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Miami International Ballet Competition Tap Technique Musicality
Holiday Giving 5 Gifts Ideas
Doctor’s Advice Disaster Dancing
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In November/December Issue 2017 4 Notices 6 Message from the Publisher 7 Highlights Dance Inspiration
8 Dance Highlights What’s Happening in the Dance Communities
10 Dance Highlights Dance News
14 Doctor’s Advice
34 Healthy Eating & Lifestyle
Disaster Dancing
Natural Tooth Whiteners
16 DANZ’N News
38 Personal Development
Cover Model Search Contest
Courage
16 Holiday Giving 5 Gifts Ideas
40 Reading Room Going for Gold
24 Cover Feature Miami International Ballet Competition
43 Community Resource Guide
30 Tap Technique
44 Calendar of Events
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Happy Holidays! I love the winter season. Even though here in Florida we don’t see much of the changes that let us know that the winter season is near, such as the change of colors of the leaves and the chilly air sending us to get our warm wear. But non-the-less, we enjoy this season with fabulous Nutcracker performances, lots of Holiday treats and fun Tea Parties. Dr. Kathleen Davenport, take stock on the difficult times we are facing with tragedies happening all around us. She urges us to continue to focus on our dancing as a way of healing in her article “Disaster Dancing”. Staff writer Jenne Vermes always remembers the essentials of giving during the holiday season. Don’t know what to get your favorite dancer this year? Have a look at the ‘Five Gift Ideas for Dancers”. As our Tap Technique Advisor, Jenne, shares her insight on proper “Musicality” understanding for the tap dancers. With the holidays around the corner, we are all working to look our best, The Kate Effect, Kate Corallo, is on target with her advice on getting healthy white teeth the natural way; Simple, easy suggestions to brighten your smile for the holidays. We have this misconception that it take courage to make big decisions in life, when in reality it’s the little every day moment by moment decisions are the ones that matter the most. Read, Natasha Felix’s journey in her realization of the act of “Courage”.
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There is a new competition in town: The Miami International Ballet Competition, which will be held in January 2018 to offer the serious ballet dancer some amazing opportunities. In January, we will begin the selection of the 2018 Cover Model of DANZ’N. The Cover Model Search Contest culminates with a Gala Fashion Show where the winner and finalists will be announced. The contestant will enjoy a fun weekend together while getting ready for the Fashion Show. DANZ’N is excited to meet the contestants that will be participating. In this issue there is just a hand full of events listed by submissions of their respective studios, but there are many more events going on close to you. Check your local listing and social media and remember to continue to support the arts.
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Christmas Wonderland The Holiday Show
All is merry and bright as a glittering cast of singers and dancers, plus high-kicking chorus girls and Old Saint Nick himself, deck Dreyfoos Hall in grand style. The yuletide jubilee includes Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful and a stocking full of other festive favorites. From extravagant costumes to eager elves, this lavish holiday bash is a spectacular sleigh ride for the entire family. Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation by the Dickens Carolers in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby at 7:15 pm. Showing: Dec 22, 2017 Pricing: Tickets Start at $25 https://www.kravis.org/events/bdwychristmas/
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Moves Reimagined Nutcracker to The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in December Ballet Palm Beach is proud to announce that for the first time ever their annual performance of The Nutcracker will move to the grand 2,195-seat Dreyfoos Hall at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 1, 2 and 3, 2017. With its superior acoustics and magnificent aesthetics, this new venue ensures an unforgettable experience for every guest. Colleen Smith, Artistic Director at Ballet Palm Beach will debut a brand new interpretation of this timeless story with new choreography, plot, characters, sets, and costumes. “I am excited to recreate our Nutcracker matching the incredible talent
New Fall Performances Demetrius Klein Dance Company DIY Projects Local modern dance mainstay Demetrius Klein Dance Company/DIY Projects will present exciting new dance works on November 11, 2017. Dance performances begin at 8:00pm. On Saturday, November 11, DKDC/ DIY Projects presents its second annual
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7x7. 7x7 features seven dances, each seven minutes long, by seven different choreographers, all set to original scores by composer David Brazzeal. The dances are performed multiple times, viewed each time by a roving, different docent-lead group. Due to the unique format of the evening, last year’s audience enthusiasm was palpable. “Changing locations and performers every few minutes kept everyone completely engaged,” gushes Vencel. The evening is designed to present dance in vastly different locations while also showcasing the nooks and crannies of the historic 81-year-old Memorial Presbyterian Church. The fluid acrylic paintings of artist Jaci Jackson will be on display an hour before the 7x7 performances begin. Originally from South Africa, Jackson says her work is “about using the chaos and unpredictability of fluid art to create works that are as dramatic as they are peaceful.” Artwork will be available for purchase. Audience members are invited to arrive early and stay afterward for a small reception with all of the artists. Admission is DIY—pay what you can. A portion of the proceeds will go to charity. For more information email dkdcdiyprojects@gmail.com or call Executive Director Tracy Simkowitz at 561-758-8726.
CEC´s Spanish Dance and Theatre Departments collaborate once more on a new production dedicated to the poetry of Rafael Alberti, Pablo Neruda, José Martí, and Octavio Paz, celebrating Hispanic Heritage through flamenco and spoken word. Saturday, November 4th, 6:30 p.m. Rosita Segovia Theatre at Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th Street, Miami, FL 33184 Tickets: $20 Tickets will be on sale at the Conservatory Office. Please contact Cristina Masdueño for more details.
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Enjoy a magical holiday evening of music and dance by young artists from Conchita Espinosa Conservatory of the Arts, featuring cherished Christmas carols, live music complementing our dancers in Navidades Flamencas, and The Snowman, an original story ballet that brings to life the beloved English picture book. *After the performance, children in the audience will have the opportunity to take pictures with the cast of The Snowman! Sunday, December 3rd 6:00 p.m. Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156
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“Swan Lake Suite,” “Flower Festival in Genzano” Pas de Deux, and “Classical Symphony” SWAN LAKE SUITE A beautiful selection of some of the most exciting moments of this timeless Ballet. Performed by incredible young Dancers who will bring beautiful quality and panache to the stage in this fantastic suite, Swan Lake has been, is and always will be an audience favorite. Choreography: Marius Ivanovich Petipa, some sections by Jean-Hugues Feray Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky FLOWER FESTIVAL IN GENZANO PAS DE DEUX “Flower Festival in Genzano” pas de deux is an extremely popular repertory piece with ballet companies all over the world. It is complex yet light and great to watch. Choreography August Bournonville Music: Edvard Helsted and Holger Simon Paulli CLASSICAL SYMPHONY A delightful upbeat romp through Prokofiev’s famous score featuring movements from his well-known and popular works with the various ages, and talented dancers at Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory. Choreography: Jean-Hugues Feray Music: Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev
Roni has assumed many leadership roles at Boca Ballet Theatre. Last year, she served as Chair for the “First Annual Welcome Back Celebration,” which resulted in a significant increase in early season ticket sales at no cost to Boca Ballet Theatre. For the last three years, She has served as Chair for the annual reception for BBT4PD (a class for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers). Roni has been a committee member for multiple other fundraising events and receptions, and has consistently volunteered at auditions and productions since 2009.
