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Internationally Renowned Nia Dance Trainer to Run Public Workshops in Brighton
Shaping Leaders have arranged for celebrated Nia Black Belt Teacher Helen Terry to travel from Texas, USA to Brighton, UK to run 6 days of public dance classes from August 5 – 10. Helen is one of only 15 Nia trainers in the world. During her visit Helen will also run the Nia Blue Belt Training from Aug 5 – 11. This is the second level of Nia training and White Belt teachers from around the world will travel to Brighton to attend. - July 28, 2011 - Shaping Leaders
Ballet Students Prepare for Performances of Ballet's Greatest Ghost Stories
Advanced ballet students of Integral Ballet in Merrick are rehearsing for their October 21 performance of excerpts from ballet's most cherished ghost stories, including new choreography of Giselle, Bayadere and Les Sylphides. - July 27, 2011 - Integral Ballet
South Bay Ballet’s Regina Park Suh to Dance with Sacramento Ballet
Fall 2011 marks Regina Park Suh's professional debut with Sacramento Ballet. - July 12, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet’s Paul C. Kirk Signs Professional Contract
South Bay Ballet, located in Torrance, California, announces Paul C. Kirk, 19, has landed a professional contract with Oklahoma City Ballet. Kirk signed a 28-week contract as a company dancer and will commence rehearsals this September for the 2011 – 2012 season. South Bay Ballet Artistic... - July 11, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet Dancers Capture Scholarships and Acceptance to Summer Programs
Many of South Bay Ballet's pre-professional dancers have packed their pointe shoes, stuffed their leotards and tights into a suitcase and have headed-off to amazing summer opportunities. - July 06, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
California DanceArts Holds Annual Spring Open House in La Canada
Special Open House Weekend Events Included Spring Demonstration Concert - June 26, 2011 - California DanceArts
M&M Dance Theatre Production Offers Inside Look at Real Lives of Dancers
"Love 2 Dance" debuts August 19 at the South Point Showroom. - June 17, 2011 - M&M American Dance Theatre
2011 Summer Program for Young Dancers: Dancers Delight
California DanceArts Announces the Return of Its Versatile and Fun Summer Program - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
This Summer 2011 California DanceArts Presents The Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive
Los Angeles Dance Academy Prepares Again to Host the Prestigious International Dance Event - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
Summer 2011 Dance Programs Announced for California DanceArts
Los Angeles Dance Studio Offers Summer Programs to Fit Needs of Students of All Ages - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
Youth Ballet Intensive Back for Summer 2011 in Los Angeles
California DanceArts Prepares for Its Upcoming Intensive Youth Dance Workshop - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
California DanceArts is Hosting Fairy Tale Ballet Dance Program
Back by Popular Demand, The Fairy Tale Ballet for Young Tots Returns This Summer to Los Angeles - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
South Bay Ballet Presents Coppélia – A Doll’s Story
South Bay Ballet will close its 2010 – 2011 Season with classical ballet’s greatest comedy, Coppélia, the story of a life-size dancing doll. Tickets now on sale. - April 06, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Hollywood's "Rendezvous" Returns Starring Cherry Boom Boom for 3-Night Run of Rock 'n Roll a Go-Go
Cherry Boom Boom returns in "The Rendezvous" - an original Rock 'n Roll a Go-Go show created, choreographed and directed by original Pussycat Doll and choreographer to the stars, Lindsley Allen. - March 24, 2011 - Cherry Boom Boom
Regional Dance America/Pacific 2011 to be Held in Las Vegas May 15 - 18
Regional Dance America/Pacific association of ballet companies dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in performance, education, networking, and promotion of the art of dance throughout the Pacific Region to hold its annual conference in Las Vegas. - March 19, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet’s Young Men Awarded Scholarships from Petit Oasis Foundation
Petit Oasis Foundation recognizes South Bay Ballet’s young male dancers for their promising talent and commitment in bringing quality ballet performances to the community. - March 03, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
4S Ballet Academy Changes Name to 4S Dance Academy
4S Ranch-based ballet school changes name in order to better reflect that the studio offers both Ballet & Contemporary Dance Instruction in San Diego - February 25, 2011 - 4S Dance Academy
Evanston Dance Ensemble Presents: Body of Work - The Dance of Art
For the dancers of the Evanston Dance Ensemble, art in its many forms is the inspiration for the youth dance company’s original production, Body of Work: The Dance of Art, premiering Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Josephine Louis Theatre on Northwestern University’s campus. From Chagall’s windows to Leonardo da Vinci’s hands to the photographs of Ansel Adams to the mobiles of Alexander Calder, a group of choreographers has created the dance of art. - February 11, 2011 - Evanston Dance Ensemble
