Almost Time For Jomba

The Centre for Creative Arts and the College of Humanities of the University of KwaZulu-Natal proudly present the 

17th annual JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience

26 August – 6 September 2015

Introdans - Un Ballo Copyright Introdans Photo Hans Gerritsen

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, is proud to present its 17th annual JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience.  This year’s JOMBA! is an international and national treat for dance and theatre lovers with dancers, dance companies and choreographers making their way to Durban from all corners of the globe. For 12 full days, the Centre for Creative Arts offers some of the world’s best dance theatre work that will provoke, entertain, delight and challenge.

With the long term vision of using the JOMBA! platform to honour the African continent and to continue to make artistic connection with the rest of Africa, the festival opens with two works from West Africa. Lagos based Nigerian choreographers Adedayo Liadi and Qudus Onikekeu offer JOMBA! the world premiere of their new duets called “City of God, City of Man”. Imagining the stage as the “city” the audience enters this performance world where these two virtuoso dancers work both in and out of harmony in a conversation about contemporary Africa. This is followed by the rare and beautiful dance theatre vision of Kisangani (Democratic Republic of Congo) based Faustin Linyekula. No stranger to JOMBA! (this is his third visit), Linyekula’s unique and critical vision of contemporary Africa has always made his work the key taking point at any festival. He comes to JOMBA! with his internationally acclaimed solo work “Le Cargo”. In this dance work, Faustin addresses the colonial and postcolonial African legacy of decades of war, terror, fear … all of which settle on the body; and his body specifically. He tackles, with the clarity of speaking truth to power, the legacies of memory and forgetting.

Dutch company, INTRODANS, join JOMBA! to offer a stellar programme (3 performances only) of dance works from their award winning repertoire. Considered one of Europe’s leading touring companies, INTRODANS works in a neo-classical ballet idiom that will definitely delight both ballet and contemporary dance lovers alike. They have titled their JOMBA! 2015 programme JOY4DANCE and it features two works by Dutch master Jiří Kylián where he display his delicate and profound ability to make partner work. The programme also includes a short quirky worked called “Psycho Killer” by choreographed Daniel Ezralow in which dancers are tied together with elastic bands and yet still manage to perform the whirlwind choreography. The programme concludes with a dynamic work by Robert Battle. Since 2011 Battle has been the artistic director of the famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York. Battles major qualities as a choreographer is his dynamic and physically challenging dance idiom and, of course, his imagination. “Bon Appétit!” was created especially for INRODANS in 2007 and offers 12 dancers full of energy and dynamism.

Supporting the local dance industry, JOMBA! is proud to offer Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre celebrating its 20th year this year, a platform to present its most recent and controversial offering called “rite”. Directed and conceptualised by Jay Pather and choreographed jointly by him and the full cast, “rite” premiered at this year’s Dance Umbrella in Johannesburg in February, and caused a storm of critical discussion. No stranger to controversy and sitting on the cutting edge, Pather’s “rite” is a re-imaginations of Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps (Rite of Spring), first presented with Nijinsky’s choreography of 1913. Using the vehicle of ancient ritual to probe the contemporary, “rite” is a journey into a deep and dark contemporary Africa and is dance theatre at its most profound!

JOMBA! 2015 is also extremely proud to host the outcome of the 3rd year of a long term dance collaboration between Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre (Chicago, USA) and Durban’s celebrated FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY. This collaboration began in 2013 at the JOMBA! platform, went on to continue in Chicago in July 2014, and returns to Durban for 2015. Despite the huge challenges of finance, navigating the distance (spatially and in the head and heart) of North/South hemispheres, and 24 hour flights across numerous time zones, these two companies have found each other in a space of mutual respect and recognition of the dance and art education work they do. This JOMBA! 2015 programme is a testament to some audacious personal and artistic will to keep the connection alive and offers 5 unique works; some from the Deeply Rooted repertoire, and some from the collaborative space shared by these two companies, dancers and choreographers. The programme features dance work by Chicago’s Kevin Lega Jeff, Nicole Clarke Springer, Anthony Marshall, Gary Abbot and Durban’s Lliane Loots.

Finally, on the main platform performance front, JOMBA! continues its long-standing relationship with artSpace (durban) Gallery where Johannesburg based dance and performance artist Nhanhla Mahlangu will perform his acclaimed work “CHANT”.  Directed by Gerard Bester, the work is a site-specific dance theatre response to contemporary manipulations of nature, the use of technology, religion, tradition and politics to the point where our only spaces (living and in the mind) are crippled. It is a heartfelt and very beautiful word, sound and physical danced work that honours Mahlangu’s desire to leave a better world to his two daughters.
The artSpace event also offers a site responsive viewing of the outcome of a collaborative exchange between the Floating Outfit Project (Durban, South Africa) and Studios Kabako (Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo). Guided by Faustin Linyekula and Boyzie Cekwana, this laboratory programme has featured 9 dancers from both West and South Africa. Cekwana and Linyekula see this artistic space – intriguingly called  “Redefining … Homework” - as part of an on-going 15 year long conversations that asks the young artist involved to find their truth as they share (homework style?) what it means to be an artist living and working in Africa.

