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NORTH TEXAS
DANCE COUNCIL OF NORTH TEXAS • CELEBRATING 40 YEARS 1973-2013 • VOLUME 15 ISSUE 4 • Nov-Jan 2013
Pictured: TITAS presents Joffrey Ballet in “Le Sacre de la Primtemps.” Photo: Herbert Migdoll. See Performance Calendar page 13.
Ben Stevenson & Charles Santos pp. 5 &16
Performance Calendar pp. 6-13
Dancing for a Cause pp. 14-16
contents
features
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BEN STEVENSON AND
CHARLES SANTOS
10 Years of Advancing
Dance in North Texas
14 DANCE FOR A CAUSE
Journey of a
Thousand Miles
by Marquita De Jesus
18 THE PROCESS OF
GETTING IN: STEPS 1-5
departments
Creative Director
Sarah Nesbit
4
from the editor
[email protected]
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the performance
calendar
Advertising Manager
Bonnie Perry
[email protected]
Contributors
Marquita De Jesus
Alyssa Magsano
24 the low down
25 what’s up with dance
28 dance directory
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DANCE! NORTH TEXAS
a publication of the dance council of north texas
vol. 15 • no. 4
November 2012
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from the editor
Dancing into the New Year
T
hankfully, it’s that time of the year when families
and friends gather to create joyous dance memories. Whether you are attending or performing in
holiday dance shows, you are part of a larger dance
family. The resolutions that you are likely to make this
season will help ensure a brighter, more prosperous
dance-filled New Year.
Linda James
Let’s begin by turning back the clock to look at a family
tradition that originated on another continent over 100 years ago and is
enjoyed today by thousands of local dance lovers. On Sunday, December
18, 1892, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov premiered a two-act ballet set to a
score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—The Nutcracker—at the Mariinsky
Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In the last three decades, ballet companies across North Texas have
marked the season with presentations of The Nutcracker and other holiday
fare. Generations of dancers have grown up performing in the Party Scene
to Waltz of the Flowers.
This holiday season plan at least one family outing to take pleasure in the
wonder of yuletide offerings. Twenty one North Texas dance companies
are listed in this issue’s performance calendar with productions of The
Nutcracker or other holiday-themed performances. Invite your family and
friends to join you in experiencing the exhilarating sights and sounds of
holiday dance performances.
For the past ten years Ben Stevenson with Texas Ballet Theater and
Charles Santos with TITAS have made significant contributions to the
dance scene in Fort Worth and Dallas. Read about Stevenson’s and
Santos’ accomplishments In the Spotlight and join the Dance Council in
congratulating them on their decade of success.
In the article, Dance for a Cause: Journey of a Thousand Miles, Marquita De
Jesus writes about her humanitarian efforts and sharing of the joy of
dance with the residents of Zambia, Africa. The quality of life assistance
that De Jesus and Plano’s Fusion Performance Company made for the
people of Zambia inspire us to dream and make possible our own acts of
kindness and compassion this holiday season. The rewards of sharing are
beyond measure.
No year-end holiday season is complete without New Year resolutions.
Dancer, Alyssa Magsano, advises her fellow seniors to complete college
applications before the holidays so that they can enjoy their time off from
school. Seniors who follow Magsano’s step-by-step guidelines are sure to
dream with visions of Sugar Plums dancing in their heads knowing that
they have done everything they can to gain acceptance to the dance program of their choice.
The Dance Council would like to thank you for your 40 years of support
and assistance in strengthening dance in our community. We hope that
your holidays glisten with warmth and good cheer.
When you lay down your head, you will smile knowing that whether you
were in the audience or behind the curtains ushering a new cast of mice
to the stage, the world has become a better place through the art of dance.
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in the spotlight
Ben Stevenson and Charles Santos:
10 Years of Advancing Dance in North Texas
BEN STEVENSON, O.B.E.
Artistic Director Ben Stevenson,
O.B.E. celebrates his tenth
anniversary with Texas Ballet
Theater (TBT). North Texas is
truly fortunate to have the benefit of having this cultural gem
whose background includes
being a highly decorated and
acclaimed ballet dancer,
teacher, choreographer and
artistic director. In addition to
bringing his breathtaking perPictured: Ben Stevenson and Carrie Judson of formances to DFW stages, Mr.
Texas Ballet Theater
Stevenson’s choreography and
productions have recently been performed worldwide including The
Nutcracker, performed in Estonia and televised live in Venice, Italy and
Dracula, performed in Mexico City, Mexico.
In 1976, Mr.Stevenson was enticed to move to Houston, Texas and
become the Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. Over the next 27 years
he nurtured the Houston Ballet from a small provincial ensemble into
one of the largest and most respected ballet companies in the country
and around the world.
During his tenure at the Houston Ballet, Mr. Stevenson developed the
company’s repertoire by acquiring works of some of the world’s mostrespected choreographers staging classics, commissioning new works
and choreographing new works himself. While there, he founded a
school and used his skills as a teacher to develop dancers. As a result,
he trained several generations of world-renowned dancers including
Janie Parker, Carlos Acosta, Lauren Anderson, Li Cunxin and many
others. He is currently using those same remarkable abilities to
accomplish the same for Texas Ballet Theater!
In 1978, Stevenson traveled to China on behalf of the U.S. government as part of a cultural exchange program. Since then he has
returned almost every year at the invitation of the Chinese government to teach at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy and introduce Western dance forms including jazz and modern dance, to their
students. The book and the movie Mao’s Last Dancer were based on
Mr. Stevenson’s and several dancers’ experiences that occurred during
this time.
In 2003, Stevenson left Houston when he was named artistic director
of Texas Ballet Theater hailing in the two great cities of Dallas and
Fort Worth. Since then, the Company has experienced tremendous
growth and new acclaim and is proud to represent the Metroplex as
the only resident professional ballet company for North Texas. He has
expanded the Company’s repertoire, staging both the classics and
choreographing original works. The Ballet’s international company
now includes dancers from countries including England, Puerto Rico,
Ukraine, Israel and Brazil. Community educational programs have
also grown as enrollment at the Ballet’s academies has reached full
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capacity. In 2009 the TBT was named the resident ballet company at
the two of the area’s premier performance venues: the Bass
Performance Hall in Fort Worth and the AT&T Performing Arts
Center’s Winspear Opera House and the Wyly Theater in Dallas.
For his contributions to the world of international dance in 1999,
Stevenson was named Officer of the Order of the British Empire
(O.B.E.) by Queen Elizabeth II. He has received numerous honors for
his choreography including three gold medals at the International
Ballet Competitions of 1972, 1982 and 1986. In April 2000, he was
presented with Dance Magazine’s top recognition, one of the most
prestigious honors on the American dance scene. In 2005 he was
awarded the esteemed Texas Medal of Arts presented by Texas
Cultural Trust Council.
CHARLES SANTOS
Collaboration, artistic excellence,
risk-taking, community—all words
synonymous with Charles Santos,
Executive Director/Artistic Director
of TITAS. Upon the retirement of
another arts maverick, Tom Adams,
Texas born and a former dancer,
Santos came to Dallas in 2001 to
take the helm of TITAS, Dallas’ only
touring dance presenter. Santos
came to Dallas via New York as the
former producer for Broadway
Pictured: Charles Santos
Care’s Dancers Responding to AIDS
and the World Trade Center’s Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
During his tenure here, Santos with decades of experience and connections, has taken TITAS to new levels of innovation, risk-taking and
cultural and community impact. His artistic direction and TITAS have
made possible presentations of, and master classes by, world-class
dance companies such as ABT, the Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey,
MOMIX, Pilobolus, Brazil’s Grupo Corpo and DanceBrazil, France’s
Ballet Biarritz, Canada’s BJM Danse, Complexions and Japan’s
Sankai Juku. Innovative projects such as Cedar Lake Contemporary
Ballet’s “Dance Installation” where the audience was inside the sitespecific work; aerial dance companies, ethnic specific dance companies from around the world and works that sometimes push the
audience limits are what we have come to expect for Santos and
TITAS.