Cheer Channel Launches First Home Video Release: Top Gun Instructional DVD Series is the First of Its Kind in the Spirit Industry
Cheer Channel, Inc., announced today, Top Gun On Tour: Instructional DVD series levels 1-5, a 4-disc set that provides tips and training techniques from the world champion all-star stunt team, Top Gun. - January 29, 2011 - Story Merchant
Local Performer Announces Opening of Kan-Dance Studio in Tampa Bay Community
On January 10, 2011 Kan-Dance Studio opened its doors, introducing a new dance studio to the Tampa Bay community. The Kan-Dance Studio offers an extensive array of dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, including Pre-Dance (Preschool), Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Zumba, Fitness Bootcamp, and Private Classes. - January 24, 2011 - Kan Dance Studio
The Rite of Spring Street Plays The Flamboyan Theater NYC 1/28-29
Every city block holds the dreams and the nightmares of its restless inhabitants - Roschman Dance presents The Rite of Spring St, a vibrant and athletic evening of contemporary dance that takes us on an exploration of the dreams and nightmares of life in NYC. - January 21, 2011 - Roschman Dance
Yoga and Belly Dance Classes on the Rise in Redmond, OR – New Business Owner Contributing to Local Arts Scene
Redmond, Oregon may be thought of as the step-sister to Bend, but residents such as yoga and belly dance teacher Kathy Stahlman are committed to contributing to Redmond’s growing interest in yoga and dance. Kathy celebrated her first year anniversary in Central Oregon this past December,... - January 10, 2011 - Tribal Moon Belly Dance & Yoga
South Bay Ballets BRAVO! The Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience: 2011 Line-Up Announced
South Bay Ballet continues to enhance the local performing arts scene with its 2011 BRAVO! dance concert bringing world-class classical and contemporary ballet to the Southland while cultivating the work of the region’s top choreographers fused with emerging talent. - January 08, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Heartbeats: Songs from the Soul Margaret Wingrove Dance Company
Margaret Wingrove Dance Company celebrates their 30th Anniversary with performances held January 6-9, 2011. - December 21, 2010 - Margaret Wingrove Dance Company
Engagement Season Finds Fiances Dancing Their Way to the Altar According to Promenade Dance Studio
In a time when young couples are trying to make the most out of their wedding day and the budget is more limited than ever, strapped fiances are finding themselves dancing from the alter to the reception floor. Today's brides are finding creative ways to spice up their wedding day, and salsa... - December 10, 2010 - Promenade Dance Studio
California Contemporary Ballet Presents 13th Annual Production of "The Snow Queen"
Los Angeles Ballet Features Fantasy-Filled Choreography with Newly Enhanced Magical, Musical Score - December 09, 2010 - California DanceArts
South Bay Ballet’s Nutcracker Reaches Out to Disadvantaged Residents
South Bay Ballet's Community Outreach Program has provided free admission to performances to thousands of children and adults through the years and will again open its doors to the final dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker on December 16. - December 04, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Sarasota Opera Presents American Spiritual Ensemble
The American Spiritual Ensemble, led by Dr. Everett McCorvey, will perform two concerts in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theater of the Sarasota Opera House on Sunday, December 5 at 1:30pm and 6 pm. The American Negro Spiritual has a distinct place in this country’s history. “The... - December 01, 2010 - Sarasota Opera
The Nutcracker - Presented by the Charlotte Youth Ballet
The Charlotte Youth Ballet is a regional ballet company that preserves and promotes the art of ballet, empowers youth and connects youth and professional dancers in performances that bring joy to Charlotte and surrounding communities. For over a quarter of a century, the Charlotte Youth Ballet has proudly produced professional-quality Nutcracker and storybook ballets that merge a principal cast of professional international dancers and local students of ballet. - November 28, 2010 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Local Dancers Get Cracking – from Little Clara to Dream Clara, Daisy Jacobson Has Grown Up with South Bay Ballet’s Nutcracker
South Bay Ballet’s Nutcracker takes this local company to the grandest place as it rivals the finest American performances of this holiday spectacular. - November 18, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2010 Performances of the Nutcracker
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 36-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Greater Hartford, CT area. - November 13, 2010 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Leading Australian Dance Magazine Gives Cash to US Residents
Dance Informa, Australia’s leading Dance Magazine has entered the USA market with a huge incentive for new subscribers. All dancers who sign up to the bi-monthly online publication receive free entry into a cash draw of $4000 and a new Apple iPad. - October 01, 2010 - Dance Informa
San Elijo Dance and Music Academy Launches Sister Academy in 4S Ranch