JOMBA! hosts its usual platforms of the Fringe (Tuesday 1 September) with 10 new works of 10 to 15 minute each, and the Youth Fringe (Sunday 30 August ). With over 30 entries for a coveted place in this year’s JOMBA! Fringe, the selection of only 10 works was a difficult task but means that the final selection offers a standard of dance theatre that is growing. The JOMBA! Youth Fringe takes place at the UKZN Open Air Theatre (entrance is free) and is a celebration of over 20 KZN based youth dance groups and the incredible dance work that they are doing.

JOMBA! also offers a full programme of workshops and master classes by all of the participating dancers and choreographers. For a full listing go the JOMBA page on www.cca.ukzn.ac.za. These workshops and classes are offered free of charge but booking is essential.

And a first for JOMBA! is a special dance lighting workshop hosted by USA based Christian Epps. Epps comes to JOMBA! with Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre team and his willingness to be here has him taking on a vital role in the technical team for the whole of the festival, and offering this dedicated lighting workshop for choreographers on the 31 August at the Elisabeth Sneddon Theatre. 20 participants were chosen from a very rigours application process.

Tickets are R60 and R45 (scholars/students/pensioners).

Bookings: Computicket or at venue from one hour before.

Venues: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at 7.30pm except on Wednesday  2 September at 6.30pm where it takes place at artSpace Durban.

For more information, please go to www.cca.ukzn.ac.za and

Facebook  JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience

Twitter @Jomba_dance

JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience is organised by the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) with valuable support from the eThekwini Municipality.

Catch 'Ngizwise' at Jomba Dance Experience in Durban Tonight & The Hookup Dinner Durban Is Coming

Choreographic collaboration creates charisma at Jomba!

Dance lovers attending the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience in Durban have the opportunity to enjoy a fascinating collaborative work performed by MIDM tonight and tomorrow.

The work is choreographed by South African Sonia Radebe and Canadian Jennifer Dallas and performed by the Moving into Dance Mophatong (MIDM) Company.

“Ngizwise” (a Zulu word meaning let me taste/help me listen) is the culmination of six weeks of gently crafting and honing the dancers’ artistic voices to develop a thought-provoking dance about four men revealing intimate stories of the past and projections for the future.

The hour-long performance sheds light on subjects of community, power, individuality and masculinity in a globalised modern society in a fun yet confrontational manner.

MIDM Company dancers performing Ngizwise are Oscar Buthelezi, Teboho Gilbert Letele, Sunnboy Motau and Muzi Shili. Teboho Letele is also taking charge of the music.

Nadia Virasamy CEO of MIDM said “Ngizwise is a wonderful, welcome addition to MIDM Company’s repertoire”, while Sylvia ‘Magogo’ Glasser MIDM founder said “This beautifully crafted, imaginative work is full of delightful and evocative surprises”.

Radebe and Dallas’s work will be performed at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre as part of the 16th Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience on 3rd September. For more info go to www.cca.ukzn.ac.za or like the Jomba Facebook Page.

JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience is organised by the Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN) with valuable support from the eThekwini Municipality.

(Source - Jomba Dance Experience) 

Catch The Hookup Dinner in Durban

The event for Entrepreneurs.  Featuring guest speakers, networking and your chance to pitch your buisness.

Date: Friday 5th September

Venue: Factory Cafe, Durban

Time: 6h30pm for 7pm 

To RSVP: http://www.thehookupdinner.com/

#THUDDurbz

This edition by +Fred Felton 

Dance Crew Auditions Soweto

Dance Auditions For Soweto

16 August 2014 - 9am - 12pm - Mofolo Arts Centre Soweto

All genres / styles - prepare 5-8 routines

email - info@beamp.org.za

(Source - Pansa) 

Dance Auditions For A Spartacus of Africa

Monday 18 August in Jozi - National School Of Arts 17h30 for professional dancers (classical / contemp.)

Please bring point shoes if classical dancer.

This is for professional and classical dancers.

