Company/Teaching
AUDITION NOTICE 2010WHAT: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) is seeking male and female dancers for the DJD Company as well as its Professional Training Program for the 2010/11 season.
Dancers auditioning for Company Positions must be at least 20 years of age, have a passion for jazz dance and jazz music, plus strong technique and great personal groove. DJD consists of 8-12 dancers on a forty-two week (average) contract with a starting wage of $575 CDN/week for apprentice positions. Health benefits, chiropractic, physiotherapy, and health club/yoga studio memberships are provided. The 26-year-old Company is dedicated to exploring, evolving and promoting the art of jazz dance, works with live jazz music and tours nationally.
Dancers interested in DJD’s Professional Training Program must be at least 18 years of age, and interested in furthering their knowledge of jazz dance and the work of DJD. The Professional Training Program provides 12 to 15 hours of morning classes per week along with evening classes at the School of Decidedly Jazz, performance/choreographic opportunities, and personalized feedback. Tuition for this eight-month program is $2850+GST
Company contracts and Professional Training Program begin September 2010
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday February 26 – Halifax
Halifax Dance
1505 Barrington St. Ste G6
6:00-8:00PM
Sunday Feb 28 - Winnipeg
NAfro Dance
109 Pulford St, Upper Level, Winnipeg, MB
2:00-4:00PM
Monday, March 1 – Toronto
O.I.P. Dance Centre
190 Richmond Street East, 2nd Floor
2:00-5:00PM
Friday March 5 - Vancouver
Harbour Dance Centre
3rd Floor 927 Granville St., Vancouver, BC
2:00-4:00PM
Saturday April 17 – Calgary
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
1514 4 St SW, Calgary AB
3:30-6:30PM
BRING: Jazz Shoes (soft or hard soles) Warm-up can be done in socks
8X10 Headshot and resume (The photo will not be returned and please do not email
the resume)
Please email Joanne Baker (jobaker@decidedlyjazz.com) prior to the audition date to register your intent to audition. Indicate the city where you will be auditioning and whether you will be auditioning for the DJD Company or the Professional Training Program. Applicants are welcome to be considered for both.
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
1514 4 street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Tel: 403-245-3533 – Fax: 403-245-3584
www.decidedlyjazz.com
Jazz Immersion 2009
Dates: July 19 - 25
History of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary in 2007, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) is one of the few dance companies dedicated to preserving the roots of jazz dance through public performance by its professional company and through educational outreach in the community. As part of its educational mandate, DJD presents its summer jazz intensive for intermediate to advanced students, professional dancers and dance educators.
What is Jazz Immersion 2009?
DJD is dedicated to preserving the rich history of jazz dance while taking the form forward into the future. Jazz Immersion 2007 will provide participants a seven day opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique style that DJD has worked diligently to create. Participants will have to opportunity to take classes in Jazz, West African, Improvisation, DJD Repertoire, Swing, Latin Jazz, Funk Fusions and more from DJD’s cofounders, as well as past and present company members. Jazz Immersion 2007 is 5 full days of jazz dance that is steeped in history while keeping a keen eye on the future.
Taught by our founders, past Company performers and current senior DJD artists, Jazz Immersion is a stimulating week of everything jazz. Participants come to our studios in Calgary, Alberta from across Canada and the United States to feed their rhythmic, expressive and playful souls, dancing to nothing but jazz music and live drumming. Serious study has never been so much fun.
Tuition (in Canadian Funds)
$450 + GST for professionals and teachers
$500 + GST for all others
Dance School Manager
Phone: 403-228-8177