Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet

Jennifer Homans, dance critic for The New Republic and former dancer with San Fransisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet, has written a book on the history of ballet that's receiving lots of acclaim and buzz.  The title of the book is Apollo's Angels.  

The New York Times has listed it as one of the ten best books of 2010, and a Times reviewer calls it "the only truly definitive history of the most impossibly fantastic art form, ballet."  Check out these sites on the book and the author:


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/books/review/Bentley-t.html?_r=1&ref=review
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/arts/dance/21homans.html

THEA Foundation Scholarship Auditions

High School Seniors - It is now time to sign-up for THEA Foundation's Performing Arts Scholarship Auditions for 2011. The date is February 12.

Auditions will be at the New Argenta Community Theater right next to the THEA Foundation in North Little Rock at the corner of 4th and Main.

Here is the link to the THEA Website with the sign-up procedures and rules. CLICK HERE

 

WICKED is coming to town!

 

Get tickets for WICKED at Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock, Nov 3-14, 2010:

TWO great dance company performances this weekend!

For those in, or traveling to NW Arkansas...

Trey McIntyre Project is performing Friday, Nov 5, at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.

Click here for tickets and more info.

For those of you closer to Memphis...

River North Chicago Dance company performing Friday, Nov 5, at Buckman Performing Arts Center in Memphis

Click here for tickets and more info.

This Weekend!!

Don't forget there are two great dance events going on this weekend!

BALLET ARKANSAS' ARTS IN CONCERT

Saturday Oct. 23rd
       Art Exhibit - 6pm 
       Performance - 7pm          
Sunday the 24th
        Art Exhibit - 2pm
        Performance - 3pm.

Tickets: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under for all center stage tickets.$15 for both adults and children for side stage tickets. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

PETRA BALLET'S THE CALL

Friday October 22nd

       "The Call" Performance 7:00 - 8:30pm

        1st Baptist Church Little Rock, AR

Saturday October 23rd

        Sonshine Academy of Dance Conway, AR

Sunday October 24th

       "The Call" Performance 7:00 - 8:30pm

          James H. Clark Auditorium

        2300 Prince St. Conway, AR 72034

THREE exciting dance events in October!!!

                                1.                                             2.                                          3. 

1. Arts in Concert - Wildwood Performing Arts Center
Saturday Oct. 23rd
       Art Exhibit - 6pm 
       Performance - 7pm          
Sunday the 24th
        Art Exhibit - 2pm
        Performance - 3pm.

Tickets: $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under for all center stage tickets. $15 for both adults and children for side stage tickets. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

2. AT THE BARRE - A studio performance featuring original works to music by Hans Zimmer and others and Nutcracker highlights

October 14th & 15th (TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT)

       Wine bar opens at 6:30 pm

       Performance - 7:30 pm

WHERE: Studio of Arkansas Academy of Dance/Arkansas Festival Ballet

              Breckenridge Village

              I-430 & N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock

3. THE CALL - PETRA Ballet Company

Friday October 22nd

       "The Call" Performance 7:00 - 8:30pm

        1st Baptist Church Little Rock, AR

Saturday October 23rd

        Sonshine Academy of Dance Conway, AR

 Sunday October 24th

       "The Call" Performance 7:00 - 8:30pm

          James H. Clark Auditorium

        2300 Prince St. Conway, AR 72034

A little TUESDAY TREAT!

Mollee Gray from last fall's SYTYCD performing at a benefit show for Haiti. Choreography by Tokyo.

ADN Fall Newsletter

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Movement classes for kids with

Movement classes for

ALL children with
ALL Special Needs

6 Week Session Beginning Sept. 11^th

9:00-9:45 am – Ages 3-6 year olds
9:45-10:30 am – Ages 6-10 year olds

Cost:  Free!

Classes location:  Arkansas Academy of Dance (located in Breckenridge)
Classes taught by: Melanie Hymel

Movement classes based on the Brain Dance

 

Classes are for boys and girls!

 

To register or for more information please call Melanie Hymel at 240-9116 or

 

Rebecca at 227-5320

 

Spaces are limited.

2010 Back to School Workshop

Our Back to School Workshop was this past Saturday and after several months of planning it was a huge success.The UALR dance studios were packed with dancers and dance teachers from all over Arkansas. 

Hip-Hop choreographer Pat-y-o jump started the day with a high energy teacher class leading straight into a hip-hop technique class with our intermediate students. Pat-y-o is recognized as one of the finest choreographers and hip-hop dance instructors around the country. He has headlined the hip-hop master classes for the Dance Teacher/Dance Spirit Dance Convention as well as other various conventions and competitions. He has also choreographed for artist such as Master P. 

Andrew Palermo, artistic director of dre.dance, challenged our advanced students with a powerful modern class. In addition to being the co-founder of his NYC based contemporary company with Taye Diggs, Andrew has performed and choreographed in numerous Broadway shows such as Wicked, Aida, and Annie Get Your Gun to name a few. 

As teachers and dancers rotated classes they all had the opportunity to learn from these exceptional choreographers and grow in their love for dance.

