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Footworks
June 24, 2008
Welcome to Footworks, your weekly eNews bulletin from 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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Emerging Arts Leaders of Alabama to Hold Creative Conversation
Are you an emerging arts leader looking to make a difference in Alabama? If so, then you are invited to attend the Emerging Arts Leaders of Alabama’s (EALA) creative conversation to help shape Alabama’s own network of emerging arts leaders. Join guest speaker David Dombrosky as he leads a group discussion designed to shape the functions and direction of a statewide emerging arts leaders network. David is Executive Director of the Center for Arts Management and Technology at Carnegie Mellon University and Immediate Past-President of Americans for the Arts Emerging Leader National Council. The conversation will take place on Thursday, June 26 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center’s Abroms Patrons Lounge in Birmingham, and lunch will be provided.
To RSVP, please email emergingartsleaders@gmail.com and request an invitation. EALA exists to serve arts professionals new to the field who are thirty-five years of age or younger, or who have less than five years of experience. However, we also invite arts leaders from every age range to participate. Please note: this is not a presentation, panel, or workshop. The conversation is generated by those who attend and the ideas they bring. Come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas about how EALA can best support Alabama’s emerging arts leaders! If you have an emerging leader working in your organization, please let them know about this event. For questions about the event, please email emergingartsleaders@gmail.com, or download the flyer HERE. | |
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Summer Dance Camp Held at Autaugaville School
Young ladies from Autaugaville Elementary School recently participated in a Summer Dance Camp sponsored by the Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville. Brittany Hillman, an assistant instructor and Senior Dance Team member at the Centre, conducted a free dance clinic for the girls during the first week of June. The clinic lasted three days and was attended by 22 girls, many who were receiving their first formal dance training.
Brittany volunteered her time to begin the Autaugaville School community outreach project in conjunction with becoming a new member of Nu Delta Alpha Dance Sorority and the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Members of these organizations must earn community service hours and dance performance hours while maintaining high academic standards. Brittany has danced for 12 years and is an award winning soloist for the Centre for Performing Arts. Brittany has also been accepted to the summer program for the Alabama Ballet in Birmingham.
Also assisting with the clinic were Junior Dance Team Members, Mackenzie Cherry and Macey Thigpen. All of the girls had a wonderful time and plans are being made for the dance program to become an ongoing project. |
Pictured: Breyahana Perry, Dymen Perry, Aaliyah
Cyrus, Melvena Hall, Tyra Matthews, Jessica Tyus,
Jackie Clay, Aaliyah Burwell, Alexis Tyus, Ashanti
Tyus, Monique Huward, Kiera Tyus, Nydia Wells,
Davetta Durden, Aaliyah Houser, Ikia Mannagan,
Kiera Aaron, Cedria Palmer, and Destinee Tyus.
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Announcing Summer Ballet Classes with the AROVA Contemporary Ballet
You are invited to enjoy a unique classical training experience with AROVA. Our open summer classes allow you the flexibility to train with AROVA's Company Members and experienced instructors as your schedule allows. No pre-registration required.
Classes are available through July 28 and open to ages 16 - adult. Inter./ Adv. Level. 4:00pm - 5:30pm Mon., Wed. and Fridays. $10 Drop-in Rate. Class Packages Avail. (No class on July 4th) Instructors include Jamie Kilgore, Therese Laeger and Thor Sutowski. E-mail alison@arova.org for location information. | |
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Yoga and Dharma Sword at Grebel Dance Center
The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance (also home to The Alabama Youth Ballet Company) is helping build a yoga community in Pelham by offering a few yoga classes each week. Yoga Foundations, taught by Swami Kalanatha, is a four week session on Saturdays at 9:00-10:30.
Also, Swami will begin Dharma Sword class on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30-7:30 with a four week introductory course. This class is appropriate for children and adults, and may be preparatory to competitions. Teachers Suzanne Sizemore and Krista Martin Jones teach classes in this studio from time to time, and regular teacher Shannon Andrews Skipper is currently on maternity leave, but plans to be back in the fall.
