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Footworks!

February 23, 2010 

Welcome to Footworks!, a publication of the Alabama Dance Council. Please stay tuned each week as we keep you informed of news, performances and special events from the Alabama dance community.
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Are you a current ADC member and have an announcement that you would like to share? Performances, masterclasses, special events, scholarship, educational, or audition opportunities - if it's going on, we want to know; and more importantly, we want to share it!

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In this issue:

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ASCA Individual Artists and Arts Administrators Fellowship Program

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Coming to Montgomery

Alabama Ballet Presents Don Quixote

Russian Ballet Workshop with Dmitri Roudnev

Senior Composition Project in Performance

Alabama Dance Theatre's School Performance of "Peter Pan"

Alabama Dance Theatre's "Peter Pan"

Atlanta Jazz & Tap Dance Festival 2010

Alabama Ballet 2nd Tuesday - Serenade Preview

So You Think You Can Dance Auditions in TX & TN

Balletfest Atlanta 2010

Maria Antonietta Berlusconi First International Ballet Award

If you enjoyed the 2010 Alabama Dance Festival and want to get involved behind the scenes, then apply to work with us!

The Alabama Dance Council is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Review the job description and interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume with references for confidential consideration to rosemary@alabamadancecouncil.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

ASCA Individual Artists and Arts Administrators Fellowship Program

 

The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Artist Fellowships and Fellowship in Arts Administration Program. The application deadline is Monday, March 1, 2010.

 

The Council’s Fellowships provide direct assistance to Alabama artists and arts administrators across a range of disciplines, to recognize exceptional work and to support further development of their talents. Fellowships give individuals the financial ability to hone and deepen their craft. The Council awards Fellowships of $5,000 for artists and arts administrators working in crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre and visual arts. The program does not provide funding for academic study in pursuit of a college degree. An applicant must be a legal resident of Alabama who has lived in the state for two years prior to the application deadline.

 

For additional information and submission requirements, interested applicants should review the guidelines available on the Council’s web site at www.arts.alabama.gov.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Coming To Montgomery
Alabama Ballet Presents Don Quixote

Russian Ballet Workshop with Dmitri Roudnev

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February 23, 2010
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Tickets on Sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations

Led by Artistic Director, Judith Jamison, AAADT has gone on to perform for an estimated 23 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries on six continents, including two historic residencies in South Africa.

Presented by:  The Arts Association of East Alabama, Auburn University and the Montgomery Performing Arts Center

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A story of love, comedy, and justice, this full length ballet is bursting with passion and humor. With exuberant dancing and narrative detail, spectacular costumes and scenery, this classic will captivate families and all who love classical ballet. History has never been so beautiful and tantalizing!

Fri. Feb. 26, 2010 - 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 27, 2010 - 2:30 & 7:30 pm
Sun. Feb 28, 2010 - 2:30 pm
Samford Wright Center

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Saturday, February 27th & Sunday, February 28th

Once again, Dmitri Roudnev comes to Grebel Ballet to share the secrets of the Russian Method of Classical Ballet. This method inherently produces elongated muscles, musicality, strength, endurance and poise. Two levels will be taught: Advanced, ages 13 and up on pointe, and Intermediate, ages 10 & up, pointe not required. $100 for full workshop.

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Senior Composition Project in Performance

Alabama Dance Theatre's School Performance of "Peter Pan"

Alabama Dance Theatre's "Peter Pan"
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Join us and see the talented seniors at the Alabama School of Fine Arts! Tickets are $6 for students and $10 for adults.

Saturday 2/27 at 7:00 pm
Sunday 2/28 at 2:30 pm

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Attention Public, Private, and Home Schools:
Alabama Dance Theatre
Presents A Special School Performance of “Peter Pan”

Friday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m.

The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts
Montgomery, Alabama
Special Ticket prices: $7.00

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Back by popular demand, the Alabama Dance Theatre will present its 23rd annual spring concert featuring the storybook classic “Peter Pan”, on Friday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6th at 2:30 p.m.* and Sunday, March 7th at 2:30 p.m. at The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. All performance tickets are discounted and range from $10-$25. We are offering a special ticket price for children ages 12 and under of $10.

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Atlanta Jazz & Tap Dance Festival 2010
Alabama Ballet 2nd Tuesday - Serenade Preview
 So You Think You Can Dance Auditions in TX & TN
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The 23rd annual "JAZZ ON TAP" (the metro Atlanta Jazz and Tap Dance Festival) will showcase 800 dancers in 4 performances Friday, March 5 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 6 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, March 7 at 2:00pm at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre at Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia.

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Ballet fans new and old are invited to join us for our 2nd Tuesday Series on March 9, 2010. Held at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance in the Main Studio, our 2nd Tuesday program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a ballet goes from the studio to the stage. The preview performance lasts about 30-45 minutes. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy a glass of wine and delicious treats from Everything Iz.

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We want YOU to audition for Season 7 of SYTYCD!
It’s another opportunity to become America’s Favorite Dancer! Dress to impress!

AUDITION SCHEDULE
Doors open at 8:00AM

Be prepared to stay for an extra TWO DAYS for potential callbacks.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
6405 Boaz Lane
Dallas, Texas 75205

Sunday, March 14, 2010
Acuff Theatre
2804 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

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The 7th annual “BalletFest Atlanta 2010” will run Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA. A third performance has been added to showcase the 20 participating companies from Georgia and surrounding states. Founder and Artistic Director, Marcus R. Alford is excited about the growth and popularity of the 7-year-old event.

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"MAB - Maria Antonietta Berlusconi First International Ballet Award for young dancers" is an International competition focused on BALLET technique. The best dancers will be selected upon initial examination of the video documentation and will be admitted to the semi-final and final rounds. The winners will perform at the prestigious Teatro Manzoni in Milan, Italy and will be awarded monetary prizes and dance classes in the most important Ballet Schools, as a support to their artistic specialization and to their adequate professional continuation. The event has many supporters among cultural operators and companies close to youth culture, indicating a clear sharing of purposes as well as a grateful recognition of Mrs. Etta's opera.

Interested contestants must postmark application materials by March 29, 2010.

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