If you are a dance enthusiast and weren't able to make it to this past weekends workshop be sure to check out the 2010 THEA Dance Workshop in October. Bill Hastings will be sharing his expertise in Jazz Dance. Bill danced for Bob Fosse on Broadway for years and now teaches master classes in New York and around the world. Classes are only $20 and will be held October 9th at the UALR dance studios, and October 10th at the U of A Fayetteville. 

The ADN Workshop is almost here!

We are getting very excited about this Saturday's workshop, and want to remind any dancers or teachers that have not signed up yet that registration will be open Saturday morning. All participants and observers need to go to the CPA (Center for Performing Arts) ENTRANCE for registration. The schedule for Saturday is as follows:

8:30-9:00 AM Teacher Registration

9:00-10:00 AM Student Registration
9:00-10:00 AM Teacher Class (Hip Hop with Pat-y-o)
10:00-12:00 Master Class (Beg/Intermediate Hip Hop w/ Pat-y-o/ Int./Adv Modern with Andrew)
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch (Students please bring. Lunch is not provided)
1:00-3:00 PM Master Class (Beg/Int. Modern with Andrew/ Int./Adv- Hip Hop with Pat-y-o)
3:00-4:00 Teacher Class (Modern with Andrew)


Click here for directions and a map to the UALR dance studios.

DANCE IMPROMPTU

You're invited to a dance impromptu planned for Lamanpalooza at

 Laman Library in North Little Rock!

If you have never heard of this before, it's when people break out into a dance, that seems random to everyone around, but has been preplanned.  It is a lot of fun and the dance is very simple, you don't have to be a dancer to do it!  It is very simple and basic movement, nothing to be intimidated about!  The details are below:
There is a rehearsal for Dance Impromptu today at 6:30 at Dance Dynamics on 1308 S. Bowman, across from the Skatium on Bowman. 

It would be  really great if you can make it to rehearsal, but if not, we will rehearse again right before we "perform"on friday.

 

** Friday night, Please be at Laman Library at 6:15 located at 2801 Orange Street off of Pershing. We will meet where the band is set up. If you go to their website lamanlibrary.org, you can also get directions and their phone number is 758-1720.

 

Trout Fishing begins playing at 7:00 and My Best Day will be performed at approx. 7:15, so we can rehearse and then get in place. Again, please bring friends, family with you!!

For questions contact:

Tricia Spione - thspione@gmail.com, or

Melanie Hymel - melanie.hymel@gmail.com

In Honor of National Dance Day

Arkansas Dance Network has decided to extend our early bird workshop rate through July 31st in honor of National Dance Day. Go to our website to find out more and download the registration form for the Back to School Contemporary and Hip Hop Workshop.

NLR Studio seeks Talented & Professional Instructor

Dynamic technique dance studio in North Little Rock seeks talented and professional teachers to join our team. 

Dancers skilled in two or more of the following disciplines encouraged to apply; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Also seeking to hire instructors that are certified for Yoga, Pilates and Zumba. Must have TWO years teaching experience. 

Ideal candidate; 

*has an upbeat personality 

*can break down their discipline into "child friendly" terminology 

*kid friendly with a passion for the arts 

*is PUNCTUAL & DEPENDABLE 

*feels comfortable creating basic choreography for shows 

*has at least 2 years teaching experience with children 

*has reliable transportation 

To apply please Email your resume and head shot to

Studio1dancedirector@gmail.com

NATIONAL DANCE DAY is almost here!

As part of his commitment to support dance education and physical fitness in the United States, Nigel Lythgoe is launching National Dance Day on "So You Think You Can Dance." National Dance Day will take place on July 31, 2010 and will include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to DANCE as a means to stay fit and be healthy.


So You Think You Can Dance’s Hip Hop choreographers, Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo, have created a short Dizzy Feet Foundation dance routine for the July 31^st dance day. Nigel Lythgoe encourages you to learn it and pass it on.



Check out the dance here.


Go to our Facebook page and let us know how you will be celebrating National Dance Day.

SALE! SALE! SALE!

NOW THRU SEPTEMBER!

10720 N. Rodney Parham 

Little Rock, AR 72212 

501-227-5446 

10% OFF EVERYTHING! 

20% OFF $100+ PURCHASES!

DISCOUNT EXCLUDES SALE ITEMS & SHOES 

EXTENDED HOURS BEGIN AUGUST 16TH

MONDAY, TUESDAY, & THURSDAY 10A-7P 

OPEN LABOR DAY 10A-7P

A BIG Thank You

Arkansas Dance Network would like to send a big THANK YOU to the team at KATV's Good Morning Arkansas for having us on the show yesterday. 


We would also like to say a special thanks to UALR Dance Major Britney Haygood as well as Brighton Barnard and Camryn Crain from Ashley's Dance Arts for representing ADN through their performances.  

Please watch Good Morning Arkansas on Channel 7 (KATV) from 9:00-10:00 AM tomorrow, July 20th.  They will do a short segment on our upcoming Back To School Dance Workshop and feature two small performances from local dancers in the Central Arkansas Community. 

