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Dance Magazine Performance Calendar
If you would like to be included in our online Performance Calendar listing, please go to calendar.dancemedia.com and click on "Submit an Event." You can list your event as a professional performance, lecture/panel, student performance, special event, or workshop, and type in a description of the event. It's free, and is seen by readers of Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, and Pointe.
VolunteerMatch.Org
As the largest online network of participating nonprofits, VolunteerMatch attracts thousands of volunteers every day. When volunteers see your listing, they simply click on it to connect with your organization and get involved. VolunteerMatch also has a variety of services to make it easy for you to recruit volunteers, manage existing volunteers, and promote your organization. Only tax-exempt organizations may use the site. During registration, you will be asked to submit your organization's Employer Identification Number to ensure you are tax-exempt.
Idealist.org
Post volunteer opportunities on Idealist.org. You must register in order to post, and registration and volunteer posting is free. This site also contains a wealth of resource information for volunteer managers, nonprofit managers and others.
Advertise in Dance/MetroDC's Weekly Performance Emails
Dance/Metro DC Performance Email Ad Specs
1. Ads are $35 per week. Discounts are available for multi-week runs: $65 for 2 weeks, $95 for 3 weeks, $125 for 4 weeks. Call for rates for 5 weeks or more.
2. Ad content must be related to the field of dance.
3. Ads are due via email no later than noon the Thursday before the Monday when you wish your ad to appear.
4. Ads should be submitted as one of the following: JPEG or TIFF
5. Your submission should include an image with a resolution of 72 dpi and be 200 pixels wide x 300 pixels high. You can include up to 60 words of text. Dance/MetroDC reserves the right to reject any ad and edit text that is unsuitable for wide distribution.
6. Payment must be received no later than the Friday before the Monday when you wish your ad to appear.
Payment Methods
1. By check: please make check payable to Dance/USA and mail or bring the check to the Dance/MetroDC office located at 1111 16th St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036. Please make sure to mail the check in time to get it to the Dance/MetroDC office by the Friday before the Monday when you wish your ad to run. We are unable to run ads that are not paid in advance.
2. By credit card: call the Dance/MetroDC office at 202-778-1190 to make a credit card payment.
For more information, email info@dancemetrodc.org or call 202-778-1190.
Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Maryland Nonprofit Association assists nonprofits to obtain the professional services and technical assistance they need to operate effectively. The consultant databank is a collection of services and product for use by nonprofit organizations. Services include resource development. For more information, call (301) 565-0505.
Applications for The Arts Show & Tell Now Being Accepted
Deadline: Ongoing
The Arts Show & Tell is a half hour program airing on community television stations throughout the Washington region that showcases CAGW member organizations. An Arts Show & Tell segment is twelve minutes long and designed to inform the audience about the organization’s mission, be it performance, education or exhibit based. In each segment, 70% of the air time is used for actual showcasing of the art form, with the remaining 30% used for narrative. Two segments are bridged together to form one program, which is then aired on community television networks throughout the region. CAGW members in good standing are eligible to apply for a segment. Applications are being taken for segments being shot in March, April, June and July. More information can be found here. The application can be downloaded here. For questions, call Eileen Rappoport at 202.638.2406 x24.
Stay Exempt
The Internal Revenue Service has launched Stay Exempt (www.stayexempt.org) a new website providing tools and training on relevant topics for 501(c)(3) organizations. Included are tutorials on how to classify an organization as a public charity, determine unrelated business income, and file IRS Form 990. The site is a valuable tool for you and your members.
Arlington Commission for the Arts Grants
Deadline: late January
The Arlington Commission for the Arts administers the grants program for Arlington County's artists and arts organizations. The Arlington County Policy for the Support of Arts Organizations and Artists (as approved by the Arlington County Board on December 8, 1990) describes eligibility for the program, application procedures and criteria for evaluation.For more information, call grants officer Joan Lynch at 703-228-1852, or email her.
