Professional Services & Resources
My Pointe’ DVD/CD by Vicki Attard, former Principal Artiste of the Australian Ballet
‘My Pointe’ dvd is a unique programme specifically designed by Vicki Attard to increase sensitivity, develop control, heighten awareness and awaken new muscles. Vicki has developed this challenging programme to meet the needs of students and teachers requiring supplementary pointe work. The programme is multi layered to adapt to the beginner on pointe through to the full time dance student. The dvd/cd encompasses a series of barre exercises, with introductions, slow motion demonstrations and explanations, through to the centre which involves pirouettes and hops on pointe. A must have for all dancers on pointe!! For more information
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Would you like to improve your performance in life? Increase your energy levels, boost your immune system, cope with stress with ease and decrease pain? Rachelle Hickson would like to offer all
Ausdance Members the special rate of $50 for a 1.5hr Kinesiology Initial Assessment and Treatment- that's a saving of OVER 50% if you book before the end of February 2011! Your session will be 100% tailored to your own individual needs- whether it be physical pain, injuries or alignment, mental stress, deep rooted emotional blockages or upgrading biochemical processes within your body. Check out her website for more info or call 0450 901 314.
http://rachellehicksonkinesiology.vpweb.com.au
For Performances and Registrations, why not TryBooking?
TryBooking is Australia’s first online community ticketing solution. Everything from our low cost structure to our wide range of features is designed so you can set up and manage your own ticketing without investment or training. Whether you need to ticket a seated or open spaced performance or manage registrations for next years classes and workshops, it costs a fraction of what you would expect, saves hours of administrative time and makes data collection and account reconciliation a breeze.
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- Bec Kay,
Dance Theatre Network.
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Daniel Kozey,
QSG.
Now, is the perfect time to organise ticketing for next year's performance or class enrolments and we can have you set up in 15 minutes. Call us and we will have ausdance members bookings set up for evaluation - with absolutely no obligation or cost.
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Moving From Within
Moving From Within, a monthly exploration of somatic movement education, improvisational dance and authentic movement with Angela Hill in Willoughby beginning this Saturday the 20th 4-5:30pm.
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Moving From Within is a monthly exploration of Somatic Education, Improvisational Dance and Authentic Movement that will bring you into a mindful connection with your moving body for greater vitality, presence and expression. You will discover your patterns of tension and resourcing, gaining new possibilities of perception and coordination through movement. Various methods and themes will be explored, giving you the opportunity to connect both deeply and playfully to your body-mind.
When: 3rd Saturday of the month 4-5:30pm
Next Class: 20th of November and 18th of December
Location: Yoganic, 551 Willoughby Road, Willoughby
Investment: $20
Contact Angela at venturedance@gmail.com or phone 0406 006 204
Facilitator: Angela Hill has 15 year of experience as a dance and movement educator to people of all ages and abilities. She is a Hakomi Trained Somatic Therapist and a Certified Rolfer™.
Contemporary and Ballet teacher for guest/relief teaching
I am a professional contemporary dancer (Tasdance/DirtyFeet/freelance) and ex-professional ballet dancer (Germany) with 5 years of teaching experience in both disciplines (children and adults). I am available for guest or relief teaching for the remainder of 2010.
Please contact Sarah Fiddaman: 0438 325 943 or sarfidd@yahoo.com
TryBooking - It’s not too late to set up your upcoming performance – with absolutely no obligation or cost.
It takes about 15 minutes and it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the features and see how to save hours of admin and provide a convenient booking option 24/7.
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• Guest lists for smooth entry on the day
• Bar Code Scanning, Box Office, Interactive seating plans available
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Jen Barfoot, Director, Mathis School of Dancing
Interested? Contact us at
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P.S. See the feature article in Dance Informa at
http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/?p=3838
International Visas and Taxation: a Guide for Performing Arts Organisations in Australia and New Zealand is an online resource for performing arts companies touring internationally. It aims to ease the process of applying for visas and complying with taxation regulations with case studies demonstrating practical tips for success.
It focuses on the regions identified by Australian and New Zealand performing arts companies as high priorities:
• Australia and New Zealand
• Asia – China, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan
• Europe – Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
• Latin America – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
• North America – Canada and the United States of America
The guide is available now on the Australia Council website:
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/the_arts/arts_development/projects/performing_arts
Music for Ballet on CD
10 volumes of original music for ballet composed and performed by Nigel Gaynor. Cost: $35.00 (member price)
Titles:
• Ballet Class Vols 1 - 7
• Classical Pas de Deux Vol l: Giselle & Don Quixote
• Classical Pas de Deux Vol 2: Swan Lake
My First Ballet Class
Nigel Gaynor is Resident Conductor of the Northern Ballet Theatre in the UK. He has conducted over fifty ballets for the Australian Ballet and played as solo pianist in venues such as the Royal Opera House in London and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
On each CD there are forty pieces for the full range of barre and centre exercises, with music for specific exercises such as petit battements and releves or several choices for tendus, waltzes and pirouettes. All pieces are clearly identified on the CD cover with time signature and number of counts, have a 4 bar introduction and are suitable in tempo, length and emotional quality for the exercises listed.
This is a great teacher resource and is available from Ausdance National Ph 02 6248 8992 or email national@ausdance.org.au
Australia Council is very pleased to present their new on-line resource:
The arts guide to philanthropic gifts and tax: the dry stuff
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/philanthropy/tax_guide
The guide was developed by Artsupport Australia in response to the ongoing requests from artists and arts organisations for information associated with receiving tax deductible gifts.
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