The Sarasota Ballet’s Family Package. Discover the world of ballet for the whole family with Join The Sarasota Ballet this season for two wonderful and family-friendly ballets as we discover The Secret Garden and run away to the Circus with John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker. With John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker, audiences will run away with Clara to Sarasota as the classic Nutcracker tale takes on a decidedly circus theme, beautifully melding the traditional Holiday tale with Sarasota’s unique circus history. Whether it is watching the Arabian animal tamers with their exotic elephant and harem of wild cats or Clara and the Nutcracker battling the Mouse King in the lobby of a New York hotel, this is a Nutcracker like no other. This is also the only Nutcracker in Sarasota with Live Music, as The Sarasota Ballet is accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra. 15 - 16 December 2017 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Introduce your family and friends to the wonder of ballet this year with these magical stories that will captivate from start to finish.
As President of the Boca Ballet Theatre Guild (the volunteer arm of the organization) for the last three years, Roni has chosen to lead from behind, inspiring talented and dedicated volunteers to step up and participate – encouraging each of them to find their own best way to serve the Boca Ballet Theater community. In the three years since She has been President, active membership in the Guild has nearly tripled
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U niversal B allet C ompetition who attends. The goal of UBC is to educate, teachers, parents and students about the ballet profession and to help prepare for the challenges that may come along. We invite parents and teachers to come to observe our master classes, giving them a view into the life of a professional ballet class. We then invite them to stay for the beautifully organized competition that follows. All competitors have the unique opportunity to participate in Master Classes presented by international and national esteemed teachers. While taking classes, students are being observed for scholarship considerations that will be awarded at the end of the competition. For the competition portion, dancers are required to compete in traditional classical repertoire as well as a contemporary piece. We continue to include intermediate and advance levels of competition so that very dancer has an opportunity to showcase their level of training. We are now accepting registration for the competition and tickets for the Gala can be purchased at our website. For more information about our competition please visit us at universalballetcompetition.com
Universal Ballet Competition is excited to be celebrating our 5th Season. We are so proud to be considered a leader, innovator and educator of ballet dancers at our competitions. Once again for 2018 we will be in Atlanta, Georgia and Miramar, Florida, two cities that surely bring incredible talent. This seasons summer intensive scholarships include American Ballet Theater, The Joffrey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Houston Ballet, Dance Theater of Harlem, Alvin Ailey School, Alonzo King Lines, Modas Dance, Pennsylvania Ballet School and Sarasota Ballet. With these scholarship opportunities, dancers will be one step closer to become the professionals they dream of. In addition to the scholarships, we are very honored to have the following esteemed panel of judges and master teachers joining us for 2018; Cynthia Harvey, American Ballet Theater, Lindsay Fisher, National Ballet of Canada, Charmaine Hunter, AIvin Ailey School, Wes Chapman, International Master Teacher, Duncan Cooper, Modas Dance, and Claudio Munoz, Houston Ballet. For the first time in the competition, we will be having a Performance Gala in each city in honor of our 5th Anniversary. The gala will feature a wine and cheese event for the teachers followed by special performances by world-renowned guest artists. This will be a truly special evening for the dancers and teachers and everyone
S hake the G round For the 2018 season, STG will be adding two new cities to our Regional Tour, Woodbridge, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, there will be more special awards, more scholarships, and more Master teachers and judges to make the competition experience valuable for the students and the teachers as well. And as always, Shake the Ground will pack in some fun for everyone in attendance. To top it off, plans are already in the works for the infamous Nationals in Orlando. So mark your calendars! We know this will be a memorable event for all! Shake the Ground continues to be focused on acknowledging and inspiring every competitor and being a positive role in their dance education. We hope you will join us in our excitement as we welcome our 2018 season and we are now accepting registrations! We look forward to in our 2018 Shake the Ground Tour! It is going to be extraordinary! For more information please go to www.shaketheground.com email us at: info@shaketheground.com Tel: 305-582-7877
Shake the Ground just celebrated their 5th season with an amazing Regionals tour and Nationals event. In 2017 Shake the Ground added Daytona Beach, FL, which sold out immediately and toured nine exceptional cities with unremarkable talent. Shake the Ground awarded over $150,000 in summer intensive scholarships specializing in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop to over 75 incredibly talented young dancers. These dancers attended nationally renowned dance programs that included Move the Initiative, Joffrey Ballet School NY/LA, Art of Movement, Broadway Dance Center, Modas Dance, and PeriDance Center. The 2017 Nationals in Orlando at the Embassy Suites was also quite an event. The sold out weekend brought many talented dancers and schools to the stage. Some of the highlights from the events were the Teacher’s Wine and Cheese night, Movie Night and Rave Dance party featuring guest Hip Hop Artist Chris Porter from NYC. Grand Prize awards included a Royal Caribbean Cruise! It was amazing to see dancers, teachers, parents and friends having such a great time together. Shake the Ground is looking forward to a spectacular Nationals weekend in 2018 – and already have added an extra day! November/December 2017 . Danz’n
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Doctors Advice ///Disaster Dancing
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Disaster Dancing /// Doctors Advice
Reading and watching the news these days can make dancing seem a little irrelevant. What is the point of a perfect plie when our neighbors in Puerto Rico have no water? But this is exactly the time when art, expression, and physical activity are the most important. How are we to take care of our neighbors if we have not taken care of ourselves and have nothing to give? How can we give a shoulder to cry on if we haven’t strengthened our shoulders? What better way to make others aware of our neighbors’ needs than through art? Dance is unique in that it is activity and art, exercise and expression, sport and statement. While this article specifically addresses the recent hurricanes in our community, these suggestions can also be applicable to any trauma such as injury, loss, and life events. Teachers and studio owners after a disaster have the responsibility to take care of their students while also having the added stress of ensuring the studio is safe, has electricity, and students are physically able to return. Similarly, parents are working to return their children’s lives to a level of normalcy while potentially contending with home damage, work disruption, and
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limited basic essentials. While creating a safe physical environment, there is a need to create a welcoming and healing emotional environment. After a natural disaster, a family may have lost a home, lost contact with family members, or lost something as simple as a favorite tree. These emotions of loss and isolation can be hard for all families and students, but they may also be the first time our younger students have experienced loss. It can be challenging to know the “best� way to navigate through a post-disaster environment, both emotionally and physically. First, try to return to a sense of normalcy and routine as quickly as possible. Returning to familiarity is helpful if there are other areas of life far from “normal.� Second, be open to sharing times, if appropriate, in class. Sometimes it is more efficient to have a timed sharing moment during warm up or cool down and then refocus the class rather than fighting a distracted class for the entire time. Lastly, there is a strong desire to be there for dancers as the teacher, studio owner, and/or parent. Know your limits. You cannot be everything to every student in every situation and there may
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be a time where the students need counseling, intervention, or medical support in addition to the walls of the dance studio. Know what you know, but also know what you don’t know. Students returning to class may have difficulty focusing. Returning to a routine can feel welcoming and restorative, but can also feel pointless and distracting. The challenge is that each student has unique needs, not just in technique training but also in their emotional lives. An open expressive environment like a dance class can be the road to recovery, healing, reaching the new normal. Providing space for expression while providing stability in structure provide an environment to build strength. Finding a balance between providing structure, strength, athleticism and allowing expression, artistry, and imagination is the gift that dance provides. The road after a loss can be winding and confusing, but it tends to go through basic stages. These stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. They do not necessarily occur in a singular or linear order. Each person processes and moves through these stages in their unique way and in their own timing. Dance and dance education can support these stages, the individual, and the community as the road to recovery progresses. As dancers, we do not function in isolation and bringing life experiences into our art can provide a richness and fullness to movement. Loss can provide inspiration for artistry, expression, and growth. In short, the perfect plie can be the exact treatment needed to start down the long road after loss.
