​Mina Nishimura
Danspace Project
October 29-31
Danspace Project presents Tokyo-born choreographer and performer Nishimura’s Princess Cabbage and Celery of Everything, both inspired by Nishimura's research into Butoh scores. “Sickened Primadonna, a biographical novel by father of Butoh, Tatsumi Hijikata, which often evokes images of the grotesque body, serves as inspiration for Nishimura's solo, Princess Cabbage (commissioned by Mount Tremper Arts in 2014). In a playful and droll manner, Nishimura channels fantastical and bizarre descriptions from Hijikata's book into movement, vocals, and facial expressions. Noting an abundance of words in the Japanese language that express the vague and nuanced, Nishimura explains that Hijikata's descriptions "come alive" in her body when she "successfully hold[s] on to the nuances of the words as opposed to getting stuck in the literality of them." The character of Princess Cabbage emerged from a drawing by Nishimura that is inspired by the novel. "I imagine she has a dry brain and [an] empty body," she told Culturebot in 2014. Hundreds of drawings accumulated during the creation of this work will be exhibited as a stage set and more will be created live,” according to the release.  Find out more here 
 
Ballet Memphis
The Joyce Theater
October 27- November 1
Ballet Memphis presents repertory works by Matthew Neenan, Julia Adam, Gabrielle Lamb, Rafael Ferreras Jr, and Steven McMahon.  Find out more here
 
Michele Wiles’ Ballet Next
New York Live Arts
October 27 – November 7
Wiles premieres of Don't Blink a new collaboration with flex dancer Jay Donn, plus Brian Reeder's Strange Flowers set to the music of Jean Philipe Rameau, and more. Find out more here 
 
Zullo/RawMovement
14th Street Y
October 28-31
In The Architecture of Proximity they “explor[e] the relationship between the architecture of spaces and the physical, psychological and emotional effects of space on the body,” notes the release. Find out more here 
 
Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
October 28 – 30
Byrd’s reworking of his 1991 Bessie Award-winning theatrical confrontation of America's cultural racism The Minstrel Show Revisited, “…questions and critiques the 19th Century black-faced entertainment genre whose legacy is still felt today and continues to play a significant role in cultural stereotyping,” according to the release.  A series of pre-and post-show conversations, will be held each evening.  Find out more here 
 
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
October 29 - 30
Keersmaeker plus French choreographer and dancer Boris Charmatz, collaborates on Partita 2 (2013), a duet named for its Bach score. Find out more here
 
Lionel Popkin
Abrons Arts Center
October 29 – November 1
Los Angeles-based choreographer Popkin premieres Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, an evening-length work performed by Popkin, Emily Beatty and Carolyn Hall, with an original score by accordionist Guy Klucevsek, performed live by Klucevsek with Mary Rowell on violin. Popkin’s performance is part of Abrons’ Travelogues dance series, curated by Laurie Uprichard. Find out more here 
 
Sankai Juku
BAM
October 28 – 31
Sankai Juki returns to BAM after nearly a decade with the 2012 work Umusuna: Memories Before History, “…translated to English as “the place you were born”—or more simply “earth” and “birth”—umusuna primarily refers to a pin-pointed area, but can also infer a broader, universal, planet-wide perspective,” notes the release. Find out more here 
 
Broken Box Mime Theater
Aaron Davis Hall
October 29
The collaborative performance group, Broken Box Mime Theater presents the newest work, Above Below “…inspired by place and perspective, and set to contemporary music mixed live by DJ Christopher Ross,” notes the release.  Find out more here 
 
The Construction Company
University Settlement
October 30 - November 1
The Construction Company presents Sally Gross, Kenneth King and Sally Silvers in an evening of works titled: A Trail of Irreverence. Find out more here 

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), the service organization for dancers of color announces four performance dance presentations, at the heart of the conference, and the opportunity for artists, educators, and scholars to share their research work with conference attendees in Denver, CO. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO ACCESS THE APPLICATIONS AND FORMS OR GO TO THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE.

DEADLINE EXTENSION for submission of all applications is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015.













​Selected participants for performance showcases and panels will be notified no later than November 2015.

