General Admission:  $35 Advance or $40 Door
For tickets call:  416 924 6211 Ext. 0 or visit www.algreentheatre.ca

VIDA FLAMENCA  (A WAY OF LIFE) is the latest flamenco collaboration of dance and music by the acclaimed Ritmo Flamenco Dance & Music Ensemble.  This exhilarating production will take the stage of the Al Green Theatre for one night only on Saturday, April 21^st at 8:00pm.  Tickets are available at a general admission price of $35 advance and $40 at the door.  Call 416 924-6211 for more information or visit www.algreentheatre.ca

The Scannura family has made flamenco a way of life and are one of Canada’s principal exponents of the art form.  Their commitment to flamenco lies at the heart of this production.  Drawing from the family’s latest journey throughout Spain, VIDA FLAMENCA is a concert of new works reminiscent of the authentic flamenco tablaos (clubs) that are the breeding grounds of deep flamenco.  The music ranges from melancholic intensity to fiery, dynamic interaction between the musicians and the company of dancers who convey the beauty and strength of flamenco at its finest.

The music is composed and performed by Canada’s foremost flamenco guitarist Roger Scannura who is joined by his ensemble of musicians. Roger Scannura will be releasing his 7^th CD titled VIDA FLAMENCA.  He has headlined many music festivals in Canada and abroad, the latest being the Zihuatanejo Guitar Festival (Mexico) and the Just Strings Music Festival in Geyserville, California.   His wife, Valeria Scannura is the Artistic Director and choreographer and has been performing flamenco since 1985 and created the Toronto-based school and company in 1995.  For this project, she has worked closely with daughter, 22-year old Anjelica Scannura (Co-Artistic Director, choreographer and lead dancer) who has been living and breathing flamenco her entire life.  A recent Chalmers Professional Training Grant from the Ontario Arts Council allowed her to spend much time in Spain studying and performing flamenco in its purest environment.  More info at www.rogerscannura.ca and www.ritmoflamenco.ca

Research Period: October 15-20, 2012  |  Application Deadline: May 1, 2012, 5pm (EST)

There are few places in Canada where in-depth theatrical research can be explored without the pressure of developing or performing a new work. Nightswimming’s unique Pure Research program provides space, money and resources to artists who are pursuing provocative theatrical questions.

Pure Research is designed to foster theatrical experiments that are not specifically linked to the creation of new work. In the spirit of inquiry, we want you to tell us what you don’t know, and how you might be able to answer your questions through a Pure Research workshop. What does that mean? If you have a theatrical question, and can pose it in terms of an experiment, then we’re interested. We supply studio space for up to three days, a fee for the lead researcher and a modest budget for artists and materials. For examples from past sessions, visit Nightswimming Pure Research at www.nightswimmingtheatre.com.

Pure Research Toronto sessions will be conducted in the Glen Morris Studio Theatre at the University of Toronto, in association with the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (formerly The Graduate Centre for Study of Drama). Nightswimming Artistic Director Brian Quirt will be present during each research process to observe, consult and offer assistance. Graduate students may also be involved as participants and observers. As part of their research, successful applicants are required to submit a full report within one month of completing their experiment; the report and additional documentation will be posted on the Nightswimming website.

We are particularly interested in
• artists who view research and development as a long-term process, rather than a short-cut to production
• an artistic spirit of inquiry around text, genre, style and/or production elements

We need a concise but detailed proposal outlining:
• your question, what you want to learn from it, and why you feel Pure Research is the best forum for this investigation
• how you intend to conduct the experiment; this is the most important section of the application
• practical details such as time, people and equipment required

Remember that it is NOT a developmental workshop for a new performance piece
• be honest about what you know, what you don’t know, what you want, and what you’d like to achieve
• applicants outside Toronto are welcomed, but we are unable to provide travel or accommodation for selected projects
• applicants must be available for the research week in October 2012
• before making our final decisions we may contact those whose submissions intrigue us; we also may ask short-listed applicants for further information or a more detailed proposal

What to send us:
• a one page cover letter introducing yourself and defining the application: time requested, estimated budget, specific goals
• a two page (maximum) project description
• c.v. of principal artist-researcher and a list of collaborators, if known
• any relevant support material such as text or prior research
• do not send videos, press clippings, photos, programs, press kits or folders

Applications will be accepted by email only. All applicants will be informed of results by June 15, 2012.

Please email applications to rupal@nightswimmingtheatre.com by 5pm (EST) on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

Nightswimming is a dramaturgical company dedicated to exploring the boundaries of dramaturgy and performance. We commission and develop new works of theatre, dance and music. For more information, or if you have questions about applying, contact us at www.nightswimmingtheatre.com or 416.504.3898. We look forward to reading your application.

