We are now looking for choreographers to take part in the next TiLT. It will be held on 18th and 19th of September at the Kazimier, a new and alternative venue for contemporary dance in Liverpool.

The evening will be a selection of varying contemporary dance pieces with the majority of works being by Liverpool based artists.

This is a chance for up and coming artists to choreograph and perform at a professional level. There is no fee to take part and ticket prices are kept low to encourage a wider audience, (this is a non profit event).

The previous TILT’s have been a huge success and have had lots of positive feedback. TiLT will be happening twice a year and its aim is to grow and become a recognised platform for emerging choreographers to showcase their work to a wide and alternative audience.

More info and pictures on the Facebook group TILT

Choreographers - Please send C.V and proposal of work. Full proposals are not essential - ideas / outlines are welcomed and it can be an existing work.

Please send to, tiltdance@googlemail.com

Criteria

· Proposals in by wed 4th aug 

· For new companies/artists who will benefit from this experience

· Preferably live or self composed music to be used

· High professional standard of dance and choreography

· Group pieces 10-15mins max

· Solo/duet 5-8mins max

The Space- Dimensions – diameter 5.5m

It is in the round - to be exact an octagon, (audience seated all around performance space apart from one side, so this is taken as the back) so take into consideration when proposing an idea or if you are proposing an existing work that it can be modified to work with the space. You will be free and encouraged to view the space. The floor is wooden but not sprung. Lighting is limited but use of projection is possible so please give clear description in proposal of ideas.

Sound System there is a high quality powerful sound system in place as the venue is also used for music events

Lighting there is a selection of coloured stage lighting, spot lighting and dimmers. If there is special requirements please state as lights may be hired.

Projectors these are available and can be projected from various angles including onto the floor.

Rehearsal space.

There is now a new rehearsal space available above Mello Mello on Slater Street. To book please contact Hollie-ann Coleman at tiltdance@googlemail.com

Burnley's first professional youth dance company is looking for new dancers to join from September 2010. Working in partnership with Burnley Youth Theatre and Burnley College, the programme is aimed at giving young people from across the area professional training in dance technique, choreography and performance skills.

Over the year participants will work with professional choreographers to create two energetic and engaging contemporary performance pieces combining new media technologies with contemporary dance, physical theatre and street dance.

If you are between the ages of 14-21, are passionate about dance and want to develop your creative and performance skills then this may be for you...Ctrl are also looking for male performers to join the company.

Auditions will take place at Burnley College on Thursday 23rd September 2010 from 6pm-8pm. Please wear appropriate clothing.

For more info contact Anthony Briggs, on 01282 664417 or via email on abriggs@burnley.gov.uk

Fracas Youth Dance Company is a new project that will run from September-March next year and will involve young dancers like yourself.

You will take part in dance technique workshops in addition to providing performance and choreography opportunities for you with a range of local artists.

The sessions will take place from Tuesday 21^st September and will continue every week until 15^th March 2011.

The sessions will take place in the studios at Chorlton High School between 6pm-8pm. There will be a one-off charge of £40 if you are accepted into the company (this will cover costumes etc).

 The company is open to anyone between the ages of 13-18 in the South Manchester area (not just current and ex-students of CHS) so feel free to pass on this information to friends/college peers who may be interested.

Still interested? If so, please complete the audition form attached and send back to:

 Ms S. Madeley, Head of Dance, Chorlton High School, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SL before 1^st September. The audition will take place on Tuesday 14^th September.

 Fracas_Youth_Dance_audition_form_2010.doc

The national championships will be launched in February 2010 with final to be held on 21st November 2010 at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

What to do next: Recruit your dancers; Read through the Rules and Regulations; Decide who will be in each team; Begin your rehearsals as soon as possible; Complete your Entry Forms; Attend the Audition on the 16th October at the national squash centre in Manchester!

Each competitor must be a Member of the UDO to compete; competitors can register for membership at www.udostreetdance.com Click the British flag then MEMBERSHIP and complete one form for each competitor. A membership number will be sent for each registered member within 24hrs of submission.

Contact details for UDO and for more information: - Kate Lewis Project Manager kate@uniteddance.co.uk

John Loring Event Director john@uniteddance.co.uk

Website www.udostreetdance.com

Postal Address: The United Dance Organisation (UDO Ltd) Unit 1, Heron Road, Rumney, Cardiff, South Wales, CF3 3YF

Tel: 02920 799199 Email: schools@uniteddance.co.uk

Auditions for the Cheshire Dance Youth Performance Group will take place at Winsford Library on Sunday 19^th September from 10-12.30. The group is for committed dancers aged 12-18 and will meet on Wednesdays 5.45-7.30 at Winsford Library from the 22^nd September.

Members will have the opportunity to work with professional dance artists, perform in regional and national platforms and work with other youth dance groups from across the region. An opportunity to work on your dance technique skills.

There is also a junior company for 8 to 11 year olds, who will meet on Wednesdays 4.30-5.30 from the 22^nd September. No audition is necessary.

For more information  or to apply, please contact Lily, Youth Dance Development Officer at Cheshire Dance on 01606 861770 or email lily@cheshiredance.org

Competition Entries Officially Open!

