Word Up Dance Company will host their Second Annual Dance Concert on July 20, 2008 at 2PM in the park. It will be held at Thompson Park in Jamesburg, NJ. It will be apart of one of the activities of Word Up Day. Come and witness a dance concert like no other

For more Info visit
http://www.wordupinc.org/WordUpDay.html

or call 877 WORDUP1

or email wudanceco@yahoo.com

johannes wieland is seeking experienced male and female dancers/performers with strong contemporary/classical technique along with solid partnering and improvisation skills for his international organization. Rehearsals, performances and touring are paid and ongoing commitment begins October 2008.

Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at The Ailey Studios prior to the final performance of newyou. Dancers should bring a current resume and audition fee of $15. Pre-pay after your registration and receive a $5 discount ($10 non-refundable). Be warmed up, ready to move and open to improvisational work that may include speaking, dialogue, etc. Pre-registration is mandatory and closes June 7, 2008. Register today at www.johanneswieland.org/audition.html

Busch Gardens of Tampa Florida is now hiring performers of many talents for a variety of live shows including a Broadway style show called Katonga, Tales from the Jungle. No appointment necessary. Auditions are held on the first Wednesday of each month in Tampa. Outgoing personalities and comic acting abilities are always a plus. Seeking male dancer/singers, male and female vocalists, stilt walkers, technicians, seamstresses and dressers. Visit our website at http://www.buschgardenstalent.com for photos, pay rates, and helpful audition tips. Excellent benefits. Audition hotline: 813-987-5164.

johannes wieland is searching for 100 red haired females for his upcoming premiere of newyou, June 5-8, 2008 at The Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City. Throughout the past few months, Johannes Wieland’s choreographies have received critical praise in New York and Europe and now, he will delve into the philosophical realm of lies and happiness debuting a brand new evening length work, newyou.

You must have natural or dyed red hair, and/or be willing to dye hair, be 18 years or older, provide your own black dress and black heels, and be available for all rehearsals and performances (see below). You may be asked to speak one line of text into a microphone. Dance skills, training or knowledge are not necessary.

Rehearsals
May 17th 1:00- 3:30pm, May 31st 1:00- 3:30pm, June 3rd 5:00- 6:00pm, June 4th 5:30– 7:00pm, June 5th 1:30-3:00pm

Performances
June 5th 8:00pm, June 6th 8:00pm, June 7th 8:00pm, June 8th 7:00pm

Register and upload your color headshot at www.johanneswieland.org/redheads.html

Join us for New York's Second Annual Dance Parade! We are celebrating movement in all its forms with Burning Man Spirit and Love Parade Energy.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008 we will join colorful floats, live bands and DJs to dance in the streets to Salsa, Contra, Disco, Clogging, Ballroom, Irish Step, Hip Hop, Swing, Tango, Ballet, Breakdance, Japanese, Samba and more - over 19 forms demonstrating that Dance is a vibrant, expressive form of art.

YOU CAN:

• Be in the parade as an official group or individual

• Be in the parade informally as a spacer (keeping even distance between floats and groups)

• Be a member of our Dance Police! (giving tickets to people not dancing)

• Get a float with a stage area and mega-audio system to take you down Broadway

• Get a booth at our Dancefest in Tompkins Square Park following the parade

• Help behind the scenes with production and outreach

• Volunteer the day of with check-in, production and clean-up

• Come out and support the dancers as a spectator-participant!

Join or donate to our all-volunteers non-profit effort at www.danceparade.org.

Join us for New York's Second Annual Dance Parade! We are celebrating movement in all its forms with Burning Man Spirit and Love Parade Energy.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008 we will join colorful floats, live bands and DJs to dance in the streets to Salsa, Contra, Disco, Clogging, Ballroom, Irish Step, Hip Hop, Swing, Tango, Ballet, Breakdance, Japanese, Samba and more - over 19 forms demonstrating that Dance is a vibrant, expressive form of art.

YOU CAN:

• Be in the parade as an official group or individual

• Be in the parade informally as a spacer (keeping even distance between floats and groups)

• Be a member of our Dance Police! (giving tickets to people not dancing)

• Get a float with a stage area and mega-audio system to take you down Broadway

• Get a booth at our Dancefest in Tompkins Square Park following the parade

• Help behind the scenes with production and outreach

• Volunteer the day of with check-in, production and clean-up

• Come out and support the dancers as a spectator-participant!