Grants are available for non-profit arts organizations that are headquartered in Arlington, and for individual practicing artists producing, composing, writing, presenting or supporting dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts or related arts, who are legal residents of Arlington.
http://www.arlingtonarts.org/resources/grants.aspx
Arts Council of Fairfax County - Strauss Fellowship
Deadline: January 19
The Arts Council of Fairfax County awards Strauss Fellowships to support and encourage Fairfax County’s finest creative artists in all disciplines. Strauss Fellowships recognize professional working artists’ achievements and their demonstrated history of accomplishments; they promote artists’ continued pursuit of their creative work. Strauss Fellowships are an investment in the sustained growth and development of the arts in Fairfax County as well as a way to honor artists’ commitment to an artistic discipline, their professional activity in Fairfax County, and their contributions to the quality of life in Fairfax County.
This is a competitive grant program where the recipients are determined by their work’s merit. No specific project needs to be carried out with the funds granted – Strauss Fellowships award outstanding achievement in work that has already been completed
http://www.artsfairfax.org/grants
Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
Burgundy Crescent Volunteers is the source of LGBT volunteers for gay and gay-friendly non-profit organizations in DC, MD, and VA. BCV has over 3,100 members and has provided over 52,000 volunteer hours to the community. Click here to submit your volunteer opportunity.
Single Volunteers of DC
Single Volunteers isn't your ordinary volunteer group. In addition to our goal of providing you with high-quality, hard-working volunteers we also wish to provide our volunteers with fun experiences where they will get to work closely with other Single Volunteers. As such, we do have some very specific guidelines that have to be met in order for us to accept your project request.
* You must need a minimum of 10 volunteers at one time. We cannot send fewer then 10 volunteers per shift.
* You must be in need of volunteers for group work, meaning that our volunteers will work together in groups of at least 3-4 people. We cannot, for example, do things like mentoring, shelving library books, being course marshalls at walking or running races, working in a "coat check" for a fund raiser, or doing work such as parking duty because these jobs need just one or two volunteers per station (e.g., one parking duty person directs cars to another parking duty person who is standing 20+ feet away). We can do things like working at race water stations where there may be 10 plus people per station, all working in the same area to pass out water. We can also do things like painting projects, hiking or biking trail clean-up, food preparation, festival setup & tear down and other events where there will be multiple volunteers painting in each area. If your work is not group work please do not submit a request.
* We cannot get you repeat volunteers, or the same set of volunteers on different days. Our organization provides "one time" volunteers only. If you are in need of multiple volunteers on multiple days we will work to get you volunteers each day that you need them, but we will not provide you with the same volunteers on an ongoing basis.
* We can send our volunteers to an orientation session only if that orientation immediately preceeds the event. If you need the volunteers to arrive a half-hour early for training please indicate the start time on the form below to include that earlier time. We cannot send volunteers to an orientation session that occurs days or weeks before the event.
* Please estimate your volunteer needs accurately. Too often organizations over-estimate their needs and we end up with far too many volunteers at the event. The volunteers are bored and have too little work to do and are not likely to volunteer again if this happens. Our volunteers work very hard and we typically have a very low rate of volunteer cancellations - there is no need for you to request more volunteers then you will truly need.
* We prefer volunteer projects that last no more then 5 hours. If you have a longer or even all-day event we may ask you to accept a few shifts of volunteers instead of using one group all day long. Please fill out the form with the event start and end times for all-day and we will contact you via email to setup shorter shifts and groups of volunteers.
* If you will be offering food, beverages, t-shirts or any other "perks" to the volunteers do let us know that.
* Although we try to accept all events our schedule sometimes does not allow for us to do this. If we cannot assist we'll let you know via email and, when possible, try to setup an alternate date when we can help.
Click here to request volunteers.
DC Office of Partnerships and Grant Development
The DC Office of Partnerships and Grant Development webpage is rich with information, including how-to instructions for creating a non-profit, hiring a grant writer, writing a proposal, finding grants and more.
Servenet.org
Servenet.org maintains one of the most extensive volunteer opportunity databases in the world. Every day volunteers use servenet.org to find opportunities to address critical needs in their communities. Post your organizaton's volunteer opportunities and connect with millions of volunteer across the world. You must register to post.
Networkforgood.org
Recruiting volunteers at Networkforgood.org extends your reach to a larger audience, and technology can aid in automating tasks related to managing and even training volunteers. Online listing services are generally free. Simply list your volunteer opportunities, and individuals will be able to search and sign up for what appeals to them. Remember, not all volunteer opportunities need to be filled in-person. Virtual volunteers can fill jobs that don't require face-to-face tasks such as grant writers, researchers, and fundraising assistants who can share their work electronically. To get started, click here.
