Wardrobe/Hair Manager Needed 6/20

“Dancepatheatre seeks one Wardrobe/Hair Manager to join the excitement of working backstage at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, June 20, 2009 for the Memories of Spain concert. Skill but no professional experience is required. Compensation includes perks. Please call immediately if interested: 713-524-2545; saradraper@dancepath.com ”

..from Dance Source Houston mailing list.

Sadler’s Wells Global Dance Contest

DUE Friday, July 17
Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London is searching for new talent to perform on stage in front of a live audience. All you need to do is choreograph, perform, and film an original piece of dance, 30 seconds to 3 minutes long, post it on YouTube, and submit your entry at www.globaldancecontest.com. The winner will receive a cash prize, an expenses-paid trip to London, and a chance to perform on the main stage at Sadler’s Wells in January 2010. All kinds of dance are welcome, and the contest is open to anyone over the age of 18 from anywhere in the world.

Grants Available From the Engaging Dance Audiences Program

DUE Monday, May 4

Applications for Grants From the Engaging Dance Audiences Program, administered by Dance/USA with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Grants ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 will be awarded to projects that analyze current attendance patterns, and explore methods of engaging dance audiences. Visit www.danceusa.org or Suzanne Callahan at 202/955-8325.

(via Dance Source Houston)

Houston dancer wins prestigous competition

The worst part for 17-year-old ballet dancer Sebastian Concha was flying nine hours from Houston to Switzerland.

The best part was becoming one of the winners of the Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious six-day competition for young dancers from around the world.

Follow the link below to read the full article.

via Houston dancer wins prestigous competition | Fine Arts | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.