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Artmedia - Physical Theatre News - September
2008
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Sponsor:
Arrowfield Buskers Challenge, New South Wales, Australia
Playspace:
Summer Clown Retreat with Alan Clay, New Zealand
Special
Feature:
National Institute of Circus
Arts(NICA) Auditions, Australia
Features:
DV8 Physical Theatre Open Auditions, NY, London, Paris
Networking:
Dance and Movement Workshops, Tempo 08, New Zealand
South Island Dance
Network Meeting, Body Festival, NZ
Call for Performers, 2009 International Comedy Festival, NZ
Performing Arts Summer School Auditions, Gold Coast, Aus
Improvisation & Performance Workshops, Melbourne, Australia
Call for Performers, Earthcore 2008, Victoria, Australia
Conference and Workshops, American Youth Circus, Colorado
Weekend Workshops, Clown Conservatory, San Francisco, US
Aerial Instructor Required, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, US
Trapeze Instructors Wanted, Espana/Streb Trapeze Academy, US
Aerial Dance Workshops and Forum, Dance Ireland, Dublin
Japanese Aerialists Required, Tsuru New Music event, London, UK
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In the Sponsorship this month we welcome the Arrowfield Buskers Challenge. The event is being held at the beautiful Arrowfield Estate in the upper Hunter Valley, NSW. Created as a fund raiser for the Leukaemia Foundation, the Buskers Challenge is an opportunity to perform, build your profile as a performer and have a great family day out. Busking categories include one for Street Performers with excellent prizes for all categories.
In the Playspace section, my summer Clown Retreat in January '09 is almost full, so contact me if you would like me to hold you a place on this fun workshop. Grab your chance to get away from it all and reconnect with the playful, inquisitive, cheeky, clown spirit in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking the mouth of the Wanganui river.
In the Features, DV8 Physical Theatre is holding open auditions in New York, Paris and London for future projects and for the 2009 tour of To Be Straight With You. They need trained dancers who can act and improvise. Auditions begin October 4th in New York.
In Networking we have information on Tempo 08, New Zealand’s Festival of Dance. This month long festival in Auckland offers classes, workshops and forums. It kicks off September 28th with a giant dancing "wave" down Queen St. As part of the Body Festival in Christchurch, the South Island Dance Network is meeting October 12th. Also in New Zealand, the 2009 International Comedy Festival is calling for applications from performers. The festival dates for Auckland and Wellington are May 1st - 24th. The application deadline is December 5th.
In Australia, Alice Cummins is holding Improvisation and Performance Workshops at Cecil Street Studio in Melbourne, beginning October 8th. Alice says,"Come willing to be provoked, challenged and inspired." Also in Victoria, Earthcore are calling for performers. Over the years Earthcore has featured some crazy art, performances, and visual shows and 2008 will be no different. The application deadline is now, so get in quick, if you're interested. And finally in Australia, the Gold Coast Arts Centre is holding auditions for its Performing Arts Summer School, Cabaret Berserkus. Successful applicants will undergo a challenging 12-week rehearsal period from November 2008 to January 2009, culminating in a professional production for the public. Application deadline is September 24th.
We end the networking this month with a bit of an aerial theme. The call is out for a Lead Aerial Instructor at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. This position will be at least 25 hours/week starting immediately, with the possibility of full-time salary and benefits. Candidates should have considerable experience in both performing and teaching aerials. In New York, the Espana/Streb Trapeze Academy seeks Advanced Flying Trapeze Instructors. The ideal candidate will have experience with advanced flying trapeze performance and be able to teach advanced classes. Catchers are also needed and encouraged to apply.
In Dublin, Ireland, an Aerial Dance Forum and Workshop is being offered by Dance Ireland, October 6th - 10th. The aerial workshop, being taught by Chantal McCormick, is limited to 12 adults. And two Japanese-born aerialists, male or female, are required for a unique performance off the Southbank in London, UK. Application closes 23rd September for the September 24th performance. You will be choreographing your performance for a purpose built truss over a stage.