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Cover Model Search Contest We are excited to offer the Cover Model Search Contest this year to dancers, ranging in the ages of 11 to 17. The Cover Model Search Contest allows dance students to show not just their dance talents and skills, but also an opportunity to be on a runway fashion show and to win the biggest prize, which is grazing the cover page of DANZ’N Magazine as well as being showcased on our websites. This is a three-day event: 1. Day one and two will be filled with Interview & Photography session, runway training, clothes fittings, and personal development. 2. The third day will culminate with The Gala Fashion Show and the After-Glow Reception. THE PROCESS There is a four-part scoring process: ~ Essay Contest ~ Interview session ~ Technique ~ Photogenic contest REGISTRATION Participants will be required to submit the agreement form, registration fee, essay, headshot and full body photograph.(Proffesional photos only)
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2. The second part is; the top chosen essays will be compiled in an eBook that will be available online. The topic this year is “This is why I dance! – A Student’s Journey in Dance” to be published by Ingenious Publishers. Proceeds of the sale of the book will go to Visionaries of Dance - A Dance Non-Profit Organization. THE INTERVIEW Participant will have a one-on-one interview session with the judges. Judges will have a first-hand look at each participant’s technique and skills followed by a Q & A session. Judges will score each participant based on skill set and fluidity of the interview session. THE PHOTOGENIC CONTEST Photographers will judge this portion of the contest looking for the contestant that is photogenic, shows well on camera and is easy to work with. PARENTS LUNCHEON We have planned a fun buffet luncheon workshop for the parents. Guest speakers will introduce interestng topics especially for dance parents. We will have more detailed information coming soon on the website. THE FASHION SHOW The Fashion show is the culmination of the Cover Model Search Contest. Participant
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will model dance clothing from selected dancewear companies and designers. At the end of the show, the winner and finalists will be announced. THE AFTER-GLOW RECEPTION. The reception is for the contestants, VIP and preferred guests, ticket holders, press, sponsors and donors. At the reception, contestants and guests will be able to take pictures on the red carpet for the publication and the press. WINNERS & FINALISTS The winner and top finalists will be featured in the 2018 edition of DANZ’N magazine as well as on our – Dancers as Models – website. They will also win cash prizes, gifts and registration to The Youth Personal Development Dance Workshop. More prizes will be announced at a later date. ABOUT THE COVER Winners and finalists will have a photo session with our photographer. These pictures will be featured in the magazine. The winner will be on the cover along with an inside interview feature. 1st, 2nd and 3rd finalists will also be featured in the same edition. Event location Embassy Suites 1601 Belvedere Rd,West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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2nd Annual Gala Fashion Show DANZ’N – The Community dance-focused magazine, began its first Cover Model Search Contest in 2013. Its main sponsor was the leading dancewear company So Dança. It was a smaller intimate competition with a few selected judges from the community. The Cover Model Search Contest became an annual event where dance students not only display their exceptional level of technique but also has an opportunity to be featured on the cover of DANZ’N.
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In 2015 the contest expanded into a modeling experience. Contestants now had the opportunity to walk on a fashion stage runway and model dance wear clothing from such companies as So Dança, Capezio, Bloch, Ilo Gear, Call to Dance and Game Active Wear. Now, in 2018 we have once more expanded on this experience for the dancers and created a full weekend program. During the weekend, the contestants will participate in master classes where the judges will have the opportunity to judge them on their technique and ability, which will be followed by the interview segment of the contest. Contestants will also meet with a panel of photographers for the WOW-Factor judging session. Participants will be judged on their ability to work well with a photographer, their charisma on camera and photogenic qualities. During the weekend, contestants will participate in workshops, personal development programs and pasarela choreography; preparing them for the fashion show.
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On Sunday, (date yet to be announced) at 2:30 pm, contestant open the show with a group dance number followed by them modeling dancewear from several sponsored dancewear companies. Available tickets will be in sections: VIP seating, preferred seating, general seating. The VIP and Preferred seating ticket holders will have first access to enter the ballroom. They will receive a complimentary glass of champagne to kick off the event. At the end they will also have access to the After-Glow Reception to meet the models, judges, VIP guests and the press. At the end of the show, the finalists and winner will be announced. After the show, the contestants, invited guests, VIP /preferred ticket holders and the media will meet for the After-Glow Reception to mingle and take photos for the magazine. This event will be held at the Embassy Suite Airport in West Palm Beach, FL. We are now accepting any gift donations, prizes and items for the contestants goody bags. We have several sponsorship opportunity to be part of the events. Have your name and company displayed in the Fashion Show program, online, in the magazine and during the show. We look forward to having you as sponsors and donors to partner with us and make this event a success for our young dancers. Please contact us at: 561.429.9383 or email DanznMagazine@gmail.com
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A Dancer’s Holiday Wish list Five perfect gift ideas for dancers by Jenne Vermes Staff Writer The Holidays are here and with all of the excitement of family time, delicious food and of course, The Nutcracker, dancers can have a pretty full schedule this time of year. One of the staples of the holiday season is the tradition of gift-giving, and as such, every dancer would do well to be prepared with a list of items that would both bring joy to their lives and benefit them in their art. I asked dancers at companies, studios and schools around Florida what they would most want for the holidays as a dancer, and the list was extensive! I’ve compiled the research and narrowed it down a bit, and came up with this list of five great gifts dancers can ask for and/or receive for the holidays.
1.Shoes One of the biggest expenses dancers and dance parents have throughout the year is shoes. Not only are they expensive to purchase, but with the wear and tear accumulated on them in short amounts of time, it can really add up. Asking for shoes as gifts can save a good deal of money over time, and also give dancers the chance to ask for different kinds of shoes like custom colored tap shoes or new styles of ballet shoes that will make them more exciting as a gift.
2. Workshops and Dance Classes One of the most important things dancers need regularly is training, especially dancers that are professionals or are aspiring to become professionals in the future. Weekend workshops, special pop-up classes, tuition for more classes at their studio or school, and summer intensive funds are perfect gifts for dancers of all types. A gift like this can help students branch out and learn from new teachers as well as travel to dance with companies and conservatories they may otherwise not have the opportunity to.
3. Dancewear and dancewear gift certificates Leotards. Tights. Shorts. Skirts. Leg warmers and warm-ups. The list is endless for dance clothes that dancers need and want. Shopping for these items can be fun as there is a great variety of each type of clothing item when it comes to design, color and style; however, gift certificates work well by allowing the dancer to choose the style and color that fits them best. Moreover, studios and schools may have specific class and dress code requirements that gift-givers may not know about when purchasing dancewear. Whether giving a gift card or just a really great outfit, this gift is a surefire win for both the giver and the recipient.
4. Practice Tools Outside of class, many dancers spend a good deal of time working on stretches and strength training exercises in order to maximize their performance in class and on stage. Great gift ideas that help dancers work on their skills and technique outside of class include stretch bands, resistance bands, foot stretchers, foot rollers, yoga mats and more.
5. Photography sessions A gift of a photography session is very useful for dancers that are embarking on the transition into the college and professional world. Headshots and bodyline photos are often asked for as part of audition packets, and having a set of professionally done dance photos can be used to help social media profiles look more professional for dancers trying to gain notability. There are local photographers in every area that offer headshot and dance photography packages, but be sure to do your research in choosing the one that fits your budget and desires best. Good tips for finding respectable photographers include asking studios for recommendations and looking through dance magazines to see who is submitting photos that you like. Holiday gift-giving is enjoyable and brings a wonderful spirit to the season. Choosing gifts to ask for as a dancer, or to give dancers, that can aid in their practice and performance hit the marks on both practicality and indulgence.