BoardnetUSA
BoardnetUSA is the unique website revolutionizing the way nonprofit boards and new leaders find each other. If you're looking for a new board member you can find him/her here.
* Over 12,000 candidates and nonprofit boards are currently using boardnetUSA.
* 8 of 10 of users would recommend boardnetUSA to a friend for their board connecting needs.
* 88% of users would use boardnetUSA again.
* 90% of board members connected through boardnetUSA have made financial contributions to the nonprofit they joined.
* Over 85% of users feel boardnetUSA connected them with a board or candidate that they would not have otherwise encountered.
VolunteerSolutions.org
Volunteer Solutions is a volunteer matching application that helps connect individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community. Volunteer Solutions gives your organization free, targeted web based volunteer recruitment. With Volunteer Solutions help your organization can:
* Gain access to the many people who search the web for volunteer opportunities
* List all of your volunteer opportunities in one database accessible to volunteers who share your interests
* Use powerful administrative tools to track the success of your web efforts and improve your marketing
* Reduce internal paperwork by registering volunteers directly online
* Add leading edge technology that the private sector enjoys to your existing web site
Click here to register.
Adult Fitness/Dance Instructor
Deadline: December 31
District Dance Co. is looking for an energetic adult fitness/dance instructor who can teach a variety of classes to ages 18 and up. Applicant must have experience directly in the dance field. Classes can include but are not limited to - Cardio Jazz, Sexy Strip-tease, and Hip-hop. Classes will be held in the Northern VA and DC area.
Great pay depending on class size and experience ($15-$50 per class). Flexibility to customize your teaching schedule, hours and start date.
Interested applicants, please send your resume to Melissa Curling at melissa@districtdanceco.com or visit our website at www.districtdanceco.com.
Washington City Paper
The Washington City Paper will allow you to recruit volunteers free of charge. To post a listing, click here. Under "Choose a Subsection" click "Volunteers." You may write two ads - one for the print version of the paper (35-word limit) and one for the online version (no word limit). Your ad will run for one week, but you may post week after week.
Greater DC Cares
Greater DC Cares offers free training and resources to nonprofits, including: volunteers, pro-bono consultants, board members, in-kind goods and services, training on topics such as volunteer management, project development for pro bono consultants, and the development of corporate partnerships. To become a part of Greater DC Cares’ network, you have to be a community-based organization (nonprofit, public school, recreation center, etc.) that provides services to the people of the Washington region.
For more information, contact nonprofit@greaterdccares.org or call 202-777-4443.
Cultural Alliance of Great Washington Business Volunteers for the Arts
The Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington provides Business Volunteers for the Arts assistance to its emerging and small member organizations with budgets up to $550,000. Organizations may apply at any time during the year as service is provided on a rolling basis. The CAGW will match qualifying member organizations with a professional who will provide pro bono consulting services in the areas shown below. As with any consultancy engagement, the staff of the organization must be prepared to commit the necessary time and, when necessary, financial resources to the project. BVAs provide services in the following areas:
Accounting and Finance
· Accounting systems/procedures
· Budgeting and cash flow management
· Financial analysis/planning
Human Resources
· Management/Administration
· Job description development
· Work efficiency assessment
· Personnel policies and procedures
Marketing
· Development of marketing plans
· Advertising and branding campaigns
· Public Relations
Organizational Development
· Strategic planning
· Structure and management
· Retreat/meeting facilitation
· Board development
Computer/Information systems
· Website planning
· Hardware/software needs assessment
BVA does not provide: audits, direct financial assistance, fundraising professionals, individual artist consultations, non-management tasks (ushering, mailings, etc), operating staff, permanent volunteers,
Board of Directors.
To apply for BVA assistance, compile and send the information shown below to the BVA Program Director. Upon receipt and review, the BVA Program Director will contact you to arrange a Project Assessment meeting with staff and/or Board members who will be working on the project.
Application Materials:
* Articles of incorporation and bylaws
* Mission statement and description of programs
* Sample grant proposal and fundraising package
* General information brochure, press articles, reviews, etc.