Call for PERFORMERS APPLICATION
Performance opportunities for IABD Members
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Call for PROPOSALS APPLICATION
Seminars, workshops, panels, and lecture demonstration opportunities
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VOLUNTEER FORM
Sign up for volunteer opportunities for the conference and festival
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VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
Vendor opportunities for the conference and festival

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Call for DANCE INSTRUCTORS
The Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance is seeking qualified dance instructors who are interested in teaching at the Denver, CO conference in January 2016. Please include your Resume/CV, a head shot and a brief narrative/bio describing your years of experience. All instructors must have at least 3 - 5 years of teaching experience.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of its Founding,
IABD is holding a BALLET AUDITION
for Women of Color who seek company contracts in Main and Second Company's for the Premier Ballet Companies of the United States. Professional development, summer workshops, and training positions will also be available.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 15 or older
• En Pointe
• Full-body Dance Photograph
• Résumé and Headshot
• $35.00 Audition Fee

Many of the participating companies repertoire includes classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballets.

Please reserve your audition slot at:
www.iabdassociation.org/auditions

For more information please email, place BALLET AUDITION in the subject line:
[email protected]

Questions: Call 202-345-6887

For more information regarding the 28th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance: click here 


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 15 or older
• En Pointe
• Full-body Dance Photograph
• Résumé and Headshot
• $35.00 Audition Fee

Many of the participating companies repertoire includes classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballets.

CONFIRMED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE:
Ballet Memphis
Charlotte Ballet
Colorado Ballet
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The Hartt School
Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet Academy
Nashville Ballet
School of Nashville Ballet
Pacific Northwest
Ballet School
Pennsylvania Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Washington Ballet

RSVP HERE - Please reserve your audition slot 
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For more information please email, place BALLET AUDITION in the subject line:
[email protected]

Questions: Call 202-345-6887

For more information regarding the 28th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance: click here 

STREB is looking for performers for full and part time, paid positions for rehearsal and performance in New York, the US and abroad.

For audition questions, please email [email protected]. 
There is no prior registration.

WHEN: Auditions take place Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
November 18th, 19th, and 20th 11:30AM - 3:00 PM
Please arrive no later than 11:30AM to register and warm up. Attendees MUST be prepared to attend all 3 days of the audition in order to be considered for a position. 
 
WHERE: STREB Lab for Action Mechanics (SLAM)
51 NORTH 1st Street (between Kent & Wythe Avenues) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (L train to Bedford Ave. stop).

WHO: We are interested in seeing people with professional-level training in any form of ACTION including dancers, acrobats, athletes, gymnasts, martial artists, etc. You must be comfortable with physical heights, impact, falls, and extreme aerobic activity. Strong Modern/ Ballet technique is encouraged. Tumbling experience is a plus, but not a requirement. 
 
Please bring:

• Clothes that you find comfortable and easy to move in
• dance shoes or gymnastics shoes (basically shoes you can run/ jump/ dance in) if you have them 
• A performance resume AND a general resume reflecting any other kind of professional work you have done or skills you may possess
• A recent photo or headshot

STREB
THE COMPANY
THE SCHOOL
THE SPACE

Aistant Professor - Dance School of Film, Dance and Theatre Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University
 
The School of Film, Dance and Theatre in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks an assistant professor of Dance to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in contemporary modern dance, contemporary ballet and/or urban movement practices and creative practices.
 
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
 
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the nation, is a vibrant example of the of the New American University philosophy. With 4,700 students, more than 400 faculty and faculty associates, 135 degrees and a tradition of top-ranked programs, the Herberger Institute is built on a combination of disciplines unlike any other program in the nation. The institute includes the School of Art, The School of Arts, Media + Engineering, The Design School, The School of Film, Dance and Theatre, The School of Music, and the ASU Art Museum.
Through recognizing that design and the arts are critical resources for transforming society and solving complex problems, the Herberger Institute is committed to positioning artists, scholars, designers, and educators at the center of public life. http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/
 
The School of Film, Dance and Theatre is a collaborative community of artists, scholars, students, faculty and staff. Through inventive curricula and innovative programming, we are paving the way to the future of film, dance, and theatre. At the center of our philosophy are the four "Cs": creativity, community, collaboration and collegiality. We build on these core values in our classrooms and studios, research endeavors, public programming and community engagement. Each year we present a season of productions that push the boundaries of contemporary theatre and dance and an annual student film festival that highlights the best emerging talent in digital film and media production.
 
Facilities include two film and media production teaching studios, high definition and digital video equipment, three editing labs, a sound editing lab, the 482-seat Galvin Playhouse with adjacent scene, costume, and lighting shops, the 250-seat Margaret
 
Gisolo Dance Studio, the 162-seat Lyceum Theatre, the flexible Prism Theatre, and six classroom/rehearsal studios with marley floors.
 