He started a new TITAS initiative for commissioning new works and
creating collaborative projects. He has commissioned new works for
the TITAS gala by such artists as Twyla Tharp, Mia Michaels, Dwight
Rhoden and Jessica Lang. In 2010, Santos orchestrated a stunning
collaborative performance in the Winspear’s Reflecting Pond for
TEDxSMU with Haitian-American musician Daniel Bernard
Roumain and dancers from the Meadows School of the Arts and
Booker T. Washington HSPVA. He orchestrated a year-long residency
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the performance calendar for November-January 13/DFW Metroplex
November 3, 9, 11
Aida
Dallas Opera production of Aida features Kenneth Von Heidecke’s
Chicago Festival Ballet. www.dallasopera.org/
November 2-4
DanceTCU in Concert
This fall DanceTCU presents choreography by dance faculty members
Li-Chou Cheng, Susan Douglas Roberts (premiere), Elizabeth
Gillaspy, and Sarah Newton (premiere). Guest choreographers
include Jane Weiner (Hope Stone, Inc./Houston) and Susan Jaffe
(ABT/NYC). The concert features lighting design by SCCDance faculty
member Roma Flowers. November 2-3, 2012 at 8:00 pm and
November 3-4, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Ed Landreth Auditorium,
2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129 (corner of
University Drive and Cantey, TCU campus). General admission $10;
TCU ID & student ID from other institutions $5; children under 6 enter
free. www.dance.tcu.ed/www.facebook.com/tcusccd/
Pictured: BTW’s Xavier Santafield. Photo: Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image
November 9-11
South Dallas Dance Festival
Pictured: DanceTCU. Photo: Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image
Arga Nova Dance in collaboration with the South Dallas Cultural
Center produces the annual South Dallas Dance Festival. The three day
event includes performances, master classes, a roundtable and movie
screenings. SDDF seeks to work alongside the larger community to
develop the audiences and financial resources necessary to make South
Dallas a nationally recognized community for the creation, preservation
and presentation of dance works. November 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm,
November 10 at 2:00 pm (featuring youth groups) & 8:00 pm and
November 11 at 3:00 pm (Praise Dance Showcase) at the South Dallas
Cultural Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210. $10 for
adults and $5 for students, seniors, members of DCNT and the Star
System. www.BecklesDancingCompany.org/sddf.html
November 7-11
SMU Fall Dance Concert
November 11
A Salute to Our Veterans
Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts
fall dance performances showcase premieres by Bruce Wood and Mel
A. Tomlinson. Wood’s new work is set to classic American pop tunes
by composers such as Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Tomlinson,
former New York City Ballet soloist, features fifteen of the department’s
ballerinas in a romantic display of femininity. Rounding out the concert
is a restaging of Getting There by Emmy-winning artist
Billy Siegenfeld, featuring his vibrant “jump rhythm jazz” technique.
November 7-10, 2012 at 8:00 pm and November 11 at 2:00 pm in the
Bob Hope Theatre, Owen Fine Arts Center, 6101 Bishop, Dallas, TX
75205. $13 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students, faculty & staff.
(214) 768-ARTS. www.smu.edu/meadows.aspx/
Taps 'n Tunes Productions. www.tapsntunes.com
November 14
Portraits
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and
Visual Arts Dance Seniors perform solos showcasing their artistry.
Join the throngs attending this one-night-only performance by these
talented dance seniors as they transition into the aspiring dance professionals of tomorrow! November 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the
Montgomery Arts Theater, BTWHSPVA, 2501 Flora St., Dallas, TX
75201. $5 students, $10 adults. 972-925-1200.
btw.dallasisd.tandemcal.com/
November 8-9, 15
Evening of Dance
From the cradle of the Dallas Arts District, Booker T. Washington
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts presents
Repertory Dance Companies I & II and the World Dance &
Repertory Ensemble. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Camille
Brown’s Second Line, Moussa Diabate’s M’baraka Feleko, Fernando
Hernandez’s Russian Potpourri, Joshua Peugh’s White Elephant,
Adam Hougland’s Risk of Flight, Jenny Johnston’s Danse de huit,
and Dwight Rhoden’s Mercy. November 8-9, 2012 and November 15
at 7:00 pm in the Montgomery Arts Theater, BTWHSPVA, 2501 Flora
Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $5 students, $10-$15 reserved seating available at the door. 972-925-1200. btw.dallasisd.tandemcal.com/
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Pictured: BTW’s Armoni Adamson. Photo: Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image
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November 15
Cinderella
The Hockaday School Dance Department presents Cinderella. The
ballet, choreographed by Beth Wortley and Christie Sullivan with
music by Sergei Prokofiev, features beautiful sets and costumes, plus
a fully lit carriage that whisks Cinderella away to the ball. Please join us
for a fairytale ride! November 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Hoblitzelle
Auditorium, at The Hockaday School, 11600 Welch Road, Dallas, TX
75229. Free. www.hockaday.org/
Petronio Dance Company in their Dallas debut. November 16, 2012
at 8:00 pm at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX
75201. $12-$200. (214) 880-0202. www.tickets.attpac.org/
Pictured: Stephen Petronio Dance Company
November 16-17
The Nutcracker
Pictured: Hockaday’s Abby Calhoun and Maddie Howells. Photo: Charlotte Hoskins
November 15-17
DanceMakers
Texas Woman's University is the proud home of one of the most
contemporary arts programs in the country producing progressive
dance. DanceMakers showcases the adjudicated choreography of students, faculty, and guest artists. The work explores a variety of original
statements from today's students, who are tomorrow's emerging choreographers. November 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm and November 16-17 at
7:00 pm in the Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1322 Oakland Street,
Denton, TX 76201. $5 TWU students, $7 students/seniors, $9 general.
(940) 898-2086. www.twu.edu/dance/ www.facebook.com/twudance/
Ballet Frontier of Texas’ beautiful production of the holiday classic
includes more than 60 dancers, featuring guest artists Marina
Goshtko, Andrey Prikhodko, and Texas Ballet Theater artists—
Lainey Logan and Paul Adams. November 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm and
November 17 at 2:00 pm at Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster
Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107. $20 general admission, $30 reserved
seating. (817) 852-6887. www.balletfrontier.org/
November 16
Stephen Petronio Dance Company
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Stephen Petronio is widely
regarded as one of the leading dance-makers of his generation.
Petronio “is one of the few contemporary dance makers who have created an instantly recognizable style…fresh and unpredictable…infused
with emotional texture and wit…jarring and just right.” The New York
Times. Music, visual arts and fashion collide in a dazzling scene for the
senses. Petronio has worked with some of the most provocative composers, visual artists and fashion designers in the world—including
Rufus Wainwright, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Michael
Nyman, Cindy Sherman, Anish Kapoor, Donald Baechler,
Rachel Roy and Manolo. Since their founding in 1984, Stephen
Petronio Dance Company has performed in 26 countries. The
troupe boasts 35 New York City engagements, including an impressive
15 seasons at The Joyce Theater. TITAS presents the Stephen
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Pictured: Lainey Logan and Chung-Lin Tseng. Photo: Anthony Crowley
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November 16-17
Great Russian Nutcracker
November 23-December 2
The Nutcracker
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. www.nutcracker.com
Let Texas Ballet Theater’s all new production of Ben Stevenson’s The
Nutcracker become the dazzling star that tops your family’s holiday tree!
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical
place that is filled with waltzing snowflakes, a flying carpet, a glittering
swan sleigh, battling mischievous mice, adorable children and breathtaking dancing. This brand new production of this classic holiday tale is visually stunning with brilliant costumes and lavishly detailed sets that excite
audiences all anew. November 23-December 2, 2012 at multiple times at
the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $20-$55.
(877) 828-9200. www.texasballettheater.org/
November 23-25
The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet principal dancers Wendy Whelan and Tyler
Angle will guest star in Chamberlain Performing Arts’ 2012 production of The Nutcracker over Thanksgiving weekend. This holiday classical ballet will also feature an exceptional cast of Chamberlain company dancers. Chamberlain’s traditional rendition of The Nutcracker offers
something for everyone in the family. A light-hearted Christmas tale,
set to the music of Tchaikovsky, and showcasing exceptional artistry,
this production of The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for
many North Texas families. Chamberlain’s production is distinguished
by the guest artists from New York City Ballet. Principal dancer and
Dance Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Wendy
Whelan, and New York City Ballet principal dancer, Tyler Angle,
will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Together they will perform the Grand Pas de Deux as choreographed
by George Balanchine. November 23, 2012 at 7:30 pm, November 24
at 2:00 pm, and November 25 at 2:00 pm at the Eisemann Center,
2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082. $10-$100.
(972) 744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/
Pictured: Texas Ballet Theater in “The Nutcracker”
November 24-25
The Nutcracker
Pictured: Wendy Whelan and Tyler Angle. Photo: Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image
November 23-25
The Nutcracker
LakeCities Ballet Theatre is back for its 22st annual production of The
Nutcracker and will be enchanting Lewisville audiences this Thanksgiving
weekend with this holiday classic. Kelly Lannin, Artistic Director, brings
to life this holiday tradition with a party, a mysterious guest and a dream
that takes Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a fairytale journey to the
Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. This year’s production features the Lewisville Lake Symphony. Guest artists Sarah Lane and
Sascha Radetsky from American Ballet Theatre will be charming
us this holiday season as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Miss
Lane’s graceful dancing was featured in the motion picture, “Black
Swan” and Mr. Radetsky is noted for his motion picture appearance in
“Center Stage.” This year’s performance is a must see The Dallas Morning
News has named twice as one of their Top 10 Dance Events of the year.
November 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm and November 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm at
Marcus High School Auditorium, 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX
75028. $20, $35, $45. Star Tickets 1-800-585-3737 or En L’Air Dancewear
972-966-8006. www.lakecitiesballet.com/
Momentum Dance Company’s annual production of this beloved
favorite is the perfect start to the holiday season. Jacquelyn Forcher's
interpretation of The Nutcracker will delight all audiences. November 2324, 2012 at 7:30 pm and November 25 at 1:30 pm at Irving Arts Center,
Carpenter Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX 75062.
