Carriageworks, Sydney
December 11

By Chris Bamford

As the year ended, all the full time dance courses wrapped up and the students prepared for their graduation performances. I was privileged to attend Urban Dance Centre 2010 full time graduation performance – Urban Jam.

Sydney based Urban Dance Centre has been offering a Certificate IV in Dance for a number of years, so they are no strangers to staging a graduation performance. This showed as they delighted us with an evening of dynamic entertainment at Carriageworks – a perfect venue for this type of performance.

My first time at a UDC graduation, I was not able to compare the year’s graduates with past student performances, but overall the standard was quite high and the students showed promise.

The contemporary numbers stole the show, with contemporary proving to be the strong point of the year’s students. Jason Winters’ piece was well executed and the dancers did his brilliant choreography justice. Paul Saliba’s routine was extremely interesting and had every one on the edge of their seats, enthralled. Juliette Verne’s lyrical number was also excellent. Although I had already seen this piece performed at Carnival, it was nice to see the number on a larger stage and I enjoyed it more the second time around.

The group singing fluctuated in standard and was pitchy in parts, but the solo singers definitely made up for it. Hana Tuki, singing a number from Dream Girls, was a standout.

Veronica Beattie’s musical theatre pieces were also a highlight, with clever staging and choreography. I always love a good musical theatre number!

As with most full time courses we see varied skill across the different dance genres. At Urban Jam this was shown through the hip hop performances. The pieces by Rosa Agius and Ilona Fabiszewski were extremely well choreographed with interesting concepts, but there was a noticeable difference in the skill level of the dancers within the hip hop genre. I felt that the students didn’t pull out all the stops, like they did with the contemporary pieces. Having said that though, there were definitely some stand out performers.

All in all, Urban Dance Centre provided a fantastic night of entertainment. The graduates showed talent and dedication and no doubt they have bright futures ahead. I congratulate the UDC staff on another year of quality dance education and look forward to Urban Jam 2011.

Sydney’s ED5INTERNATIONALwill be starting 2011 with a bang, after twenty years as a leader in quality dance education. Here’s the news from Director Elena De Cinque.

So what’s the big news at ED5?
William Forsythe and Mario De Cinque are very excited about celebrating 20 Years of Junior School, 10 Years of our Certificate IV-Full-TimeCourse and the commencement of our new ED5INTERNATIONAL’S VETAB Government Accredited Diploma in Performing Arts.

How will your new VETAB Accredited Diploma affect dancers who want career success?
Performers who want a successful career now not only have the opportunity to be trained and completely prepared for agents and the entertainment industry, they are able to continue their training whilst working and also increase their career longevity. We are very privileged to have industry and agent support for our courses and the manner in which we deliver them.

What’s the difference between taking an accredited course, versus just taking a year of full time dance?
Evidently there is a difference between an accredited course and doing full-time dance for a year or two. Firstly, let us establish that both our courses are not dance only. The courses have been written and delivered and are owned solely by ED5INTERNATIONAL. They include dance, vocal, acting and all the other units necessary to prepare and produce a polished and employment ready performer.

An accredited course also means that it is a nationally recognised qualification. Students are able to extend their studies and training in other university related courses and more importantly it is constantly monitored and evaluated by the Government to ensure quality control for every possible aspect. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with doing a non-accredited full-time dance course, the more training the better, but you fundamentally need to know your intention, goal and desired result.

Who will be taking the course?
The Diploma will consist of naturally our current Certificate IV graduates moving to their second year, other Certificate IV graduates and many performers who are already working in the industry and want to maintain and extend their craft.  Entry to our courses is via audition only.

We currently have ED5INTERNATIONALgraduates in many musicals as leads and ensemble across the country. Our students have contracts with Universal Studios, Macau, Moulin Rouge and cruise liners and some are even extending their studies at the Drama Academy in New York. Students have also been featured in the SYTYCD Top 20 and the upcoming Happy Feet 2 movie sequel.

Visit ED5’s website for more information www.ed5international.com.au and go and see the 2010 Graduation Performance at the Parade Theatre-NIDA (8^th and 9^th December).

The Space Dance and Arts Centre full time students
The Space, Chapel Street, Melbourne
25^th September

By Rebecca Martin

Presented by The Space full time dance school and led by student Jayden Hicks, the dancers themselves created, fundraised, publicised, produced and staged Exhibit – The Misconception of Dance.  Comprised of eight vignettes, the piece explores the misconceptions of dancers and delves beneath the surface of the industry to reveal that there is more to dancers than high kicks and lavish costumes. 

