California Contemporary Ballet Holds Auditions for Snow Queen Ballet

Los Angeles Dance Company Prepares For 13^th Season Of Popular Holiday Performance

California Contemporary Ballet (http://www.caldancearts.com) will be holding public auditions for the 13^th season of The Snow Queen, their original holiday ballet based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18. CCB will be holding the auditions at California DanceArts dance academy in La Canada. The performance of the Snow Queen will be December 17, 18, and 19, 2010 at the Glendale Community College Theater.

Each year California Contemporary Ballet opens auditions to the public for chorus roles and some principal roles. All ages from the community are invited to participate in this holiday production. Needed for chorus and gymnast roles are kids with varying levels of dance experience, from beginners to advanced, and professional dancers. Adults are also needed for minor dance and acting roles.

Auditions will be held at the California DanceArts studio, located at 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Canada, CA 91011. On Friday, September 17 auditions will be at 7:00pm for young chorus, under 11 years. On Saturday, September 18 there will be auditions for Gymnasts (open to all ages) at 1:00pm. At 3:00pm will be for older chorus, 11 years and up, and at 6:00pm auditions for adult acting roles.

Dancers of the California Contemporary Ballet will be featured in solo and principal roles. However, CCB is looking for new members and additional dancers for this production. A photo and resume should be sent to 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Canada 91011 or faxed to 501-641-7117.

All dancers at all auditions should bring a photo, resume, and a $5 audition fee, and be in dance attire and ballet or pointe shoes. Please arrive early to sign in. Casting is at the sole descretion of the CCB auditioning panel. While the company tries to cast everyone, there is no guarantee or obligation to cast every auditioning dancer.

For information regarding the auditions call the studio at 818-790-7924.

Artistic Director Erin Holt runs California Contemporary Ballet, a dance troupe that puts on several original ballet productions per year, including the Snow Queen (www.snowqueenballet.com), an original ballet with an original music score. This show is put on every December and is gearing up for their 13^th season. Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. The school has established a reputation as a career preparatory school for dancers transitioning to the professional level. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is nestled among several schools and recreational facilities. The school provides three large studio spaces featuring sprung floors designed to prevent injury, 20-foot high ceilings geared for unobstructed jumping, wall mirrors and air conditioning. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.

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CURRENTLY AUDITIONING CHILDREN, ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS FOR SNOW QUEEN 2010!

California DanceArts is excited to announce that auditions will begin to take place for the production of the Snow Queen for 2010! We are currently auditioning children, adults, and professional dancers.

Auditions will be held at California DanceArts  begining Friday September 17 through Saturday September 18.

Production of the Snow Queen will be held at Glendale Community College on December 17, 18, and19.

Auditions and times are the following:

*FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17 at 7 pm, sign in is at 6pm,  (Young dancers)

Children in this category will perform one or more of the following roles: "snowflakes", "angels", "new town kids", "old town kids". Remember, children must be able to skip well to be cast in any role.

**SAT. SEPTEMBER 18, sign in is at 12:30, ( open to dancers, gymnasts, and actors)

1:00 pm: casting for gypsy, imp, and reflection roles.

3:00 pm, sign in is at 2 pm, (dancers 11 years or older):

dancers in this category will perform any of the following roles: Rivers, Servnts, Trees, New Town Folk, Old Town Folk, Horses, Coachman.

6:00 pm ( Adult dancers and actors):

multiple roles available for men and women. Please call us to confirm your attendance.

***PRINCIPAL ROLES:

Dancers of the California Contemporary Ballet will be featured in solo and principal roles. However, we are looking for new members and additional dancers for this production. Send a photo and resume to;

 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Canada 91011 or fax to: 501-641-7117

Important: All dancers at all auditions should bring a photo, resume, and $5 audition fee, dance attire, and ballet or pointe shoes. Please arrive early to sign in. Casting is at the sole descretion of the CCB auditioning panel. While we try to cast everyone, there is no guarantee as well as an obligation to cast every auditioning dancer.

We hope to see you there!

Note: Auditioning CHILDREN must be currently enrolled in weekly ballet classes and ust provide a recommendation from current instructor.  

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Ballet Master Summer Workshop

If you're looking for the perfect opportunity to excell in ballet training over the summer or that perfect follow up after the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive, look no further. The Ballet Master Workshop offered at California DanceArts for 3 weeks provides the opportunity to train with our lead Ballet instructors, offering their love and knowledge in ballet technique, pointe, variations, and character dancing!

This fabulous workshop is open to Intermediate dancers at or above the California DanceArts level 3 through advanced. It will meet three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday). In keeping with our standards of providing personal attention to each student, the workshop is limited to 10 students. Visit us on our website (below) for more information or call us at the studio to sign up!

http://www.californiadancearts.com/pages/3167/Masters_Ballet_Workshop.htm 

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Human Nature "Uncaged"

When one thinks of a night at the ballet, images of ethereal ballerinas dressed in white, handsome princes and sleeping beauties usually come to mind.  And while that's all very well and good, California Contemporary Ballet offers something a bit different  from the typical ballet production with their upcoming show, "Uncaged."  This show is truly ballet redefined and is a must see for everyone! 

