How much class time do you devote to developing the perfect technique, the
perfect posture or the perfect turn out? Bob Fosse did not have the
wonderful 'technique' that many of us believe is necessary to become a
professional dancer. He had several bad habits, often standing hunched over
and he was even pigeon toed (turned in). In addition, he had poor
flexibility. Sounds like a ballet teacher's nightmare doesn't it? Yet, none
of these would hold him back from a successful career. [click
the link for more]
The age appropriateness issue is a hot topic in the world of dance
education. You cannot find a more heated debate between dancers, teachers,
and parents. There are two major issues here, one is technique and the other
is suggestiveness. [click the link for more]
In the documentary,
African Dance: Sand,
Drum, and Shostakovich,
choreographer Zab Maboungou, says that she always has to "negotiate the
space" when she dances, implying that it is naive of us to think that
there are many places on this earth that do not carry some echoes of our
past, culture and heritage. She negotiates the space in order to give
this past a present meaning.
In the
film, Maboungou is quoted thus, "It is never just there, just like that
for me. It is a space that is inhabited; it is a space that is alive and
I have to negotiate. I`m not just coming in to fill it up. There are
things already there." [click the link for
more]
Toronto Dance Theatre, under the inspired
direction of choreographer Christopher House, is
internationally recognized for its passionate,
intelligent contemporary
dance.
House's most recent productions are visually stunning,
highly original collaborations that have transformed the
face of TDT.
Since
its formation in 1968, Toronto Dance Theatre has been in
the vanguard of Canadian dance creation and performance.
Stay in touch with us on
this site - and thanks for visiting!
Founded in 1989, Studio 303 is a
unique and vibrant centre dedicated to the development of new
ideas in dance and related art. As well as offering classes in
contemporary and alternative dance techniques, Studio 303 produces
a monthly dance series, several interdisciplinary performance
events and is home to Gallery 303, voted one of Montréal's best
art galleries in 1998.
The scoop, the action, the issues, the artists!
Inclusive of all genres, The Dance Current is a
magazine that takes the reader inside the art and
culture of Canadian dance. Monthly issues include
artist profiles, interviews, articles on the
creative process, health topics, points of view and
critical commentary from people in the profession,
plus a two-month calendar of events that keeps
readers informed about upcoming performances.
The Dance Current is also an indispensable resource
and communication tool for the dance professional
including comprehensive information about workshops,
classes, grant deadlines, auditions and performance
opportunities. The magazine offers a limited number
of free performance, workshop and class listings and
a wide range of advertising options for the
promotion of performances, events, products and
services.
Ballet Creole
- History of Ballet Creole Active on the Canadian dance scene since August 1990, Ballet Creole comprises both a professional ensemble of dancers and musicians and a School of Performing
Arts. While focusing on the traditional and contemporary performing arts of the Caribbean and Africa, Ballet Creole aims to establish a dynamic new artistic tradition in Canada through
"creolization" or fusion of diverse dance and music traditions.
Under the artistic direction of dancer / choreographer / percussionist Patrick Anthony Parson, Ballet Creole provides a forum for choreographers, dancers and musicians to practice and teach their art. A number of works in the repertoire feature dancers on stilts; African roots transported to the Western artistic work.
[click the link for more info]
I am a composer of rhythmic, keyboard-based,
electronic music, composed primarily with modern dance,
a film soundtrack or installation in mind, which is how
my first pieces came about.
The music is full of rhythms which are combined and
contrasted and generally used as building blocks, hence
the name, but there's also a strong element of harmony.
The music can be described as minimal, ambient,
electronica, contemporary, pop... with an eclectic range
of influences including Steve Reich, Graham Fitkin,
Depeche Mode, Philip Glass and Orbital.
Dance Salad is a project of the Houston
Dance Coalition, and is committed to a multi-cultural
presentation of diverse dance disciplines at the highest
professional level. Dance Salad provides a venue
for local, national and international choreographers,
across dance disciplines, to present their work to the
Houston community in a collaborative-curated performance
at the city's premiere theater complex, the Wortham
Center.
Dance
Moving Forward is
a Los Angeles Movement where choreographers engage in
rigorous intellectual investigations while drawing on
the rich history of dance. Dance Moving Forward crosses
cultural boundaries, integrating traditional and
non-traditional structures as models for innovative
explorations.
Dancers' Group is an
artist-driven, nationally recognized, non-profit
organization based in San Francisco. We work to advocate
for dance in the Bay Area, and assist in the creation
and production of engaging original dance. We serve
artists at all stages in their career, and assist
dancers, choreographers, teachers, funders, dance
companies, students, writers, critics, audiences, and
others in the passionate pursuit and enjoyment of art.
With informative publications like IN DANCE, reliable
programs like Dancers' Group Presents, the Fiscal
Sponsorship, the Parachtue Fund, and exciting events
like the Summer Dance Intensives, we've got what you
need.
“So much happens when we
dance!” At ZUZI! we believe that tools for artistry
are tools for life. Through ongoing dance classes,
workshops, performances and community outreach
activities ZUZI! hopes to provide unique movement
experiences that can inspire us to stay curious,
solve problems creatively, be an individual, be a
part of a group and express thoughts about the world
around us.
DANCE
IN AMERICA presents "Free To Dance" a three-part documentary
that chronicles the crucial role that African-American choreographers and
dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American art
form. Tracing this phenomenon against the backdrop of America's social,
political, and cultural landscape, the series captures the struggle for
artistic freedom and spotlights the genius created by cultural synergy.
"Without the African contribution, we would not have had American
dance as we know it," says author Katrina Hazzard Donald. "Free
To Dance" is a co-production of the American Dance Festival (ADF) and
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association with
Thirteen/WNET New York. Madison Davis Lacy is the series producer and
director, and Charles L. and Stephanie Reinhart are the executive
producers.
Dance
Films Association, Inc. (DFA), is a non-profit, tax-exempt, membership
organization, promoting excellence in dance films and video and public
awareness through festivals, screenings, publications, grants, and
workshops. Its many partners: Film Society of Lincoln Center, Jerome Robbins
Dance Division of the New York Public Library, the Puffin Room and its many
touring partners around the world help to bring its programs to a wide
public. [click the link for more info]
Voice
of Dance has been on the world wide web since 1996. Begun
initially as a vehicle for dance enthusiasts to voice their opinions and
thoughts about dance, it rapidly blossomed into a much broader resource,
providing not just bulletin boards on which to post reviews and ideas or
chats with dance celebrities, but also offering calendar listings for major
dance companies around the world, quick review excerpts of dance
performances from all over, as well as the latest news from the arts world.
[click the link for more info]
iDance
is a resource site for modern dance culture. Our mission is to
create a full Russian dance community, including breakdance,
hip-hop, r'n'b, bellydance, Latin, and even swing.
As the flagship of modern dance company in Hong
Kong, City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) is renowned for the distinctive and
yet diverse style of its programmes. It is a charitable performing arts
organisation founded by its present Artistic Director, Willy Tsao in 1979, and
its Honorary Patron is Mrs. Betty Tung. It is also a touring company,
representing Hong Kong and enlightening audiences worldwide with innovative
dance works of highest artistic standard. [click the link for more info]
Dance
Moving Forward 
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