4S Ballet Academy to Offer Pre-Professional Dance Instruction in San Diego. - September 12, 2010 - 4S Dance Academy
California Contemporary Ballet Holds Auditions for Snow Queen Ballet
Los Angeles Dance Company Prepares for 13th Season of Popular Holiday Performance. - August 15, 2010 - California DanceArts
South Bay Ballet's Evyn Nicole Davis Receives Making A Difference Award for Contributions to Arts and Dance
South Bay Ballet dancer captures coveted Making A Difference award for fourth consecutive year. - July 31, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet Students Awarded Spectacular Summer Opportunities
Many of South Bay Ballet’s dancers have already packed their pointe shoes and stuffed their leotards and tights into a suitcase heading off to summer intensive programs at major dance companies all across the country. - July 29, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Ballet Theatre Company Announces Roman Baca, as Artistic Director for the 9th Annual Nutcracker Performance
Ballet Theatre Company (BTC) is very pleased to announce that Roman Baca, Director of New York City based Exit 12 Dance Company and a former Marine, deployed to Fallujah, Iraq, in 2005, will be the Artistic Director for the 9th annual performances of BTC’s 2010 Nutcracker. For the past eight... - July 22, 2010 - Ballet Theatre Company
The Harbor Choral Festival of Music Tuning for It's Most Popular Season
Now in its eighth season, The Harbor Choral Festival of Music invites singers of all ages to participate in its five day event July 20-24. “We were extremely honored to receive a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs in support of our project,” Patty Haan,... - July 15, 2010 - The Harbor Choral Festival of Music
Why Knot Productions Begins Video Shoot with Belly Dancer Lily Tsai
Burgeoning production company currently filming with world-renowned performer and choreographer. - July 10, 2010 - Why Knot Productions
Sarasota Opera to Hold Apprentice Artists Program Auditions in September
Sarasota Opera to hold Apprentice Artists program auditions in Chicago, New York City, and Sarasota. - June 23, 2010 - Sarasota Opera
California Contemporary Youth Ballet Presents Summer Performance
La Canada-Based Youth Dance Company to Perform ‘DanceScapes’ - June 10, 2010 - California DanceArts
STORM Brings Dancing to the Beach
STORM presents "Dancing Under the Stars" on August7, 2010 at Sunset Bay, Irving NY in support of the Kiss 98.5 Radiothon 2010 to benefit the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. - May 29, 2010 - STORM
MyTheaterPlace.com Launches Beta
Website creates a centralized knowledge hub for all theater information, including auditions, theaters and show information within a rich social community framework. - May 28, 2010 - MyTheaterPlace
Seattle Dance Company Engages Audiences Young and Old with Contemporary Dance
This June, Katy Hagelin Dance Project presents fromPhantastes, an evening-length, contemporary ballet inspired by George MacDonald’s novel Phantastes: a Faerie Romance. The magical story combined with the universal language of dance make this performance accessible to for all ages and audiences. Connecting to the artistic community, fromPhantastes includes nearly 20 dancers of various ages and skill levels from professional to student. - May 12, 2010 - Katy Hagelin dance project
South Bay Ballet Announces Formation of Guild
The newly formed South Bay Ballet Guild, a non-profit volunteer organization, is open to all persons interested in supporting and contributing to the growth and success of South Bay Ballet. - May 07, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
D’Amico Dance Announces Move to New Studio Starting May 1st
D’Amico Dance today announces move to brand new King’s Dancing Centre and new classes added to the schedule beginning May 1. - May 01, 2010 - D'Amico Dance
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Opens in Orchard Park
Ballroom dance enthusiasts will be excited to learn that Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios (FADS) now has a second Western New York location. FADS Orchard Park is at 3459 Amelia Drive, Orchard Park, NY within the Quaker Crossing Plaza. The studio welcomes dancers of all ages and skills –... - April 21, 2010 - STORM
California DanceArts Announces Newest Faculty Member
Los Angeles Dance Studio Adds Lynn Bryson Pittenger to Staff - April 12, 2010 - California DanceArts
South Bay Ballet Premieres The Sleeping Beauty -- One Weekend Only -- Saturday, June 5 & Sunday, June 6
South Bay Ballet will close its 30th Anniversary Season with yet another Storybook Ballet premiere -- The Sleeping Beauty. This dazzling interpretation of a timeless classic is a treat for ballet fans and a delightful fantasy for novices. Tickets now on sale. - April 08, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
The IndepenDance Company to Perform at the Luis Valdez Center for the Performing Arts, April 30-May 8
The IndepenDance Company will be performing at the Luis Valdez Center for the Performing Arts on April 30, May 1, 6, 7 & 8. The show will start at 7:30 and tickets are $8 in advance or $12 at the door. This performance will showcase a variety of types of dances from modern to hip-hop and from jazz to ballet. This is a show the whole family can enjoy. - April 07, 2010 - IndepenDance Company