I enter the studios of The Space after emerging from a sea of disgruntled AFL grand final attendees, and I am comforted by the dark stillness of the space which is punctuated by candlelight and motionless dancers positioned like wax statues throughout the venue.  I make my way up the stairs and adjust to the change of culture (from bogans to ballet) and take my seat in front of a dancer in a black hooded coat upon a dais moving slowly as smoke swirls around her.  

The piece begins with little fanfare, but the audience is instantly enthralled as two dancers throw themselves around the stage and on the floor with great intensity to pounding electronic music.  I lean forward in my seat a little as the cloaked figure joins in the dance with mysterious and angular movements.  Next we see a ballerina in white perform classical steps while four others move around the stage in flesh leotards emblazoned with question marks and statements such as “who are we?”.  Despite the very classical appearance of the dancers, they move seductively and suggest that we should not judge a book by its cover.

The thumping sounds of a modern track by Rihanna bring to the stage dancers in black bondage style gear with masks that imply secrets and hidden identities.  By now I am really on the edge of my seat.  A queen figure, dressed elaborately as if straight out of a Tim Burton film, reveals her kinky and crazy side while the leather clad dancers swirl around her. 

Sia’s haunting track Breathe Me brings us a heartbreaking solo that confronts the audience with the ugly side of a dance career – fighting demons, addictions, doubt, and self criticism.  The solo dancer is joined by two dark figures that she initially fights before accepting that all dancers must live with their demons. She dances in harmony with them before being overcome and disappearing from sight.

She later returns to the stage blindfolded where the ballerina in white removes the cigarette from her fingers and blindfold from her eyes, reminding her of why she dances and how easy it is to lose sight of what it is that we want and or of who we are. 

Jayden Hicks takes to the stage to tackle the question of sexuality that comes with the territory of being a male dancer. Hicks is an accomplished dancer with excellent classical technique which is apparent in his fluid movements and elegant extensions. 

The subject of eating disorders is approached with the dramatic use of blood stained finger tips and black shadows following the dancers’ every move.  This section shows the audience the anguish of every dancer as they are confronted with the temptation of food and alcohol and must decide what they want more – to give into temptation or fight on and succeed in the industry. 

The final section of the piece sees the unveiling of the cloaked figure and with all the dancers on stage wearing white ballet outfits and moving as one with freedom and joy.  Mirrors on the side of the stage are swung around so that the audience is staring at themselves while the dancers leap and turn in front of the mirror. We come to realise that the people before us, are us and only the strong can survive in the dance industry.  The piece begs the audience to applaud dancers, not deride them.

Exhibit is a piece that not only showcases the talents of The Space full time dancers, but also the burgeoning talents of creator, producer and performer Jayden Hicks. It is an intelligent and visually impressive work that breaks down the barriers between dancer and audience, and destroys stereotypes while opening the mind.  The dancers are fierce and competent, and they show their versatility through the fusion of styles presented in the choreography.

Published by www.danceinforma.com

A look at four of Sydney’s top Full Time Dance Schools.

By Dolce Fisher.

Ev & Bow

Ev and Bow’s I Want it All, was held at NIDA’s Parade Theatre which is a perfect sized theatre for a graduation performance. The night opened with a huge song and dance number to the show’s title ‘I Want it All’. The stage was packed with incredible dancers.

Two of the best items were both choreographed by the studio directors. Sarah Boulter’s Paint It Black and Lisa Bowmer’s Special Ones were both outstanding. There was a very creative vocal number called Foreign Land that featured a solo vocal performance while a few dancers performed isolated by spotlights. There was some powerful and insane movement!

Ev & Bow won the open jazz section at the McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge with Enough is Enough which they showcased again at this performance. The item demanded technical precision and stamina and the choreography was even tighter than when I saw it at the Challenge.

Every item paraded the strong technical training that the students had received throughout the year. The drama performances were also very entertaining, although the vocal numbers could have been a little stronger for the level of training.

Overall the standard has improved from last year. As one of the newest full time courses, only in its second year, Ev & Bow is going places.  Sarah Boulter and Lisa Bowmer are nurturing some amazing artists and there seems to be a wonderful rapport between the directors and the students.

Urban Dance Centre

UDC’s Urban Jam 2009 at Carraigeworks showcased a mix of their full time dancers, performance groups and casual class students. This made it a little hard to get a feel for the full time department of the school, but the additional performances created a jam-packed evening bursting with variety.