* Financial statement or audit for last complete fiscal year
* Current operating budget
* List of your board members and their affiliations
* List of staff members and their titles
* IRS Determination letter granting 501 (c)(3) status
* Most recent strategic, business or operating plan
* Sample grant proposal
* Narrative description of the BVA project include contact/lead person for the project
* Signed approval indicating the Board of Directors of the organization has approved your request for BVA assistance
For any specific questions about the Business Volunteers for the Arts Program, please contact the BVA Program Director.
Boardsource.org
BoardSource increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through online articles, a consulting practice, publications, tools, and membership program. BoardSource provides:
* Resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, and an extensive Web-based database.
* Governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design specialized solutions to meet an organization's needs.
* The most comprehensive selection of material on nonprofit governance, including a large selection of booklets, books, videotapes, and audiotapes.
* An annual conference that brings together approximately 600 board members and chief executives of nonprofit organizations from around the world.
To learn more, call (202) 452-6262.
African American Nonprofit Network Board Initiative Program
The African American Nonprofit Network offers a Board Initiative Program that assists with matching qualified African American leaders with nonprofit organizations seeking board members. For more information, contact Rebecca Anderson by email or at (202)973-2510.
Volunteer Consulting Group
VCG assists nonprofit organizations - with headquarters in the Northeast Corridor - in defining their board recruitment objectives, and then conducts a targeted search for business, professional and community leaders with the desired expertise, diversity of perspective and resources. VCG's fees are on a sliding scale. For help in building your "Board of the Future" please call Rhoda Barr, Director of Client Services, at (212) 447-1236.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the leading professional organization for fundraising executives who work for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. The DC Metro chapter has over 950 members. For more information, call (703) 684-0410 or email info@afpdc.org.
CharityChannel Consultants Registry
CharityChannel is an online community of over 100,00 nonprofit professionals. The consultant registry enables nonprofits to search for consultants by location, name or area of expertise. For more information, call 1-949-589-5938 or email editors@charitychannel.com.
Teaching Positions Available
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) in Alexandria and Fairfax Station, VA is seeking a dynamic, experienced dance professional to teach for the 2010-2011 school year and beyond.
MFAC is a non-competitive pre-professional performing arts school that strives to uphold a high standard of performance and education in a nurturing and positive artistic environment.
Current opportunities are available for the following dance genres:
Tap
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Additional choreography and teaching opportunities may become available throughout the year.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a bachelors degree and/or professional performing credits, at least 5 years of solid teaching experience and have a dynamic and positive energy.
Salary:
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Please submit resume with 3 references to info@metrofinearts.com
ART(202) Television - Call for Video Content!
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is presenting a new 1 hour television show called Art(202). Submit video content about DC's art scene! Features can include info-mercials about your arts organization, artistic interpretations of your work, documentaries, animations, music videos, slides of your visual art.
• Videos submitted can only be content related to or shot in Washington, DC.
• Art(202) will air on Friday nights at 9:00 and Saturday nights at 11:00 on the Mayor's Network, Channel 16.
Submit the following:
o :30 - 5 minute videos
o One data DVD with either a quick time or .mov; and One regular DVD.
o Please provide an online link for screening purposes, if available
o Producer/Organization name, email, phone number, address, wesbite
o Video release form with your submission - Available at http://www.dcarts.dc.gov
Mail submissions to: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Attn: Art202 Don Napoleon, 1371 Harvard St. NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Questions: Art(202) Programming Producer, Don Napoleon at 240 605 6537 or don@gearshift.tv
Radford University Division of Dance Position Announcement
Deadline: ongoing
Radford University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
School of Dance and Theatre
Position: Dance Faculty: Rank: Instructor - Full Time Temporary.
Available August 2010.
Qualifications: Terminal Degree in Dance with Undergraduate teaching experience or
Bachelors Degree in Dance with professional experience and a
minimum three years of Undergraduate teaching experience; strong
writing and assessment skills desired.
Responsibilities: Applicants must be competent to teach advanced levels of Modern
and Jazz technique, two other areas of dance technique that could
include Theatre Dance or a World Dance form. Teaching
responsibilities will also include some dance theory, possibly Dance
History and Dance Production. Will choreograph for main stage
productions, supervise student choreography projects, advise majors,
serve on School, College, and University Committees.