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Professor of Tap at Florida School of the Arts | Dancer/singer for The Cruxshadows | Dance teacher and choreographer throughout Jacksonville, FL,| Fitness and Health blogger: www.FIT-it-in.blogspot.com · Certified Zumba and Group Exercise instructor (AFAA) Contact me : annyk113@gmail.com
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Cover Feature /// Miami International Ballet Competition
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Miami International Ballet Competition January 24 - 28, 2018 JULIUS LITTMAN NORTH MIAMI BEACH PERFORMING ARTS THEATER Miami International Ballet Competition mission is to create an opportunity for young dancers from different cultures and countries to share their knowledge and passion for dance. To offer a competitive, positive atmosphere, in which artists will gain confidence, develop friendships and connections, and become the chief protagonists in the development of their own futures.
Miami International Ballet Competition mission is to create an opportunity for young dancers from different cultures and countries to share their knowledge and passion for dance. To offer a competitive, positive atmosphere, in which artists will gain confidence, develop friendships and connections, and become the chief protagonists in the development of their own futures. The Competition aims to unite young artists from the US and abroad and inspire them to share their art form in an atmosphere of discovery and collaboration. We expect to attract an international following of spectators and artists that will come to our city annually to share their diverse cultures in a unique dance experience. During the event, participants
will receive master classes from a panel of guest teachers in Ballet and Contemporary dance. The panel will also provide constructive criticism and expert advice throughout the competition. The Miami International Ballet Competition is open to dancers of all nationalities from ages 9 - 25. The Competition will take place at the Julius Littman North Miami Beach Performing Arts Center from January 24 - 28, 2018. There are TWO PARTS to the Miami International Ballet Competition competitor application process. All participants must complete and submit an application form, contingent on the selected category, along with a video, headshot picture, and a non-refundable registration fee.
PART I: ONLINE APPLICATION ONLINE COMPETITOR APPLICATION Available: August 4, 2017 Deadline: November 15, 2017 Participants may enter the competition as Individual Competitors, an Ensemble or Pas de Deux, either representing a company or school or as an independent performer. There are three competitive categories, and four age divisions, each with an individual performance fee. The participant’s appropriate division will be determined by their age as of January 24, 2018. Dancers applying in the Pas de Deux category must submit two individual applications, one for the male applicant and one for the female applicant. Please
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VLADIMIR ISSAEV Ballet Master, Choreographer Artistic Director, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
Born in Russia in 1954. His career started at the age of 11 at the Choreographic School of Voronezh. After working as a ballet dancer at the Opera House of Ufa and at the Opera House of Odessa, he studied at the “Gitis State Institute of Arts in Moscow” where he graduated as Ballet Master and Master Choreographer with the highest honors in 1986. He held the position of Academic and Artistic Director at the “Choreographic School of Frounze”, in the former Soviet Union. In 1987, he worked as Ballet Master and Regiseur for the Ballet Metropolitano de Caracas and Ballet Nacional de Caracas, directed by Vicente Nebrada, where he worked for more than ten years, teaching and coaching the principal dancers of the Company for their soloist classical roles. During his extensive career as a Choreographer and Ballet Master, Issaev has had the opportunity to work with many prestigious dancers and directors such as Papa Beriozoff for Don Quixote, having Julio Bocca and Eleonora Cassano as soloists; Alla Sizova, Alla Osipenko, Tatiana Terekhova and Irina Kolpakova. He has also been invited as a guest Ballet Master by several companies such as Le Jeune Ballet de France, Ballet Nacional de España, Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Orlando Ballet among others. Until August of 2002 he held the position of Ballet Master at the Miami City Ballet School. As a Choreographer, he has
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mounted several ballets in Russia, the United States, Puerto Rico, Peru, Japan and Venezuela. Mr. Issaev was the recipient of the “New Choreographer Award” for his piece “El Encuentro” at the Dance Under the Stars Choreography Competition in Palm Desert, California. In June of 2005 Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico presented the premiere of Issaev’s work “Doctor Ouch!“, a ballet in two acts based on the story of Korney Chukovskiy with great success. In 2004, Vladimir Issaev staged “Shostakovich Suites” for the Voronezh Choreographic School in Russia. An invitation from Prima Ballerina Altanay Assylmuratova, director of the Vaganova Kirov School of Ballet in Saint Petersburg followed to stage a Ballet for the graduating students joining the Maryinsky (Kirov) Ballet Company. This choreography premiered in March of 2006 at the Maryinsky Theater in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Due to its success this choreographic work was presented again in June of 2006. In 2007, Mr. Issaev re-staged his very popular ballet “Chipollino” for Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico. Vladimir Issaev belongs to the Artistic Advisory Council for the Classical Dance Alliance. Issaev is recipient of the Honorable Merit Diploma from the Terpsihora Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts of Dance of Saint Petersburg, Russia,
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in recognition for his outstanding performance enhancing the art of classical ballet on the Vaganova Style in the United States. He has also been awarded with the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts award as the most influential Ballet teacher. Mr. Issaev was awarded 2009 Best Arts Educator of the State of Florida by the Florida Alliance for Arts Education. He has been Artistic Director of the International Ballet Competition in Caracas, Venezuela; Artistic Director of the Russian Ballet of South Africa and International Ballet Competition in Lima, Peru. In January of 2011 his ballet Stone Flower was premiered in Nagoya, Japan with tremendous success and the greatest reviews. In 2013, two new ballets were premiered in Japan during the Aichi Trienale Festival and presented by the Michiko Matsumoto Ballet: Polovetsian Dances and the premiere of Firebird. In 2014 and 2015 Mr. Issaev has been invited to present his dancers and choreographies in Poland, Germany, Peru and most recently he had the honor to teach Master Classes at the Beijing Ballet Academy. Mr. Issaev is considered one of the top ballet masters and choreographers worldwide.