I enjoyed a wonderful performance from young students Alysha Percy and Ryan Buenaventura, who are part of a youth performance group.  A notable item called Chicago by Rosa Agius had a great concept with a hip hop flair added to a few famous tracks from the musical and Tiana Joubert’s High School Musical piece stood out it as it had a really strong theme. The choreography had some clever transitions and humour.

Costuming, in general, seemed a little casual but the best looking item was the opener – Fun House, choreographed by UDC’s Artistic Director Juliette Verne. It was fun, entertaining and dynamic. Juliette Verne creates some amazing choreography.

Unfortunately, the dancers got a little lost on the huge stage at Carriageworks. Although Carriageworks is a great theatre it made it hard for the work to connect with the audience as the space was just so sparse. On a smaller stage the dancers would have looked stronger.

The students are very proficient at hip hop, which is what UDC is known for. A number of the dancers needed a little more core strength and in the more technical disciplines the use of feet and elevation was a little lacking for a few. There were, however, several stand out dancers who are leaving the full time course in good stead. The standard has improved and UDC is definitely going from strength to strength.

Although the show was very long, it was enjoyable and showcased the many facets of Urban Dance Centre well.

SWAP Photography

Also held at NIDA’s Parade Theatre, ED5’s Full Time Performance was very entertaining and professional. The evening had one slick number after the other, making it hard to pick stand outs. The solo vocal numbers were hilariously entertaining and the group vocal numbers were all really well coached with excellent harmonisation and blending. A ‘FaceBook’ song was very funny and a piece called ‘All the Good Men are Gay’ was hysterical, with all the female singers dressed in wedding gowns.

All the dance numbers were really polished and energetic with a high level of performance. Every item was appropriately dressed for the style, theme and era which made the students look very professional.

The evening showed that the ED5 full time students have been exposed to a wide variety of disciplines and have grasped all of them, with Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre high on the agenda. Many schools attempt to train triple threats but sadly miss the mark. This is not the case at ED5.

There were many talented performers, so much so that a few of them have already been employed in the industry. Emily Cascarino was absent from the graduation performance as she has been cast in Mamma Mia and talented all rounder Emma Watkins recently won the Sydney Opera House dance competition called My Mutation. There were also several male students, all with great potential, which is really exciting.

ED5 is proving to be one of Sydney’s leading full time dance studios.

Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy

Students from Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy took part in the Sydney City Youth Ballet’s performance of Nutcracker in early December. Tanya Pearson is the founder and artistic director of the Sydney City Youth Ballet which started in 1971.

Held at the Glen Street Theatre, the show was delightful, demonstrating to us that Ms Pearson has created a wonderful opportunity for young dancers to gain performance experience in a professional environment. It was a great family spectacle and possibly the first ballet experience for many youngsters in the audience.

The dancers gave us a grand show with impressive technique and performance level. There were countless talented dancers in the cast, particularly Evan Loudon and Annabelle Miranda.  Shayarne Matheson also gave quite a mature performance. The students were joined by guest artists Yosvani Ramos and Kristy Corea from the Australian Ballet at special performances, which must have been such a thrill for them.

Although the Glen Street Theatre is a wonderful venue, unfortunately the stage was a little small for this performance. It would have been nice to see the dancers really travel around the stage. However, Nutcraker was a magical Christmas treat. It showcased the prowess of Tanya Pearson’s many talented full time dance students who have exciting futures ahead.

Very top photo: ED5 International

By Rebecca Martin.

On December 17th students from Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance took over The Palms at Crown for an evening of spectacular live performances including singing, dancing, and acting.

The Ministry of Dance inaugural concert, Dance Jam, was highly anticipated and tickets to the show were hot property.  Given the hype surrounding the new school the audience was keen to see whether Jason Coleman’s students were going to live up to expectations.  The pressure was also on Coleman to show that his full time dance institution was a necessary addition to the plethora of schools that already exist.

With cabaret style seating, a bar, cocktail tables and lamps, booths, and room for 800, choosing The Palms at Crown to hold the performance sent a clear message that this wasn’t going to be any ordinary dance school concert, it was going to be a professional show.  And rightly so, as the course at Ministry is only one year of full time training, so the dancers performing are about to embark upon professional dance careers.