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On the Artmedia site you can find links to performers, companies, resources and festivals all over the world, and you can also subscribe to this newsletter. The newsletter archive includes all issues for the past seven years. Check it out at: http://www.artmedia.com.au/news.htm
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Sponsor: Arrowfield Buskers Challenge, NSW, Australia
GOLDEN TIMES ON THE GOLDEN HIGHWAY
Do you have a musical or performing act to share
with people throughout NSW or do
you just want to enjoy a great family day out?
Then take advantage of the
Arrowfield
Buskers
Challenge at
the Arrowfield Estate winery on
Saturday
18th October 2008.
Musicians, clowns, street performers,
glass blowers …. all acts welcome to attend this unique, fun and exciting
event.
All proceeds of the day shall be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation … so you will be raising your acts awareness whilst helping raise money for a worthy cause.
The event is being held at the Beautiful Arrowfield Estate in the upper Hunter Valley – Great music and performing acts, Great wine, Great prizes …
The
busking categories include: Junior (U16), Individual Adult acoustic or
amplified, Individual Group acoustic or amplified & street performers.
Excellent prizes for all categories. The winner of each category will
compete for the major award A.B.C. busker of the
year.
The day will be filled with entertainment for everyone attending – both competitors and spectators. Fun for all the family with face painting, clowns, horse cart rides and of course music, food, wines and craft ….
For only $25 per Busker
(this includes entry for your family of up to 5 people), Spectators $10
Adults, $7.50 Concessions and $40 for a family of 5 you can help raise money
plus awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation and have an unforgettable day…
You can book tickets, a stall and a busking performance online – simply
check out
www.arrowfieldestate.com.au
For more information simply call Leisa or Trudy on 02 65764041 or email lferguson@arrowfieldestate.com.au
Playspace: Summer Clown Retreat - Wanganui, New Zealand
Summer Clown Retreat - Wednesday 14th to Sunday 18th, January 2009 (5 days)
Grab your chance to get away from it all and reconnect with the playful, inquisitive, cheeky, clown spirit in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking the mouth of the Wanganui river.
Clown is empathic, 'feeling
with' the audience, and it is also playful, open to the impulses in each
moment, and this workshop will train and
develop these skills through
improvisation exercises. Each day will start with a yoga warm up and
participants will work physically to free themselves from patterns and to
connect with their emotions.
The workshop is aimed at those with a professional interest in clown. It is suitable both for beginners and for those with experience, and it functions best with this mix in the class. There will be a minimum of four and maximum of eight on the workshop. The fees include six nights accommodation with kitchen facilities. The Clown Retreat is held in a secluded studio within reach of west coast beaches, bush walks and jet boat or canoe expeditions, but still handy to good coffee and all the facilities.
NZ$600 Earlybird (by November 15) NZ$700 Full. Including 6 nights accommodation with kitchen facilities. (All fees and deposits are non-refundable) email: clown@artmedia.com.au to hold a place or make enquiries about this workshop.
"I'm always encouraged by the passion and dedication of the students in their exploration of the artform. And in my on going process of evaluating my teaching, I've redrafted my clown program. We tend to think of clown as the painted faced character which has come down to us from the circus tradition of the last two hundred years. However clown is possibly the oldest art form, occurring in every society throughout the ages, and it is an art form which has been undergoing a renaissance and a rejuvenation over the past few years."
"Modern clown is less character based and more
interactive than traditional clown, it is less about hiding behind make-up
and more about revealing our true selves, and less about routine based
entertainment and more about spontaneous artistic expression. We need
training and tools to facilitate these new skills in our work, and this
workshop aims to give participants a way of working which supports this
process." Alan Clay
Feature: Angels Can Fly, a Modern Clown User Guide
Angels can Fly includes a mix of fiction which follows the adventures of ten clown characters, some personal clown anecdotes from clowns around the world, a total of 50 practical clown exercises, and some theory on the nature of modern clown. The book is available on order through bookshops and online stores.
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Angels Can Fly!,
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"Clown is a fascinating, diverse, complex and exciting art form, which has existed around the planet for thousands of years. Like any art form it has to evolve to stay relevant to the culture nurturing it, and at the same time, and by its very nature, clown teases and turns upside down the cultural patterns and boundaries around us."
Here's a link to Angels Can Fly on Amazon, http://tinyurl.com/9nrwj and you can check out more information at: www.alanclay.com
Special Feature: National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) Auditions, Australia
NICA
AUDITIONS 2008
CALLING ALL ASPIRING CIRCUS ARTISTS!