Tuesday 19 August in Jozi - National School of Arts for student dancers (classical and contemporary)

Send CV and headshot to robyntaylor@iafrica.com by 16 August

Durban Auditions Wed 20 August 17h30 at Playhouse Studio for professional dancers

Send CV and headshot to robyntaylor@iafrica.com by 16 August

Student Auditions Thur 21 August 17h30 at Playhouse Studio 

Send your CV and headshot to robyntaylor@iafrica.com 

(Source - Artslink) 

Book Launch

14 August - 6pm - Ike's Books, 48 A Florida Road, Durban.

The Launch of 'Coolie Woman: an odyssey of indenture by Gaiutra Bahadur 

Theatre

Sweeney Todd - Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN, 8 - 24 August 

Bookings at Computicket.

For block bookings email Ailsa on editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com 

This edition by +Fred Felton 

Opportunities in South Africa for Dancers, Theatre Stars, Auditions and Art Exhibits & Events

Auditions!!! X-Factor South Africa 2014


X-Factor is looking for participants.

Open auditions in the following cities:

Polokwane: 18 June, Peter Mokaba Stadium
Johannesburg: 21, 22 June, the Pyramid Venue
Nelspruit: 25 June, Mbombela Stadium
Pietermaritzburg, 28 June, the Royal Show Grounds 

Youth Day Seminar 

In honour of the 1976 youth activists, who led the Soweto uprising which escalated into a nation-wide revolt, revitalising the struggle for liberation in South Africa, eThekwini Municipality’s Local History Museum will host a Youth Day Seminar under the theme “Celebrating the 1976 Youth: Empowering the Current Youth”.

Various organisations will give talks aimed at empowering the youth with skills that can help them better their lives and get involved in the business world. 

The National Youth Development Agency will explain their role in developing the youth and how their services can be accessed. 

While the Municipality’s Community Participation Unit will present the eThekwini Youth Development Policy and the services they render to the youth. 

Young budding entrepreneurs will also be guided on how they can register their companies on the Municipal database and do business with the Municipality. 

The keynote speaker, Mr Ndwankulu Tshishonga from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will speak about the lessons the youth today could derive from the youth of 1976 so they can be active citizens who are able to solve problems and positively contribute to South Africa’s democracy. 

In 1976 the youth protested against the introduction of Afrikaans to be used as the medium of instruction alongside English in schools. 

The rise of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) and the formation of South African Students Organisation (SASO) raised the political consciousness of many students while others joined the wave of anti-Apartheid sentiment within the student community.

The seminar also seeks to reaffirm the role that can be played by the youth in society to ensure a better South Africa.

The Seminar is scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 18/06/14

Venue: KwaMuhle Museum (130 Bram Fischer Road, Durban)

Time: 09h30 to 13h30

LAST CHANCE TO CATCH THE USHAKA KING & QUEEN FINALS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21^ST!

Last chance to catch the 10^th birthday edition of the uShaka King & Queen competition which is to take place on Saturday, June 21^st at the uShaka Marine World Aquarium starting at 7pm. This gala event has become a firm favourite not only on uShaka’s event calendar but on Durban’s social calendar as well!

There will be 15 finalists from each category dressed in their finery vying for the title of Mr uShaka, Miss uShaka and the Junior Miss uShaka titles.

Come on down and support your local contestant and watch them walk off with prize packages to the value of R50 000, which includes over R25 000 cash, cruises on the MSC Opera, a photographic portfolio, as well as public relations support from S&A Marketing.

The tickets for the final are sold out. However, uShaka could not ignore requests for extra tickets, so they have made an atrium area (within the aquarium) available for any overflow of guests!

These guests will watch the show on screens (via LIVE feed). The cost of this ticket will be R80 per person, and you can purchase these tickets from uShaka ticketing office from today and closes on Friday, June 20^th. There will be no ticket sales on the night of this gala event!

For more information contact Nombuso Buthelezi on (031) 328 8000 or visit www.ushakamarineworld.co.za . Be sure to book for this gala event as tickets are limited!

Opportunities

Soweto Theatre seeks Marketing Manager

A new position is now available at Soweto Theatre: Marketing Manager.

The City of Joburg, as part of its ongoing Institutional Review, resolved that Joburg Theatre and Roodepoort Theatre be integrated into a single theatre management company. Joburg City Theatres (JCT) now renders the functions and services that were rendered by the two theatres and it has institutionalised the operation of the newly established Soweto Theatre.