“Uncaged” will feature new choreographed works by Erin Holt,  each revealing the nature of the human condition.   And CCB will be joined in concert by three other top Los Angeles dance companies--Djanbazian Dance Company, Kenneth Walker Dance Project and Hart Pulse Dance Company.

“Uncaged” represents some of CCBallet's boldest and most provocative works to date, featuring CCBallet dancers Ryan Morrison, Heather Toner, Jacklyn Stryker, Nicolos Zerman, Alyssa Thompson and Laura Mauldin.

It's an exciting new show and CCB is particularly pleased to collaborate with its talented guest companies to bring you what promises to be a remarkable performance."

July 17, 2010 at 7:00pm

Glendale Community College
Performing Arts Theater
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208

Admission:
Advanced Tickets: Child / Seniors $20  Adults $25 
At Door: Child $25 / Adults $30
(DRC discount at child rates.)

Attend This Event

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NEW! Dynamo Dance Camp!

July 6 - July 22
August 3 - August 20
Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00pm

Children who are planning to attend summer school or other activities can still enjoy dance camp! This after-school camp will keep young dancers moving all summer long!

Offering:
Try out new styles of dancing and make improvments with year-round training to become a Dance Dynamo! Each 2-hour camp day features Ballet classes with alternating Jazz and Hip Hop dance.

Great for students wishing to graduate from Pre-Ballet or students who are at CDA's Level 1. Meets Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-6:00pm.

  Click Here for Full Details

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Join Us this Weekend!

California Dance Arts' Annual Open House

* Demonstrations * Concerts * Special Performances * Priority Fall Registration*

June 11, 12 & 13

At California DanceArts Studios, Student Demonstrations will be conducted onFriday, June 11 at 6:00pm and Saturday, June 12 at 10:00am and at 1:00pm

It's already time for our Spring Demonstrations!! Our students have worked so hard this year, and we are all very proud of them. It is so exciting to see how much each student has progressed through the year! We look forward to seeing you there.

Demonstrations will be held on Friday, June 11 at 6:00pm, and Saturday, June 12 at 10:00am and 1:00pm. Since the demonstrations are being conducted by class, please feel free to call the studio at 818-790-7924to confirm the schedule. Since seating is extremely limited, students are only allowed up to 3 guests, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP at 818-790-7924 with the event date and time you wish to attend.

 

Don't Miss California Contemporary Youth Ballet up close and personal in Concert: 

DanceScapes

 

Please plan to join us, as our troupe of young dancers tackles pieces that are a mix of classical and unique, traditional and avant-garde, sentimental and fun!  

Saturday, June 12 at 6:30pm                                 

Sunday, June 13 at 2:30pm   

Tickets: Adults $18 / Students $15
Limited Seating

Priority Fall Pre-Registration For Current California DanceArts Students Only!

Offering our current students the first choice of classes before we open class registration to the general public!

Priority registration for our current students has begun and will continue through June 13. Don't be caught on a waiting list for classes!

 

 

 

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California Contemporary Youth Ballet Presents Summer Performance

La Canada-Based Youth Dance Company to Perform ‘DanceScapes’

 

La Canada, CA: California Contemporary Youth Ballet (http://www.caldancearts.com) will be performing their annual Spring ballet concert for the public as they present ‘DanceScapes’, Saturday, June 12 & 13 at the California DanceArts Studio-Theater in La Canada.

Showcasing the ten-member troupe of young dance students, the show features the works of Harald Lander, former choreographer and artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet, and by CCYB co-Directors Jaclyn Stryker and Heather Toner, and California Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director Erin Holt. ‘DanceScapes’ is a montage of dance numbers that are a mix of classical and unique, traditional and avant-garde, sentimental and fun dance moods and styles.

Erin Holt states “As a company, CCYB breaks through the boundaries of classical ballet and presents a show that is fresh, new, and incredibly inspiring. ‘DanceScapes’ promises to engage and excite all who see it.”

The CCYBallet production of ‘DanceScapes’ will be June 12^th at 6:30pm and Sunday, June 13^th at 3:30pm. Tickets are $15.00 for students and $18.00 for adults. Tickets can be ordered online at www.caldancearts.com. For more information call 818-790-7924.

California Contemporary Youth Ballet, which is the youth division of California Contemporary Ballet (http://www.ctyballet.org), provides an artistic training ground for young dancers. CCYBallet members perform in many community-based events and annually in their own concert held during the Spring season. Members of the youth company are invited to participate in California Contemporary Ballet productions alongside career company members in the annual Snow Queen Ballet (www.snowqueenballet.com), performed each December. Partnered with California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com), young CCYBallet dancers attend the California DanceArts Career Preparatory Training Program, which is designed to fulfill the artistic needs of serious dance students who seek opportunities that will eventually permit them to make the transition from a pre-professional to a professional dancer career. More information on California DanceArts can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.

 

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