If you have ever dreamt of becoming a circus performer, now is the time to cartwheel your way into a career as one! The globally recognised National Institute of Circus Arts is auditioning to fill their highly sought-after Bachelor of Circus Arts degree course for 2009. Auditions are being held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in September and October.
Those with a flair for the physical and a desire for a challenge will have the opportunity to apply for this prestigious course, with successful applicants participating in the three-year full time degree, conferred by Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne.
NICA students have come from both around Australia and overseas, with backgrounds in areas as diverse as martial arts, ballet, gymnastics, theatre performance, acrobatics and youth circus.
Master of Circus at
NICA, Lu Guang Rong, says, “We are fortunate to have a team of global
trainers covering a huge range of skills, acquired from diverse
international careers. Studying at NICA puts young
artists on a path towards an exciting career in performance and circus.”
Graduates of NICA’s Bachelor of Circus Arts have gone on to work for Circus Oz, Cirque du Soleil, Tokyo Disney, Cavalia, Circa, Spiegeltent, La Clique and Silvers Circus, amongst other.
Give yourself the chance to be the future of Australian circus! Audition for the National Institute of Circus Arts when they’re in your city!
AUDITION DATES:
| Ulverstone (TAS) – Sep 22 |
| Melbourne (VIC) – Sep 24 & Oct 5 |
| Sydney (NSW) – Sep 26 |
| Perth (WA) – Sep 28 |
| Adelaide (SA) – Sep 28 |
| Brisbane (QLD) – Oct 1 |
| Malanda (QLD) – Oct 2 |
Applicants are required to register for an audition via the NICA website at www.nica.com.au or by phoning NICA on 03 92146975.
Feature: DV8 Physical Theatre Open Auditions 2008, New York - Paris - London
DV8 Physical Theatre is seeking highly experienced and trained dancers with strong technique and discipline. Acting ability and a willingness to improvise are essential. The company will be holding open auditions in New York, Paris and London for future projects and the re-casting of the 2009 tour of To Be Straight With You. To reflect the cultural diversity of the characters presented in To Be Straight With You applications from ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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New York Saturday 4th October 10am till 5pm New Dance Group Studio Studios 4 & 5 305 West 38th St New York, NY 10018 |
Paris Saturday 25th October 10am till 5pm Maison des Arts Entrée des artistes 1 avenue du Général Billotte 94000 CRETEIL |
London Saturday 8th November 9am till 5pm Steve Whitson Studio Toynbee Studios 28 Commercial St London E1 6AB |
Networking
"Call for Performers, Earthcore 2008 , Victoria, Australia, application deadline mid-September. Dear Earthcorians, we are now accepting submissions for performers but be quick. If you get this too late, still send through your demo after the cut off date and we'll consider it for when Earthcore hits Japan and China in 2009 !! Over the years Earthcore has featured some crazy art, performances, and visual shows and 2008 will be no different. Our policy is to never have the same thing twice so we need fresh ideas. We love art installation proposals - lighting designs and performance of all shapes and sizes and 30 % of our budget goes towards ensuring Earthcore not only has the most avant garde music art this side of the equator but artist expression as well. Once again be it from anywhere in the world. If you have a great idea and know you can pull it off then we want to hear from you !!! We accept these proposals via dvd, email, mail and even fax. Visit our web site for full contact details. Cheers." Earthcore HQ. Find a link to Earthcore under Festivals and Events at: http://www.artmedia.com.au/links9.htm
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Grant Writing as well as Program Assessment Strategies. Other
workshops offered throughout the weekend include Acrobatic Technique
and Spotting (Chuck Johnson, Seattle Acrobatics and New Circus
Academy), Aerial Skills Progression (Cathy Gauch, Boulder Circus
Center), Injury Prevention for Circus Arts Student (Panni Spears,
Flexibility Plus, Rochester), Movement Composition and Choreography
(Diana Greiner and Sarah East Johnson, LAVA, NYC), Aerial Spotting
Techniques (Elsie Smith, NICCA, Vermont), Social Circus in Germany
(Romy Backofen, Kornerzirkus-Kids, Neukolln, Germany), Out of Hand -
Teaching Juggling and other Object Manipulations (Karen Quest,
Cowgirl Tricks, San Francisco). Many round table forums on
mentoring, sustainability / succession planning for youth programs,