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YANIS PIKIERIS Ballet Master, Choreographer Artistic Director, Miami Youth Ballet
Dancer, Director, Choreographer, was the recipient of the Silver Medal at the first Jackson International Ballet Competition in 1979. In 1981 he was the first dancer from the western hemisphere to win the prestigious Gold Medal at Moscow’s International Ballet Competition, launching an international career that would take him to over 50 countries around the world as one of his generations’ premier dancers. He was a principal dancer with the International Ballet of Caracas, Bavarian State Opera Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein-Dusseldorf, Miami City Ballet and Ballet du Nord. He has performed as a guest artist with companies such as the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Nagoya Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet (1984 Olympic Games ), Hungarian State Opera, Latvian National Opera (Honorary guest for the 1st Dance Festival of the Baltics), Teatro Massimo di Palermo and in star galas at Wolftrap, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, The Bolshoi Theater, Munich’s Olympic Stadium and Spoletto Festival in Italy among others. Video credits include, (Bavaria Studios Star Gala), (Los Angeles Ballet, Pas de Deux) and (Dancing for Gold, ”Moscow International Ballet Competition”). Mr. Pikieris has enjoyed enormous success throughout Europe and received various critic awards for his performances in John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet and Eugene Onegin as well as in a diverse classical and contemporary repertoire. In 1986 Artistic Director Edward Villella invited him to join a new company; www.DanznMagazine.com
Miami City Ballet. As a founding principal dancer he astounded with his power and passion on stage and was instrumental in the initial success of the company. During this time, he danced most of the ballets in that company’s extensive Balanchine repertoire. He will be mostly remembered for his interpretations of The Prodigal Son, Apollo and Tarantella among others. As a choreographer he has created several works for companies such as the Bavarian State Opera Ballet, Ballet Centrum Berlin, Ballet du Nord, Ballet Metropolitano de Medellin, Juegos del Arte Dance Ensemble, Maximum Dance Company, Ballet de Monterrey, Incolballet, Miami Youth Ballet and various Colleges around the U.S.A. These works include, “Dischordia”, ”Still Waters”, “Mephisto”, ”Imagined Notions”, “Gargoyles”, “Danzón”, “Volver”, “Espejismos” and “The Four Seasons” (Sun Post Winner- Best Dance Concert of the 20022003 Season). He has also choreographed the dance sequences in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and Before Night Falls for the Florida Grand Opera. Mr. Pikieris has also created a number of works in collaboration with David Palmer, including “The Rite of Spring”, (SunPost Winner- Best Original Work of the 2002-2003 Season) “Spectrum”, “Adiemus”, “Carnival of the Animals” and “The Elements” for Maximum Dance Company and most recently “Summer of Love” for Rochester City Ballet of New York. Mr. Pikieris has been Artistic Director for Ballet du Nord in France and founded
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and directed Maximum Dance Company in Miami from 1996 to 2005, with David Palmer. He’s also worked as Program Director for Miami City Ballet’s Contemporary Dance Series 2006 and 2007. He has served as National Dance Panel Chair for YoungArts and as president of the jury for the World Ballet Competition in Orlando, Florida. In recognition for his outstanding contribution to the arts, Dade County and the City of Miami have proclaimed consecutively, Nov 15th and 16th, 2002 as Yanis Pikieris Day. He is also the recipient of the State of Florida Choreographic Fellowship and the New World School of the Arts Achievement Award. Mr. Pikieris also serves as Executive Director of the Nebrada Foundation, whose mission is to oversee the licensing and production of works by the late choreographer Vicente Nebrada. In more recent times he has worked as guest ballet master, repetiteur and choreographer, with companies such as Ballet Teresa Carreño-Caracas, Ballet de Santiago-Chile, Ballet Estable del Teatro Colón-Argentina, Ballet Nacional del SODRE-Uruguay, Ballet Hispánico of New York, Ballet Philippines-Manila, Ballet de Monterrey-Mexico, Ballet Clásico y Contemporáneo de Asunción-Paraguay, Ballet Estable del Teatro Argentino-La Plata, Milwaukee Ballet, Western Ballet- California, Ballet Municipal de Rio de Janeiro-Brasil and Ballet Nacional de Cuba. He currently directs the Miami Youth Ballet and continues to travel as a freelance master teacher and choreographer.
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Cover Feature /// Miami International Ballet Competition make sure to reference your partner’s name in the Partner Information section of the application. Competitors that enter in the Individual or Pas de Deux categories may also participate as part of an Ensemble. An Ensemble’s age division will be determined by the average age of the competitors. SUBMISSIONS Your online application form submission must include a video, a headshot, and the corresponding application fee. APPLICATION FEES See website PHOTO AND VIDEO UPLOADS Individual Competitor: One classical variation from the approved repertoire list. Pas de Deux: Adagio section from any of the Pas de Deux in the approved repertoire list. Ensemble: No more than 2:30 minutes of work to be presented at the competition. *Please upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and provide us with the link when prompted in the application. No pre-recorded live performances. All videos must be recorded in a studio setting. Camera must be in a fixed location. No close up or panning. No editing. Wear normal rehearsal clothes such as unitards or leotards with a t-shirt for men. No leg warmers, skirts or anything that will cover the lines of the body. Headshots must be in black and white and no smaller than 3 x 3 inches. You will receive an email confirmation within 7 days of submitting PART 1. This will include a password to access PART 2 which will be your final registration form. You will also be prompted to upload your music at this time. The Miami International Ballet Competition is open to dancers of all nationalities
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from ages 9 - 25. The Competition will take place at the Julius Littman North Miami Beach Performing Arts Center from January 24 - 28, 2018.
will automatically accept dancers who have won any of the first three prizes or Grand Prix between January 1, 2016 and December 1, 2017, at the following international ballet competitions:
There are TWO PARTS to the Miami International Ballet Competition competitor application process. All participants must complete and submit an application form, contingent on the selected category, along with a video, headshot picture, and a non-refundable registration fee. FINAL REGISTRATION FORM AND MUSIC UPLOAD AVAILABLE: Only upon completion and acceptance of PART 1 DEADLINE: December 15, 2017
• Moscow International Ballet Competition • Helsinki International Ballet Competition • Varna International Ballet Competition • Prix de Lausanne • Jackson International Ballet Competition • World Ballet Competition • Golden Pointe Ballet Competition, Poland • Certamen Internacional de Escuelas de Ballet, Lima, Peru • Premio Vladimir Issaev, Queretaro, Mexico • Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition, Hong Kong • Universal Ballet Competition • American Dance Competition
After completing PART 1, you will have received an email confirmation which will include a password to access PART 2. SUBMISSIONS Your final registration form submission must include your performance music and the corresponding registration fee(s): INDIVIDUAL COMPETITOR Division 1 (Ages 9 to 11) Division 2 (Ages 12 to 14) Division 3 (Ages 15 to 18) Division 4 (Ages 19 to 25)
MUSIC UPLOADS The only accepted format is MP3 (no other file types will be accepted). Your music must be recorded at desired speed, there will be NO adjustments made during the competition. The competition will be played digitally, but participants are responsible for having a backup CD if necessary. For more information on music, please click here. APPLICATION EXCEPTIONS Miami International Ballet Competition
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Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and have received one of these awards will not be required to upload a video or pay the application fee and may waive the MIBC application process to go directly to registration by submitting (by email to info@miamiibc.com) the following by November 15, 2017: (1.) A copy of the certificate awarded at one of the competitions listed, accompanied by (2.) a headshot. You will then receive a confirmation email with your password for
PART 2. CATEGORIES Individual Competitor Participants may enter the competition as Individual Competitors, an Ensemble or Pas de Deux, either representing a company or school or as an independent performer. There are three competitive categories, and four age divisions, each with
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an individual performance fee. The participant’s appropriate division will be determined by their age as of January 24, 2018. Competitors that enter in the Individual or Pas de Deux categories may also participate as part of an Ensemble. An Ensemble’s age division will be determined by the average age of the competitors. Participants in this category must complete and submit the corresponding Application and Registration forms, along with a one-time Application fee and the required Final Registration fee according to their age division. There are four age divisions. All fees include master classes which participants will be able to attend on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
DIVISION 1: AGES 9 TO 11 Participants in this division must prepare two solos: one classical variation, selected from our list of approved repertoire, and one contemporary solo. DIVISION 2: AGES 12 TO 14 Participants in this division must prepare two solos: one classical variation, selected from our list of approved repertoire, and one contemporary solo.
toire, and one contemporary solo. *Classical variations and contemporary solos should be no longer than 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
CATEGORY 02 Ensemble The Ensemble category is open to participants between the ages of 12 to 25. The ensemble’s choreographer, coach or representative must complete and submit the corresponding Application and Registration forms, along with a one-time $100 Application fee and a $50 Final Registration fee per dancer. There is one fee for all age divisions. The ensemble must include a minimum of 3 dancers and a maximum of 16, and can be either classical or contemporary in style. DIVISION 1: AGES 12 TO 17 DIVISION 2: AGES 18 TO 25 *Ensemble pieces with 3 - 5 people should be no longer than 4 minutes; 6 - 9 people should be no longer than 5 minutes, 10+ people should be no longer than 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
CATEGORY 03 Pas de Deux
Participants in this division must prepare three solos: two classical variations, selected from our list of approved repertoire, and one contemporary solo.