$13.50-$23.50. The magic culminates with a Nutcracker Tea from
4:00-5:30 pm after the final Sunday performance. The Nutcracker Tea
provides a chance to meet and greet dancers, enjoy tasty treats and
engage in crafts. $15. (972) 252-ARTS. www.irvingartscenter.com/
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.
www.radiocitychristmas.com
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Pictured: Sarah Lane and Sascha Radetsky of American Ballet Theatre
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Dance UpClose
The Nutcracker
Texas Woman's University Department of Dance presents Dance
UpClose. November 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm and November 30-December 1
at 7:00 pm in the Dance Studio Theatre, Texas Woman's University,
1514 Bell Avenue, Denton, TX 76204. $4 students/seniors, $6 general.
(940) 898-2086. www.twu.edu/dance/ www.facebook.com/twudance/
Ballet Ensemble of Texas, under the artistic direction of Lisa Slagle,
presents a full traditional holiday production of The Nutcracker at a family-friendly price! November 30, 2012 at 7:30 pm, December 1 at 2:30
and 7:30 pm, and December 2 at 2:30 pm in Carpenter Hall at Irving
Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX 75062. $26
adults/$21 students/seniors. (972) 252-2787. www.irvingartscenter.com/
November 30 & December 2
The Nutcracker
Collin County Ballet Theatre with Plano Symphony Orchestra
presents The Nutcracker. November 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm and December 2
at 2:00 pm at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson,
TX 75082. (972) 744-4650. $15-$70. www.eisemanncenter.com
The Nutcracker
The Dallas Ballet Company, under the direction of Judy and Brent
Klopfenstein, presents their special performances of the holiday classic—The Nutcracker. Featured guest artists are Jonathan Porretta, principal with Pacific Northwest Ballet and Sarah Ricard Orza—soloist
with Pacific Northwest Ballet. They will be performing the lead roles
of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. November 30, 2012 at 7:30 pm,
December 1 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm and December 2 at 2:00 pm at the
Granville Performing Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX
75040. $20. (972) 205-2790. www.dallasballetcompany.org/
Pictured: Ballet Ensemble of Texas’ production of “The Nutcracker.” Photo: Cathy Vanover
A Gift for Emma
Denton City Contemporary Ballet with students of Denton Dance
Conservatory presents a holiday production with something for everyone! DCCB, under the artistic direction of Lisa Racina-Torre, combines classical ballet with contemporary, jazz, & hip hop to give the audience a “fantasy in dance!” With over 200 cast members, dancers range
in age from 4 to 50-something and offer an alternative to the more traditional Nutcracker. November 30-December 1, 2012 at 7:30 pm and
December 2 at 2:00 pm at Krum High School Performance Center, 811
East McCart, Krum, TX 76249. $12-$17. (940) 383-2623.
www.DentonCityContemporaryBallet.org/
Pictured: Dallas Ballet Company. Photo: David Harris/Time Frames Photography
New Choreographers Concert
University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre
presents a showcase of original dance works created by advanced choreography students under the artistic direction of Shelley Cushman.
November 30 & December 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm and December 2 at
2:00 pm at the University of North Texas, 1179 Union Circle, Denton,
TX 76203. $5. (940) 565-2428. www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu/
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Pictured: “Seaweed” from “A Gift for Emma.” Photo: Bruce Davis
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December 6-7
A Holiday Special
December 7-9
The Nutcracker
Ballet Concerto presents A Holiday Special featuring Princess and the
Magical Christmas Star, an original ballet choreographed by Christine
Hay, and Winterwonderland, a ballet set to familiar Christmas tunes,
with choreography by Margo Dean. Also featured will be Chanukah
Flamenco and O Holy Night, a reenactment of the Nativity in dance.
Performances will be December 6-7, 2012 at 10:00 am and December 7
at 7:00 pm at Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W Lancaster Ave,
Fort Worth, TX 76107. $25 general admission, $18 seniors and
students, $10 children. 817-738-7915. www.balletconcerto.com/
For 20 years, Dallas Repertoire Ballet has presented family entertainment featuring beautiful costumes and virtuosic dancing. Dallas
Repertoire Ballet invites you to see their 2012 production of The
Nutcracker. The performance benefits United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
December 7, 2012 at 8:00 pm, December 8 at 2:00 & 8:00 pm, and
December 9 at 2:00 pm at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive,
Richardson, TX 75082. $12-$50. (972) 744-4650.
www.eisemanncenter.com/
Pictured: Dallas Repertoire Ballet in “The Nutcracker”
December 7-23
The Nutcracker
Let Texas Ballet Theater’s all new production of Ben Stevenson’s The
Nutcracker become the dazzling star that tops your family’s holiday tree!
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical
place that is filled with waltzing snowflakes, a flying carpet, a glittering
swan sleigh, battling mischievous mice, adorable children and breathtaking dancing. This brand new production of this classic holiday tale is visually stunning with brilliant costumes and lavishly detailed sets that excite
audiences all anew. December 7-23, 2012 at multiple times at Bass
Performance Hall, 330 E 4th Street # 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102. $20-$75.
(877) 828-9200. www.texasballettheater.org/
Pictured: Ballet Concerto in “A Holiday Special”
December 7-9
DBDT Winter Series
Dallas Black Dance Theatre opens the Winter Series with a commissioned work by national Hip Hop artist, Rennie Harris
Puremovement. Harris is known for bringing social dance to the
concert stage with the unique ability to express universal themes that
extend beyond racial, religious and economic boundaries. Highlighting
the versatility of DBDT is the return of Nascimento, a playful and lighthearted work by David Parson and Reflections in D, Alvin Ailey’s
masterpiece choreographed to an original score by Duke Ellington.
December 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm, December 8 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm, and
December 9 at 2:30 pm at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora Street Dallas,
TX 75201. School matinees will be held December 6, 2012 at 10:15 am
& 11:45 am. $15-$55. (214) 880-0202. www.dbdt.com/
Find a Nutcracker!
Online at thedancecouncil.org
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Pictured: Texas Ballet Theater in “The Nutcracker”
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the performance calendar for November -January 13/DFW Metroplex
December 8
Boogie Woogie Christmas Carol
December 14
Dancemasters Studio Dallas Annual Holiday Showcase
Contemporary Ballet Dallas, under the artistic direction of Valerie S.
Tabor and Lindsay D. Bowman, revisits its holiday favorite! Set in present day, come and swing the night away with a look thru Scrooge's past,
present & future with fun music from familiar eras! This is sure to be a
family treat this holiday season! Get in the Christmas spirit, and come
and celebrate Boogie Woogie Christmas Carol with us! December 8, 2012 at
8:00 pm at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, Southern Methodist
University, 6405 Boaz Lane, Suite 101 Dallas, TX 75275. (214) 821-2066.
www.contemporaryballetdallas.com/
December 8
The Nutcracker
Rowlett Dance Academy, under the artistic direction of Michelle
Blum-Schuetz and Carol Ann Maggiotto, present the time-honored
classic—The Nutcracker. December 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm at
Garland High School, 310 South Garland Avenue, Garland, TX 75040.
(972) 475-8269. www.rowlettdanceacademy.com
www.dancemastersdallas.com
December 15-16
The Night Before Christmas
Dallas Metropolitan Ballet, under the direction of Ann Etgen and
Bill Atkinson, presents a Dallas holiday tradition with its 2012 production of The Night Before Christmas—a Christmas package filled with
holiday delights. The production is a perfect yuletide excursion and a
wonderful way for families and friends to celebrate the holidays.
Featured in the roles of the Princess and Prince of Confection will be
guest artists Margaret Severin-Hansen (Principal Dancer, Carolina
Ballet) and Stephen Hanna (former Principal Dancer, New York
City Ballet). December 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and
December 16 at 2:00 pm at McFarlin Auditorium, Southern Methodist
University, 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75275. $10-$40.
(214) 631-ARTS (2787). wwwdallasmetroballet.com/
Pictured: Margaret Severin-Hansen and Stephen Hanna appearing with Dallas
Metropolitan Ballet. Photo: Sharen BradfordThe Danceing Image
December 21
The Nutty Nutcracker
Pictured: Rowlett Dance Academy in “The Nutcracker”
December 8
Dance 208
Texas Woman's University Department of Dance presents Dance
208. December 8, 2012 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm in the Dance Studio
Theatre, Texas Woman's University, 1514 Bell Avenue, Denton, TX 76204.
$3 students/seniors, $5 general. (940) 898-2086. www.twu.edu/dance/
www.facebook.com/twudance/
December 12-13
Krakatuk: A Nutcracker Prequel
Youth Ballet of Texas, under the artistic direction of Jennifer Dulin,
invites you to learn the story of how a boy became an enchanted
Nutcracker. The performance is narrated by award-winning actor Steve
Iwanski. December 13, 2012 at 7:30 pm at The McKinney Performing
Arts Center, 111 Tennessee Street, McKinney, TX 75069. School matinee
held December 12, 2012 at 10:00 am. $5 (school matinee), $7 (evening
performance). (214) 544-4630. www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.com/
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Laugh out loud and add a little “Nutty” spice to your holidays with
Texas Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutty Nutcracker. Don’t miss
this PG-13, hilarious adaptation of the classic story that has played to
sold out audiences for three years straight. You never know which of
your current events and pop culture favorites will appear onstage to
help you celebrate the holidays! December 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm at
Bass Performance Hall, 330 E 4th Street #300, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
$25-$65. (877) 828-9200. www.texasballettheater.org/
December 22-23
The Nutcracker
Allen Civic Ballet, under the artistic direction of Stefanie Best, offers
a family-friendly version of The Nutcracker featuring professional guest
artists Paul and Katchiri Tillman from Ballet Arkansas. December
22, 2012 at 7:00 pm and December 23 at 2:00pm at the Performing
Arts Center, Allen High School, 300 Rivercrest Boulevard, Allen, TX
75002. $15-$25. www.allencivicballet.org/
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December 22-23
The Nutcracker
January 10-12
Dwelling
Prepare for Tuzer Ballet’s holiday treat! Come join the Yuletide
enchantment when Tuzer Ballet presents its 28th annual production of
the classic holiday ballet—The Nutcracker. Whether you are experiencing it
as a family tradition or discovering the magic for the first time, the memory of this beloved classic will stay with you forever. You will be transported
to a wondrous world of swirling snowflakes, mysterious gifts, leaping
Cossacks, and a legion of mice—and taken on a magical journey by the
Sugar Plum Fairy. As you plan your holiday social calendar, this hugely
popular performance is a must-see for the whole family! December 22,
2012 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm and December 23 at 2:00 pm at the Eisemann
Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082. $15-$40.
