July 15th, 2010 by soul4dance

Entrance II is about that a dream world where who lost love and friendship are recovered traveling and adventures. This dream world will motivate the audience to see the things through with there eyes of innocence and curiosity, and they would find a fantastic colorful world that is well beyond their imagination.

diabolo-the-stage-dance

At midnight, in a little girl’s room, a flight of glowing stairs emerges, which is an entrance to the wonder world. This is a world full of inconceivable fun things and unrestrained energy. However, in this apparently happy paradise, the little girl, an explorer, discovers a “Multi-Eyed Monster” who is ugly and clumsy but has a kind of heart. Unfortunately, Monster is not welcomed in the middle of elf. The harder Monster tries to gain identification of elf, the more helpless he has becomes because he simply rubs them the wrong way. As an explorer, the naive little girl follows Monster and enters a world loaded with depression and darkness, where they both experience a journey of fear and lost, and finally help each other out.

Fortunately, “Blue Cat”, the most intelligent and powerful elf, guides the little girl as a protector angel and responses gently to a series of heart-broken messages that are expressed by “Multi-Eyed Monster” out of depression. At last, under the encouragement of “Blue Cat” and the loving care of the little girl, “Multi-Eyed Monster” becomes a member of the elf group.

The three main characters are in this fantasy journey; in fact, represent three human psychological elements are-curiosity, fear, and wisdom.

Through the story of getting better lost love and friendship an adventurous fantasy journey, the dancers hope to inspire the audience to re-examine their three elements to eventually to create a wonder world of their own.

May 24th, 2010 by soul4dance

Vail International Dance Festival
The Vail Valley Foundation began to explore and expand its programming concepts in 1989. A four week summer academy named the Bolshoi academy was introduced in 1990 for the American students. Once the course is completed, four American students were allowed to study for a semester at the Bolshoi Academy, Moscow. In 1992, Katherine Kersten was engage a dance professional to direct and develop the project.

In 1993, the first International Evenings of Dance was created which featured couples representing international dance companies. Some of the world’s most popular dancers started performing in this event. Vail International Dance Festival was introduced in 1994. The 2010 Vail International Dance Festival will be held from July 27th till August 10th.

Vail International Dance Festival

Venues:
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Lionshead Village

Performances:

March 4th, 2010 by soul4dance

Ohio Dance Festival
OhioDance has announced a new award recognizing outstanding festival comprising middle to high school level dance student. Nominations are accepted based on their abilities and contributions in a number of areas. Awards will be given at the Annual Ohio Dance Festival, May 15 and 16, 2010 at Oberlin College.

In 1976 the organization began as Association of Ohio Dance Companies by representatives from 16 dance companies in Ohio. Later the organization changed its name to Ohio Dance in 1984.

Ohio Dance Festival

OhioDance is a statewide organization that inclusively supports the practice of dancing. It’s goals are:
• Recognize and communicate the social, and educational value of dance to all.
• Serve as a source of relevant information and resources for diverse statewide constituencies.
• Promote standards and opportunities in the field of dance.
• Showcase the richness and diversity of dance by facilitating presentations.

At OhioDance’s annual festival you can meet with dance colleagues and enjoy a smorgasbord of classes, roundtables, workshops, and performances representing the state’s broad and diverse dance field. Regional children’s dance festivals help dance studios and school programs share their work and reach young audiences.

OhioDance assist and supports dance educators in their efforts to provide students with learning opportunities and, recognizes the need for information that relates directly to the daily practice and future realization of dance education.

February 22nd, 2010 by soul4dance

Bates Dance Festival

Bates Dance Festival

Programmes:
• Young Dancers Workshop (ages 14-18) June 25- July 16
• Professional Training Program (ages 18 and up) July 17-August 8
• Youth Arts Program (ages 6-17) July 19-August 7
• Performance &; Events Season July 5-August 7

For twenty-seven years, the Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston, Maine, has welcomed dancers from across the country and around the world to “Study with the best!” Its founders knew from the outset that inviting the field’s most outstanding dance artists to come and teach would be a key to the program’s success.

The Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students in a cooperative community to study, perform and create new work. The Festival offers a supportive atmosphere for creative exchange of ideas, encouraging exploration of new ground and providing opportunities to experience a wide spectrum of dance. Artists, students and audiences share their knowledge and inspiration through workshops,  discussions and performances.

The Bates Dance Festival is comprised of four interwoven programs: two professional training programs including the Young Dancers Workshop (YDW), the Professional Training Program (PTP); a main-stage performances series featuring dance artists from around the world: and community activities including the Youth Arts Program with dance and music training, and the Community Dance Project that invites local residents to participate in an intensive creative collaboration with a choreographer and Festival dancers. Commissioning and residency projects support new works by established companies, emerging choreographers and international artists.