The Pas de Deux category is open to participants between the ages of 15 to 25. The couple must complete the corresponding application and registration forms separately, along with a one-time Application fee and a Registration fee per dancer. The couple must prepare two Pas de Deux: one classical (including adagio, both variations, and coda) and one contemporary. Classical Pas de Deux must be
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DIVISION 1: AGES 15 TO 18 DIVISION 2: AGES 19 TO 25
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Tap Technique /// Musicality
Tap Technique Talk: Musicality By Jenne Vermes Staff Writer
Tap dance is an art form that is so unique and special in many ways, but one of the most important distinctions between tap dance and many other forms of movement is the fact that tap dancers have to be skilled musicians as well and use these skills at the same time as they execute the movement. Other types of dance
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repeated lessons I give in my tap classes is to stress the execution of the steps with correct timing and that it should fit with the music as if the dancer is simply another instrument in the band. Even if and especially if the tap dancer is performing without music (a cappella) the responsibility to maintain musical structure and steady
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tempo is paramount. Being precisely on beat is as important to a tap dancer as being precisely in line throughout the body is for a ballet dancer. The movement/music does not work well without precision. Dancers can train their musicality and rhythm skills in several ways. First, emphasizing rhythmic precision in practice is key. Practicing exercises and steps is an important part of honing skills for any variety of dancer, and one of the best ways to work on musicality while executing steps is to practice the steps in rhythm. Strive for getting both the step and the rhythm right instead of just mastering the step and moving on without giving it a musical context. If a dancer has mastered the movement in a step but cannot control it musically and rhythmically to fit into the beat, they still have more work to do in the practice room. Another way to work on musician skills as a tapper is to take music classes. Whether it’s music theory (learning about things like notes and meter) or actually learning how to play an instrument like the piano or flute, taking music lessons from musicians and music teachers gives tap dancers valuable training and insight into how to make music with their instrument…their feet. Combining music and movement becomes easier to do when you train both aspects of the craft. One of the most common notes that tap dancers receive from judges at competitions is that they need to work on staying on beat. Many tappers who are judges use the phrase “Be in the pocket of the music,” which basically means that you want to fit into the groove of the song, you want your steps to become a part of the rhythm and beat in the music. When a tap dancer’s sounds are not exactly with the music it creates something called rhythmic dissonance. Dissonance occurs in music when notes that are not in harmony with each other are played at the same time. (Think about hitting three piano keys that are right next to each other at the same time and it creates an unpleasant sound). Rhythmic dissonance occurs when this happens in the rhythm of the song, i.e. if two people were clapping at the same time but not in sync with each other. Tap dancers need to strive to be in the pocket of the music as much as possible in order to keep the groove of the song going uninterrupted. Musicality in movement is an important skill for all varieties of dancers to hone, as it ensures that the movement and the music work in harmony with each other at every performance. Even when there is no music, creating musicality in movement allows the audience to stay in the moment with the dancer(s) and understand the flow of what they are watching on stage. Learning how to match rhythm and tempo, practicing steps and movements with rhythm, and understanding musical ideas like meter and time signature are important for all dancers, but especially for the dancers who make music along with their movement. Tap shoes, clogging shoes, Irish hard shoes or jig shoes and any other type of dancewear or tools that make sound aren’t just shoes and props; they are instruments which dancers should strive to play artistically, musically and skillfully.
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2 Prepare a mouthwash combining 1/2 water 2. and 1/2 hydrogen peroxide in a glass and rinse yyour mouth for 1 minute before discarding. Use every time you brush 3. Make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and rub on teeth with a washcloth 4. Try coconut oil pulling. Swish a teaspoon of coconut oil around in your mouth for about 5-15 minutes before disposing out of your mouth. m 5. Add coconut oil to your toothpaste as an added whitening boost 6. Before bedtime brushing, add orange or lemon essential oils to your toothpaste. It’s whitening and tasty too. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide mixture immediately afterwards. 7. Apple Cider Vinegar seems to be good for everything from antibiotic and probiotic support to teeth whitening. Consistently use ACV V for 1 month. Use it on your toothbrush making certain you use toothpaste afterwards and then rinse with the above mentioned hydrogen peroxide rinse. ACV is acidic and can weaken the enamel on your teeth, so it’s important rinse afterwards.
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Personal Development /// Courage
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~ Nelson Mandela Courage is the blind man daring to leave his house on his own to take care of everyday errands; trusting that his long cane will warn him of danger ahead and that there will be one or two good hearted strangers looking out for him when crossing the street, or while making his way down subway stairs. I give this example, because when we think of courage, we tend to think of grand gestures; like someone running into a burning building to rescue people they usually don’t even know. But that morning, as I was walking through the subway, and saw that blind man making his way around, I couldn’t help but think to myself; “now this is the example of everyday, unrecognized courage”. This man had the courage to leave the safety and comfort of his home, with all of its familiar surroundings, to go out onto the very busy streets of Manhattan and take the subway no less. Here was a man who chose courage over fear; to live life to its fullest and not quit because life had dealt him a bad hand.
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He was an elderly man, with his backpack over his shoulders, moving his long cane from side to side, slowly making his way through the subway. While the act of taking care of everyday personal errands usually doesn’t rank high on the courage meter, in his case it does, because his blindness just added a component that we hardly ever consider when going to the grocery store. I can only imagine the insecurity he could be feeling, unsure of what to expect; fear for his own safety while out on the streets. That ranks pretty high on the courage meter if you ask me. He was daring to be independent. I saw strength. I saw courage. I was inspired. Inspired to be more courageous myself. I realized that courage isn’t always about standing up for someone else. Sometimes being courageous means standing up for me! And courage isn’t always about standing up for yourself against someone else, but sometimes it’s the courage like I was inspired by today; which is the courage to face your fears and do the little things that will propel your life
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forward, little by little; like that elderly blind man I saw that Friday morning.
allow to win? The fear or the dream? It’s really that simple. Is fear real? Absolutely. But so is the dream, whatever that dream may be.
Personal everyday courage is waking up 20 minutes earlier to study, or exercise or to prepare a healthy breakfast.
Pursuing the dream can be scary, makes your heart race, palms in full-sweat mode, legs shaking; but ooohhh that feeling of being alive, the goosebumps of possibility.
Courage to choose to focus on the solution, instead of whining about the problem;
Taking the first step, is like being on a roller coaster ride, just at that precise moment where the fear has morphed into total exhilaration and you start to enjoy the ride. The roller coaster is still going fast, and there are certain dips and twists on the “ride” where fear rears its head and you’re tempted to grab hold of its hands, but then you realize; “I got this. I’m going to be fine. I can do this”. And then before you know it, the ride is over and you think to yourself “THAT WAS AWESOME. What was I afraid of? Let’s do it again!”
The courage to act on a dream, even if there’s a chance you may fail. Ultimately, you never regret the actions you took, even if they resulted in failure. You do regret the ones you didn’t take, always wondering if the results would have been successful. It’s the courage to be you, and not what anyone else wants or expects you to be.
I believe that if we nurture our ability to be courageous for ourselves with the little things when no one is watching, it will grow into being courageous for others.
The courage to step up and focus on the future and not wallow in past mistakes, misfortunes or self-pity. The courage to put your differences aside and choose to work together instead of fight each other.
Live Daringly The courage to recognize that being right isn’t nearly as important as treasuring your relationships.
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And most importantly the courage to trust yourself. Courage is about doing it even if you’re afraid. What will you
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Reading Room /// So You Want to Be a Ballet Dancer?