(972) 744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com
Barefoot Brigade Dance Festival: A celebration of modern dance, contemporary
dance, and performance art presents Dwelling. The idea of “dwelling” is the
jumping off point for this festival weekend, which will include Barefoot
Brigade member companies performing structured improvisations based
on the photographs on display. All dances featured will be related to the
idea of “dwelling” –dwelling spaces, dwelling places, what it means to
dwell somewhere in body, mind, or spirit. January 10-11, 2013 at 8:00 pm
and January 12 at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm at the Bath House Cultural Center,
521 E. Lawther, Dr., Dallas, TX 75218. $15 general admission, $10 for students, seniors & Dance Council Members. www.bathhousecultural.com/
Pictured: Tina Mullone of Beckles Dancing Company. Photo: Milton Adams
Pictured: Tuzer Ballet in “The Nutcracker.” Photo: Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image
January 5, 12, 18
Peter Pan
Plano Metropolitan Ballet will enchant audiences of all ages with
an original ballet rendition of Peter Pan. This endearing tale will follow
the escapades of Peter Pan as he visits the Darling Family looking for
his lost shadow. Peter Pan invites Wendy and her younger brothers to
go with him to Neverland where children never grow up. Along the
way, they encounter the evil Caption Hook, a band of pirates who are
trying to defeat Peter. Lost Boys make the story exciting with the games
and contest. Our adventure includes mermaids, a tribe of Indians led
by Tiger Lily and a Crocodile that is after Captain Hook. Be watchful for
Shooting Stars and Magical Gnomes as you experience the adventure.
January 5, 2013 at 3:00 pm, January 12 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm and
January 18 at 7:00 pm at The Courtyard Theater, 1509 Avenue H,
Plano, TX 75074. Performances for the Girl Scouts will be on January 4
at 7:00 pm, January 5 at 7:00 pm and January 11 at 7:00 pm. $15.
(972) 769-0017. www.planometballet.org/
Pictured: Plano Metropolitan Ballet dancers: Hook: Irs Molhoff, Wendy: Cera Taylor, Peter's
Shadow: Katie Egger, Tinkerbelle: Stephanie Lee, Tiger Lily: Elaine Dalley
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January 12
Youth Dance Festival
Ballet Frontier of Texas, under the
artistic direction of Chung-Lin
Tseng, invites you to an evening celebrating the multiple young talents
of our community. January 12, 2013
at 6:00 pm at the W. E. Scott Theater,
3505 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort
Worth, TX 76107. $10.
(817) 852-6887.
www.balletfrontier.org/
Pictured: Artists of Ballet Frontier of Texas.
Photo: Anthony Crowley
January 17-19
Partners in Crime
Barefoot Brigade Dance Festival: A celebration of modern dance, contemporary
dance, and performance art presents Partners in Crime. “Dancing is like robbing a bank. It takes split second timing.” – Twyla Tharp Collaborators or
conspirators? Guilty as charged! Dancers rarely present their art in its
purest form—instead they often bring along a lot of the usual suspects...
composers, musicians, visual artists, costume/set designers, film makers,
technology gurus, and more...Weekend 2 of the Barefoot Brigade Dance
Festival is devoted to the magic which happens when multiple artists get
together and create something they couldn’t have made on their own.
Shows will feature unique collaborations, multi-disciplinary works,
dance/music partnerships... Basically anything envisioned by any team of
interdisciplinary “partners in crime”—as long as at least one
dance/movement artist is one of the co-creators. January 17-18, 2013 at
8:00 pm and January 19 at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm at the Bath House Cultural
Center, 521 E. Lawther, Dr., Dallas, TX 75218. $15 general admission, $10
for students, seniors & Dance Council Members.
www.bathhousecultural.com/
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All New Stuff
Barefoot Brigade Dance Festival: A celebration of modern dance, contemporary dance, and performance art presents All New Stuff. Premieres,
debuts, works in progress, and things which stretch your preconceptions of what a “dance” is... Expect the unexpected during this celebration of the “new”! January 24-25, 2013 at 8:00 pm and January 26 at
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther,
Dr., Dallas, TX 75218. $15 general admission, $10 for students, seniors
& Dance Council Members. www.bathhousecultural.com/
Pictured: Barefoot Dance Brigade Dance Festival Weekend Two. Collective Force Dance
Company. Photo: Milton Adams
January 18-19
The Joffrey Ballet
After a 20-year absence, TITAS proudly brings The Joffrey Ballet to
Dallas. Founded in 1956 by visionary dancer, teacher, choreographer
Robert Joffrey, the Joffrey Ballet is known for its unique, inclusive
perspective on dance. The Joffrey Ballet has been hailed as
“America’s Company of Firsts.” Among their long list of notable performances: first dance company to perform at the White House (at the
invitation of Jacqueline Kennedy), first to appear on television, first
American company to visit Russia, first to commission a rock ‘n’ roll
ballet, first (and only) dance company to appear on the cover of Time
magazine, and the first company featured as the subject of a major
motion picture (Robert Altman’s “The Company”). In celebration of
the 100th anniversary of Nijinsky’s iconic Le Sacre du Printemps (Rite of
Spring), the Joffrey presents this classical masterpiece—complete with
its original choreography. Guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald
Arpino from 1988 until 2007, and now thriving under Artistic Director
Ashley C. Wheater and Executive Director Christopher Clinton
Conway, the Joffrey Ballet is one of America’s most recognizable arts
institutions—and one of the top dance companies in the world.
January 18-19, 2013 at 8:00 pm at at the Winspear Opera House,
2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $12-$200. (214) 880-0202.
www.tickets.attpac.org/
Pictured: Victoria Jaiani and Fabrice Calmels of Joffrey Ballet
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Pictured: Barefoot Dance Brigade Dance Festival Weekend Three. Angie Dutton of Feel
Good Dance. Photo: Milton Adams
February 9
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
“Combining voluptuous physicality with classical technique…Cedar
Lake is one of the most exciting companies performing today.” —New
York’s Joyce Theater. The New York-based company is taking the dance
world by storm with its combination of exquisite classical technique
and edgy physicality. The result, says the New York Times, "…pulls viewers right out of their seats…" with its "…weird and wonderful poetry of
the body." The Village Voice offers its own assessment of Cedar Lake:
"…fierce, athletic and compulsively sensual." Under the leadership of
artistic director Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Cedar Lake’s Dallas program
features new works by some of the world’s most sought after choreographers and composers—including famed Czech choreographer Jirí
Kylián, UK-based Hofesh Shechter and Canada’s Crystal Pite. A
TITAS favorite, Cedar Lake promises to be a highlight of the 2012-13
dance season. February 9, 2013 at 8:00 pm at the Winspear Opera
House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $12-$200. (214) 880-0202.
www.tickets.attpac.org/
Pictured: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
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Dance for a Cause:
Journey of a Thousand Miles
by Marquita De Jesus
I
stepped out of the plane with two feet not so firmly planted
on American soil yesterday. As I waited in the ever-flowing
customs line, my mind raced with images from the last two
weeks. In only minutes, I knew my friends and family would want
to hear a tightly knitted two minute illustration of journey to
Zambia; something engaging enough to share with friends, but
simple enough to mindlessly forget. But how do you tell the journey of a thousand miles in a few minutes?
The writings contained here-in are not for the faint at heart. They
are not for those who tightly clutch their name brands while holding loosely to tattered scriptures. I spent four hours on the way
home working to communicate our journey with as much brevity
as possible. But one thing this trip taught me is that Time is often
an inconspicuous idol, and relinquishing unconscious worship of
this vague entity is sometimes the greatest sacrifice you can offer.
So if you have a little time to sacrifice, I hope you are able to enjoy
this short narrative of my journey to Zambia.
“Stories are like the footpaths of the gods. They lead us back and
forth across time and space and connect us with the entire
universe.” —Vaddey Ratner
My eyes jolted awake. My ears were unexpectedly met with the
sound of an unfamiliar man’s voice speaking loudly in some dialect
of Tonga. He was only feet away from me. The next few moments
seemed absent from time and space as I realized I was not in my
own bed. I was far, far away from home.
Only one day earlier, my mind slept soundly to the sounds of white
noise produced by the consistent flow of air into my home. A duvet
covered my lower body, as my upper limbs were tossed between 57 pillows across my cushy haven. Before the light of dawn however, I was awoken by the cry of a very unhappy baby. Cradling sweet
Elle Belle back to the bed, she tossed and turned before nestling
herself between two warm bodies that held all the safety and comfort she would ever need. She knew we were leaving, and this was
her little good-bye.
About fifteen hours later, we arrived in Amsterdam. A wanderer by
nature, I felt the pace of excitement boil in my blood as a response
to the unfamiliar. I took in the deep smell of new spices and let
them dance on my tongue. I am most at home when I’m lost-a
transient stranger wondering o’er this world of woe.