February 12th, 2010 by soul4dance

Ethnic Dance Festival-2010

The 32nd annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival is to be held from June 5-June 27, 2010 at the Palace of fine arts, San Francisco.

The San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival was founded to present the diverse ethnic dance companies in the Bay Area. Over the years, the Festival has expanded its reach to include performers from throughout Northern California and has presented over 600 dance companies from over a hundred different genres.

Ethnic Dance Festival-2010

The 31st annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival featured 36 local dance companies representing over 20 distinct cultures. More than 500 Northern California dancers and musicians brought their repertoire to the Palace of Fine Arts over four weekends in June of this year. Over 11,000 local Bay Area arts lovers attended the performances, some for the first time, but many as part of an annual, cherished cultural tradition.

The Festival has presented over 14,000 dancers, with dancers from community groups performing alongside internationally recognized professionals, students beside masters, and cultural groups as different as Senegalese dancers from the Kaolak region and Mexican folkorico dancers from the Tobasco region all performing on the same stage. Each program features 7-11 companies. The Festival performers are selected from an annual audition, where each company has ten minutes to present its work, while soloists have five minutes. Participants in the field come from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and represent a broad range of occupations and lifestyles. Many are second and third generation dancers and musicians, and after so many years, the children of Festival pioneers are now recreating, preserving, and innovating important work as their contribution to contemporary culture.

Since 1978, the Festival’s performance have reached hundreds of thousands of audience members, providing excellent opportunities to artists who seek to present the dance expressions of their cultural and ethnic heritages.

February 11th, 2010 by soul4dance

Canada Dance Festival

The Canada Dance Festival is committed to beauty. It presents the best Canadian contemporary dance – dance that is daring and highly entertaining. All people are invited who search for the new, the unexpected and to celebrate the diversity of expression that defines our contemporary dance.

The 2010 edition of the Canada Dance Festival will be held June 5 – 12, 2010 , at the National Arts Centre and venues around the National Capital Region. The full artist schedule will be announced in April, 2010.

Canada Dance Festival-2010

Dancing Through Cultures:

Dancing Through Cultures was designed to promote discussions of culture, identity, racism and belonging among dance professionals in Canada. It grew from deepening discussions between the artistic director of the Canada Dance Festival and various members of the dance community about whether artists coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal artists, feel that they are being treated fairly by the dominant dance culture.

It explored the realities facing artists of colour and Aboriginal artists who participate in Canadian culture, and questioned whether there is really respect and admiration for all people who contribute to our collective notion of Canadian contemporary art. Held in June, 2009 in Ottawa, the event included a two-and-a-half day conference along with two evenings of performances at the National Arts Centre.

Board of Directors:

• Pamela Fralick, Chair
• Rodney Nelson, Vice-Chair
• Marie Crevier, Past Chair / Secretary
• Asuka Hayashida, Treasurer
• Jacques Gédéon
• Ed Honeywell
• Simona Ioffe

Canada Dance Festival Society

The Canada Dance Festival Society is a presenter of contemporary Canadian dance, a partner and a community player that facilitates the development of the art form, its artists and its appreciative audience.

As a national organization that presents live dance performances by professional Canadian artists, all activities are programmed with sensitivity to regional considerations, cultural diversity and audience development
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The Canada Dance Festival Society is a charitable organization, registration # 13067 5135 RR0001.

Volunteer

The CDF appreciates and depends on volunteer support during the festival event and throughout the year. In exchange, volunteers get free tickets to performances, meet new people, and are invited to participate in CDF events. Email at cdffdc@nac-cna.ca or call 613-947-7000 ext 576, for more information.

February 10th, 2010 by soul4dance

Bachata Summer International Latin Dance Festival-San Francisco

Bachata Dance Festival-2010

This festival is to be held on Monday July 12, - Monday July 19, 2010 .
Time: 8:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: Parc 55 Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, California 94102.

2nd Bachata International dance Festival presents:

• Live Latin Band!
• Top Latin DJs in da house!
• Over 50 International Dance artists!
• Live International Dance Performances!
• Amateur and Professional Bachata Competition!
• Over 70 Dance workshops for the entire weekend!
• Learn to dance for beginners, intermediate and advance!
• Special “Lap Dancing” Workshops for Bachateros and Bachateras!
• Bachata, Merengue, Bolero, Tango, Salsa, ZOUK, Kizomba, Zumba and more!
• Workshops, Performances and Hot night Dance Parties - Top Bachata DJs
• SF BUS CITY BUS TOUR - JULY 19TH.

February 8th, 2010 by soul4dance

The Jamfest Experience-2010
Jamfest Dance Super Naturals is to be held at Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky Convention Center on Feb 12- Feb 14th, 2010. This is an awesome Event and here are just a few things that make this event Great!