“Going for Gold –“There can be so many rewarding benefits but also innumerable disadvantages connected to the world of competing in dance. When I was growing up, my teacher never really proposed to her students the idea of competing formally. It seemed that for her, ballet was strictly a performance art, not a competitive sport. To be sure, the nature of the dance world at that time was different. Generally speaking little emphasis was placed on ballet competitions, and the prestigious ones that did exist were few and far between. Nowadays, competing has become commonplace, and many students believe that if they don’t participate and compete, they will find themselves at a disadvantage when the time comes to secure a job. As far as my experience has demonstrated, however, there is no need to worry. There are many professional ballet dancers, including myself, who continue to make fantastic careers for themselves and have never participated in a formal competition. What competitions don’t guarantee is success. Young dancers should understand that if the idea of competing seems unattractive, several other roads can lead to scholarships and careers. The notion of formally competing at anything has always made my stomach turn. Though I absolutely love to perform, I can’t stand the thought of being technically scrutinized and judged for a score. When I turned sixteen, my teacher surprisingly suggested that I enroll in the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland. She warned that I should have no expectations -- this would be just for “the experience.” I dutifully agreed, but truthfully the very idea of being in that scenario scared me to death. The trip turned out to be costly, and given the level of my dancing at the time, chances are I would not have made it very far in the competition. Ultimately we decidNovember/December 2017 . Danz’n
ed against it. Relief! I could breathe again. Looking back, I know that had I in fact made it there, my insecurities would surely have gotten the better of me. Nevertheless, my destiny was scripted. The following year I leisurely attended one of the many open auditions being held at SAB; just for the experience, with no expectations. It was for a young Balanchine-based company then on the rise called the Miami City Ballet. The rest is history. Students, teachers, and parents should discuss together whether competing is a challenge that a young dancer is ready for and willing to tackle. Competing does provide a great forum to exhibit technical strength, and it allows students the chance to size themselves up against other students in the same age range from around the world. It is a great way to get a realistic idea of where one stands and how much, how quickly, and in what areas one may need to improve. If a dancer is confident of being able to perform at a high level, then competing can be a fantastic way to get noticed by the dance world at large. It also provides one with objective feedback from some new sets of eyes. Dancers who compete well may even come home with a medal -- the standard gold, silver, or bronze. Additional acknowledgment prizes are also awarded, such as for the strongest overall performance or best in any given age group. Major school and company directors are often judging or in attendance, and separate scholarships (and even apprentice/trainee positions) are awarded to exceptional competitors, offering a wideopen door to the beginnings of a career. As always, along with all of the positives come downsides that one must be sure of being equipped to handle. Being judged can trigger intense feelings of pressure and stress. One must put oneself in a professionals state of mind, which is easi-
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-- Ballet Competitions” er said than done. Criticism can be harsh, and though it is not meant as a personal attack, it can still be painful. To stand their ground, competitors need to give more than 100 percent and be ready to handle major disappointment. It may turn out that even the best of efforts are simply not enough. Surprises may also present themselves; competitions are notorious for having slippery performance and rehearsal floors, and dancers usually have little time to get acclimated to the performance space. The size of the stage may be very different than in the space where one has rehearsed, and adjusting quickly to the lighting and wing space may prove challenging. One must arrive mentally prepared to focus internally, adapt quickly to a new environment, accept criticism, and tune out distractions to be truly free to perform at one’s best.
Tip: If you do decide to compete, make sure to have all solo variations and pas de deux (steps for two) you plan to perform extremely well-rehearsed. Selections should accentuate your best qualities and also establish your versatility. Do be cautious of over-rehearsing. Try not to focus on one small series of steps from a solo or on specific tricks to only one side. Doing so can ultimately be detrimental; it can create imbalances in technique and development and can also lead to injury. At the end of your preparatory period, a piece should feel comfortable, well prepared, and finely tuned but still fresh and exciting.”
So, You Want to be a Ballet Dancer? © 2011 by Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg Second Edition, University Press of Florida Chapter 4 (excerpts) pp23-27 “Going for Gold – Ballet Competitions”
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Calendar of Events Miami, Fl
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Danza y Poesía una celebración de nuestra hispanidad Saturday, November 4th 6:30 p.m. CEC´s Spanish Dance and Theatre Departments collaborate once more on a new production dedicated to the poetry of Rafael Alberti, Pablo Neruda, José Martí, and Octavio Paz, celebrating Hispanic Heritage through flamenco and spoken word. Rosita Segovia Theatre at Conchita Espinosa Academy 12975 SW 6th Street Miami, FL 33184 Tickets: $20 Tickets will be on sale at the Conservatory Office. Please contact Cristina Masdueño for more details.
Ballet’s Pointe of Passion Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami Saturday, November 18, 2017 8pm JenniferCarlynn Kronenberg & Carlos Miguel Guerra South Florida’s newest, critically acclaimed contemporary ballet company showcases passionately entrancing works by renowned choreographers Jerry Opdenacker (Ballet Florida, O Dance), Tania Vergara (National Ballet of Cuba, Endedans Cuban Contemporary Ballet), Gerald Arpino (The Joffrey Ballet) and more. Venue: South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center Tickets: $25 - $45 , purchase via www. smdcac.org or www.dimensionsdancemia.com Contact info: dimensionsdancetheatermia@gmail.com Contact name: Jennifer C. Kronenberg
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL The Nutcracker Ballet Palm Beach Friday, Dec 1 at 7:30pm Saturday, Dec 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, Dec 3 at 2pm Ballet Palm Beach leaps into the holiday season with the anticipated premiere of a re-imagined classic! The Nutcracker is the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, past a mystical snowstorm, and to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s kingdom. The Nutcracker is suitable for all ages, captivating the young and the young at heart Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts $19-$89 Contact info: (561) 832-7469 Contact for PR: Denise Mariani dmariani@marianimarketing.com http://www.balletpalmbeach.org/performances/the-nutcracker/
West Palm Beach, Fl 7x7 DKDC/DIY Projects November 11, 2017 8:00pm Where: The Great Big Room at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1300 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach Cost: Pay what you can Contact: dkdcdiyprojects@gmail. com or call Executive Director Tracy Simkowitz at 561-758-8726.