Four movies and three meals later, our plane arrived in Zambia. We
rolled off the plane and crawled through customs. Our harrowing
adventure overseas had stiffened our legs and swollen our ankles.
The next morning we were jolted awake by the sound of a man’s
voice. He was talking into his cellphone right outside of our door.
Figuring we had slept enough on the plane, we crawled out of bed
and got ready of the start of the day. Walking out to the early
morning, we were met with the unfamiliar sounds of roosters and
chickens that were happily beginning their day as well.
After receiving the instructions for the day, we set out for the 5-6
hour ride to Choma, the city where we spent most of our time.
There we met Micah, the director of Poetice, and he spoke to us
about his excitement for the following week, specifically in regard
to Hopefest. Hopefest is an all day concert with music, dance, and
speakers for the youth of a community. I was excited because I was
invited to this trip as a dancer and choreographer. Hopefest would
be my opportunity to give back to a community through the art of
dance. I was not prepared however for what the community would
give me.
“My family is dead. I need God’s blessings to flow in my life.” This
was the request from the first girl I spoke with. Routh, a girl only
fifteen years old, stands before me; skin covered in sand and sweat,
clothing thin and browning. She is weak, but she’s still standing.
Then she said the words that melted my heart, “Will you be my
friend?” She could’ve asked me for anything and it would have
been hers. I nodded respectfully and blinked several times to avoid
the tears stinging my eyes, boiling over from a burning heart.
The African youth band, led by a young firecracker named Joyce,
came and sang a few songs. The voices of the African youth choir
resounded off of every object, reverberating through your very
bones until you began to walk in step. As we sang, Joyce began to
lead us in a dance across the room. The building began to rock
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Pictured: Marquita De Jesus in Africa
with dance and song as the entire team, interweaving with the
Africans, danced and laughed out loud. We changed positions and
held hands. We hugged and gave thanks. We embraced the same
God, and I saw a small picture of what heaven might be like.
The next morning, we arrived for the beginning of the camp we
were hosting called “Never the Same”. For three days we would
spend the entire day with African youth who had traveled from all
across Zambia for this opportunity. We taught dance workshops,
and I learned that there is not a ballet class available to these students in Zambia or the four surrounding countries.
After our time at the camp, we went to World Hope Zambia. This
was especially exciting because only a year earlier, my dance company, Fusion, had also raised enough funds to build a well. While
traveling to the well site, our driver pulled over to show us what
type of water people were willing to use. Our team of sixteen
walked across five shallow wells, dug by women and children desperate for water. We watched as children walked, maybe for miles,
to these shallow sites, for water that Americans wouldn’t let their
pets drink. Gray in color and thick in consistency, the liquid before
my eyes didn’t even resemble water. Even as someone who is educated on the water crisis and is engaged in creating clean water
projects, knowing that these tiny kids before my eyes were going to
drink that water in a few hours was unsettling. Some realities feel
distant and far away; but when those realities have tiny hands and
feet and are staring at you in the present—you know immediately
that the world must change.
After the well drilling, we all shared affirmations with one another
and prayed for each other. It was a great conclusion to a great trip.
The following morning we visited the Choma Academy of Music,
and said our final goodbyes. Poetice is producing the first orchestra
within four countries of Zambia, and it was amazing to see the
impact of arts education on a world far from home. After taking
about a thousand pictures and making tentative plans for a ballet
intensive, we were on the bus. Although we were met with car
and security issues, by evening we were all on the plane headed
toward home.
As I sit here, the morning light from Europe shining through my
window, I am reminded of all the highs and lows of this trip, but in
the end, that’s life. An incomparable beautiful story muddied with
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Ben Stevenson and Charles Santos - Continued from page 5.
Dance for a Cause - Continued from page 15.
and commissioned a new collaborative work Testament with New
York’s Complexions with Dallas based singers Cedric Neal and Liz
Michaels. The residency took place at the Arts Magnet and with
TITAS’ new partner, the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
pain but bathed in laughter. A
story of how we knocked on
Africa’s door, and she invited
us in for a while. And
although our time was short,
she gave us the gifts of vitality,
light, and love, and set us on
our way. And though we
must leave, we will soon meet
again, because though distance separates us, our hearts
are and forever more shall be
in Africa.
For more information about Marquita De Jesus
the groups we worked with,
you can visit the following sites:
www.poetice.org
www.facebook.com/ChomaAcademyOfMusic
http://home.worldhope.org/our-work/rural-developmentwells/zambia-rural-development/
www.wordpress.com/slaverysuxs
Marquita De Jesus is director of Fusion Performance Company in Plano. If
you were inspired by any of the work she did in Africa in regard to dance,
human trafficking, clean water, or the Choma Academy of Music, please
email her at [email protected].
Through TITAS, he has made it possible for thousands of young
dancers to meet and learn from such dance luminaries as Judith
Jamison, Lar Lubovitch, Robert Battle, Dwight Rhoden, Twyla Tharp,
Mia Michaels, Wendy Perron, Brazil’s Jelon Vieira, France’s Thierry
Mandalain, ABT’s Kevin McKenzie and the list goes on. Super star
dancers such as Julie Kent, Yuan Yuan Tan, Paloma Herrera,
Desmond Richardson, Jose Manuel Carreras, Gillian Murphy,
Guillaume Cote are just a sampling of the enormous talent he has
brought to Dallas for the TITAS Command Performance gala. He has
commissioned works featuring exceptional young local dancers to
share the stage with the star dancers featured at Command
Performance.
Last year, Santos conceived and spearheaded Dallas’ most successful
collaborative project, A Gathering. This 11-arts group, 175 performer
collaboration was a first for Dallas. It not only was a successful AIDS
Fundraiser, it demonstrated what our collaborative community is
capable of producing. Many of the works and partnerships created for
A Gathering have continued to grow. The 2nd Gathering is already in its
early planning stage. Charles Santos has become one of our community’s most important artistic curators and catalysts for collaboration
and innovation. Here’s to many more decades of ground-breaking
projects with TITAS and Charles Santos.
The Dance Council
of North Texas’
Board and Staff
wish you and yours
Happy Holidays
and a Prosperous
New Year
thedancecouncil.org
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The Process of Getting In: Steps 1-5
by Alyssa Magsano
I
t’s that time of the year again and many high school seniors are
beginning the stressful process of applying to college. As an artist and
an academic this process is much more extensive than it is for those
who are not. However, by following a few simple steps and guidelines, you
will surely make this time of the year a lot less chaotic than it’s talked up to
be.
Step 1: Keep Up With Your Resume
If you are an active dancer in your community, you are sure to have a list of
credentials that will set you apart from the crowd. Every dancer should
begin their resume freshman year and keep it up to date as the years go by.
Education, Training, Performing Experience, Community Service, and
Awards are some of the main categories that should be included on your
resume.
Do monthly checks, and ask yourself the following questions:
Have I had any master classes this month?
Was I involved in an onstage performance?
Am I preparing for a show?
If so, update! Keeping up with your resume will eliminate at least one of
the major stresses that you encounter come senior year. Once you’ve
acquired a basis of information, begin to tailor it down. By eliminating
“filler information,” not only are you cleaning up, but you are also portraying yourself as a more competitive and desirable candidate.
Step 2: Solidify Your Solo
Many, if not all, dance universities, colleges, and conservatories require
some physical demonstration of your dancing abilities. Whether you’re
travelling to New York, sending videos to L.A., or auditioning at your local
in state college, it is extremely important to have a solo on hand. Beginning
your solo at the start of your junior year will surely put you at ease once
auditions begin. Your solo should demonstrate the peaks of your artistic
ability as well as capture your passion for dance. By performing a well choreographed and rehearsed solo dancers have the ability to draw the attention of anyone, whether it be a college recruiter or a patron of the arts, who
just might be willing to offer a generous endowment to the student who
catches their eye.
Step 3: Narrow Down Your Schools
Finding a school that is right for you takes many hours of research. The
first question you should ask yourself is what it is you want to do. Are you
interested in dancing full time? Or, would you rather take a more academic
route? Do you want to be in big city? Or, would you rather save money on
room and board and live at home? These are only some of the many questions you must ask yourself when narrowing down your top choice
schools.
Don’t limit yourself based on the school’s price tag. Every institution in the
country offers some form or scholarship, whether merit or need-based, or
financial aid to eligible students. In addition to this, stopping in to your
high school counselor or dance directors office will surely introduce you to
the surplus of monies that are there to be had. Many corporations, foundations, and businesses are looking for talented students just like you to
bestow their millions upon. By going on to user friendly websites like
www.fastweb.com or www.scholarshipsmatch.com you are more than likely to find grants and/or scholarships that fit your needs.
Some very important questions to ask yourself when narrowing down
schools are the following:
University? College? Or Conservatory? Making this decision will help to
eliminate 2/3 of the hundreds of options out there.
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Author Alyssa Magsano working on her applications
Do you want to double major or minor? By going on to schools websites
you can see if any of their programs interest you. You can also see if it is
possible to pursue more than one of your passions during your undergraduate years.
Big city? Or small town? By picking environments that appeal to you, you
are minimizing your chance of becoming a transfer student come sophomore year.
Residential campus? Or Commuter student? Many four-year universities
require college freshman to live in residents for their first year. However,
knowing the proximity between the classroom and your bedroom is certainly something to take into consideration.