On Sunday the 28th November 2010 The Indig02, London will play host to 'Enter The Battle'.

Street Dancers, Extreme Martial Artist's, Free Runners, B.Boys and Trickers will share the stage in four massive cash prize competitions in the first ever UK event of it's kind.

 Don't miss out, submit your entry online TODAY visit www.enterthebattle.co.uk

Please Note:All entry forms must be accompanied with video footage in order to complete the full application. We can accept video footage on disk (to the address below) or on a YouTube link.

80 CYCLISTS NEEDED FOR THIS CITY CENTRE DANCE SPECTACULAR TAKING PLACE IN CASTLEFIELD ON SUNDAY 25 JULY

This July as part of Urban Moves, Manchester’s outdoor festival of contemporary dance, there’s a chance to show off your cycling skills in a highly original way.

The Bicycle Ballet, a spectacular dance performance on bicycles, is looking for 80 local cyclists to join in a mass performance in the city centre.

The Bicycle Ballet is a 30 minute dance performance, celebrating the dance that is cycling, will take place on Sunday 25 July in Manchester’s city centre. The performance is funded by Manchester City Council as part of the Cultural Olympiad open weekend.

Reminiscent of Busby Berkeley’s stunning synchronized film choreography, the bicycle ballet explores the highs and lows of city cycling: the sheer joy of swerving downhill on a bike, the wind behind you and the sun on your face, tempered by the gritty reality of urban cycling.

Originally conceived by Karen Poley for Car Free Day in 2006 and directed and choreographed by Virginia Farman and subsequently performed in Brighton, London and Lille, The Bicycle Ballet has been specially commissioned for Manchester as part of this year’s Urban Moves festival.

To take part in this cycling spectacular you need to: 

• have basic bike-riding skills and confidence
• own a bike
• be prepared to commit to some evening training sessions, a weekend rehearsal in July and, of course, the performance itself on 25 July.

No dance experience is required and all ages are welcome, although a level of cycling proficiency is required. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (minimum Level 2 Bikeability/National Standard is suggested).

For more information and to register, email:  info@digm.org.uk or 0161 232 7179

Additional information at www.bicycleballet.co.uk

Popular children’s character Angelina Ballerina launches the second year of a new national dance award initiative for young performers across the UK in a search to find the ultimate young budding ballerina, heroic hip-hop dancer or sassy salsa performer.

Entry to The Angelina Ballerina Children’s Dance Award opens from 7th June 2010 and offers young performers under 10* the chance to fulfil their dancing dreams and spend a day with English National Ballet.

To enter, young dancers will need to send in an audition tape showing their individual enjoyment of dance, enthusiasm, confidence in performance technique and style, and understanding of their music chosen. Full details can be found here: www.angelinaballerina.com/danceaward

Once the competition closes fifteen short-listed entrants from across the country will be invited to audition live in front of an expert panel in the studios of English National Ballet. Similarly to last year, the national award will be judged by a panel of experts from within the dance community. Last year's panel included TV presenter Angela Rippon, Dirty Dancing star and former Royal Ballet dancer, Martin Harvey, English National Ballet choreographer, Antony Dowson.

The overall winner of the Angelina Ballerina Children’s Dance Award will be announced early next year. The winner will also get the chance to spend a day rehearsing with the prestigious English National Ballet dancers.

 Entry to the competition closes on the 30th September 2010.

* Competition open to all who are aged nine or younger on 31st December 2010

Power of Dance is an exciting new opportunity for young people aged 16-25 to train with choreographers from around the world. You will be taken from rehearsal studio to stage as you explore different dance styles from Argentina, India, New Zealand, South Africa and England. From African dance to Street, from Contemporary to Tango, from Ballet to Classical Indian this intensive dance training will prepare you over six weeks to perform in a new dance-opera called Wonderland.

To apply, you must attend one of the 2 Taster Day workshops where you will have the chance to meet the team at Phizzical and experience three different dance styles. Register now. http://www.phizzical.com/powerofdance/index.html

Phizzical is offering a cash bursary of £1200 each to two outstanding and emerging young choreographers from all backgrounds to participate in Power of Dance and to work closely with the creative team to develop Wonderland. Find out more about applying for the bursary.http://www.phizzical.com/powerofdance/bursary.html

Power of Dance is a Cultural Olympiad project funded by Big Lottery, Curve, ERDF, Igniting Ambition in the East Midlands, Leicester City Council and The Legacy Trust.

Do you consider yourself to be a Hop Hop Dancer, a Fashionista, a Skater, Urban, a Goth, a proud Geek, a Sports Fanatic, a Dance Fanatic, a Punk, a Farmer or part of any other scene?

Are you passionate about a particular music, fashion or other social scene?

Fancy representing your teen lifestyle in your own BBC2 TV show?

Are you up for swapping your life for someone else’s for a weekend in a life changing challenge?

Then you need to contact us…

NBC Universal are casting 16 to 18 year olds for a BBC 2 show about teenage ‘scenes’, and we want to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for the show please visit www.teenscenes.co.uk

or call 0207 307 6680

Remember to include your name, contact details, a picture and what scene you are in. If you are under 18 please advise your parent or guardian before applying for the show.

GOOD LUCK!