Brian Quirt – Artistic Director | Rupal Shah – Producer

Out of Site has showcased important contemporary art on Nuit Blanche night since 2009, exhibiting the work of artists including Daniel Borins & Jennifer Marman, An Te Liu, Camille Turner, Blue Republic and Ulysses Castellanos, who have collectively received considerable media attention in the National Post, the Globe and Mail, and elsewhere. One of the pieces commissioned for the 2010 exhibition, An Te Liu’s Ennui Blanc, is now in the AGO’s permanent collection. Info on the 2010 exhibition may be found at http://queenstwestbia.ca/out-of-site and on the 2011 exhibition at http://queenstwestbia.ca/works-curated-by-earl-miller

Please send submissions and queries via e-mail to to Earl Miller (earledwinmiller@gmail.com) by March 1. Include a concise one-page proposal, rough budget (optional), relevant images (maximum five) and a current CV. Proposals are screened for likelihood of successful execution and potential audience engagement but are ultimately chosen for artistic merit and responsiveness to site. Please note that only artists with successful proposals will be contacted.

$50 for full workshop / $12 to drop in.
Pre-Registration strongly encouraged!! Concepts will be cumulative throughout the week.
To register: tolove.in@gmail.com

Open/Mix is part contemporary dance class (to open the body and its potential) and part structured improvisation (to mix listening to personal tendencies with reacting to external influences). By defining specific physical articulations, the workshop shifts between:
- addressing certain movement principles that enable the dancer to push and/or refine their relationship with movement, and
- focusing attention to the moment – one’s relationship to space and other people.

Central to both workshop components are the ideas of surprising oneself and finding balance. Open/Mix allows for a practice that moves from the self outwards.

Heidi Strauss trained at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, as well as in Europe and New York. Since 1994 she has danced professionally for independent choreographers and companies including Sylvain Émard Danse (Montreal), Tribal Crackling Wind, Fujiwara Dance Inventions and Moonhorse Dance Theatre. She began choreographing in 1998 and in 2007 founded adelheid dance projects. She has been dance artist-in-residence at the Factory Theatre since 2008, where she has created 3 full evening works including the Dora-Award winning this time. She has choreographed for The Frankfurt Opera, The Canadian Opera Company, and worked as a movement consultant for Volcano, Necessary Angel Theatre Company and The Tarragon. She has given workshops across Canada, and in the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Singapore; in Toronto she teaches regularly at Toronto Dance Theatre, GMD and The Love-In. www.adelheid.ca

https://coexisdance.wordpress.com

Ticket Prices:
$18 – General Admission
$14 – Student/Senior
$12 – Group (8 or more)
*Payment by cash or voucher only.

Choreographic Works Box Office Hours:
Monday: 2-5 pm, Tuesday: 1-3 pm, Wednesday: 11 am – 1 pm, Thursday: 11 am – 1 pm, Friday: 2-4 pm
The Box Office is located on the second floor of the theatre school at 46 Gerrard Street East.

Ryerson Theatre School is pleased to present Choreographic Works 2012, produced by Vicki St. Denys, as a part of its 40th Anniversary season. Choreographic Works 2012 will be running at the Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard Street East, and showcases a collection of exciting new dance pieces from emerging student choreographers.

Choreographic Works 2012 presents new and innovative works choreographed and performed by students from all four years of Ryerson’s Dance program. These works offer an impressive display of creativity, and are fostered under the direction of Nadia Potts and Co-Program Directors Karen Duplisea and Vicki St. Denys. Performances alternate between Show A and Show B each night, and offer a diverse range of movement styles including contemporary, modern, ballet, and jazz. Choreographic Works introduces many talented and aspiring dancers and choreographers to the Toronto dance community, and is one of the most popular shows at the Ryerson Theatre School every year.

For tickets and information, please contact the Ryerson Theatre School Public Relations and Box Office at 416-979-5118, or at rtsinfo@ryerson.ca . Inquire about the RTS Alumni 2 for 1 Deal and our Dinner and Show Deal with the Duke of Somerset.

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Website: www.ryersontheatre.ca

We are looking for volunteers to help out with box office, bartending, ushering. Dates Feb 22, 23, 24, 25, and beyond.

Generously funded by the Ontario Arts Council, the Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA) is pleased to offer professional development workshops in partnership with the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC), the Dance Umbrella of Ontario (DUO) and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) – with the support of, Creative Trust and CCI – Ontario Presenting Network.

Our first session in our series of professional development workshops starts next Wednesday, February 22, 4 pm – Marketing and Audience Development at the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, The Lynda Hamilton Centre, 250 The Esplanade, Suite 500, Toronto.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from arts sector executives about the ins and outs of marketing, growing your audience, and tips and tools for building successful strategy plans. We will explore real case studies and examples backed by research results. Workshop participants will learn how to approach audience development, branding, and envisioning goals. Participants will also get the chance to work on their own marketing plans and strategize together; sharing challenges and solutions, and helping each other re-envision marketing success in the arts sector.

Speakers:
Jini Stolk (Executive Director, Creative Trust)
Jennifer Green (Executive Director, Soundstreams)

Other Upcoming Workshops

February 29 – Financial Management: Building a Strong Bottom Line
(Dancer Transition Resource Centre)
Looking to increase your financial literacy in the arts sector? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn hands-on techniques from experienced and influential arts managers who have helped turn projects into financial success stories. The workshop will begin with general tips and terms to assist with understanding of finances, and will then explore examples of how to focus on private and earned revenue, donor cultivation, deficit reduction, recovery from financial collapse and balancing artistic choices vs. management choices. Following that, by using real case studies, participants will get the chance to walk through financial statements and analyse the financial health of an organization taking away practical tools which they can implement in their daily work.