teaching outside one's culture, and more. Saturday Night
Performances by Lazer Vaudeville and Frequent Flyers! Conference
Registration, Hotel information, and our current updated list of
workshops can be found online at our web site. Save the dates:
October 10 - 12, 2008! questions? Please contact me." David Hunt,
President, American Youth Circus Organization. (Photo left: AYCO
Conference) Find a link to AYCO under Festivals and Events at:
http://www.artmedia.com.au/links9.htm "Clown Weekend Workshops, The Clown Conservatory , San Francisco, US, October 4th - April 5th. The Clown Conservatory is delighted to present its brand-new Monthly Weekend Workshop Series for 2008-2009! In this unique series, resident and guest Conservatory instructors instruct on a wide range of topics. The Series is appropriate for students new to the field of clowning as well as those with more experience. Workshop Series includes improv, clown therapy, fundamentals. The weekend workshops are $150 + $20 with discounts for 3 or more workshops and for Center students. For more info visit our web site." Nancy Weiland, Clown Conservatory. Find a link to The Clown Conservatory under Training at: http://www.artmedia.com.au/links7.htm
"Advanced Flying Trapeze Instructors Wanted, Espana/Streb Trapeze Academy,
New York, US. The Streb Lab for Action
Mechanics in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking positive, energetic,
adventurous and organized individuals for the flying trapeze arm of our
organization. We are in search of candidates for our 2008-2009 season. You
must have a zest for teaching flying trapeze and be committed to the
development of diverse cultural programs. The ideal candidate will be an
advanced flying trapeze artist able to teach advanced classes and will have
experience with advanced flying trapeze performance. Knowledge of and
experience in the performing arts with a focus in circus and aerial arts is
also a plus. Catchers are also needed and encouraged to apply. All
instructors have an opportunity to grow and build within a not-for-profit
organization. Teaching private aerial instruction on our 23 foot high,
mechanical truss system is also available and encouraged. Part time only,
pay is competitive and based on expertise, dedication and availability. We
do not offer housing or transportation. Visit our web site for full contact
details."
Bobby Hedglin, Director,
Espana Streb Trapeze Academy.
Find a link to
Espana Streb Trapeze
Academy under Training at:
http://www.artmedia.com.au/links7.htm
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"Aerial dance forum/workshop, Dance Ireland
, Dublin, Ireland, October 6th - 10th. Dance Ireland
in Dublin has booked Chantal McCormick
to teach a
week of aerial workshops to the local dance and circus communities. Chantal
will teach basic rope, silks/tissue and low flying harness work in the
morning. Then in the afternoon will work on combining dance with the aerial
skills they have learnt. 12 adults only for one week, 10am-5pm Monday 6th to
Friday 10th October. This is the first taster week with plans to have more
in Dublin and Firkin Crane Cork in 2009. This aerial dance forum in Dublin
will be a first step – artists will learn from the experience and the
organisers will learn from evaluating the process – what worked and what
needs to be changed for future training and ‘sharing’ forums. It is amazing
the region will play such an important role in the development of this, and
be the host to this first taster of what is to be built upon for a national
aerial dance festival. For more information on the aerial dance forum in
Dublin visit our web site. To book early please contact Elisebetta at
Dance Ireland or visit our web site for more information." Elisebetta
Bisaro, Development Officer, Dance Ireland. (Photo right: from Aerial Dance
Forum with Fidget Feet) Find a link to Dance Ireland under Training at:
http://www.artmedia.com.au/links7.htm
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"Japanese Aerialists Required, London, UK, application closes 23rd
September. We
require two Japanese-born aerialists, male or female, for a unique
performance off the Southbank. The show will take place as part of the next
New Music from Japan event at TSURU on the 24th September. You will be
choreographing the performance yourselves that will be situated on a purpose
built truss over a stage under which there will be a performance by touring
musical artist Wataduro Kousaka. Ideally you will have your own ropes or
cloths for performance though this is not essential. Please contact me with
a copy of your CV and covering letter." Jamie McDermott. Email:
jamesgmcd@gmail.com
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