Wickedly Fun Job Opportunity - Join Scare Squad at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream

Make extra money on weekends dressed as a Howl-O-Scream character. You will not want to miss this wickedly fun opportunity to be a part of the spine-chilling Scare Squad --- The people who make your worst nightmares come true.

So . . . be there if you dare to create that hauntingly good scare . . . And just in case you might care, we've raised the pay for you to scare.

Come to Tryouts for Scare Squad 2008 at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. For more information visit us online at: http://www.TalentSearchBGW.com or call 757-253-3302.

Busch Gardens Auditions, July 22, 2008 for Performers

Busch Gardens Williamsburg will hold Auditions for Singers, Dancers, Actors, Musicians and Stage Technicians on Tuesday July 22, 2008

Auditions will be held at the Busch Gardens Training Center. Take the Route 60 Employee Entrance to Busch Gardens. Security will direct you to the Training Center.

Dancer Auditions will be held 2:00 to 3:00 pm
All other Talents 3:30 to 6:00 pm

Dancers: You will be taught a brief dance combination at the audition. If you wish to sing, come prepared.

Singers: Prepare two songs of different styles.

Actors: Have a prepared comedic, family-friendly monologue.

Musicians: Prepare one or two short pieces of music. Musician applicants will be expected to sight read at the audition.

Stage Technicians Bring a resume of related experience and any letters of recommendation that you may have. Technician applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Performer applicants must be at least 16 years old to accept an employment contract. Applicants under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian with them at the time of the audition. Proof of age is required.

sept. 6 and 7
Tango stage with Carmen Aguiar for intermediate and advanced
Egyptian dance stage with Djamila Henni-Chebra for intermediate and advanced

sept.11, 12 and 14
Contemporary Dance with German jauregui Alloue for advanced and professional dancers

sept. 13 and 14
Flamenco stage with Manuela Reyes for intermediate and advanced
African dance stage with Vincent Harisdo for intermediates and advanced

Info:
Festival Oriente Occidente
0039 0464 431660
festival@orienteoccidente.it
www.orienteoccidente.it

Employment Opportunity Starting September 2008

DANCE TEACHER – Jazz, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop

Hinton School of Dance is a vibrant multi-disciplinary school that has been in operation since 1998. We offer Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre to all ability levels, with classes for very young children through to adults.

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our instructional team, teaching in the Jazz, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop programs. The successful candidate will have extensive experience teaching a broad range of ability levels in these disciplines, as well as in choreography. Related dance teacher training and/or post-secondary educational experience is required. We offer a full time position with competitive wages.


To Apply Send resume outlining your qualifications & experience to:

Board of Directors,
Hinton School of Dance
#1, 125 Swanson Dr., Hinton, Alberta, Canada. T7V 1H1.
Fax#: (780)865-7089,
Email: hsddance@telus.net,

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Department of Performing Arts (theatre/dance) seeks an Assistant Professor of Dance (Ballet) with a commitment to undergraduate education for a growing BFA program. 9-month appointment with possibility of rehire beginning August 15, 2008. Teach courses in beginning through advanced levels of ballet technique and pointe, choreograph for departmental productions, assist in the artistic direction of student performances, participate in recruitment and other departmental activities, and maintain an active role in a healthy, highly collaborative, growth-focused department. Professionalism, collegiality, and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. MFA and successful college-level teaching required.

Undergoing a renaissance in the arts, the Department of Performing Arts is committed to advancing learning through quality teaching, research, creative activity and active participation in academic life. The Department has a fulltime faculty of seven who serve 75 majors in a BFA degree program with concentrations in theatre/dance.

Send application letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, references and three letters of recommendation to Nyalls Hartman, Chair, Department of Performing Arts, UL Lafayette Box 43690, Lafayette, LA 70504 or email performingarts@louisiana.edu. The review process will continue until the position is filled.

Rebecca Keyser Houck, Founder and Artistic Director of Truth dance, is looking for strong, talented, versatile dancers from diverse backgrounds for an emerging, professional contemporary dance company with captivating and emotionally impacting choreography that is cutting edge.

We believe in using a movement vocabulary that incorporates a wide range of influences, while demonstrating technique, expression, athleticism, innovative gestures and intertwined partnering to create a unique stylized choreography. We are faith based and community oriented and partnering is a must. We will perform and interact with diverse communities in projects that bring unity and hope.

Performance & rehearsal pay to be determined at later date.

Rehearsal schedule will be determined based on availability (2-3 days per wk).

Email your resume & pic to info@truthdance.org if you are interested.

There will be an informal audition where you’ll learn more about the vision of the company and discover if Truth dance will be a good fit. You will need to have a short solo (no more than 1min) prepared which demonstrates who you are as a person and a dancer. Date, time & location TBD.