Program: Four year undergraduate program with approximately 70 majors,
housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students pursue
a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with emphasis in
Classical or Contemporary Dance, and a Bachelor of Science degree in
Education.
Institution: Radford University is a comprehensive, coeducational state institution
of approximately 8,800 students nestled in the New River Valley of the
Blue Ridge Mountains.
Application: Send letter of application with teaching philosophy; CV; DVD of
original work; names, addresses and phone numbers of three
professional references electronically to danah bella, Chair, Search
Committee: dvbella@radford.edu
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
APAP Cultural Exchange Fund Travel Grants
Deadline: November 15
The Association of Performing Arts Presenters is accepting applications for the Cultural Exchange Fund travel subsidy program supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to meet the individual and group travel needs for Arts Presenters members who are building partnerships and collaborations with international artists. This funding round will support travel taking place between December 2010 and June 2011.
The fund is a travel subsidy program meant to assist U.S.-based presenters working to build partnerships and collaborations with international touring artists, companies, and their collaborators and to encourage presentation of the work of artists from around the world in its cultural context. In promoting cross-cultural arts programming, Arts Presenters strongly encourages travel to the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Arts Presenters will award travel subsidies to individual presenters, presenting organizations, and to groups of presenters traveling to see the work of artists, companies, and/or to develop and advance projects with international artists and their collaborators.
All applicants must be active members of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. For-profit organizations are not eligible. The fund does not support artists who are performing or traveling to meet with international presenters about performance opportunities, nor does it fund managers, agents, or producers working to expand business rosters.
The maximum amount awarded per individual organization, inclusive of travel costs and per diem, is $2,000. Group travel subsidies will be awarded only to groups of three or more presenters from different member presenting organizations. The maximum award for a group is $10,000, with no more than $2,000 awarded per organization. The lead partner organization must be a presenter or presenting organization.
Visit the Arts Presenters Web site for more information.
Link to Complete RFP
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities offers several funding programs for individuals and nonprofit organizations located in the District of Columbia. Individuals are not required to provide matching funds. Organizations are only required to provide matching funds as indicated.
http://dcarts.dc.gov/DC/DCARTS/Grants/Apply+for+Grants/Apply+for+Grants
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants
Deadline: ongoing
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation supports multiple funding programs.
Presenting, Touring and Exhibiting programs work to strengthen the region’s presenter network, provide stable touring engagements for artists both within our region and internationally, and give communities high quality, varied artistic experiences. The programs build audiences for artists and provide opportunities for greater understanding and appreciation of the arts throughout the mid-Atlantic and the world.
Artist Support, Projects and Residencies allow artists to explore, create and exhibit their work while providing support and services to assist in career development.
Knowledge Building programs develop the capacity of national artists and arts organizations and enhance their participation in the Foundation’s programs and services.
Special Projects allow the Foundation to engage in activities outside the scope of general programming. These projects frequently involve partnerships with the National Endowment for the Arts or other government/private entities.
http://midatlanticarts.org/funding/index.html
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company
Deadline: ongoing
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company is currently recruiting strong male dancers with a solid background in modern dance and/or ballet and release technique for its 2010-2011 season.
Dancers must work well in a group, and be interested and willing to study other techniques such as Bharata Natyam and Social Dance forms. Experience in other dance forms and in interest in collaborative and experimental work is a definite plus. Rehearsals are from 7:00 to 10:00 pm Mondays and Wednesdays in Silver Spring, Maryland and dancers must be able to commit to at least one year to be considered for the positions. All performances and travel expenses are paid, and dancers receive a rehearsal stipend. The company has several local, national and international performance opportunities in the upcoming months. We have a full season planned with several performances in the Fall and Spring of next year.
The company collaborates with several theater and dance companies in the area for dynamic projects throughout each season. Dakshina received the Dance Metro DC Founder's Award for Innovation in 2007, and Emerging Group and Excellence in Costume in 2008. We are a fun, vibrant, and exciting group to dance with, and use a collaborative work approach--Email us today to get started!
Auditions will be held on a rolling basis till all positions are filled. Please email your resume, head shot and dance pictures and availability to info@dakshina.org.