Once you’ve selected 10 or so schools that interest you, begin researching
them in depth. What standardized tests do they require? Do you have the
grades to get in? When are their deadlines? Early action?/ Early decision?/
or Regular?
Narrowing down your schools can be a tedious job. However, by researching and solidifying your top 5 choices the summer before your senior year
will help to put both your mind and your schedule at ease.
Step 4: Secure Your Letters of Recommendation
If you fail the first three years of high school and then give your teacher an
apple come application time, you will surely not be placed among their
good graces. Begin forming positive relationships freshman year. Although
many schools request that your letters of recommendation be written by
your senior year teachers, it isn’t a bad idea to acquire a broad range of
superiors willing to speak in your favor. Once you’ve selected who you
want to write your letter, be sure to provide them with substantial information. Teachers have a lot on their plate and might not remember every
detail of every student they have. Don’t take offense to this. Instead, by
gently reminding them of that time you stayed after school to help grade
papers, or got extra credit points toward a highly achieved project, you
might spark some positive things for them to write about.
Help your recommenders make you shine. Provide them with your latest
transcript, resume, and a list of the schools your applying to, so they can
note and talk about your credentials as well as see the standards you are
aspiring to meet.
Step 5: Apply
Now comes the serious part. However, if you’ve spent your first three years
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of high school taking care of business
applying to college won’t seem as
daunting. Note what documents your
schools require. Are they a school that
uses the Common Application? Do
they have any additional supplements
for you to fill out? At the beginning of
your senior year take note of the deadlines for both early and regular decision. Also, see what schools are visiting
your area and try to attend as many
information sessions as possible. See Callahan McGovern working on her
how many letters of recommendation solo at BTWHSPVA
the school requires, as well as any additional papers they may ask for. Make sure to have all your forms, documents, and funds lined up and ready to be sent off either by mail or online.
If you choose to go the online route, be sure to save and print personal
copies of your application for your own records. Whether you’ve elected to
apply for early admission or regular admission, many applications deadlines take effect prior to January 1st. So, by following the steps above you
are more than likely to submit your applications well before the deadline.
Take a deep breath. The hard parts are now over. Continue to keep up with
your studies and practice. Remember to continually update your resume,
even after the application process is over. Get some rest, indulge, and enjoy
a very festive and relaxing holiday season.
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Alyssa Magsano is a senior dance major at Booker T. Washington High School for the
Performing and Visual Arts. She has studied at the National Ballet School of Canada,
and has participated in the summer programs at the National Ballet School and the
Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. In addition to her love for dance, Alyssa has
also acquired a passion for writing. This past summer she completed a three week creative writing and journalism program at Columbia University. After graduation,
Alyssa hopes to pursue a career in both dance and writing.
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the low down
film screenings
Nov 17 Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth in collaboration with
the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth present Skywalkers—a
daring double feature of films documenting movers who dance
in the high space, above the earth’s surface. Film screenings
will be held in the Museum Auditorium in the Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Free.
Skydancer (U.S., 2011, 74 min.) airs at 2:00 pm.
Renowned for their balance and skill, six generations of
Mohawk men have been leaving their families behind on the
reservation to travel to New York City, to work on some of the
biggest construction jobs in the world. Jerry McDonald
Thunderbird and his colleague Sky shuttle between the hard
drinking Brooklyn lodging houses they call home during the
week and their rural reservation, a grueling drive six hours
north, where a family weekend awaits. Through archival documents and interviews, Academy Award nominated director
Katja Esson (Ferry Tales, Latching On) explores the colorful and
at times tragic history of the Mohawk skywalkers, bringing us a
nuanced portrait of modern Native American life and a visually
stunning story of double lives. The film includes amazing
footage of the steel workers moving with the grace and skill of
dancers on girders high above the ground, which is contrasted
with glimpses of participation in traditional dances at home on
the reservation. Skydancer was selected for many film festivals:
Margaret Mead Film Festival; One World International Human
Rights Documentary Film Festival, Prague; Big Sky
Documentary Film Festival; Hot Springs Film Festival; Salem
Film Fest; Brooklyn Film Festival; American Indian Film
Festival, and is released through Women Make Movies.
The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia (Armenia, 2009, 52 min.)
airs at 3:30 pm.
Two septuagenarians, the most celebrated tightrope dancers in
Armenia, share the same dream – that their only remaining
student will keep their daring heritage alive. An elegy to a vanishing art form, this remarkable film by director Inna Sahakyan
was the winner of the Best Documentary Film at the 2011
Dance On Camera Festival.
master class
Nov 10 South Dallas Dance Festival hosts masterclass by
jhon r. stronks. www.BecklesDancingCompany.org/sddf.html
ongoing performances
First Thursday of every month - Harem Nite - repertoire of belly
dancers from the DFW area. Free. Stratos Greek Taverna
Restaurant, 2907 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220.
214-352-3321; 214-497-7984. www.belly-dancing.net/
social dances/Dallas
Pilates Squared offers ballroom social dance for all levels every
Tuesday at Pilates Squared, 3122 Swiss Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75204. www.pilatessquared.com/
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Target Second Saturday offers free monthly Latin Dance
Lessons every second Saturday of the month at the Latino
Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX 75204. 214-671-0045.
www.dallasculture.org/latinocc/
Ballroom Dance Party, presented by USA Dance Dallas has two
venues, Sammons Center for the arts and Sokol Hall on multiple weekends. Please see web site for times and locations.
www.usadancedallas.org/
Dallas Swing Dance Society usually hosts three Swing on a
String dances each month. 972-504-6301 www.dsds.org/
Swing dances are held every Wednesday night at the Sons of
Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm Street, Dallas, 214-747-4422,
www.sonsofhermann.com/
Irish Dance Club meets weekly. 972-377-3669.
www.irishdance.dragonseye.com/
North Texas Traditional Dance Society holds Contra
Dance/English Dance events on Saturday evening at multiple
locations in Dallas. 214-381-7032. www.nttds.org/
Marilyn Meyers Dance Connections Club sponsors a ballroom
dance on the 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month.
7448 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. 972-342-1742.
www.danceconnectionsclub.org/
social dances/Euless
Salsa Dance Mixer held every Sunday. 13500 Trinity Blvd,
Euless, TX, 76040. 972-533-2936. www.SalsaMixer.com/
social dances/Fort Worth
Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate holds swing dances on the
2nd, 4th, and 5th Fri of each month, 1959 Sandy Lane,
Fort Worth. www.fwsds.org/
Southside Preservation Association holds Swing Night every
Tues and Big Band Night on the 1st Fri of every month,
Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth.
817-926-2800. www.southsidepreservation.com/
social dances/Lewisville
A Grand Night for Swing!—Beginners east coast swing dance
every Friday night, MCL Grand Theater's recital hall, 100 N.
Charles St., Lewisville, TX. 510-205-6498.
social dances/Mansfield
Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bachata lessons and dancing are held every Wednesday night by the Sandunga Dance
Company at Bella Vita Pizza & Pasta, 2000 North Highway 157,
Suite 102, Mansfield.
social dances/McKinney
Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dances are held on Friday and
Saturday nights at the DaVindy Ballroom, 207 East Virginia
Street, McKinney.
social dances/Plano
Dance, Dance, Dance! for people 50 years and older are held
Tuesdays at the Plano Senior Center, 401 West 16th St, Plano.
972-941-7155.
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what’s up withdance
in the Dance Council office
Caitlin Miller earned her B.S. in
Advertising at the University of
Texas at Austin. A long-time lover of
dance and the arts, Caitlin is joining
the Dance Council of North Texas
with over three years of professional
experience in e-mail and social
media marketing, graphic design,
and advertising. You can reach
Caitlin by emailing her at [email protected]
Leanna Rinaldi is a second-year student in the pre-professional training program at the Miami City Ballet School.
Kyle Schlafer will be joining the Pensacola Ballet this upcoming
season.
Naomi Shapiro is studying in the Advanced Level D at the School of
American Ballet, while also taking classes at Fordham University.
Colleen Swihart began her professional career at Houston Ballet and
then proceeded to Ballet Memphis and State Street Ballet in Santa
Barbara, California. She worked for three years with the Deutsche Oper
am Rhein in Dusseldorf, Germany and has recently retired from Ballet
Rossa (also in Germany).
in the metroplex
Klyde Warren Park opened
October 27, 2012 with great fanfare.
Caitlin Miller
The 5.2-acre, $110 million deck park
covering a portion of Woodall
Rodgers Freeway connects uptown and downtown Dallas neighborhoods. Planners hope that the Park’s Great Lawn, designed for outdoor
concerts and a capacity of 6,500 individuals, will bring added vitality to
Dallas. Over 30 programming partners will present entertainment in
the park.
Norma Shields, artistic director of the balletfoundation for the XXI
century, celebrates her fiftieth professional anniversary in 2013.
Under the direction of founder Kathy Chamberlain, Plano-based
Chamberlain Performing Arts alumni are breaking onto the dance
scene across the U.S. and abroad. Following is a summary of their
achievements:
Meredith Strathmeyer is a company member with Ballet Nouveau
in Colorado.
Renee Walters is studying in the pre-professional training program at
the Miami City Ballet School.
Brittany Werthmann co-founded Sol West Dance Collaborative, a
company with a goal to develop confident, creative, self-expressed
dancers through a collaborative process. Brittany is also very excited to
announce that she will be joining the Radio City Rockettes this upcoming season.