The studio is located at Oak Mountain Corners, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham, Alabama 35124 (behind the Purple Onion). You can call Stevan or Deborah Grebel at 205-987-7234 or visit the Grebel Dance Centre website at www.grebeldance.com. |
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Andalusia Ballet Wants You to Dance With Us
Andalusia Ballet’s annual summer camp program, "Dance With Us!" will be held July 7th – July 24th, 2008. Dance With Us is an action packed dance experience for dancers ages 3 and up that is divided into several levels based on age and ability. The program offers something for every young dancer! Limited enrollment, please call 334.222.6620 for more information! | |
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Centre for Performing Arts to host Ballet Master Class
The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville will host a master ballet class on July 16th with Valery Lantratov, Artistic Director of the Russian National Ballet Foundation. Two classes will be held that day and all interested ballet enthusiasts in the Prattville area are invited to attend.
A graduate of the Moscow Academic Choreographic College, Lantratov was selected as a first soloist with the Moscow Stanislavski Ballet. In 1993, Lantratov began working for the Kremlin Ballet. This same year, he formed the Russian National Ballet Foundation. The Russian National Ballet Foundation has toured in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. In 1997, Russian president Boris Yeltsin named Valery Lantratov "People’s Artist of Russia," the Russian Federation’s highest honor. Mr. Lantratov holds a teaching certificate from Russia’s renowned National Academy of Theatrical Arts-GITIS. For three years, Mr. Lantratov served as a guest instructor at the Boston Ballet.
For more information, contact The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville at (334) 491-1192 or visit www.centreforperformingarts.com. For more information on Valery Lantratov visit http://lantratov.blogspot.com/search/label/podcast. |
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Alabama Ballet at Gorham's Bluff
Spectacular views. Superb dancing. Splendid cuisine.
All of this and more await audiences during Alabama Ballet’s outdoor performances at Gorham's Bluff. Overlooking the Tennessee River Valley, the Bluffside Dance Tent offers patrons a matchless viewing experience. Alabama Ballet is excited to return to the Bluff for its eleventh annual summer residency, a unique collaboration between Alabama Ballet and the Gorham's Bluff Institute.
- Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26
- Dinner at 7pm, Performance at 8pm
- The Bluffside Dance Tent, Gorham's Bluff
- $75 – Dinner & Performance, $100 – Dinner, Performance and Bus from Birmingham
- Tickets – 205-975-2787
- More information – www.alabamaballet.org
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Stars on the Riverfront
The Alabama Dance Theatre will open its 22nd Season with two spectacular free performances of "Stars on the Riverfront." These eclectic performances are the culmination of ADT’s two week Summer Dance Seminar and will be held Sunday, July 27th at 2:30 p.m. at the Armory Learning Arts Center and Monday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on July 28th for picnicking. Guest teachers for the two week seminar include former Principal Ballerina with American Ballet Theatre and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Marianna Tcherkassky, former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre, Shawn Black, and Complexions dancer, Sabra Perry, who will coach dancers on their performances.
The performances will feature classical works along with new contemporary works by Ballet Master Foye Dubose, and Resident Choreographers Sara Sanford and Janie Alford. Professional guest artists from around the southeast will collaborate and perform with the dancers from the Alabama Dance Theatre’s seminar. The performance will also feature the up and coming talent of the company in "Etudes" under the direction of Artistic Director Kitty Seale. "Stars on the Riverfront" performances are sponsored by Summit America and supported in part by Alabama Power, the City of Montgomery, Montgomery Advertiser, and the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Performances are free. Call 334-241-2590 or visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com for more information. |
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What's coming up?
June 28, Birmingham - Sevillanas Workshop taught by Irene Rimer. You must register 48 hours before class by emailing us at irenerimer@msn.com or calling 205-933-8922 (please email us or leave us a message with your name, phone number, and the number of people attending in your group.) For accommodations within walking distance to the studio, please check www.cobblanebandb.com. Learn the four Coplas of Sevillanas in one workshop! Refreshments will be provided. Beginners with other dance experience are welcome. $75 per person; $60 per person if registered before 6/20. http://www.danceir.com/Bulerias%20Workshop%20May%2024.htm.