Sixteen-year-old non-profit ballet school with 275 students seeks a qualified and experienced individual or team to direct the school and pre-professional training company. Must possess extensive knowledge of classical ballet training, have professional performance experience and choreographic and staging skills along with administrative and leadership abilities. Looking for someone with a positive, nurturing outlook, vision and an interest in community involvement. Situated in a beautiful northeast shoreline community between Boston and New York with excellent schools, this organization provides an opportunity for growth and entrepreneurship. Potential also exists for the development of a professional company. Please e-mail resume, letter, and references to: dakulla@aol.com.

Summary:

North Ballet Academy, a new classical ballet school located in the northwestern corridor of the suburban Minneapolis area, is seeking an experienced, creative, visionary, dedicated, and knowledgeable professional Artistic Director to create, implement and teach North Ballet Academy’s dance program, as it aligns with the vision, goals, and objectives of the academy. The Artistic Director will closely compliment the role of the Academy Director in order to offer the community professional and creative classical ballet instruction, training, and performance opportunities.

North Ballet Academy will be opening its doors and welcoming aspiring dancers of all ages in the autumn of 2008. North Ballet Academy will offer classical ballet instruction across the spectrum of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and adult dancers. Aimed at both the recreational dancer and the aspiring professional, the North Ballet Academy program will provide expert instruction to foster the development of the art of ballet and encourage proficiency in ballet performance and choreography. Throughout North Ballet’s tenure it will seek to expand the community’s exposure, appreciation and understanding of ballet, movement, and music.

Job Responsibilities:
* Collaboration with the Academy Director in the development of the artistic vision of North Ballet Academy
* Instruction to all ages and abilities ~ 20-25 hours per week, with additional teaching and choreography hours based upon class demand as the Academy grows
* Facilitation and choreographing of annual dance productions and other dance performances
* Creation of a high quality, classical ballet program in collaboration with the Academy Director that will include:
o Educational and developmentally appropriate curriculum
o Education of families about the art of ballet
o Raising understanding and interest in the art of ballet within the community
o Character building and etiquette into curriculum
o Assessment of student progress
o Goals and strategies for program development
o Ongoing leadership in staff training program- initial and ongoing

Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in classical ballet instruction, choreography, and performance
* Vision and style that parallel with the goals and objectives of the North Ballet Academy
* Strong interest and willingness to participate in dance curriculum development
* Dance degree and/or professional dance company experience- prefer classical ballet emphasis

Additional Qualifications:
* Natural ability to work collaboratively
* Visionary
* Passionate for working with dancers of all ages
* Creative and resourceful
* Dedicated and trustworthy
* Professional and honest

Work Schedule:
* Depending upon class schedule, will involve daytime, evening and/or weekend hours

Benefits:
* Four weeks of scheduled, paid vacation time (predetermined with Academy’s class schedule)
* Recognized holidays (as listed on class schedule)
* Potential for educational and training assistance
* Opportunity for bi-yearly performance based bonuses
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Interview Schedule:
* Résumés accepted until close of business on July 11th, 2008
* Interviews will begin on or before July 14th-July 25th, 2008
* Candidates will be notified before or on August 1st, 2008
* Potential start date of September 1st, 2008


We invite interested candidates to submit a résumé and sample video of choreography to North Ballet Academy at the following address:

North Ballet Academy
c/o Podium Sports Marketing
320 East Main Street
Anoka, MN 55303

For further position inquiry information please contact Katie at Northballetacademy@hotmail.com

Looking for NON-EQUITY Male and Female actors of color versed in african and contemporary movement for performances of Yoruba Dance Drama "Orunmila" (Father of Divination) at National Black Theatre. Directed & choreographed by award-winning artist Baraka de Soleil, the show opens mid July 2008 thurs- sun., and will run for 4 weeks. Rehearsal begins June 9th - evenings Mon - Fri & possibly some saturdays 10am - 1pm. Must be able to commit to rehearsal schedule. There is pay for both rehearsals and performances. Please forward headshot and resume to browngirl@att.net & let us know which audition date you can attend.

*Auditions will be held@
National Black Theatre
2031 5th Ave. New York, N.Y. 10035
Tuesday June 3 7pm-10pm
Wednesday June 4th 7pm-10pm
Call Back Thursday June 5th 6pm


*artists should plan on being at the audition for the entire 3 hour timeframe if needed.

Australian Dance Vision offers a VETAB accredited certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. This is the ideal course for anyone wanting to open their own dance studio!!!
The course is delivered via distance learning with a face to face annual workshop. The course contains 3 streams - General modules which include elements such as safe dance, Dance specific stream where attendance at a workshop is compulsory and a Business stream.
The mid year intake closes at the end of June.
For more information go to www.adv.org.au or call 02) 9449 4212