Jamfest Super Nationals-2010

Facts:

• Competitors have come from as many as 35 different states in the past three years!
• Over the past three years, a total of over 14,000 spectators and over 525 teams have attended - that’s more than 7,000 participants!
• Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center with, a Rockin’ awards hall, large performance area and a hugepractice area!

Coaches Check-In
Coaches check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and run until 7:00 p.m. Please note that all teams MUST check in at Coaches Check-In on Friday. You can check your teams in, pick up your Nationals Gift Tickets and receive the FINAL practice and performance order here! Coaches Check-in is located in Dressing Room #4, located on the 3rd floor, outside of the Ballroom.

NEW for 2010! Express check-in lane
If you have 100% of all registration turned in, you can speed through check-in in the express lane. Just come in, check-in, pick up your schedules and gift cards and be on your way!

Coaches Meeting
The Coaches Meeting will follow Coaches Check-In and will begin at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is highly recommended, as they will be giving important information to make the weekend stress-free for you! There will be an informational meeting for all teams vying for Worlds Bids at 7:30 p.m.

Participant Dance Party
The Participant Dance Party will be cooler than ever. There will be a super-cool video DJ! Feel free to text message your friends via the big screen throughout the party! The Participant Dance Party will start at 9:00 p.m. and conclude by 10:00 p.m. The Participant Dance Party will take place in the Awards Hall on the 3rd floor of the Ballroom.

Friday Night Activities

• 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM – Master Class! Intermediate Hip Hop
• 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM – Question & Answer Session with Mike!
• 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Participant Dance Party

Open Practice Floors – Coaches and Participants ONLY!

• Friday – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday – 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Master Classes with Choreographers:
Please encourage your kids to take classes from the BEST! JAMfest will offer some Free Master Classes throughout the weekend! All classes will be located on the awards stage in the Ballroom, located on the 3rd floor.

JAM! Dance Stars! – JAM! Dance Stars! is a team that will be made up of participants from JAMfest Dance Super Nationals 2010! Every team registered in a Senior or Varsity division will be able to nominate one person from their team to participate on the JAM! Dance Stars.

As always, we want to make JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals a very positive, FUN and relaxed event for you! From registration and check-in to the final awards ceremony, JAMfest continues to strive to provide an overall Stres-free experience!

February 6th, 2010 by soul4dance

Gala Ball, London-2010
You are invited to a Marvelous Party at the legendary Café De Paris with Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra on 3rd March, 2010.

An unique chance to experience the glamour and excitement of a 1920’s, 30s and 40s evening at London’slegendary Café De Paris – with a three course dinner, a cabaret performance and dance music from Michael Law’s world famous Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra played for dancing for four years at London’s Ritz Hotel and for six years at the home of the British Dance Bands: The Savoy. For this very special event, the orchestra will recreate jazz, swing and vocal hits from the 1920s to 40s, along with classic
ballroom dance styles.

Gala Ball-2010

Event Type: Dance
Time: 7.30pm till midnight
Dress Code: Black tie or “period” preferred.
Special offer:
Until January 18th £85 per person-includes 3 course dinner a half bottle of wine and reception drink. After 18th January, the price will increase to £95 per person.

Payment Options:

By CHEQUE:
To
“THE PICCADILLY DANCE ORCHESTRA”
27 CAESAR AVENUE, KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT. TN23 3PZ
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Tel: 0845 370 0178

PAYPAL payments to: mail@thepiccadillydanceorchestra.co.uk
Café De Paris
3 - 4 Coventry Street,
London W1D 6BL.

February 4th, 2010 by soul4dance

Vaudevillian Dance Show
For Valentine’s weekend, a show to make the heart pulse, Vaude, a Vaudevillian Dance Show from Hart Pulse Dance Company takes the stage with work from guest choreographers Samantha Giron (Samantha Giron Dance Project) and Rachel Pace plus company choreographers Amanda Hart, Sophie Olson and Holly Fletcher. This dance show is to be held daily from  Feb 12 and February 13, 8:00pm,  February 14, 1:00pm and 6:00pm. 

HPDC: Dance for the heart and soul
Hart Pulse Dance Company is a nonprofit organization currently performing in the Los Angeles areas. Through Contemporary movement,HPDC is eager to bring real dance performed to live music in an uplifting and diverse environment to the masses. By providing affordable tickets and workshops, Hart Pulse Dance Company wants everyone to experience the joy and excitement of movement.
They want all styles of dance, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Contemporary and more to be just as popular in Southern California as Hip Hop is! They see a change in taste and want to put our own push forward for these goals.

Location:
The Miles Memorial Playhouse
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tickets: $17.00
Contact: (661) 755-2182