Fairfax Commission for the Arts Grants
Deadline: ongoing
The Commission supports both established, and up and coming arts organizations by providing grants to suitably qualified applicants. We also have an active school arts program that supplements, and enhances the regular curriculum of school activities. Click here to learn more about applying for a grant.
http://www.fairfaxarts.org/
Left/Right television production company
Deadline: ongoing
Left/Right, an award-winning television production company based in New York City is developing an exciting new documentary series about cheer/dance teams and/or companies. The series will highlight the challenges and rewards of the sport, as well as what happens outside the gymnasium, including school, work, and social life.
They are very interested in hearing from anyone that might have interest in the project. They are looking for compelling stories from teenagers and young adults cheering at the high school or college level, and also interested in hearing from coaches, families, friends, and school administrators.
Left/Right is a nonfiction television production company that specializes in telling real stories about extraordinary people. Our recent series run the gamut from the Emmy-winning Showtime documentary series This American Life to VH1’s formidable competition show I Want to Work for Diddy, to the dramatic new HGTV home makeover series, Battle on the Block.
If interested, please contact Becky Hayes:
Left/Right, Inc.
917.771.8928—cell
212.695.1625—fax
212.695.2092 x349—office
http://www.leftright.tv/
Dance Teacher (all styles and ages) in NOVA/DC WANTED!
Deadline: December 31
District Dance Co. is looking for an energetic creative movement and children's dance class instructor who can teach a variety of classes to ages 3-18. Applicant must have experience directly in the dance field. Classes can include but are not limited to - Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Pom/Dance Team and more. Classes will be held in the Northern VA and DC area.
Great pay depending on class size and experience ($15-$50 per class). Flexibility to customize your teaching schedule, hours and start date.
Interested applicants, please send your resume to Melissa Curling at melissa@districtdanceco.com or visit our website at www.districtdanceco.com.
Artistic Director Intern
The Maryland Institute for Dance Artistic Director is currently seeking an Intern for the Winter-Spring 2010-2011 for 15-20 hours a week.
Internship Summary: Assist the Artistic Director with day to day functions, prepare correspondence, prepare school literature and make phone calls.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate student, college graduate, or graduate student
- Internet and database skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and detail-oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office and social media is required
Internships are not paid; however interns may take advantage of unlimited free dance classes.
DanceAntonini is seeking new dancers
DanceAntonini, directed by Lou Antonini, is seeking new talent. We are post-modern based and incorporate theater, improvisation, organic movement, and release technique in our works. We are looking for trained dancers and those who possess the energy and dynamic of our art. We have an eclectic blend of performers and accept dancers with a variety of backgrounds and training. Performers must be dedicated and committed to building new works and the development process.
Dancers should be available to rehearse every Thursday night. Our rehearsal schedule may change to every Tuesday evening beginning January. Additional rehearsals are rare and will be arranged to accommodate company member’s schedules. Dancers should be available to perform afternoon performances on March 30, 2011, and June 22, 2011 as well as evening engagements for our 2011 performance season. Dancers are not required to participate in all performances. Opportunities from organizational growth are offered first to company talent and dedication. We offer a flexible rehearsal schedule to accommodate dancers professional and personal needs.
Please contact us stating your intent with a resume or description of your background if you are interested in this opportunity at Info@DanceAntonini.org. Auditions will be scheduled by invite.
Full Circle Dance Company Holds Open Auditions!
December 2 from 7-8:30pm
Morton Street Dance Center, Inc.
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 108, Baltimore, MD, 21211
Now in its 10th anniversary season, Full Circle Dance Company is holding an open audition for new company members on December 2! Men and ethnic minorities are encouraged to audition.
As Full Circle embarks on another exciting year, we are seeking versatile dancers for our next thematic project as well as existing repertory works. Please bring a resume and headshot (if available), and be prepared to take an advanced level company class and learn repertory material.
Rehearsals take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. See the company website for directions to Morton Street Dance Center plus photos, videos, press and additional information about our ensemble: http://www.fullcircledance.webs.com. For questions about the audition, please contact us at fullcircledanceco@gmail.com.
