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:

May 19th, 2010 by soul4dance

New York Dance Parade
New York dance parade will be held on May 22, 2010 at 1.00 pmwith over 70 dance styles, 200 dance organizations, and more than 10 thousand dancers on the streets of New York City .

New York Dance Parade-2010

Each year they continue to expand and hold the same vision. They will move down Broadway, hula, swing and Irish through the Union Square and into the University Place. At Eighth Street they we will dance Salsa, Tango and Waltz East into Saint Marks Street. From there they will move to the DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park where they will come together and celebrate watching free dance performances, take dance lessons and enjoy a Dance Party.

Their mission is to promote dance as an expressive art by performing all types of dance, educating the public and celebrate the diversity of dance. Come check out who’s already registered. Find if there’s a dance style you can’t see? If there’s a dance group that should be participating in this?

Location:
Grand stand location street
Mark pl & 3rd Avenue,
New york, NY 10003

May 8th, 2010 by soul4dance

Blackpool Dance Festival-2010
The much awaiting Blackpool dance festival has started and it will be held until 20th November, 2010.

In 1920, the first Blackpool Dance Festival was held in Winter Gardens. Waltz, Two Step and Foxtrot were the dance sequences evolved at that period. There was one Competition each day and on the fourth night, one dance was chosen as the winner. It was decided that there would be no festival in 1927. In 1929, the festival was revived again.

Blackpool Dance Festival became more popular in 1931 with the introduction of the British Professional and Amateur Ballroom Championships. For the Amateur event about 250 preliminaries and 40 District Finals were held throughout the country. The winner of these gets a chance to dance in the Grand Final at Blackpool.

British National Championships is the festival held in the Empress Ballroom for British competitors alone. Mrs.Ilett was one of the developed this festival as the most famous event in the world.

Event Venue:
Winter Gardens
Church Street
Blackpool
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Event Dates:
Blackpool Junior Dance Festival - 5th to 10th April
Blackpool Dance Festival - 28th May to 4th June
British National Dance Championships - 18th November to 20th November

Dancers from all over the world started participating in this festival which made this the most famous event in the world.

April 19th, 2010 by soul4dance

Dublin Dance Festival - 2010

Welcome to the 2010 Dublin Dance Festival which is to be held between May 8th and May 23rd , 2010. The 2010 Festival will be more beautiful, wondrous and smart. In this 6th edition, you will see 24 dance companies participating from 9 countries. We are eager to share and encourage you at the classes, discussions and workshops.

Dublin Dance Festival-2010

The mission of this festival is to give the best quality international dance festival that promotes contemporary dance, dancers artists and audiences in Ireland. It promotes excellent dance which reflects diversity of dance and also influence audiences. Through this Festival, they aspire to increase the opportunities for audiences to experience the art of dance.

In 2008, Dublin Dance Festival took place from April 17-May 3 and in 2009 it took place from May 8-23. These editions of the Dublin dance festival provided exciting programmes featuring international work from artists like Mark Morris, Alain Platel and Anne Teresa.

April 3rd, 2010 by soul4dance

Showstopper 2010
It’s the 32nd annual dance competition and in this year there will be over 100,000 dancers from more than 50 states and even from other countries. The knowledge that our dance competitions and performers display makes the atmosphere more healthy and exciting. All these dancers aim high and they never ever give up on their dreams.

Showstopper’s commitment to excellence has been it’s hallmark since its beginning. Every dancer gets the best opportunity to display their talent and this has been the guiding principle of this competition.

In early days Showstopper used stages for the dance competitions but now they use bigger arenas which provides the best view of the competition for the judges and audience. They also designed beautiful sets and lightings which has been a symbol of excellence for the competition.

Showstopper 2010

Showstopper has always taken pride and care in selecting judges based on professional training and experience, broad background, and fairness. Showstopper judges are also chosen for their warmth with children and their ability to provide useful critiques to dancers and teachers.