West Palm Beach, Fl Fall Dance Concert Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts Saturday, November 11, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, November 11, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm Offering a comprehensive college training program for serious dance students, the Dance program emphasizes ballet, modern and jazz. All students take classes in improvisation, composition, dance fitness, technique, partnering, and pointe. Through quality training and exposure to diverse dance experiences, the program prepares students to be successful in college dance programs, conservatories, and professional dance companies. Location: Meyer Hall
Boca Raton, Florida The Nutcracker Boca Ballet Theatre Friday, November 24, 2017, at 7:30pm, Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, Sunday, November 26, 2017, 2:00pm Marleen Forkas presents Boca Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker in loving memory of Harold Forkas Featuring world-renowned guest artists, magical sets and sparkling costumes, this unique version of the holiday classic showcases choreography by Co-Artistic Director Dan Guin, and a cast of more than 100 dancers. Set to the iconic music by Tchaikovsky, this is a special treat for all ages. Following the matinee performances don’t miss the Gingerbread Ball, a festive children’s party where kids can meet characters from The Nutcracker including Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier while enjoying sweet treats on the stage! Dates and Times: Location: Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater - 20101 Lyons Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434 Ticket Price: $30 - $40 for adults and $20 - $30 for children and seniors. Gingerbread Ball $8. Tickets and Information: (561) 9950709 www.bocaballet.org
Sarasota, Fl Metropolitan The Sarasota Ballet 1 December 7:30 pm 2 December 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Program 2, Metropolitan, brings the world of New York Dance to Sarasota, with three ballets deeply connected to the city that never sleeps. Opening the performance is the return of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Illuminations, one of only two ballets that Ashton choreographed on New York City Ballet. Performed to Benjamin Britten’s settings for tenor and string, of selected poems by Arthur Rimbaud, the enfant terrible of French poetry, this dark and enigmatic ballet portrays the poet’s infatuation with his sacred and profane loves. Metropolitan also sees a World Premiere by star of American Ballet Theatre, Marcelo Gomes, marking the first time Gomes will choreograph on The Sarasota Ballet. VENUE: The Sarasota Opera House TICKETS: From The Sarasota Ballet Box Office or online Contact info: 941-359-0099 Contact person: Rod Kelly Contact email: info@sarasotaballet.org Box Office: 941-359-0099
West Palm Beach, Fl Sarasota, Fl Principal Film Series The Sarasota Ballet 13 November 2017 – 18 April 2018 Principal Kate Honea looks back on her fascinating career VENUE: FSU Centre for the Performing Arts TICKETS: From The Sarasota Ballet Box Office or online Short Description: Contact info: 941359-0099 Contact person: Rod Kelly Contact email: info@sarasotaballet.org Box Office: 941-359-0099 November/December 2017 . Danz’n
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Davie, FL “Holiday at the Ballet” Envision Ballet Theatre Sunday, December 3, 2017 2:00pm & 7:00pm Bailey Concert Hall 3501 SW Davie Road Davie, FL 33314 Tickets: Adults $20 Children under 12years $10 **Free admission for dance students with a paid adult Group rates available Bailey Hall Box office 954-201-6884 baileyhall.org additional information: envisionballettheatre@outlook.com
Miami, Florida Christmas in the Gardens Conchita Espinosa Conservatory of the Arts Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a magical holiday evening of music and dance by young artists from Conchita Espinosa Conservatory of the Arts, featuring cherished Christmas carols, a trip around the world with Navidades Flamencas, and The Snowman, an original story ballet that brings to life the beloved English story. Dance Studio Venue: Pinecrest Gardens Tickets: tickets.completeticketsolutions.com Contact info: 305-227-1149 Contact name: Elisabela Alvarez-Valls Email: evalls@conchitaespinosa.com Website: evalls@conchitaespinosa.com
Jupiter, FL SUGARPLUM DREAMS Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory December 3, 2017 10:00 to 12:00 pm A very special event Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory will be performing excerpts from The Nutcracker. In 2017 and 2018, In collaboration with The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory will be performing at the Mall on four different dates! These performances are free to the public! On certain dates, The Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of proceeds of the daily sales from participating stores and shops to The Paris Ballet Conservatory!
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Calendar of Events Port St Lucie The Nutcracker St. Lucie Ballet’s Dec. 8, 2017 at 7:30 pm The Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce Dec. 23, 2017 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Lyric in Stuart. St. Lucie Ballet’s elite students and professional guest artists perform this holiday favorite. Colorful, fun, special effects, beautiful scenes, and costumes. It’s the perfect winters eve spent with your family. Two theaters three shows. Don’t miss it! Dec. 8 at the Lyric in Stuart and Dec. 23 at the Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce. Tickets make great gifts. Tickets are $25, $30, and $35 http://st-lucie-ballet.com/THE_NUTCRACKER.html Jupiter, FL A CELEBRATION OF THE NUTCRACKER Paris Ballet and Dance, and Paris Ballet Conservatory Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 pm THE FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTION Join Clara on her magical journey from her dark quiet living room to the incredibly bright and fantastic Land of the Sweets. The journey begins after she defeats the grotesque and evil Mouse King. Her beloved little nutcracker doll comes to life and is transformed into the real LIVE handsome Nutcracker Prince who becomes her guide to unbelievable treats, and exotic and delicious flavors! The production features Dazzling Costumes, Beautiful Sets, Fantastic Special Effects, Wonderful Choreography, and Phenomenally Renowned Guest Artists ...Set to the lasting and memorable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky! Jupiter High School Theatre 500 North Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458 Boca Raton, Fl Winter Performances The HARID Conservatory Saturday, December 16, 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 3:00 p.m. South Florida’s internationally acclaimed professional-training program for gifted young dancers presents it Winter Performances on December 16 and 17. Enjoy classical ballet, character and modern dance, and HARID holiday tradition: The Nutcracker, Act II. Venue: Countess de Hoernle Theater, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton Tickets: $30 & $25 (discounts available for children, full-time students, and groups of 15+) Contact info: 561-998-8038; www.harid.edu/performances; in person at 2285 Potomac Rd, Boca Raton, 33431 (9
a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays) Contact name: Annabel Russell Email: annabel.russell@harid.edu Website: info@harid.edu
Hall TICKETS: From The Sarasota Ballet Box Office or online Contact info: 941-359-0099 Contact person: Rod Kelly Box Office: 941-359-0099
Rockledge, FL The Nutcracker 2017 Galmont Ballet Dec 16-17, 2pm and 7:30pm Magic returns this holiday season for 13 consecutive years in Brevard County with Galmont Ballet’s sparkling production of the enduring classic THE NUTCRACKER 2017, with riveting storytelling that will usher young and old alike into a rich and festive holiday mood. Celebrate with us 23 Staging Years of this original production choreographed by Frank Galvez for the first time in 1994, this production is set in turn of the 19th century United States of America and its rife with renewed vitality and joy. On the frame of the production’s 23 staging years anniversary, the renewed production injects a fresh and vibrant magic displayed through the stunning set designs and elaborated costumes. With scores of children, mice, and snowflakes, this spectacular achievement offers a perfect complement to Tchaikovsky’s glorious musical score. Venue: THE HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE Tickets: $16.00 - $24.00 Short Description: Contact info: 321-543-4403 Galmont Ballet offices. Contact person: DIRECTOR LUCIA MONTERO Contact email: info@galmontballet. com Box Office: 321-636-5050 or online at www.cocoavillageplayhouse.com.
West Palm Beach, FL Christmas Wonderland The Holiday Show Friday, Dec 22, 2017 All is merry and bright as a glittering cast of singers and dancers, plus high-kicking chorus girls and Old Saint Nick himself, deck Dreyfoos Hall in grand style. The yuletide jubilee includes Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful and a stocking full of other festive favorites. From extravagant costumes to eager elves, this lavish holiday bash is a spectacular sleigh ride for the entire family. Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free musical presentation by the Dickens Carolers in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby at 7:15 pm. Showing: Pricing: Tickets Start at $25 https://www.kravis.org/events/bdwychristmas/
Sarasota, Fl Holiday Spectacular The Sarasota Ballet School and Margaret Barbieri Conservatory December 20, 2017 A performance to celebrate the holiday featuring excerpts from The Nutcracker with dancers from The Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company VENUE: Riverview High School’s Performing Arts Centre TICKETS: From The Sarasota Ballet Box Office or online Short Description: Contact info: 941359-0099 Contact person: Christopher Hird Contact email: chird@sarasotaballet.org Box Office: 941-359-009
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Sarasota, Fl John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker The Sarasota Ballet’s 15 - 16 December 2017 Join The Sarasota Ballet this season for the Circus with John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker. With John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker, audiences will run away with Clara to Sarasota as the classic Nutcracker tale takes on a decidedly circus theme, beautifully melding the traditional Holiday tale with Sarasota’s unique circus history. Whether it is watching the Arabian animal tamers with their exotic elephant and harem of wild cats or Clara and the Nutcracker battling the Mouse King in the lobby of a New York hotel, this is a Nutcracker like no other. This is also the only Nutcracker in Sarasota with Live Music, as The Sarasota Ballet is accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra. 15 - 16 December 2017 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. VENUE: Van Wezel Performing Arts
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