Photo Copyright Belinda Strodder

The show opened with a single dancer on stage with a microphone.  She stood downstage and spoke about being a dancer.  Her monologue finished with the words “I am a dancer” at which point the otherwise bare stage was flooded with the remaining 65 dancers of the school who were all repeating the words “I am a dancer”.  The sheer number of dancers on stage speaking, rather than dancing, was hypnotising and the audience instantly knew they were about to experience something special. 

Jason Coleman strode onstage as the dancers exited and began a monologue.  He told us that dance students could go to a ballet school and be a ballet dancer, go to a contemporary school and be a contemporary dancer, go to a jazz school and be a jazz dancer, or go to his school and be a dancer.  He told us that the ballet at his school was real ballet, the jazz was real jazz and the hip hop was real hip hop.  He shared that the dancers graduating from his school were fluent in all styles of dance as well as singing and acrobatics and then began a showcase of the variety of styles the dancers had learnt, as well as championing the professional gigs they had undertaken during their year at Ministry. 

The first pure dance piece of the night was Stephanie Tulloch’s Fuse & Frolic which was a contemporary piece that had strength in numbers and was one of the evening’s highlights.  Almost all of the school’s 66 dancers poured onstage to the sounds of Irish music and the combination of fluid choreography, use of lighting to create silhouettes and the incredible competency of the dancers made this piece a sensory feast. It was an excellent beginning to the show.  Students Tim Barnes and Jayden Hicks were an instant standout and almost overshadowed the ensemble.

Piece three was a jazz number by Sue-Ellen Shook with excellent choreography and flawless execution from the dancers.  Their precision and timing was ‘spot on’ and their energy was high.  This style of dancing was a better fit for the dancers, hinting that they were either primarily jazz dancers or that a lot of their training is focused on this style.

By the time the tap shoes were pulled on and seven of the dancers performed their own choreography to It Don’t Mean a Thing the atmosphere was electric and the audience was clearly enjoying the show.  The enthusiasm and personality of the dancers in this piece was inspiring and the choreography showed great promise.

Photo Copyright Belinda Strodder

Next came a ballet performance, The Palace by Claire Campbell. Again, Barnes and Hicks shone with strong technique and confident execution and while the piece was lovely overall, it lacked a little energy. It was sadly the only ballet piece in the night’s programme.

The classical dancers were ushered off stage by Paul Davis’ tap piece Lose Control. The number showed why Paul Davis is one of the best in the business with his unique tap style and innovative choreography.  His piece almost had the audience on their feet. 

A beautiful contemporary piece from Paul Malek reminded us why he is such a successful choreographer.  His piece, You and Me brought the momentum of the show to a halt and the audience caught their breath. The dancing was calm, lyrical, and emotive with a feeling of loss and searching. 

A collection of songs from the musical Chicago exhibited the vocal talents of the school and proved that the strength of the Ministry students lies not only in their technique but in their showmanship.  The young Robert Moorcroft showed great potential as one of the few men in the piece. 

Photo Copyright Belinda Strodder

The year’s scholar Mitch Fistrovic was mesmerising in a contemporary pas de deux to live piano and vocals to The Beatles’ Let It Be.  Fistrovic’s talent and artistry were exceptional from the onset and showed the audience that he was worthy of the award.  This piece could have easily veered into cheesy territory, but instead was all class and goosebump inducing.

The production itself was smooth, albeit late running.  The transition between each piece was flawless with no breaks and subsequently no opportunity for the audience to get restless.  Coleman’s students should be applauded for their stamina which did not falter at any stage of the difficult programme.  The final few pieces continued in the hip hop and jazz vein with one piece incorporating the use of an oversized boom box which implored the audience to turn it up and they couldn’t refrain from doing so as the cheers and applause increased.  By the conclusion of the performance, Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance had shown that dance is cool, fashionable, and relevant.  But of course, we already knew that, and if any of the audience didn’t they certainly left the venue with the knowledge.

The night’s programme stayed true to the formula of So You Think You Can Dance.  Each of the pieces was entertaining and showed the dancers in fine form. It seems that Ministry of Dance’s forté is in training dancers who can perform a variety of styles and excel in hip hop and jazz.  Such is the climate of dance in Australia, given the influence of music videos, pop music and dance shows on television.  The professional experience the students received during their time at the school was evident and will no doubt hold them in good stead for their future careers. 

Congratulations to Jason Coleman and his Ministry of Dance on an outstanding performance.

Check out the Image Gallery for more photos from the night.

By Chris Bamford.

