dance Practices to Auditioning Techniques to Ways to Jazz up your Tap Class, Pas de Deux and more.
5 Specialised Workshops Rhee Gold will present two dance business savvy workshops, Lisa Howell provides a hands on approach to Flexibility and Advanced Foot Control, Avigail Herman offers an amazing opportunity for experienced full time singers to participate in the Song as Story workshop. Places are limited.
17 Master Classes dance students of all ages have the opportunity to be taught by Australia’s top dance teachers, such as Kelly Aykers, Bonnie Bourke, Megan Connolly, Paul Davis, Mark Hill, Etienne Khoo, Paul Malek, Steven McTaggart, Tanya Pearson and Adam Wheeler. Industry teachers are welcome to observe these classes.
Open days at the Australian Ballet School and Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School.
Trade Exhibition.
Social & Networking Opportunities.
To find out more about the ‘Come Together’ Dance Convention or to register for the Convention or Master Classes please visit the Convention website by clicking on the links below, or contact the Convention Organisers, Integrated Event Productions via email emma@intep.com.au
Convention Information: www.atod.net.au/danceconvention
Convention Registration (teachers): www.atod.net.au/danceconvention/convention_registration
Master Class Registration (students): www.atod.net.au/danceconvention/master_class
JoAnn Jansen was recognised as a dancer in 1996, and choreographer in 2004. She has collaborated with celebrities including Harrison Ford as choreographer and acting coach, Jennifer Aniston, and Antonio Banderas in the blockbuster film Take the Lead. Take the Lead showcased styles of dance from Hip Hop through to Ballroom with an emphasis on partnering, breaks and rhythm.
As an industry professional, JoAnn encourages others to broaden their career. “Dance is all dance. You need to understand the art form and bring a personality.” This personality has enabled her to make what she describes as an “obvious transition” from choreographer to director. In a competitive industry, JoAnn states that you need to “work as hard as you can in front of decision makers, keep up connections, make choreographers recognise you, have an agent and an interest in how the business works here.”
With an impressive list of credits to her name, JoAnn works side by side with her agent at Clear Talent Group in LA. “The good thing about Clear Talent Group is there is not an overload of clients, they are funky, they give clients the attention they need, they get what I want, they are smart and current yet polite and tough.”
Check out JoAnn Jansen’s amazing list of credits below!
http://www.cleartalentgroup.com/pdf/JoAnn%20Jansen%20Resume.pdf
FAME THE MUSICAL is back. It will return to Australia in a national tour beginning at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre on April 18. It will open in Brisbane at the Lyric Theatre QPAC on June 20 and in Sydney in early September.
Produced by John Frost and Directed and Choreographed by Kelley Abbey, FAME THE MUSICAL is the story of the kids from New York’s School for the Performing Arts who inspired a generation and sparked sales of untold millions of legwarmers.
Fame is, almost uniquely, a classic of cinema, television and music theatre. The movie, released in 1980, won an Academy Award and swept the world. The TV show ran for six seasons, won numerous Emmy Awards and was broadcast in over 70 countries. And FAME THE MUSICAL ran for a decade on the West End and has been seen by ten million worldwide. John Frost believes the time is right for his new production.
‘This is a show with wonderful songs and sensational dancing. The fact that the public can’t get enough of Australian Idol, So You Think You can Dance, Dancing with the Stars and Masterchef - like FAME all about aspiration and inspiration - tells me that the time is right for this spectacular new show.
‘We will be looking for 30 young and dynamic dancers/singers of all cultural backgrounds. And we expect to see hundreds at the auditions, most of them in leg warmers and leotards.
‘The auditions mirror the theme of Fame, that young people can break through in the entertainment world and become what they want – if they work at it.’ (The original School for the Performing Arts’ graduates include Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, Liza Minnelli, Al Pacino and Suzanne Vega.)
“You want fame? Well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying. In sweat!’ ‘We won’t be quite so blunt,’ John Frost says, ‘but it is certainly true that a new generation of music theatre stars are likely to emerge from these auditions. It’s up to them. So it’s going to be a very exciting time.’
FAME The Musical - Auditions!
Brisbane
Date: Friday Oct 2nd & Saturday Oct 3rd
Venue: QPAC - Merivale Street Studios
Sydney
Date: Monday Oct 5th - Thursday Oct 8th
Venue: Capitol Theatre
Melbourne
Date: Sunday Oct 11th- Wednesday Oct 14th
Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre
On behalf of all at Dance Informa, we would like to pass on our condolences to Patrick Swayze’s family and friends. The talented dancer and actor lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer at only 57 years of age yesterday.