Join or donate to our all-volunteers non-profit effort at www.danceparade.org.

AUDITION for Dancers

d a n a h b e l l a DanceWorks, a contemporary dance company based in Southwest Virginia, is looking for COMPANY MEMBERS for the 2008-2009 season. Dancers must have strong technique, preferably in modern and ballet, and some improv experience.

4/26/08
2pm

Peters Hall, B112
Radford University
Radford, VA

For more information:

La Compañía Tedancari, con Dirección de la Coreógrafa cubana, Marta Bercy, presentará los Jueves 8 y 15 de Mayo, Africando", 9pm, Teatro Buenos Aires Club, Perú 571, San Telmo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tedancari aborda la danza contemporánea desde la perspectiva latina.

Programa:
- El Pulso del Atomo-Coreografía: Cintia Mignone / Música: Carlos Fretgman.
- Africando- Coreografía: Marta Bercy / Música: Percusión en Vivo.
- Open Way- Coreografía: Marta Bercy/Música: Percusión en Vivo.
- De-Chá-(Estreno Mundial) Coreografía: Marta Bercy / Música: Abelardo Barroso.

Entrada Gral: $15. pesos.
Sitio Web: Cia. Tedancari
http://www.tedancari.com

Hey! America's Best Dance Crew season 2 auditions are starting next week!

New York, NY - April 18th
Houston, TX - April 21st
Los Angeles, CA - April 29th
Chicago, IL - May 3rd

Crews must consist of five (5) to seven (7) members, made up of any combination of males and females. All members must be 18 yrs or older by May, 31, 2008.

Here's what to bring to the auditions:

Completed application and release forms - download forms from www.myspace.com/abdcseason2

A 1-2 minute (no longer than 2 minutes, no shorter than 1 minute) choreographed routine showcasing your crew's best moves and creativity.
CD of music -- bring a copy to leave with producers (no ipods)
Come dressed in hip-hop or street dance attire and ready to dance!

For info online, visit our myspace page at www.myspace.com/abdcseason2 or dance.mtv.com

Any crews interested in auditioning, please contact us so we know you're coming! Also, if you have any questions or would like more information, PLEASE call or email us!

Peace

1-877-310-CREW (2739)
thecrew@mtvnmix.com
www.myspace.com/abdcseason2
dance.mtv.com

The Hartt School Community Division
University of Hartford
Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs (full time)

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Dance Department and the Simsmore Square facility of The Hartt School Community Division (HCD). The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is instrumental in the planning, coordination and execution of all dance department and Simsmore Square activities including, but not limited to, student registration, class and teaching schedules, performances, auditions and other special events.

As the principal liaison for the department, the Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, parents and members of the community and works collaboratively with the Chair of the HCD Dance Department and faculty of the The Hartt School BFA program.

The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs supervises a full-time Dance Administrator, the part-time Receptionists at the Handel Center and Simsmore Square and a part-time Special Events Coordinator. The position works closely with the HCD Director and Associate Director to design marketing and promotional plans for the Dance Department and Simsmore Square, assists in the development and oversight of the Dance Department and Simsmore Square budgets in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management and identifies performance and educational opportunities as well as assists in the development of Dance Department programs as necessary and appropriate.

This position reports to the Associate Director of the Community Division.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. The successful candidate will have three or more years experience as an administrator in the arts and/or other non-profit environment. A thorough understanding of dance and music education processes is preferred. The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is someone who loves children and has the ability to interact appropriately with students, faculty and parents in every phase of the learning process.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience

To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of professional reference
Send materials to: Human Resources Development, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 or hrd@hartford.edu. The University of Hartford is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Employer.

Application materials are due May 1, 2008 or until position is filled.


The renowned dance department at The Hartt School Community Division carries on the tradition and high quality of the School of the Hartford Ballet, providing a comprehensive training curriculum for children, adults and pre-professional dancers. The department offers year-round classes in many areas of dance interest and ability for ages three and up.

Classes are held in state-of-the-art, professional facilities located at the new Handel Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford and at a satellite facility in Simsbury, Connecticut. You may visit the school’s webpage at hcd.hartford.edu.