About Full Circle:
“moving your soul and informing your life” - Baltimore City Paper
Full Circle Dance Company, under direction of Donna L. Jacobs and now in its 10th anniversary season, is a multiethnic professional ensemble that performs exciting choreography from a variety of modern dance traditions. Based in Baltimore, MD, the company draws on the diverse backgrounds of its dancers and works in a collaborative spirit to bring technically stunning and emotionally challenging dance to a wide audience. Since it was founded in 2000, Full Circle has built a strong body of work that tackles challenging thematic topics through personal explorations and collaboration with artists from other disciplines and the general public.
For more information Phone: 410-235-9003
Email: fullcircledanceco@gmail.com
Next Reflex Dance Collective's "Places in Space"
Deadline: December 3, 2010
Next Reflex Dance Collective is inviting choreographer submissions for “Places in Space” to premiere at Dance Place on June 18th & 19th, 2011.
What is Places in Space?
“Places in Space” is a site-specific based project derived of work created for the stage while observing the essence of the place in which it originated. The performance transcends the choreographer’s experience within a specific place and time to the stage where the audience can delve deep into the moment with the choreographer and the performers. All represented places are from outdoor locations from anywhere around the world.
NRDC is seeking choreographers who are interested in contributing work within this realm to present at Dance Place with NRDC in summer 2011. Choreographers are
encouraged to explore this idea by choosing an outdoor location as impetus and then
developing a theme through exploration/improvisation. What the choreographer chooses to bring to the space or how the choreographer chooses to use the space is up to him/her. NRDC encourages choreographers to bring these places into the space in
a variety of ways; ie. through movement, voice, technology, etc. and are interested in
seeing choreographers use the space in non-traditional ways.
Interested choreographers need to submit a proposal to Next Reflex Dance Collective
by Friday, December 3rd no later than 5pm.
Proposals need to include:
Choreographer/Company name:
Brief biography:
Description of proposed project:
Number of performers:
Please e-mail all submissions to Erika@nextreflexdc.com
*Selected choreographers will receive a stipend for both performances. Amount will
depend on funding for the project.
*Choreographers will be required to present their ongoing work in 2 showings in the spring. The first date is TBA and will take place at Joy of Motion in Bethesda, and the second date will be a final showing on Saturday, May 8th at 7pm at Joe’s Movement Emporium. Choreographers will receive feedback from their peers in the community as well as from NRDC Artistic Directors, company members, donors and supporters.
*All choreographers and dancers must be available for the showing dates, performance dates and technical/dress rehearsal which will fall on Friday, June 17th all day and evening.
Any questions should be directed to Erika Surma at Erika@nextreflexdc.com
Ballet Instructor
Deadline: January 14
BTI Dance Institute, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is currently seeking a ballet instructor for Levels I and II of our our Youth Division. Level I is designed for children ages 7-10 and meets from 4:00-5:00pm on Monday and Thursday. Level II, for children ages 10-12, is directly after Level I and runs from 5:00-6:00pm.
Qualified instructors must have at least 3 years of experience, and a certified or college degree in Dance or Dance Education.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to: kparmer@btidance.org
For more information about BTI Dance Institute please contact us at 202.588.8282 or visit our website at www.btidance.org
Seeking Intern
The Maryland Institute for Dance Artistic Director is currently seeking an Intern for the Winter-Spring 2010-2011 for 15-20 hours a week.
Internship Summary: Assist the Artistic Director with day to day functions, prepare correspondence, prepare school literature and make phone calls.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate student, college graduate, or graduate student
- Internet and database skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and detail-oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office and social media is required
Internships are not paid; however interns may take advantage of unlimited free dance classes.
To apply, submit a cover letter and a resume to:
Essence Moore, Artistic Director
essence@mdfordance.org
Joy of Motion Development Internship Available
Joy of Motion Dance Center, the largest nonprofit dance education organization in the greater Washington region, is currently seeking a Development Intern for 15-20 hours a week during Winter/Spring 2011.
Qualifications: Undergraduate student, college graduate, or graduate student.
Requirements: Internet and database skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and detail-oriented. Experience or interest in working in a performing arts or nonprofit setting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet is required.
Responsibilities Include: Assist the Director of Development with grant preparation; prepare correspondence with individual donors; update databases relating to individual donors; research grant opportunities; and prepare information for brochures and other communication materials.
