News
DanceNL and DTAN (Dance Teachers Association of Newfoundland) have partnered with the Dancers Transition Resource Centre to host a "First Steps" event. This FREE, one-day workshop will be held on February 19 and is aimed at young dancers who are considering a career in dance.
For more information and to register, please see:
http://dtrc.ca/english_services/content/first_steps_-_st._johns
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 13:06
Ted Fox and Andrya Duff host a podcast on Evi-Dance Radio featuring a discussion with DanceNL President Kristin Harris Walsh. Click the link for a 1/2 hour of talking about DanceNL and Dance in NL! (Please note: Evi-Dance program starts at 4:15 on the podcast)
http://www.evidanceradio.com/home/
Hosted by award-winning producer Ted Fox and co-hosted by choreographers, dancers and multi-disciplinary artists, Evi-Dance is a unique show entirely devoted to local, national and international dance and physical performance coverage. Evi-Dance can be heard every Sunday - podcast at www.ciut.fm
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 18:49
DEADLINE! NL MOVES
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
Share your experience in dance! From January to December 2012, DanceNL will be hosting “NL Moves,” a series of workshops aimed at the general public. As an outreach event, the goal of this series is to expose people to various dance genres, increase wellness and physical activity, and support DanceNL members across the province. The deadline for Workshop Proposals is coming up NOVEMBER 15th. Here are the details:
• Workshop facilitator(s) must be DanceNL members. (Not a member? Visit the Membership link to find out how to join us).
• One workshop will be held each month (July and August excepted) in a variety of communities.
• DanceNL will pay an honorarium of $50
• DanceNL will cover room rental fee for an appropriate space up to a maximum of $50.
• Workshop facilitators can propose holding a workshop in any community.
• Funding may be available for travel to another community. If you would like to offer a workshop in a community different from your own, please include details on travel costs in your application.
• Workshop rates will be fixed by DanceNL, with a discounted rate for members.
• DanceNL will assist with promoting the workshops.
• Workshop facilitators will be highlighted on our website and in NL Moves promotional materials.
• This initiative is pending funding.
Please fill out the application form and attach a dance photo (for promotional purposes) and return it to info@dancenl.ca by November 15, 2011. Participants will be notified by December 15.
Completed application forms may be emailed to info@dancenl.ca
or mailed to:
DanceNL
48 Kenmount Road
P.O. Box 28013,
St. John's, NL, A1B 4J8
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 00:40
DanceNL's Annual General Meeting was held on Friday November 4th in St. John's with member participation from Cornerbrook via Skype. A wide range of members were present representing the amazing diversity of the Newfoundland and Labrador dance community. It was a fine evening of networking and reports on the year's activities.
Welcome to our new board members: Judy Duff (St. John's), Lesley Oake (Grand Falls-Windsor), Christie Pike (Corner Brook) and Mel Wellsman (St. John's). They join Kristin Harris Walsh (St. John's), Colleen Quigley (St. John's), Candice Pike (Corner Brook) and Richard Stoker (St. John's).
Many thanks to our outgoing board members Christina Penney (Secretary) and Andrew Draskoy and to Calla LaChance, Dave Gardiner and Lorna English for their valuable contributions as directors in 2011.
Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 16:14
DanceNL is calling all members and potential members to attend the DanceNL Annual General Meeting on Friday November 4th.
Join us early at 5:30 PM for an informal wine and cheese and network with other members of the dance community.
The AGM starts at 6:00 PM. For those who cannot make it in person please connect with us on Skype. The AGM will be viewable online via Skype video conference - add us: dancenl
Get directions to the AGM by emailing info@dancenl.ca
DanceNL is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to preserve, promote and support all forms of dance and dance activity throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our membership is made up of dancers, dance teachers, choreographers, scholars, dance enthusiasts and audience members representing a broad spectrum of dance in the province. There are no pre-requisites for joining DanceNL – all members of the dance community are welcome.
The Annual General Meeting event is a great opportunity to learn about DanceNL's work during the past year and to hear about new plans for 2012. As Newfoundland's first and only sectoral dance association, DanceNL desires feedback from the community - there will be opportunities to voice opinions, brainstorm ideas and make suggestions to the board. Nomination to the Board of Directors is open to all members and a new Board will be elected.
The AGM will conclude early on Friday evening.
Membership is only $20. Bring a friend and get the Plus One Discount membership for $15.
Join online by visiting our website:
http://www.dancenl.ca
or drop by the AGM and join on the spot.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 04:01
I love dance / J’aime la danse National Campaign comes to St. John’s!
On Sunday October 16th, Nathalie Fave, Executive Director of the Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA), will host a community discussion and presentation on the I Love Dance/J’aime la Danse National Campaign with a focus on the launch of the National Dance Week. The presentation will be held in conjunction with the 21st Festival of New Dance and will take place from 3-5:30pm held at the MMAP (MUN Campus), Room 149.
From 2011 – 2017 the CDA is spearheading a nation-wide campaign: “I Love Dance / J’aime la danse”, which is designed to strengthen the visibility of dance organizations and individuals, as well as help develop unique benefits and services that will strengthen collaboration and commitment to the expansion and development of dance as integral to Canadian culture. The project will advance dance through a focus on community inclusiveness, economic effectiveness, outreach and visibility across the country.