With over 400 undergraduate film majors, over 250 undergraduate theatre majors, 100 undergraduate dance majors and over 50 graduate theatre students, the School of Film, Dance and Theatre is a dynamic teaching, learning, and discovery environment in which production and curriculum are mutually supportive.
 
As an Assistant Professor of Dance, the successful candidate will have a distinguished record of creative activity (performance, choreography, new media, or related fields) and/or scholarship. The duties will include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in contemporary modern dance, contemporary ballet, and/or urban movement practices and creative practices. The faculty member will be expected to provide individual mentorship to students, serve on MFA committees, and develop a significant research agenda that includes the presentation of creative work and/or scholarly publications. Participation in curriculum development and faculty governance at the school, institute and university levels are required.
 
Required Qualifications:
National/international record of creative activity and/or scholarship in performance, choreography, new media, dance pedagogy, movement studies, or related fields; Terminal degree in dance or related field; Teaching experience in higher education and at least one other context (e.g. K-12, community classes).
 
Desired Qualifications:
An interest in innovative and interdisciplinary practices that broaden current notions of dance and education; An interest in interdisciplinary collaborations across multiple artistic disciplines and/or across school boundaries; Ability to teach performance research, theory and methodology in current dance and art making practices; Certification in K-12 education, a somatic discipline, and/or movement analysis; Expertise in additional movement practices (e.g. urban movement practices, contact improvisation, dances of Africa); Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Computer and media/technology skills.
 
Instructions to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita and contact information of three (3) references.
 
Applications by email are preferred. Submit all materials to: [email protected].
 
Applications sent via mail must be addressed to: School of Film, Dance and Theatre Chair, Dance Search Committee c/o Elizabeth Olson PO Box 872002 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287-2002
 
Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your materials returned.
 
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 11:59pm (MST), November 22, 2015; if not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until search is closed.

Screenings Celebrating:

The Legacy of Jose Limon (Oct. 26)
Bessie Schonberg and Louise Roberts (Dec. 14)
Two free public programs feature EYE ON DANCE episodes spotlighting Jose Limon and the Limon Company’s 70th Anniversary
plus Bessie Schonberg and Louis Robert’s gifts to young dancers.

Rare video footage of Jose Limon dancing in Moor’s Pavane and the only footage of Bessie Schonberg and Louise Roberts exchanging views
Post-screening conversations are curated by Celia Ipiotis with Carla Maxwell on Oct. 26 and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Jill Williams on Dec. 14. Q & A follows.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:30pm
Location: Gibney Dance 280 Broadway (Entrance 53A Chambers St.)
EYE ON DANCE Episode #310: “Jose Limon’s Legacy” (produced 1991)
EOD GUESTS: Limon dancers Carla Maxwell, Nina Watt, Carlos Orta
EOD Dance Excerpts: Moor’s Pavane (Jose Limon, Lucas Hoving, Pauline Koner, Betty Jones); Missa Brevis with Jose Limon plus an excerpt with the 1991 Limon Company members.
Post Screening Panel: Celia Ipiotis (creator/producer/host of EOD) curates a conversation with Carla Maxwell, Artistic Director of the Limon Dance Company, about Limon’s enduring impact on modern dance and a look at the 70th anniversary celebrations.

Date: Monday, December 14, 2015 at 6:30pm
Location: Gibney Dance 280 Broadway (Entrance 53A Chambers St.)
EYE ON DANCE Episode #201: “Nurturing A New Generation of Dancers” (produced 1986)
EOD GUESTS: Bessie Schonberg (dance mentor/composition teacher) and Louise Roberts (dance mentor/director of the Clark Dance Center)
EOD Dance Excerpts: Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Anarchy, wild women and Dinah; Paul Andrew Thompson’s Frantic Romanticism and Valda Setterfield’s introduction of Schonberg at the first Bessie Awards presentation in 1984.
Post Screening Panel: Celia Ipiotis (creator/producer/host of EOD) explores with Jawole Willa Jo Zollar Director of Urban Bush Women) and Jill Williams (Director of Clark Center Remembered) the impact of Robert’s and Schonberg’s dedication to encouraging a new generation of dancers and choreographers and today’s mentors.

RSVP Link:  https://gibneydance.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0SE000000Mt2GkMAJ
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