DANCE TEACHER SUMMIT

This years Dance Teacher Summit is COMING SOON. 
It will be held August 2-4 at he Hilton New York. They will
be offering a mix of movement sessions, seminars and
workshops led by top master teachers. Click here for more 
information.

ADN July Newsletter

Did you receive your ADN newsletter today? If not click here to stay up to date on what is happening with dance in Arkansas.

Sign up here to start receiving our e-newsletter!

Melanie Hymel

Melanie Hymel is starting a 4 week summer session beginning on Thursday June the 24th.
 
Beginning Modern and Intro to Improvisation 6:00-7:00 pm -$44 for session
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Technique and Improvisation 7:00-8:30 pm  - $48 for session
 
Classes will take place at Arkansas Academy of Dance in Breckenridge
To register call 240-9116

Melanie Hymel, Modern Instructor 

Received her bachelor’s degree in dance from the State University of New York at Brockport.  She is a former member of the American Dance Asylum and dance contributor to the arts community.  Melanie has spent two years in Little Rock promoting Modern Dance through evernts and venues like, Arkansas Earth Day, Breast Cancer Dance Project and the Clinton Library.  She continues to work with Lucy Dubose to promote Modern Dance in Arkansas.

Very exciting news for one of Arkansas' local dance studios.  Ashley's Dance Arts was awarded the FDC award this year for their junior contemporary dance 

"Hallelujah" at the Kid's Artistic Revue regionals in Little Rock.  Now it is time to cast our votes and help them be the national KAR winner so Arkansas might be represented at the FDC Pinnacle Cup in New Orleans. Go to www.dancekar.com to check out the award winning performance and follow the instructions below to cast your vote.

1.) Scroll down to the FDC judges choice tab and click on it.

2.) Now your in the FDC gallery for KAR, scroll down to the Little Rock competition that features "Hallelujah" and click on it to watch.

3.) After watching, click on the green check mark at the top right and cast your vote.  Make sure you have a verified e-mail address and that you choose "Little Rock" from the drop down menu when voting!

Summer Dance and Acting Opportunities

Ballet Classics for Young Dancers with Rebecca Stalcup
Ages 3-10, boys and girls
June 14-18, June 21-25
&
 August 2-6

Summer 2010 Ballet Classes with Academy Faculty
Ages 3 and older, boys and girls
June 14-July 10

Young Actors Theatre Camp with Dennis Glasscock
Selections from Willy Wonka, Where the Wild Things Are, Mother Goose, TV Commercials,
Children’s Soap Opera Scene’s and Dance
Ages 7-12
June 21– July 2

Momix Dance Company featured in Target Commercial

Don't miss NLRHS Spring Dance Concert: Curtain Up

Momix presents: Botanica at the Walton Arts Center

Momix Presents - Botanica: Friday, May 14, at 8:00 PM & Saturday, May 15 
2:00 PM & 8:00 PM 
Baum Walker Hall at the Walton Arts Center
  $16.00 all seats  
Botanica beautifully explores the evolution of the natural world and the passing of a day through dance. For more information about Botanica and to purchase tickets visit:www.waltonartscenter.org/momix_botanica

Are you signed up for our e-newsletter? If not, don't miss out on this weeks dance news and events. Click here to find out more.

Read more about these two fabulous events below!!

Ballet Magnificat! returns to Little Rock. Two days Two Amazing Stories!

Dates: April 24thand 25th, 2010

Info: 501.758.4822
www.balletmagnificat.com

From the Kennedy Centerin Washington, DCto Singapore’s historicVictoriaTheatre, tens of thousands throughout the world have experienced Ballet Magnificat! With world-class dance and powerful performances, Ballet Magnificat! ministers through exciting life-impacting experiences.

Since its creation in 1986, Ballet Magnificat! has earned an international reputation for excellence. Under the direction of founder and artistic director Kathy Thibodeaux, silver medallist at the 1982 USA International Ballet Competition, Ballet Magnificat!’s mastery of dance rivals that of any other professional company. Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, the companies perform over 180 times annually throughout the world. Dancers have included former members of Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Spokane Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, the State Theatre of the CzechRepublic, Oldenburgishes Staatstheater of West Germany, Ballet Mississippi, Eternia Dance Theater of Sweden, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the HoustonBalletAcademy.

You do not want to miss America’s premier Christian ballet company, Ballet Magnificat! performing April 24thand 25that The Summit Church, 6600 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock. Ballet Magnificat! will be performing The Scarlet Cord, April 24thand Deliver US!, April 25th. Both performances will begin at6:00pm. The Scarlet Cordis a dramatic story of two underground missionaries who share the Lord Jesus in the cruel and repressive communist Russia. Deliver Us!is the Ballet Magnificat! classic of Moses set to the music of The Prince of Egypt. These performances are guaranteed to captivate the audience with a kaleidoscope of movement, lights and sound. Both performances are free but require a reservation available by calling 501.758.4822. A love offering will be taken to benefit the arts ministry of the SummitChurch.

Ballet Magnificat! delivers unique, life changing performances of hope and truth that you and your family will not want to miss.