Due to the popularity of full time dance courses there are now multiple institutions that offer performance programs. Let’s face it, if you want to perform for a living it is becoming increasingly necessary to take a full time course to build the skills and connections you need in this industry.

However, with so many courses now available the exclusivity of these programs is becoming less and less. With multiple courses and hundreds of dancers and singers who all want be a star, it can be tough to secure work after you complete a course.

Some dancers have the misguided opinion that because they have done a full time course they have the right to get paid to perform, rather than the privilege. This may have been the case when only Dynamite and Brent Street offered courses and only a very small number of the best were accepted each year, but it isn’t anymore.

Unfortunately, I estimate that now only about 5% of all performers from full time courses go straight into paid work. Therefore many, many dancers across the country have to wait to get their lucky break. So what do you do next?  There is a certain expectation that those dancers who have completed full time studies will automatically get paid work, but the reality is that you will probably do more unpaid work in the first few years than paid.

Full time dance students from Dance World Studios in Melbourne perform a Bollywood number.

So what do you do until then?  The most important thing is to continue your training. A lot of performers don’t keep up their training and then miss out on opportunities. It can take years before you get that lucky break and you can just miss out if you’re not up to standard.

Now it is easy to keep classes up with many dance schools offering adult casual classes, but the problem is that they don’t look at the individual dancer and where they need to improve. Casual classes definitely have their place and are great for networking and learning different choreography, however they generally will not continue to build your skills.

So how do you continue to grow and improve your craft? You can do another full time course for another year and see how you go, but that can very expensive and can restrict you for auditions. I suggest that you find a studio where the professional dancer is catered for. For example, Caramell Dance Studios offers night time performance courses for the professional and advanced dancer (by audition only) in hip hop and contemporary/lyrical. This allows performers to work or audition through the day time and train at night to maintain and improve their technique. So look for an institution in your state that can cater to your advanced needs.

So you are keeping up your training, but you still don’t have steady work?
Here are a few suggestions to help you open some doors…

• Look out for dance festivals where there may be an opportunity to perform, teach or choreograph, and get involved. You never know who you might be working with and what opportunities may arise.
• Do non-paid productions in between jobs (musical societies, etc). Some professional directors and choreographers use these as a testing ground or a way to refine their skill and it can lead to an audition or an offer for a professional production.
• Get a new skill. Take classes in styles or art forms you are less familiar with. The more skills you have the more employable you are.
• Market yourself. Start to look at yourself as a product package and sell yourself like one. Make sure you know why you are the best for a job and be confident in yourself. However, don’t be over confident or arrogant – this can cost you work.
• If you commit to a project, paid or not, make sure you see it through. The entertainment industry is a ‘clicky’ business and once you have annoyed one person you have generally annoyed ten. This may cost you a job in the future.
• Doing something is better than nothing. Don’t knock back any opportunity, no matter how small. Take the work and run with it until a better opportunity comes along.
• Always be gracious and thankful for each opportunity. Don’t burn any bridges as you may need them again someday.

Don’t stress if you don’t get work straight away. Just keep focused and keep training in your craft. Make sure you don’t get complacent with your current level of skill as you wait for your big break. Keep learning and develop new talents.  Dancing is like any other job – you need to constantly work hard and improve if you want great success. Give yourself goals and reflect on your achievements often, rating your skill level, work ethic and attitude to ensure constant development.

Remember – the moment you become a professional performer you become a product, not a person. Don’t forget about the person behind the product!

Very top photo: Full time dance students of Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance, Melbourne. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

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SUMMER SCHOOL 2010
January 11th-15th

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Full Time Dance At The Space
More than just a dance course…

The Space Dance & Arts Centre is one of Melbourne’s biggest & busiest dance studios, with 9 fully equipped studios, a lounge area & a dancewear store in one complex – including one of the largest dance studios in Melbourne with over 400 square metres of sprung timber floor & a full wall of mirrors.

Established in 2001, The Space has over 90  adult casual classes each week in Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Capoeira, Broadway Dance, Le Bop Modern Jive, Salsa, Latin American, Flamenco, Contemporary, Reggaeton, House, Ballet, Breakdance, Acrobatics, Belly Dance & Argentine Tango.

Full-time Dance @ The Space is more than just a dance course. You will learn from the best international & local dancers, choreographers and producers & perform their work. You will create connections & networks within the commercial dance scene here & abroad.  You will choreograph, devise & produce your own dance performances. You will learn the skills you need to thrive as a dancer, performer & artist. This is your start to a long & fulfilling career…

Workshop Legends!

