Ethan Stiefel News

Ethan Stiefel has been named artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/10/ethan-stiefel-named-artistic-director-of-royal-new-zealand-ballet.html)

Jacob's Pillow November Challenge

Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA is known world wide for it's major Summer festival and school. The webstie has stated that

"Jacob's Pillow has received an exciting challenge to raise $100,000 by November 30, 2010. If the challenge is met, the anonymous donor will match it with an additional $100K gift to support the Festival, Education, Archives, and Community Programs. "

(http://www.jacobspillow.org/)

Summer Intensive Auditions are around the corner

2011 summer intensive auditions are just around the corner. Some companies/schools already have their schedules posted.

Boston Ballet (http://www.bostonballet.org/school/summer/SDP-Auditions.html)
ABT (http://abt.org/education/nationalaudition.asp)
SAB* (http://www.sab.org/summercourse/national_auditions/audition_tour_schedule.php)
PNB (http://www.pnb.org/PNBSchool/Classes/SummerCourse/#AuditionTour)
San Fransisco (http://www.sfballet.org/balletschool/summersession/auditions.asp)
Joffery (http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/audition-dates-and-locations.html)

Many other schedules are up.

*SAB is having a Los Angeles workshop for dancers ages 10-14
Check it out (http://www.sab.org/summercourse/laworkshop/)

Amazing youtube Channel

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/user/dpsenhrox#p/u/2/ujxS5VvFmps

Piano versions of popular songs :)

Dance Family Survival Guide-INJURIES

Dancers are prone to Injuries. When you are sore you think you may have twisted your ankle (or knee or wrist), just follow RICE

R-Rest-relax, don't work to hard immediatly afterwards
I-Ice-wrap up an ice pack in a towel and put it on the sore spot
C-Comperssion-wrap it up in an ace bandage to prevent swelling
E-Elevation, try to keed it higher that your heart level (reduces swelling)

A great web site that caters to dancers is (http://www.med.nyu.edu/hjd/harkness/patients/injuries/)

They prase things like a dance would: “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.”

Dance Family Survival Guide-MOM

Mom-If your an old timer, you can skip this. If your a new mom I advise you read on. At the start of the dance year you may feel overwhelmed; all the classes, dress code, nutcracker, how on earth are you gonna curl you daughters hair for "Party Child". These tips should help:

1. Don't buy a $30 leotard. Discount dance and othe online companies are great for cheaper leotards. Make sure you read the reviews for each product. (http://www.discountdance.com)

2. Don't let you child dance on an empty stomach. A sanwich, granola bar, fruit, cheese and crackers=good. French fries, cookies, candy=bad.

3. Do allow your child to miss class if they are sick (most schools will want them to attend rehearsl-even just to watch).

4. Don't be a stranger. Call the studio with any questions, ask your child for any handouts. Ask you child what they learned in class.

5. Do learn how to make a good ballet bun. (http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/05/ballet-buns.html)

6. If your daughter's hair needs to be curled see link. I will try to put up a video tutorial as soon as I can.
(http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/12/25-days-of-nutcracker-day-3.html)
AND
(http://justanotherdancingteen.blogspot.com/2009/11/25-days-of-nutcracker-day-4.html)

Nutcracker and Leotards!!

Nutcracker season is upon us again. I have been very busy with rehearsals. I've learned a few variations/dances from the Nutcracker but my favorite is Marzipan. It is hard but very pretty and fun (once you get the steps down).

Any of you who are in New England should be sure to check out Albany Berkshire Ballet's Nutcracker (http://berkshireballet.org/), click on "Nutcracker". Check out this great video to see some of the costumes:



Discount dance seems to have a ton of new stuff (including Halloween costumes) So be sure to check that out.
(http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/leotards/page1)

Back to Business

Sorry about the lack of posts! The rest of my summer at BBT was great. I guess next year they are going to do Swan Lake for an end of summer production, thats a big ballet. (http://bossovballet.com/summer.asp).

How have your classes been so far this year. Your Nutcracker auditions?

One Week Done

So my first week at BBT is done, it's going by so fast. We have a super intensive schedule. A 2 hour technique class, an hour class (pointe, floor barre, ect.) after breakfast. Lunch at noon, the an hour and a half class followed by 2 or so hours of rehaersal for the show. Thanksfully we have the weekends to rest. I hope you are all having fun at you intensives!!

Bossov Ballet Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow is check in for Bossov Ballet Theatre. We drove 6 hours today up to Waterville and are staying here for the night. I will check in tomorrow around 12. I can't wait to meet my room mate and set up. We have a placement class at 9am on Monday morning. I am excited and nervous at the same time. At the placement we all learn short combos. They start out very simple and slowly get harder. After watching each row the 4 teachers start send students into different corners. The students that are left perform harder combos. They are divided up and thats that. Later in the day we will have auditions for parts in the final show, Sleeping Beauty.

Wish me Luck!!

Happy Birthday JADT Blog!!!

It's the 1 year anniversary of the blog!!!

ATTN: All dancers in or near NYC

ABT is having auditions for supernumeraries for their upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet". Auditions are Saturday, June 26 at 5:00pm. Here's the info off the site:

ROMEO & JULIET
Performances: Monday, July 5 – Saturday, July 10

Audition/Casting: Saturday, June 26 at 5:00pm, followed by rehearsal that may last as late as 7:30p*** Please arrive no later than 4:40pm ***

Location: Metropolitan Opera House, stage door located on W. 65th Street.

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:
Thursday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, July 2, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Monday, July 5, 12:15pm-5:00pm

These are the role requirements:

MARKET LADIES (6 + 1 cover)
5 Ladies aprox. 5'-6" - 5'8", medium build, dress size 12-14, costumes slightly adjustable.
Various ages and ethnicities.


ELEGANT / GRAND LADIES +(6 + 2 covers)
Medium build, 5'-6" - 5'-8", costumes less adjustable.
Age can vary.
Must have poise and grace; acting/dance experience helpful.



ELEGANT GENTLEMEN (8 + 1 cover)
Over 5'-10" preferred, medium build, various ages.
Must have poise and grace; acting/dance experience helpful.


ESCALUS GUARDS (Act I) / CANOPY MEN (Act II) (4 + 1 cover)
Average Build, 5'-10" - 6'-2".
Age 18-35.



MONKS (Act I) (6 + 1 cover)
Average Build, 5'-8" - 6'.
Age 18-35+.


RED LITTER BEARERS (4+ 1 cover)GREEN LITTER BEARERS (4 + 1 cover)
Strong men, average build, 5'-10" - 6'-0", muscular type preferred(litters are fairly heavy).


PAGE BOYS (2 + 1 cover)
Ages 9-12.
Same size, between 4'-6" - 4'-8".


BEGGAR (1 + beggar/priest cover)
Emaciated looking, 5'-6" - 5'-10".
Must have acting experience.


BRIDE (1 + cover)
Must be dancer type, slender build.
Age 14-20.
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member.


BRIDES MAIDS (6 + 1 cover)
Must be dancer type, slender build.
Age 14-20.
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member.


PRIEST (1 + priest/beggar cover)
Older, elegant, slender; 5'-9" - 6'-0".
Acting experience preferred.


GROOM (1 + cover)
Slender young man, age 15-25
Must have ballet experience; should appear as company member

This looks like a great opportunity. Check out this blog post I found about the last time they did R&J- http://turnedin.blogspot.com/2007/07/abts-romeo-juliet.html