Hilary Werthmann has enjoyed performing professionally in shows
such as Kiss Me Kate at the Lyric Stage and Jerry Springer the Opera at
SpeakEasy Stage Company. She is currently a member of the National
Tour of My Fair Lady.
Candice Marie Woods was cast in the Broadway production of
Hairspray (Dynamite-u/s Inez). Her other Broadway credits include
Audrey Clark is studying in the pre-professional training program at
the Miami City Ballet School.
Ashley Davis will begin her first season (2012-13) with Los Angeles
Ballet.
Heather Dods is studying dance at Alelphi University in New York.
Melissa (Nagel) DeGroat is the founder and artistic director of
Epiphany DanceArts, a professional contemporary ballet company
based in Dallas. She is also a new faculty member at Chamberlain
School of Performing Arts.
Parisa Khobdeh is a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Mishic Marie Liberatore danced professionally with the Fort Worth
Dallas Ballet, and was a senior soloist with the Cincinnati Ballet. She
also made guest appearances with the Metropolitan Ballet in Arlington,
Texas, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Company. Ms. Liberatore is currently an instructor and Ballet Mistress to the Chamberlain Performing
Arts company.
Kathryn McDonald will begin her first season (2012-13) with Boston
Ballet II.
Amanda Montanaro joins Nashville Ballet this season.
Ryan Piper is now a company member at Oklahoma City Ballet.
DANCE!NORTHTEXAS
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what’s up withdance
Five interns made a difference at Dallas Black Dance Theatre this
past summer—Yadira Delgado, Kiya Franklin, Sarah Greufe,
Lauran Spencer and Leslie Strong.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Swing) and Catch Me If You
Can (Ensemble). She is a featured vocalist on the Catch Me If You Can
cast album and recently performed at the Beacon Theatre for the 65th
Annual Tony Awards. Her national tours include Dirty Dancing: The
Classic Story on Stage (female lead vocalist/ensemble and Legally Blonde The
Musical (Pilar) and will be appearing in her third Broadway show, Nice
Work If You Can Get It.
across the state
The City of Austin proclaimed September 27, 2012 as Tapestry Dance
Company Day.
in the nation
Recent graduating seniors and alumni from LakeCities Ballet
Theatre and Ballet Conservatory students, under the direction of
Kelly Lannin, are spreading their wings in the performing arts world:
Jordan Merritt is now beginning her first semester at University of
Arizona as a dance major where she received a dance scholarship. She
was cast in two works in their fall concert including a premiere by
renowned choreographer, James Clouser.
Alumni, Crystal Menninga, recently earned her Master's in Fine Arts
in Dance from Oklahoma City University.
Alumni, Karlee Kautz, is returning as a junior ballet major at TCU.
Steven Loch will be beginning his 2nd season with Pacific Northwest
Ballet and will be returning to LakeCities Ballet Theatre as a guest artist
in The Nutcracker!
Alumni, Sally Schweitzer, attended River North in Chicago this summer and will be returning to Ballet Austin this fall as a Trainee.
Alumni, Laine Haboney, will begin her 3rd full year at School of
American Ballet. She also performed with North Carolina Dance
Theater this summer.
Alumni, Beth Elaine Lipton, performed all summer in the outdoor
musical, Texas in Palo Duro and is returning for her 3rd year at
Oklahoma City University as a musical theater major.
Graduating Ballet Conservatory seniors, Kendall Lannin who is a
recipient of a 2012 Betty Buckley Award, and Emily Emmett who is a
recipient of a 2012 Dallas Summer Musical Award, are also attending
OCU as incoming freshmen.
Brianna Cattell began teaching all levels of Tap at Ballet Conservatory
this fall.
HATHAWAY ACADEMY
OF BALLET
Home of Collin County Ballet Theatre
Directors, Kirt & Linda Hathaway
Professional Instruction Classical Ballet
Modern, Jazz & Hip-Hop
Ages 3 through Adults
“Lessons of a Lifetime”
2865 McDermott Road, # 140 • Plano, Texas 75025
972.747.0600 • www.hathawayballet.com
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Bridget Moore
Bridget Moore, a dance faculty member at Booker T. Washington
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, has been named a
2012 Choreography Fellow by the Princess Grace Foundation. Moore
was commissioned to create a new work and nominated for the coveted award by Dallas Black Dance Theatre for its 36th Season. Dallas
Black Dance Theatre will debut Moore’s work February 22-24, 2013
during the Cultural Awareness Series at the Dee and Charles Wyly
Theatre. The Princess Grace Foundation, celebrating its 30th anniversary in the U.S., grants only 25 gifts to emerging talent in the disciplines
of theater, dance, choreography and film each year. The Foundation's
mission, that mirrors Princess Grace's in her lifetime, is to support
emerging artists in theater, dance and film through the awarding of
scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. Notable past recipients of
the Princess Grace Award include: Robert Battle (Alvin Ailey), Drew
Jacoby (Nederlands Dans Theater), and Gillian Murphy (American
Ballet Theatre). Moore received her award at an exclusive awards ceremony and gala October 22, 2012 in New York.
Montana Michniak and Nick Gomez, dancers at Next Step
Dance and seniors at Booker T. Washington HSPVA, performed at New
York City Dance Alliance Foundation’s Bright Lights! Shining Stars!
Fundraising gala held September 5, 2012 in NYC. While at NYCDAF,
Reilly Johannsen was awarded $5000 to use at the college of her choice
and Montana Michniak was awarded $10,000 to use towards the college of her choice.
DANCE!NORTHTEXAS
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Alysha Deslorieux
Alysha Deslorieux, daughter of Ruby and Pam Deslorieux (DCNT
Executive Director) made her Broadway debut in the lead in Sister Act
on August 12, 2012. Alysha is a recent graduate of Conservatory of
Music, University of Cincinnati and an alum of Booker T. Washington
HSPVA.
around the world
George Chadick, age 11, attended the 2012 Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Summer Intensive in Westover, Connecticut for six weeks. Three weeks
after the intensive was over, George was selected and offered an invitation by the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia for a year-long
traineeship program.
Earlier this year, George Chadick placed 3rd in the 2012 YAGP Dallas
Regional Pre-Competitive Classical Division.
ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT
DANCE COUNCIL OF NORTH TEXAS
WHILE YOU SHOP FOR GROCERIES
If you shop at Tom Thumb, please see form below.
1. Cut out the form.
2. Add your information to the form.
3. Take to Tom Thumb customer service desk the next
time you shop in the store.
4. Tell them to link the DCNT # (1480) on the attached
form to your Tom Thumb reward card.
And you’re done. DCNT will receive 1% of your purchase
amount from Tom Thumb every time you shop–at no
cost to you. Adds up quickly, so THANK YOU!!
George Chadick
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ALLEN
DA N C E D I R E C TO RY
ACADEMY OF DANCE ARTS
Home of Dallas Repertoire Ballet.
Kathy Willsey & Megan Buckland,
Directors; Classical ballet, jazz, lyrical,
tap, hip-hop. All levels; 604 W.
Bethany, #200, Allen, TX 75013 972727-1455; www.danceada.com;
“one of top 50 studios in the country”
- Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher Magazine
CINDY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
Offering ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop,
baton, and clog for all ages—3 thru
adult. Morning, afternoon, evening
and Saturday classes. Located in Allen
at NW corner of Greenville &
McDermott. 972-727-1722
www.cindysschoolofdance.com
ARLINGTON
BEAUTY AND BEYOND
PERSONAL ENHANCEMENT CENTER
Offering teen and adult hip hop,
Zumba, yoga, Pilates and fitness
classes. Dance and event space for
rent. 1100 N. Fielder Rd., Arlington,
TX 76012. Minutes from Cowboys
Stadium. 817-860-9400
www.beautyandbeyondpec.com
COPPELL
Classes for ages 4-adult in ballet,
modern, jazz ethnic; The official school of
Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Ann Williams, Artistic Director
ETGEN-ATKINSON SCHOOL
OF BALLET
Home of The Dallas Metropolitan Ballet
Ann Etgen & Bill Atkinson, Directors;
6815 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, TX 75205;
214-361-0278;
www.etgenatkinsonballet.com
MOVE STUDIO
Pilates, yoga and dance for grownups.
Free trial! Classes, workshops, Pilates
equipment training. North Dallas,
Preston & Campbell SE corner. Info at
www.movestudio.com or
972-732-0206.
PARK CITIES DANCE/
THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY
“A Little Bit of New York in Dallas”
www.dentonballet.com
www.festivalballet.net
DENTON DANCE CONSERVATORY
Lisa Racina-Torre, Owner/Director.
940-383-2623, 4103 Mesa Dr., Denton,
TX 76207. Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap,
modern, hip-hop, Pilates & Mom &
Me ballet. Affiliate dance company,
Denton City Contemporary Ballet;
[email protected];
www.dentondance.com
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
www.twu.edu/dance
Performance, Choreography Research;
Teaching BA, MA, MFA, and Ph.D
degree programs; 940-898-2085
[email protected]; P.O. Box 425708,
Denton, TX 76204
FARMERS BRANCH
Jacqueline Porter, Artistic Director
World-class instruction for ages 2-82
in ballet, pointe, partnering, variations,
contemporary, jazz, modern, hip hop,
theatre dance. singing, acting, tap,
tumbling, ballroom, salsa and fitness.