July 7-10, Montgomery - The Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts Announces Integrated Curriculum Design Workshop. Focus on Arts Integration: Integrated Curriculum Design Workshop, July 7-10, 2008 at the Saint James School, Leu Elementary Building, will provide a practical starting point for elementary and middle school teachers who are interested in exploring the theory and practice of arts integration. Curriculum topics and concepts will be grounded in National and Alabama state standards. Teachers will receive the new Arts Course of Study: Arts Education and the National Standards for Arts Education. Instruction will be student centered and exploratory in nature. To apply, download the application HERE and submit as soon as possible. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS. Please contact AIEA if you need more information or have questions at 334-396-2432 voice, 334-271-5392 fax, rfoster@asf.net.
July 14-28, Pelham - The Stevan Grebel Center for Dance in Pelham, Alabama announces its 2nd Annual International Summer Dance Intensive in Novi-Sad Serbia. On July 14 - July 28, students, parents and guests will enjoy 2 weeks of an exciting program in beautiful Novi-Sad, Serbia. Included in the program are rehearsals and classes with international teachers and professionals, and a Gala performance on the last day of the workshop. This year, the Novi-Sad Ballet students and their classical teachers join the Grebel Workshop for an intense schedule of classical ballet training. This year’s participants are former Grebel Workshop students with professionals and teachers from America and abroad. The workshop will be conducted in English. For more information, visit www.grebeldance.com. Ages 12 & up by audition. Fees: $250 registration fee, $380 2 weeks room and board, $500 2 weeks workshop classes. Call 205-987-7234 for details.
July 16, Prattville - The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville will host a master ballet class on July 16th with Valery Lantratov, Artistic Director of the Russian National Ballet Foundation. Two classes will be held that day and all interested ballet enthusiasts in the Prattville area are invited to attend. For more information, contact The Centre for Performing Arts in Prattville at (334) 491-1192 or visit www.centreforperformingarts.com. For more information on Valery Lantratov visit http://lantratov.blogspot.com/search/label/podcast.
July 18-19, Montgomery - The Montgomery Ballet will launch its exciting 2008/09 season with the 33rd Annual Performance on the Green on Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19, 2008 at 8:00pm at the Blount Cultural Park. Attended by thousands each year, this free outdoor performance has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, and is one of Montgomery’s cultural highlights of the summer. This event is perfect for families, offering ballet at its finest in an outdoor, informal setting. The public is welcome to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy picnicking in the park prior to the performance. This performance will mark the beginning of a thrilling and extensive performing season throughout the Capital City and the State of Alabama. For information about the Montgomery Ballet’s Subscription Season and Performances, the Summer Intensive Seminar, Lecture Demonstrations or the Montgomery Ballet Professional Company & School, please call (334) 409-0522 or visit online at www.montgomeryballet.org.
August 3, Pelham - Open House: Stevan Grebel Center for Dance, Sunday, August 3 from 1-4 PM. The Academy at Grebel Ballet, under the direction of Stevan and Debbie Grebel, focuses on quality technical training in classical ballet as well as other forms of dance. Students are exposed at an early age to a disciplined, professional attitude, developing through the years the strength, line and flexibility of classical technique. Self-discipline and dedication to work, along with a love and appreciation of dance as an art form, are nurtured in each child. Grebel Dance offers a variety of dance classes for all ages, specializing in classical ballet technique (Vaganova/Russian Method). Classes include: ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, yoga, Tai Chi, DharmaSword and more. The 2008-2009 school year begins August 4, however, registration is open year round. Classes are filled on a first-com/first-served basis. The performing wing, Alabama Youth Ballet Company, as well as a community cast, will perform "The Nutcracker" in December. Other performances include the school's Spring Concert, touring performances, Lecture Demonstrations and special events. Stevan and Debbie Grebel have been teaching ballet in Birmingham for 37 years. Stevan Grebel's professional experience is unsurpassed in Alabama. Debbie Grebel is an expert in kinesiology and the biomechanics of dance, with a MA.Ed in kinesiology and dance. For more information on classes and programs, call 205-987-7234 or go to www.grebeldance.com.