Internships are not paid; however interns may take advantage of unlimited free dance classes at all JOMDC studio locations.
All interested applicants should email or fax a cover letter and resume to:
Polly Thibodeau, Director of Development
Joy of Motion Dance Center
202-333-6801 x13 Fax
202-333-4559, email
pthibodeau@joyofmotion.org
. www.joyofmotion.org
Artist Housing @ Loree Grand
Artist Housing @ Loree Grand. Cultural Development Corporation is currently accepting applications for live/work apartments at Loree Grand – 250 K Street NE, Washington. Many 1- bedroom units available, with limited studio and 2-bedroom units. All apartments feature stainless steel appliances, individual washer and dryer and individual heating and cooling. The building also features a rooftop garden, private courtyard, community room and fitness center. Applications, rent schedule, FAQ, virtual tours and more can be found at www.culturaldc.org. Units will be leased on a first come, first serve basis to applicants that meet the artistic and financial eligibility.
Ballet/Tap Instructor
Swan Ballet Dance Schools, private dance studios in Fairfax County, seeks dance instructor with ability/experience to teach beginning through intermediate levels of ballet and tap. Most classes weekday evenings and Saturdays. Schedule/compensation TBD between candidate and director. Position available immediately. Please send resume to swanballetdance@aol.com. Email or call (703-425-9400) Swan Ballet for more information. www.swanballetdance.com
Intern/Workstudy for AVAdance /ImproVolutions Movement Theatre Company
AVAdance and ImproVolutions Movement Theatre Company,directed by Michelle Ava, is seeking p/t intern to assist with designing electronic emails , web site data base , Face Book and Flicker upkeep. Work in exchange for classes at Joy of Motion Dance Center all locations plus stipend for specific projects. Flexible work schedule and some organizational meetings. www.AVAdance.com Contact Michelle :301-704-2935 AVAdance1@aol.com
Experienced Ballet/Pointe Teacher needed
Dance Dimensions, located in District Heights, MD, is looking for an experienced ballet/pointe teacher. Pay is commensurate with experience. Position is available immediately. Please send resume to DaKiya Lambert at DaKiyaDances@yahoo.com or contact her at 301-420-1567. For more information, visit www.Dimensions-Inc.com.
BTI Dance Institute Professional Division
November 13
BTI Dance Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing excellence in dance education to adults and youth of all ages.
BTI Dance Institute is holding an audition for the Professional Division of the Youth Dance Training Program, on Saturday November 13th from 3:00-5:00pm.
The Audition will consist of Ballet and Modern work, and a short interview. Applicants should be prepared with a photo, resume, $17 audition fee, and should pre-register online at:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10515
Classes begin Monday, January 17th 2011
Contact Information:
Address: 1515 14th St. NW #200
Washington, DC 20036
Web: www.btidance.org
Phone: 202.588.8282
Email: kparmer@btidance.org
About:
The Professional Division is a 3-year finishing program for young adults ages 17-23. This program takes a conservatory approach to providing intensive dance training for the aspiring professional dancer. Students will participate, on average, in 10 classes per week, comprised of technique, somatics, and academic dance classes, exclusively for the Professional Division students. Depending on the students’ strengths and weaknesses, individual recommendations will be made for supplementary classes through our Adult Program. This will give the students an individualized program, tailored to their specific needs as technician, performer and artist.
Courses Include: Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Men’s Classes, Partnering (Ballet or Modern), Conditioning Class (Floor Barre, Yoga, Pilates), Nutrition for Dancers, Dance History, Anatomy for dancers, Resume Writing, Audition Preparation, Choreography, Improvisation, Repertoire (Ballet & Modern), Jazz Dance, Character Dance Workshops, Acting, and Laban.
Requirements:
Criteria for acceptance to the Professional Division include an advanced-beginner to intermediate level of training in ballet and/or modern; a toned, flexible, well-proportioned body; and musicality. Students must be finished with their academic requirements and be 17 years of age or older by the start date of the semester.
In order to maintain enrollment in the program students must pass course exams, show dedication, a strong work ethic and adequate artistic progress.
We recommend a minimum of 3 years consistent dance training in ballet and/or modern dance in order to be a successful candidate for acceptance.