The son of a choreographer, Patrick shot to fame in the blockbuster film Dirty Dancing that has seen fans mimic his dance moves for years. However, his friends and family will remember him for his down to earth nature and personality.
Patrick was both a talented dancer and actor and will be greatly missed.
Hey Guys,
I was recently nominated by Capezio as one of the top choreographers in the
U.S, and competed my submission in NYC. Here it is! I am so proud of my
dancers!
http://www.erinlamont.com/html/links.htm
A-Live Entertainment is proud to present to you the full release of their education department - EVOLVE.
As part of their first phase of development, A-live Entertainment has released 5 different tuition / performance packages specifically designed for dance studios, as well as programs for Primary and High Schools, soon to be released.
We here at A-Live Entertainment want to take this opportunity to give a quick shout out to all the studios/institutions that we have had the pleasure of appearing at including:
L.A. Talent School (Concord)
Harlow School of Dance (Hurstville)
Academy of Performing Arts Macarthur (Macarthur)
P.A.W.S (Penrith)
A-Class Studio (Kurri Kurri)
Auburn Public Primary School
Dance Addict (Cairns)
Julie Ross School of Dance (Coffs Harbour)
Kick Academy of Performing Arts (Menai)
We love you all and can’t wait to come back and see all the evolution you guys have endured!!!!
To all other studio owners and institutions, if it’s a workshop you’re looking for, A-Live Entertainment is the place to go with 5 completely worked workshop options to choose from, available all year round (potentially), just reserve your dates a.s.a.p
Just confirmed, The A-Live Entertainment team are coming to Perth and Talia (So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Winner) is coming with us!!!
Register now for your spot, as they are limited by sending an email to sean@a-liveentertainment.com.or Tickets are $200
1. 1 DAY (HALF) WORKSHOP
Teachers + Class Length
- 2 (1&1/2 hrs) or 3 (1 hr) teachers (3 hours tuition)
- Styles covered: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Tap & Breaking
Performance
- 5 min A-Live Entertainment performance (30 min show).
Notes
- Can be squeezed into after school hours.
2. 1 DAY (FULL) WORKSHOP
Teachers & Class length
- 5 teachers, 1 hour classes = 5 hours per group of 30
- Styles covered: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Tap & Breaking
Performance
- 15min A-live Entertainment performance
- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos
Notes
- Only available on a full day
3. SCHOOL DAY DODGER
Teachers & Class Length
- 3 x 1 hour classes 3 teachers - Day 1, same day 2, day 3 Show. 6 teachers total.
- Ten & 1/2 hours total
Performance
- 15min A-live Entertainment performance
- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos
Notes
Good for school periods, or a less intensive average sized workshop.
4. EVOLVE (CLASSIC)
Teachers & Classes
- 2 day, 15 hours, 5 teachers 1 and a half hour classes
Performance
- 15min A-live Entertainment performance
- 1 hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos
Notes
- More intensive average sized workshop
5. A-LIVE CAMP
Teachers & Classes
- 5 Day, 40 hours, 6 - 10 teachers
Performance
- 30min A-live Entertainment performance
- 1 and a half hour show length including class performances, autographs and photos
Notes
- Most intensive program available
- Venue will need to be addressed
For more information please send your enquiry to sean@a-liveentertainment.com or bj@a-liveentertainment.com. We hope to see you at your studio very soon and joining forces in making dance EVOLVE!!!!!
The A-Live Entertainment Team xox
Sean Robinson
The JabbaWockeeZ Live in Australia!
JabbaWockeeZ is an all-male dance crew, established in 2003 by Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag. The group first gained World-Wide fame by appearing on the MTV hip hop dance reality series “America’s Best Dance Crew” on March 27, 2008, which earned the crew $100,000 and a touring contract. They are known for their intricate, synchronization and precise dances, mime and kabuki-styled theatrics, and for wearing masks and gloves during most of their performances
MELBOURNE
Date: Friday August 28th
Venue: Festival Hall
Contact: www.ticketmaster.com.au
SYDNEY
Date: Saturday August 29th
Venue: The Forum, Entertainment Quarter
Contact: www.moshtix.com.au
Brought to you by Undefeated Ent, Delacruz Ent and in association with MTV Australia. www.undefeated.com.au www.mtv.com.au
Hey guys,
I am in the process of finishing a television show and a movie based on dance…two projects I am putting my heart and soul into. My mission now is to start creating a musical in Japan and then go to whatever is next. I work with a company that wants to help me get my own studio, with the aim of creating new artists for a new entertainment industry.
God bless all those with their hopes and dreams. I have love for my Aussie family.
One Love, Swoop