August 4-8, Chicago - The Dance COLEctive (TDC), an innovative Chicago modern dance company is hosting a week long summer intensive at The Drucker Center in Chicago, IL. On August 4th-8th, TDC will conduct a week long summer intensive. Classes will meet Monday-Friday and will include Pilates Mat Class taught by company member Jessica Post from 10:00am to 10:45am, Modern Technique class taught by TDC Artistic Director Margi Cole with live accompaniment from 10:45am to 12:30pm, and Modern Partnering, Improvisation and Repertory, taught by Margi Cole with members of the company from 1:15pm to 3:00pm. The cost of the workshop is $350.00 ($325.00 if paid in full by July 1st). Classes will focus on correct alignment, athleticism, efficiency in movement and the individuality of each dancer. Space is limited to 16 participants. To reserve your space or for more information contact Donnette Cannonie (773) 604-8452 or email administration@dancecolective.com. Download the full release HERE.
August 14, Birmingham - Guitar Workshop with Manolo Vargas on Thursday, August 14th from 6:30 to 9 PM at Dance Essentials, Cobb lane, 1314 20th St. South, Birmingham, AL (above The Blue Monkey). $75 per person. Must Register by August 10th by emailing irenerimer@msn.com or calling 205-933-8922 (Please give us your name, phone number, and number of people attending in your group). Learn several flamenco techniques like compass, arpeggios, tremolos, falsetas, picados, pulgar and arzapua. For guitarists qualified, there will be practice on Friday and a performance opportunity with Manolo in "Blood Wedding" on Saturday, August 16th. www.danceir.com/Upcoming%20Events-new.htm.
August 16, Birmingham - Irene Rimer and Corazon Flamenco present Blood Wedding at Workplay on August 16, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Based on a true story of love, lust, and betrayal, Blood Wedding is one of the most powerful and innovative plays written this century. Federico Garcia Lorca wrote his best known play years after reading a newspaper account of a young bride in Andalusia who abandoned her husband-to-be on their wedding day to escape with her childhood sweetheart. Lorca evokes the spectacle of human passion through sophisticated and often surrealistic poetic technique, elevating the love story to a tragedy of fate. Tickets on sale at www.workplay.com.
September 21, Birmingham - Clean out your closets for Children's Dance Foundation (CDF). Don't throw away your gently-used, outgrown dancewear, dance shoes, costumes, dress-up clothes and accessories... donate them to CDF's Bargain Costume Closet. When your bring your items to CDF this summer, you will receive a receipt for your donation and a pass to shop early at the Bargain Costume Closet on September 21st. Children's Dance Foundation is located at 1715 27th Court South in Homewood, AL. For more information, please call 205-870-0073, or visit www.childrensdancefoundation.org.
October 7, Decatur - Decatur's Princess Theatre presents DIAVOLO on Tuesday, October, 7 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets go on-sale August 11. The dynamic modern dance troupe left the audience gasping for air at their show in 2001. Under the artistic direction of Jacques Heim, DIAVOLO has redefined dance, redefined theater and redefined thrills. DIAVOLO takes movement, athleticism and risk to the extreme and creates surreal tableaux in which the imagination thrives. Q & A with artists after the show. For more information, visit www.diavolo.org. Box Office: (256) 340.1778, Reserved Tickets: $25-$40, Student/Teacher: $25, On line: www.princesstheatre.org. | |
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Visit activeculture.info!
Administered by the Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham, activeculture.info is an exciting web-based arts and culture service for Central Alabama. Bookmark this page and visit often to see what's happening in dance, theater, music, food, and sports. www.activeculture.info.
Culture Cards are here!
Give the "one-size-fits-all" gift! Everyone on your list will love the CultureCard. Accepted just like money at the coolest places around like the Alabama Ballet, Alabama Symphony, Birmingham Zoo, Vulcan, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens! To learn more, visit www.activeculture.info. | |
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