March 8th, 2010 by soul4dance

American Dance Festival
The 77th season of the American Dance Festival is to be held at Durham performing Arts Centre and Duke University’s Reynolds Industries Theater from June 10th to July 24th, 2010. The season line up will be announced on Friday, March 19th , 2010.

Mission:
• build wider national and international audiences
• enhance public understanding and appreciation of the art form
• provide a scientific base for training of young dancers
• encourage the creation of new modern dance by established  choreographers
• preserve our modern dance through presentation of classic works and archival efforts

The ADF remains one of the leading arts organizations in the United States. In 2009 it presented 30 works, 13 companies, eight world premieres, five company debuts, four reconstructed works, and a mini-festival of work. At the ADF School, over 423 students , 50 faculty and musicians observed, labored, and created one of the world’s best fertile environments. Twenty-seven countries and 38 states represented the festival which encompasses a variety of educational paths.

The ADF remains committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers and dance professionals. The Festival’s programs have been expanded and altered to help accommodate the changes in the field. The latest curriculum includes classes in dance medicine, body therapies, as well as repertory, composition and all the major dance styles and techniques.  There are also professional workshops offered in teaching and performance, as well as a special program for younger dance students.

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 27th, 2010 by soul4dance

White Mountain Summer Dance Festival

White Mountain Summer Dance Festival celebrates it’s 32nd year and it’s to be held between July 10-July 31, 2010.

WMSDF-2010

Venue:

Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th Street, Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017.

White Mountain Summer Dance Festival offers three weeks of dance training at Sarah Lawrence College. It’s an exploration of movement and creativity for students and educators. WMSDF offers an recognized innovative and comprehensive approach that combines specialized training and personal attention. Faculties work together to present a curriculum with more than 12 hours of instruction. Classes are taught by educators committed to ensure participants reach their maximum potential in dance and movements. It is a program that supports breakthroughs in technique, creativity, and life. Enrollment is limited to 40 resident participants ensuring four students for one faculty.

February 25th, 2010 by soul4dance

VIDF-2010

The VIDF is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary to present outstanding culturally diverse dance performances by artists from all over the world. Presented with the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, the 2010 VIDF takes place during the Paralympic Games period of March 12 - 21, 2010 with performances at the Roundhouse and at the Playhouse.

Venues:
ROUNDHOUSE: 181 Roundhouse Mews
Vancouver, BC, Canada
PLAYHOUSE : Hamilton at Dunsmuir, Vancouver

VIDF-2010

Mission:
The presentation of high quality dance performances and workshops by outstanding culturally diverse dance artists that are:

Increasing audiences for culturally diverse contemporary dance to:

Increasing public profile of culturally diverse dance practice through:

February 15th, 2010 by soul4dance

New England Folk Festival
The New England Folk Festival is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The 66th annual Festival is to be held on April 23-25, 2010 in Mansfield, Massachusetts (near Boston).

NeffA-2010

This yearly event attracts thousands from the west coast, Michigan, Pennsylvania,New Jersey, New York, Canada, all the New England states and the rest of the world to its wonderful mix of particpatory dance (folk, square and contra), folk music and song, international food, crafts, performances, family-oriented activities, and much, much more.

Participatory Dance - A lot of contra and traditional square dancing, International Folk Dancing, dancing from specific regions, couple dancing, swing dancing, clogging, etc. All levels of expertise are featured and favorites are the contra dance medleys.

Dance performances - Costumed ethnic performing groups have been a part of NEFFA since the beginning. Some performances are done in the in the Main Hall, a large gym or on stage in the Auditorium. About a dozen morris teams dance outside the High School — a welcoming sight to new and returning Festival visitors.

Music - Jam sessions in the halls, instrument workshop sessions, performances of folk music, singing… Bring your instruments! Free instrument checking is provided. The South Room will be available on a sign-up basis for rehearsals and jam sessions.

Food - About a dozen booths serve food from all nations. The food is very good.

Crafts - Handmade items are for sale in the crafts room. Demonstrations of craftsmanship happen frequently.