This initiative is inclusive of all dance forms and practices. Canadian Dance Assembly is currently touring the country, meeting with dance organizations, key stakeholders and partners in order to help shape the campaign and make it a truly national initiative by and for the dance community.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in an ambitious and dynamic visibility campaign for dance. Bring your ideas to the table, network with colleagues, meet new dance enthusiasts and be part of the conversation. Following the presentation of the campaign, participants will divide into working groups in order to actively contribute to the makeup of National Dance Week. Participants will be asked to brainstorm ideas and activities that will feed into the launch of the 2012 National Dance Week.
Admission is ‘pay what you can’ at the door. Please RSVP your attendance to ndw@nfld.net
For further information on this session please contact the Canadian Dance Assembly, info@dancecanada.net or 416-515-8444
The Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA) is the voice of the professional dance sector in Canada and promotes a healthy, sustainable environment in which professional dance practice can grow and thrive. CDA is a reputable source of information on the current state of dance in Canada and provides representation to policy-makers and the public. CDA enables its national membership of dance professionals and organizations to connect with their peers through regular communication, forums, conferences and workshops, and facilitates opportunities for networking, dialogue and exchange on topics relevant to the Canadian dance sector.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 17:09
NL MOVES
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
From January to December 2012, DanceNL will be hosting “NL Moves,” a series of workshops aimed at the general public. As an outreach event, the goal of this series is to expose people to various dance genres, increase wellness and physical activity, and support DanceNL members across the province. We are sending out a CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS to our membership.
• Workshop facilitator(s) must be DanceNL members.
• One workshop will be held each month (July and August excepted) in a variety of communities.
• DanceNL will pay an honorarium of $50 and cover room rental fee for an appropriate space up to a maximum of $50.
• Workshop facilitators can propose holding a workshop in any community.
• Funding may be available for travel to another community. If you would like to offer a workshop in a community different from your own, please include details on travel costs in your application.
• Workshop rates will be fixed by DanceNL, with a discounted rate for members.
• DanceNL will assist with promoting the workshops.
• This initiative is pending funding.
Please fill out the attached form and attach a dance photo (for promotional purposes) and return it to info@dancenl.ca no later than November 15, 2011. Participants will be notified by December 15.
NL Moves 2012 - Dance Workshop Leader Application
NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________
CITY/TOWN:________________________________________
POSTAL CODE:_________________
PHONE NUMBER: ______________________ ALTERNATE: _____________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
Please provide a brief dance biography:
Please provide a brief description of what you will teach:
Please describe what dancers should bring/wear:
Workshop date: ______________________________________________________________
Workshop time: ______________________________________________________________
Workshop location (city/town): _________________________________________________
Workshop venue: ____________________________________________________________
Cost of venue: _______________________________________________________________
Travel costs (if applicable):_____________________________________________________
Photo attached: _____YES ______NO Photo credit: ______________________________
By signing the following, applicants grant permission to DanceNL to publish submitted photos for workshop promotional purposes.
_________________________________________
Applicant Signature
_________________________ Date
Completed application forms should be emailed to info@dancenl.ca
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 18:27
The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland and Labrador has released a document entitled "Enriching Communities: A Resource Guide for Artist-Community Collaborations." We hope it will be of interest to dancers who want to pursue these kinds of projects and help access funding!
http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/arts_and_heritage.html
Here's what they have to say about it:
Is your community or organization interested in working with an artist in the development of a creative project? Are you an artist with a creative idea that you think would be a perfect fit in a community? If so, there are things you need to know prior to beginning your collaboration that will ensure a successful partnership that benefits both parties.
This resource guide is intended to provide direction to communities and artists in the development of creative collaborative projects. The guide contains information on:
· mutual benefits to the community and the artist;
· different types of collaborations;
· how to lay the groundwork for success;
· general information on copyright issues;
· guidance on contracts and licensing agreements; and
· useful resources for further information
All successful partnerships are based on understanding, communication, and a clearly written agreement or contract that establishes each party's rights and expectations. There are many examples of how collaborations have enriched the lives of communities and artists in this province. This guide is a recommended first step to building your own successful partnership.
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 18:13
In preparation for another busy year, DanceNL is hiring a contract Project Administrator for the fall.
The Board of Directors is currently seeking a contract Project Administrator to develop a Strategic Plan to advance the organization in the short and long-term, as well as enhance the membership, and oversee general administrative duties during the course of the contract.
The Project Administrator would be responsible for:
· Working with the DanceNL Board and feedback from the membership to develop a 3-5 year plan with clearly defined objectives.
· Working to augment membership and develop strategies to retain current members.
· Increasing the public’s awareness of DanceNL through public relations as well as website and social media tools.
· Performing additional administrative and organizational duties as needed.
Required competencies:
· Strong organisational and planning skills
· Able to work independently while liaising with a volunteer Board
· Able to multi-task around various projects
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Comfortable dealing both with the public and the media
· Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
· Familiar with social media tools including Facebook and Twitter
Key assets:
· Experience with strategic planning, including the ability to work closely with the Board to determine realistic and attainable goals
· Familiar with the local dance community, or have a strong willingness to learn
Work Term: Fall 2011 – 12 weeks
Contract Fee: $8400 ($20/hr @ 35 hrs/week) PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL
Location: The successful candidate will be expected to use his or her own workspace, computer and telephone. DanceNL will provide support as needed.
Closing date for submissions: August 19, 2011
Send electronic submissions to: info@dancenl.ca
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 01:17
Our "official" St. John's IDD flash mob video is now online!
Two other St. John's flash mob videos and the Gander flash mob video are also on Youtube. We'll post more details as they become available.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 16:41
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