AUDITIONS 2007

RBC Dominion Securities Dare to Dance

...INSTINCTS
October 6th, 2007
at TCU Place, Saskatoon

RBC Dominion Securities Dare To Dance Pre-Show
"A Taste of Dare to Dance" - September 30th, 2007 in North Battleford at the Gold Eagle Casino

Let's unite in the celebration of dance!

 

 

AUDITIONS DARE TO DANCE DVD 2007

ANNIE WOOD*, Artistic Director of RBC Dominion Securities Dare to Dance, along with Dance Saskatchewan Inc. is inviting all dance groups to submit auditions on DVD or VHS for this year's event.

Feel your instincts with intensity!
Trust your instincts and move!
Become what your instincts drive you to be!
And…..
Dare to Dance!

We are looking for choreographers, teachers and dance groups to submit their audition tapes showcasing their best work or works in progress. Put together a five-minute tape of an entertaining, professional, extremely well rehearsed piece for consideration. These can be pre-existing pieces or brand new pieces to be choreographed especially for the night. We invite you to share your creative and innovative pieces with the entire province of Saskatchewan as we celebrate the joy of dance.

The deadline for submissions is August 20th!!
*See Annie Wood’s bio at http://www.dancesask.com/dare to dance/artisticdirector.html

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Video Audition Form (printable)

AUDITION TOUR FOR DARE TO DANCE COMPANY 2007

Hard Work, Motivation, New Friends
Five Weekends of Sweat
Two Nights of Glory
Feel your instincts with intensity!
Trust your instincts and move!
Become what your instincts drive you to be!
And…..
Dare to Dance!

We are inviting Saskatchewan dancers from a variety of backgrounds to audition for a role as a member of one of two Dare To Dance Companies. Dancers will have the opportunity to share their experiences and explore their creativity. The theme for this year is ... INSTINCTS. Ms. Annie Wood, this year’s Artistic Director, wishes to share the gift of dance with the Saskatchewan Dance Community.

It is all about hearing and trusting the instincts that pulse within your heart. How we connect with those instincts and how we choose to express those instincts is what drives our next move. Let’s push our boundaries, trust our instincts, connect with our courage and express ourselves like never before! We will leap through space, search our souls, and catapult ourselves into realizing who we really are.

Dance Saskatchewan Inc. annually offers a selected group of senior dancers the opportunity to work in a professional setting to produce a possible three new works in contemporary, jazz and ballet genres. This select group of senior dancers will be given the opportunity to work with dancers from across the province, internationally famous guest choreographers, and our Guest Artist, who is yet to be named. The company concept has been very successful with many dancers going on to train with Sheridan College, School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Canadian College of Performing Arts, and to work for the Walt Disney World Co., Disney Canada, and Saskatchewan Express to name a few!

This year we will again have a second company. Our Young Company was inspired by the amazing energy and talent displayed during the 2005 audition tour. Artistic Director, Annie Wood, is thrilled to carry this concept forward and work with young dancers between the ages of 10 and 15.

Ms. Wood is looking for males and females who have strong technique in jazz and ballet. Pointe and Acro are definitely an asset. Annie is also looking for dancers who demonstrate a lot of heart and emotional expression in their performance. Dancing and performing is about so much more than just good technique! A positive attitude and dedication to both productions is also a MUST! Ms. Wood is very excited to be this year's Artistic Director and and will be using this opportunity to meet and network with Saskatchewan dancers and teachers for many future endeavours. Check out the Dance Saskatchewan Inc. website to read more about Annie Wood on the Artistic Director Page.

RBC Dominion Securities Dare to Dance will be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2007 of the Thanksgiving weekend at Saskatoon's TCU Place. A "Taste of" Dare to Dance is set for Sunday September 30th in North Battleford.

The audition tour:
*Audition #1 Friday Aug.31st 5:00 p.m. Class Act Performing Arts Studio
2300 7th Ave. Regina
*For All Ages
*Audition #2 Saturday Sept. 1st 11:00 a.m. DSI Centre in Saskatoon
205A Pacific Ave.
(Across from downtown Bus Depot)
*For 10-15 year olds
*Audition #3 Saturday Sept. 1st 2:00 p.m. DSI Centre in Saskatoon
205A Pacific Ave.
(Across from downtown Bus Depot)
*For 16 and older

NOTE: Dancers need only attend one audition. Please pre-register.

Members chosen for the senior company are required to be at all weekend rehearsals leading up to the event. Weekend is defined as Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday ending at approximately 4:00 p.m. Rehearsals will commence on the Labour Day weekend. Rehearsal locations will be in Saskatoon, Regina and possibly one other community pending on geographic location of selected Company members. Rehearsals for the Young Company will also be on weekends but will not commence until September 8th. A Young Company weekend will only include a Saturday/Sunday schedule. All Company members will also be required to attend a pre-show performance on September 30th for "A Taste of Dare to Dance". This event will occur in North Battleford. An administration fee will be charged for each Company member: $200 for Youth/Adult members of Dance Saskatchewan Inc. and $250 for nonmembers.*

For more information, or to sign on for auditions please contact:
Dance Saskatchewan Inc. 205A Pacific Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N9 Phone: (306) 931-8480
Toll Free: 1-800-667-8480 Email: dancesask@sasktel.net
Visit: www.dancesask.com

*Administration fee includes all costume rentals, Company t-shirt, use of RBC Ambassador uniforms, facility rental and other costs directly related to the Company concept. Negotiations are still pending for complimentary hotel in North Battleford . In addition, Company members are given free rental of all d2d costumes for future uses, subject to booking availability.