Speakers:
Heather Young (Principal, Young Associates)
Jessa Agilo (Consultant and Producer, Agilo Arts)
Kendra Fry (General Manager, Theatre Passe Murraille)
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March 7 – Technological Innovation: On and Off the Stage
(Dancemakers Centre for Creation)
As technology moves ahead at light speed, how do we keep up!? This unique and innovative workshop explores the many possibilities of opening the technological realm in the arts, both on and off the stage. Beyond Facebook and Twitter, propel your project to the next level of innovation by integrating new and exciting marketing strategies in your work. Also, discover the endless possibilities of using technology in your craft as stages become research labs with installations, video projections and other dynamic interactive technologies. Learn the ups and downs of technology, hear from experts in their field and walk away with tools to integrate in your practice, whether it be in the office or on the stage!

Speakers:
William Yong (Zata Omm Dance Projects)
Julian Sleath (Program Manager, Special Events City of Toronto)
Sue Edworthy (Arts Consultant)
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March 14 – Touring: Tips for Success
(Dancemakers Centre for Creation)
In today’s ever changing market it can be tricky to launch a touring career in Canada. There are many questions that need to be answered with very few obvious answers. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of touring. These are just some of the questions that will be answered: What are the opportunities for my work in Canada and how do I find the appropriate market places for them? What conference or festival opportunities are there and how do I prepare for them? Once there, how do I meet people, sell my performances and close the deal? Along the way, is it easier if I have an agent? If so, how do I find one and what do they do for me? Once I have a tour, how do I deal with all of the logistical details? How do I finance the tour? How do I actually “get on the road”? Once the performances are over and all of the applause has stopped, what do I do then?

Don’t miss this chance to jump start your touring career in Canada!

Speaker:
Judy Harquail, Arts Consultant
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To view biographies of our fantastic lineup of speakers, click HERE

Workshop Locations

February 22 & 29
Dancer Transition Resource Centre
The Lynda Hamilton Centre
250 The Esplanade
Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5A 1J2

For a larger map, click HERE

March 7 & 14
Dancemakers Centre for Creation
55 Mill Street, Building 58
The Cannery, Studio 314
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

For a larger map, click HERE

Distillery District Site Plan – Click HERE

Workshop Breakdown

4 – 6:30 pm           Workshop Session: Let’s learn together!
6:30 – 7:30 pm      Networking/Social Hour: Let’s socialize together!
8 pm                      Local Performance (discounted rate for participants): Let’s be inspired
together!

Cost:
1 workshop: $35 *members/clients, $50 non-members
2 workshops:  $65 *members/clients, $95 non-members (Savings of $5)
4 workshops:  $120 *members/clients, $180 non-members (Savings of $20)
*requires that you are a member/client of one of the partner organizations listed above (CDA, DTRC, DUO, PACT, CCI)

*After completing your registration, you’ll be prompted to pay via PayPal (Credit Card) or cheque. Cheque and cash payments will be accepted at the door on the evening of your workshop, but you may also mail in a cheque in advance to the “Canadian Dance Assembly” at:

Canadian Dance Assembly
55 Mill Street, Suite 312
Case Goods Building #74
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

*A payment confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided on the form once a payment has been received.

Please contact our office if you have any questions at 416-515-8444 or info@dancecanada.net. You can always visit us at www.cda-acd.ca.

Following each workshop participants will have the opportunity to socialize with one another in order to deepen conversations, ask questions or meet new colleagues.  Then, head over to a theatre nearby and enjoy a local performance at a discounted rate.  Once participants sign up for the workshop they will be given instructions on how to access this exclusive offer.

February 22nd: Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie, Les cheminements de l’influence (Pathways of Influence) – The Citadel

February 29th: Toronto Dance Theatre, Four at the Winch Quebec – Winchester Street Theatre

March 2nd, 3rd, 4th: Moonhorse Dance Theatre, Older and Reckless # 25 – The Citadel

March 7th: Soulpepper, High Life – Young Centre for the Performing Arts

March 14th: Jasmyn Fyffe Dance, Interlock – Winchester Street Theatre

‘Frequency’ and ‘Untitled Solo’
An ensemble quintet, and a solo work created by Yvonne Ng.

Citadel Theatre
304 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario

March 7th 2012 at 8pm: Preview
March 8th 2012 at 8pm: Premiere

March 9th 2012 at 8pm.
March 10th 2012 8pm.
March 11th 2012 2pm.

Box office
Tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors / CADA / Arts Workers / Students
Preview: all tickets $10 Wednesday March 7th
Phone: 416.504.7529
Online: www.artsboxoffice.ca

9 – 9:50 a.m. at Hub 14

$10 per toddler (max 2 adults per child)
coffee and scones provided
parental supervision essential

Saturday February 25
Saturday March 31
Saturday April 28
Saturday May 5

Come and get your groove on with your child!

for more info: info@standupdance.com
416.899.7811
Please check out www.standupdance.com for other events and programs.