DANIAL BROWN –  Lyrical / Contemporary / Jazz
Danial’s world class contemporary, jazz and lyrical workshops are not to be missed; he will inspire you to reach your highest goals! Danial Brown has danced with the triumphant Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Marla Bingham’s Contemporary Ballet and Zena Bethune Contemporary Dance US. He has been a dance captain on Broadway and has danced and choreographed prolifically for stage, film, television, music videos and corporate productions. Danial has danced internationally with major artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor.

Danial has taught all around the world to much acclaim, at world renowned studios including The Edge (LA), Broadway Dance Studio (NY), West Coast Performing Arts (CA) and Harbour Dance Center (CA).

ADAM PARSON – Lyrical / Hip Hop / Jazz
Adam Parson is one of the most inspirational teachers, dancers & people we’ve met! Every dancer comes out of Adam’s workshops with something new and important. Adam has appeared on numerous TV shows & commercials including 3rd Rock From The Sun, in Pepsi commericals, in music videos for Monica & Tafkap & has performed worldwide as a Power Ranger. Adam is the founder & choreographer of C. Dance Company & has toured all over the US & China. Adam has choreographed, taught, inspired people worldwide!

WORKSHOPS & AUDITIONS OPEN TO EVERYONE

Scholarships up for grabs in every audition city!
Plus – in every workshop score one week intensive scholarships to learn from the international guests!

Sydney
Audition:
Date: Fri 30th Oct 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Call backs to follow audition
Workshops:
Date: Sat 31^st Oct 11:00am – 2:00pm & 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Venue: NIDA – 215 Anzac Pde Kensington

Gold Coast
Workshop:
Date: Sun 1st Nov 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Dance HQ, 4/16 Pinter Dr, Southport

Brisbane
Workshops:
Dates: Sun 1^st Nov 3:00pm-6:00pm
Auditions:
Date: Mon 2nd Nov 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Call backs to follow audition
Venue: Industrie One – 18/229 Junction Rd Morningside, Brisbane

Perth
Workshops:
Date: Tue 3rd Nov 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Embassy Ballroom/Function Centre, 115 President St, Carlisle
Auditions:
Date: Wed 4th Nov 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Call backs to follow audition
Venue: The Chapel Space, 117 Angove St, North Perth

Adelaide
Workshops:
Date: Thu 5th Nov 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Auditions:
Date: Fri 6th Nov 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Call backs to follow audition
Venue: Adelaide Centre for the Arts, 39 Light Square Adelaide

Melbourne
Workshops:
Date: Sun 8th Nov 10:30am – 1:30pm, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Auditions:
Date: Sat 7th Nov 2:30pm – 5:30pm
call backs date TBC
Venue: The Space – (upstairs) 318, Chapel St Prahran

 2 x 1.5hr workshops in each session 
All workshops will be at an intermediate / advanced level

Contact: +61 3 9529 3949 info@theSpace.com.au  www.theSpace.com.au

How to book:
Auditions: www.thespace.com.au/fulltime
It is free to audition.
Workshops: www.theSpace.com.au/ticketyboo
Workshops $30 per workshop $50 for 2 in 1 session

What to bring: Yourself warmed up & ready to dance, appropriate clothing & footwear, water, knee pads & any equipment needed to perform any specialty you may have.

The Space Dance and Arts Centre have launched Full Time Dance!

Full Time Dance @ The Space is more than just a dance course.

A limited number of talented students will be trained to World Class Standard by our amazing faculty. The course is headed by our Artistic Director the incredible Danial Brown who has: danced with Alvin Ailey, Marla Bingham and Zena Bethune; appeared with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor; studied choreography with Kenny Ortega and Debbie Allen; been a Dance Captain on Broadway and much, much more.

To ensure that the training is world class, along with our brilliant local staff, we will be bringing international artists to Melbourne to teach week long intensive workshops. Confirmed international artists include Shannon Beech, Robert Hallak, Adam Parson, Tovaris Wilson and Michelle Zeitlin!

This course will create connections and networks within the commercial dance scene here and abroad. You will choreograph, devise and produce your own dance performances and learn the skills you need to thrive as a dancer, performer and artist. This could be your start to a long and fulfilling career.

AUDITIONS!
Auditions early November 2009
D etails at http://www.thespace.com.au/fulltime
Contact: (03)9529 3949 info@thespace.com.au