CALL for choreographic Associate for "Stuck in the Mud" Gdance Production

GDance is seeking a Choreographic Associate to mentor an emerging disabled choreographer (and supporting Dance Leaders) to realise the Artistic Directors vision for the community dance element of Stuck in the Mud (we are recruiting c.50 performers local to each performance venue). 

He / she will also support in teaching and further developing the Fellows choreography with selected schools and community groups. 
The Choreographic Associate will be part of creating an exciting new dance experience produced by GDance in partnership with Ballet Cymru and The National Trust, and artistically led by choreographer Marc Brew. 
It will be toured in 2013 to Hidcote Manor Garden (in The Cotswolds), Gloucesters Blackfriars Priory and Newport. 

Photographer - Kevin Clifford

PLEASE SEE THE  BRIEF AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DETAILS (including details of how to apply). 

The deadline for applications is Monday 22 April.  

Contact details:
GDance (Gloucestershire Dance), Colwell Arts Centre, Derby Road, Gloucester, GL4 AD
Tel: 01452 550 431, helen@gdance.co.uk, www.gdance.co.uk
Download application form (Word doc 1MB) from our website at http://www.artsinc.gdance.co.uk/Chor_mentor/Chor_Mentor_Brief.doc

Merge invites you to dance, create, share

SpinDrift Dance Company    

Local artists, local creativity

Merge

invites you to dance, create, share

While the Merge 7 Collective of choreographers, film makers and dancers meet this Easter to rehearse, create and share their work, we are throwing our doors open to local dancers and contemporary dance enthusiasts. Come and join us!!

Open Contemporary class with Christopher Reynolds of Udifydance

Monday 1^st Tuesday 2^nd Wednesday 3^rd April  10am – 11.30am

Kingsbridge Community College Dance Studio

£6 each or £14 for three

Christopher's class is a release based class focusing on dynamic shifts, use of levels and focus; the class will work towards a phrase from Udifydance Company's repertoire. This class is suitable for dancers 17 years plus, and those with some contemporary experience.

Half Day Master class with Christopher Reynolds of Udifydance

Thursday  4^th April 10- 1pm

£10

Dartington Space, Studio 2

Half Day Session will begin with a technique class. Christopher's class is a release based class focusing on dynamic shifts, use of levels and focus; the class will work towards a phrase from Udifydance Company's repertoire. 

The day will then go onto a creative session using choreographic tasks from Udifydance Company's latest tour And When We Move... starting with solos, duets and trios. The workshop is relaxed and energetic, allowing participants to enjoy and explore the movement vocabulary. This class is suitable for dancers 17 years plus, and those with some contemporary experience.

Work in progress viewing

Thursday 4^th April  2.30-  4pm

Free

Dartington Space, Studio 3

Open to all

Merge Collective artists including Marie Louise Flexen, Exim, Kaylee Ann Crook, SpinDrift Dance Company and Christopher Reynolds will be sharing their work in preparation for the platform Merge 7 : Telling Stories. We welcome you to view, share thoughts and participate in a discussion with the artists.

For queries and bookings please contact Merge admin Suzie West

suziespindrift@yahoo.co.uk

07532361267

Venues

Kingsbridge Community College                                              Dartington SPACE

Balkwill Road                                                                            Dartington Hall

Kingsbridge                                                                               Totnes

Devon                                                                                       Devon

TQ& 2DT                                                                                 TQ9 6EL

www.kingsbridgecollege.org.uk/contact/directions.php          www.dartington.org/visit/directions-and-maps