Gorgeous studios; Sunday Masterclass
Series; home to Bruce Wood Dance
Project. 7979 Inwood, Ste. 201,
Dallas, TX 75209; 214-518-1888
www.parkcitiesdance.com
BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
STUDIO B
BALLET CENTER OF FORT WORTH
Director: Bessie Waddill
Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical
theatre & “company B,” our traveling
dance troupe. Located in the heart of
Lakewood; 214-826-3800;
www.studiob-dallas.com
Art. Dir. Enrica & Chung-Lin Tseng
5242 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, TX
76132. 817-423-9888;
www.balletcenterfortworth.com
[email protected]
School of the Arts - Dance
Department; Beginner to advanced
courses in ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap and composition.
www.BrookhavenCollege.edu/BCSA
3939 Valley View Lane,
Farmers Branch, Dallas, TX 75244.
972-860-4122; [email protected]
FORT WORTH
BALLET ACADEMY OF TEXAS
Lisa Slagle, Director
145 Fitness Ct., Coppell, TX 75019;
972-745-0199
www.balletacademyoftexas.com;
Home of Ballet Ensemble of Texas
DALLAS
817-257-7615; TCU Box 297910,
Fort Worth, TX 76129;
[email protected]; www.dancetcu.edu;
FRISCO
DONNA ROSS SCHOOL
OF CLASSICAL BALLET
Donna Ross, Director;
Pre-Ballet - Professional.
Adult classes are also offered.
5605 Wilmington Dr.,
Frisco, TX 75035; 214-202-3219;
[email protected];
www.donnarossballet.com
SHEENA’S DANCE ACADEMY
Sheena Laramore, Artistic Director;
7975 Stonebrook Pkwy., Frisco, TX
75034. 972-712-1100. *Voted “Best
Dance Studio” in Collin County 14
years straight. Ages 2-1/2-adult,
Beginner through professional levels.
Home of the Frisco Ballet Company.
www.sheenasdanceacademy.com
GARLAND
LONDON SCHOOL OF DANCE
Directors: Gwen Owens & Misty
Owens; established in 1966. Classical
Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop.
565 W. Oates Rd., #105, Garland, TX
75042 972-686-1966. Teachers include
Eileen McKee, formerly with
Krassovska Ballet Jeunesse and Misty
Owens, former Dance Faculty and
current Guest Teacher at Mark Morris
Dance Center, Brooklyn, NY.
[email protected]
www.londonschoolofdance.com
IRVING
MARGO DEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
Directors: Lindsay DiGuiseppe
Bowman & Valerie Shelton Tabor.
Classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary dance, modern; largest
adult selection of dance classes & fitness classes. Located in the Lakewood
area of Dallas; 10 minutes from SMU
and downtown. 214-821-2066;
www.schoolofcbd.com;
www.contemporaryballetdallas.com
TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL,
DALLAS ACADEMY
The official School of Texas Ballet Theater,
includes classes in Ballet, Pointe,
Modern and Jazz offering students a
well-rounded dance education.
670 North Coit Rd., Ste. 2379,
Richardson, TX 75080; 214-369-5200.
www.texasballettheater.org
DENTON
DALLAS BALLET CENTER
DENTON BALLET ACADEMY
Judy and Brent Klopfenstein,
Directors; 8530 Abrams, Ste. 608,
Dallas, TX 75243; 214-348-3224;
Classical ballet, tap, jazz and modern
www.dallasballetcenter.com
Eldar Valiev & Lilia Valieva,
Owners/Directors. Home of Festival
Ballet of North Central Texas,
a classical ballet school in Denton
for 34 years. Age 3-Adult, Classical
Ballet (Vaganova Technique),
Pointe/Variations, Character Dance,
Pas de Deux, AdultBallet, PreBallet/Tap; 637 Londonderry Ln.,
Denton, TX 76205; 940-891-0830.
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY
2700 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
“Where the Arts District Begins”
214-871-2387; [email protected].
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November 2012
Home of Ballet Concerto
3803 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX 76107;
Ballet for all ages & levels, flamenco &
jazz dance; 817-738-7915;
[email protected]
margodeanballet.com;
www.balletconcerto.com
TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL,
FORT WORTH ACADEMY
The official school of Texas Ballet Theater,
includes classes in Ballet, Pointe,
Modern and Jazz offering students a
well-rounded dance education.
1600 Green Oaks Rd.,
Fort Worth, TX 76116, 817-763-0207
www.texasballettheater.org
DANA’S DANCE ACADEMY - IRVING
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Gymnastics, Acro-Dance/Gymnastics,
Theatre, Modern, Stretch/Leaps/Turns,
Creative Movement for 2 yr. olds,
Belly Dance, Adult Tap, Polynesian
414 S. O’Connor, Ste. 101,
Irving, TX 75060; 972-259-1258
[email protected]
www.danasdanceacademy.com
KELLER
TULLE A DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE
350 Rufe Snow Dr., Suite 200
Keller, TX 76248; 817-337-2327
www.tulledancewear.com
LEWISVILLE
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
School for Classical & Contemporary
Dance; BFA in Ballet and/or Modern
Dance; MFA beginning Fall 2013;
DANCE! NORTH TEXAS
DANCERS WORKSHOP STUDIOS
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Flamenco,
Ballroom, Salsa, Swing; Adult &
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DA N C E D I R E C TO RY
Children; Dance space available for rent;
190 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75057
972-420-1314;
www.dancers-workshop.com
Pre-School through Pre-Professional
Ballet; private instruction/technique
evalution;
[email protected];
www.texasyouthballet.com
THE BALLET CONSERVATORY
PLANO
Home of LakeCities Ballet Theatre
Kelly Lannin, Director; 1400 FM 407,
Lewisville, TX 75077; 972-317-0194;
www.balletconservatory.com;
wwwlakecitiesballet.org
CHAMBERLAIN PERFORMING ARTS
3003 W. 15th St., Plano, TX 75075;
214-412-8589
www.chamberlainperformingarts.org
MCKINNEY
Rhythm & Broadway Tap, Vocal &
Musical Theatre Technique; Audition
Preparation; Tap Workshops, all ages.
Nominated “Best Choreography
2007” by Dallas Theatre League.
Private studio, classes by appointment
only. 972-529-2439. Also create
“custom fit” taps for tap shoes.
[email protected];
www.tappinjj.com
TEXAS YOUTH BALLET CONSERVATORY
Home of the Texas Youth Ballet
Resident of the McKinney Performing
Arts Center; 111 N. Tennessee St.,
McKinney, TX 75069
Classical Ballet training/CPYB syllabus
Plano’s Premier Dance Studio
Offering classes for dancers ages 2-1/2
to young adult. Classes available in
ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, drill team prep,
hip hop and musical theater.
Call 972-473-4017 for additional
information. www.kjdance.com;
4017 Preston Rd., Ste. 546,
Plano, TX 75093
RICHARDSON
TUZER DANCE SCHOOL
CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL OF
PERFORMING ARTS
JOSEPH JONES, PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
KJ DANCE
Kathy Chamberlain, Director
3003 W. 15th St., Plano, TX 75075
972-985-1374; Fax 972-867-8072
Classical ballet, jazz, tap, musical
theater, adult classes
COLLIN COLLEGE DANCE DEPARTMENT
Diverse Curriculum; Fall, Spring,
Summer 3 campuses; Student Dance
Company; Dance Residencies;
Summer Festival.
Tiffanee Arnold, Dance Chair,
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.,
Plano, TX 75074; 972-881-5830;
[email protected]
www.collin.edu/dance
Home of the Tuzer Ballet
Tanju and Pat Tuzer, Artistic Directors
Pre-School through Pre-Professional
levels. Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical,
Tap and Character;
310 N. Glenville, Richardson, TX
75081; 972-783-1735;
www.tuzerdance.com
ROWLETT
ROWLETT DANCE ACADEMY
Carol Ann Maggiotto, Director
Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip
hop, musical theatre, competitive
teams and performance companies.
Voted “Best Dance Studio in the Lake
Ray Hubbard Area” and “Most Well
Rounded Studio” by Jump judges;
5000 Rowlett Rd., Ste. 110,
Rowlett, TX 75088; 972-475-8269
www.rowlettdanceacademy.com
SAGINAW
JO BONDS DANCE STUDIO, INC.
The Dance Ranch
Ballet, Hip Hop, Pointe, Tap, Jazz,
Tumbling.
10857 Bus. Hwy. 287, Saginaw, TX
76179; 817-232-3555;
www.jobondsdance.com
SOUTHLAKE
STUDIO A DANCE
Classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical,
Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre.
Studio A is committed to being a
unique, excellent and uplifting place
to develop the whole child through
the art of dance. 611 E. Southlake
Blvd., Ste. 100, Southlake, TX.
817-442-5678.
www.studioasouthlake.com
Dancer-Friendly Businesses
The following businesses and organizations offer discounts to DCNT Members:
ADVERTISING
FACILITY RENTALS
DCNT—discounted or free to members
Sammons Center for the Arts
DANCEWEAR
MASTERCLASSES
Artful Dancewear
Capezio
Sandy’s Shoes & Dancewear
Spotlight Dancewear
Upstage Dancewear
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
DCNT marley floor rentals
Park Cities Dance
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Beckles Dancing Company Performances
Bruce Wood Dance Project
Dallas Summer Musicals
Eisemann Center for “Eisemann Center Presents” shows
Texas Ballet Theater
TITAS
Check the website periodically for new additions!
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