A new position is therefore now available for a MARKETING MANAGER: SOWETO THEATRE.
The position will report directly to Soweto Theatre’s Artistic Manager, Warona Seane. The successful applicant will be prepared to be based at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Developing, maintaining and implementing marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
• Evaluating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implementing marketing plan alterations as needed.
• Managing all aspects of print production, receipt and distribution.
• Maintaining the theatre’s social media; Facebook; Twitter, etc.
• Achieving frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media.
• Conducting market research in order to identify market requirements for current and future productions.
• Creating and maintaining a harmonious, efficient and service orientated relationship with the theatre’s tenants, co-producers, show publicists and media partners- and/or their representatives.
• Serving as communications officer between Soweto Theatre/Joburg City Theatres and its shareholder, the City of Joburg.
• Work very closely with the Community and Audience Development Manager in serving existing audiences, finding new ones, earning income and seeking new opportunities and partnerships.
• Train and manage the performance of subordinates, including output, service standards and be prepared to take adequate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance.
• Management and overseeing of the administration and creative process of the department.
• Overall planning and structuring of the department with the development of the policy procedures for purposes of governance.Manage all media with regards to Soweto Theatre.
• Compile the monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for the Department.

The essential requirements for this position will include, but not be limited to:

• A National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations or Marketing Communications
• A minimum of five years’ experience in an entertainment environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and technological communication skills in the English language
• The position is available immediately. A market related package would be negotiated.

Joburg City Theatres follows employment equity principles.

Please send a cover letter and relevant, comprehensive CV in application to:
Mr Thomas Sadiki, Human Resources Practitioner, Joburg City Theatres
jobapplications@joburgtheatre.com or fax 086 531 1955
Enquiries: 011 877 6821

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY JUNE 20th 2014
Only those applicants required for an interview will be contacted.

Africa Voices Trust - 2014 Programme Applications now open

Opera & Musical Theatre
A master class to fast-track and elevate talended local artist to international standards.

The programme will consist of 8 to 12 lead singers. All voice types are welcome.

See poster on: Africa Voices Trust Facebook Page 
YouTube: Africa Voices Introduction Video
Twitter: @AfricaVoicesTru

Production: 4 week Creative Residency at repertory theatre - Stage 32

The 4-week Lab is a special project which offers a unique opportunity to performers from different countries to become the part of the international multidisciplinary artistic team and to collaborate on the work-in-progress in the creative space of the Russian repertory theatre.

Read more on: http://www.stage32.com/lounge/production/4-week-Creative-Residency-at-repertory-theatre

PANSA Eastern Cape looking for young set builders
The PANSA Youth Theatre Project is looking for a group of young set builders to join the production team for the project. These young people will be mentored by Chris Coup and Lance Bright, both highly skilled in the craft of set building.

The Youth Theatre Project would like to train a team of young set builders for the production, as set building is a trade that is becoming very rare in Nelson Mandela Bay and there is a definite need for young individuals who have received training like this in our cities' theatre sector. This is an opportunity for young individuals who have some skill in woodwork to acquire an expertise that is in demand in the Nelson Mandela Bay.

If you or somebody that you know would be interested in this, please email us at easterncape@pansa.org.za.

Call for applications for the 2014 Baxter Dance Festival now open
A decade of dance will be celebrated when the highly popular Baxter Dance Festival turns 10 years old in October this year, showcasing some of the best and diverse talent that Cape Town and the Western Cape have to offer in dance and choreography.

The organisers are now calling for entries from dance studios, schools, companies, groups and independent dance-makers, as well as proposals from choreographers (including a DVD of recent work). The closing date for applications to participate in this year’s event is Friday, 27 June, at 5pm and choreographers are strongly encouraged to send in their submissions as early as possible.

Applications to participate in this year’s Baxter Dance Festival may be emailed, faxed or hand-delivered, with the closing date for applications strictly no later than 5pm on 27 June. No late entries will be considered.

Application forms are available from www.baxter.co.za, www.facebook.com/BaxterTheatre or from the Baxter’s reception desk in the main foyer. Forms may also be obtained from and should be sent to Nicolette Moses, Associate Producer and Planning Manager, on 021 680 3983, fax 021 650 5260 or email baxterdancefestival@uct.ac.za. Alternatively they can be hand-delivered to the Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, marked clearly for her attention.

Goodman Gallery Receptionist vacancy 
Goodman Gallery is recruiting a receptionist for our Johannesburg branch. The position will involve a combination of reception work, general administration, and customer relations.

Key Performance Areas:
- Reception
- Customer Relations
- General Administration
- Skills Required:

Basic knowledge of contemporary art
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated customer interaction
Attention to detail

Must have:
Minimum NDip Fine Arts/BFA
Drivers licence and own reliable car
6-12 months work experience in an art gallery/creative work space
Salary will be negotiated according to qualifications and experience.

Application closing date 15 June 2014

Please email short cover letter and short CV to:
Wendy McDonald - wendy@goodman-gallery.com
Copy:
Londi Modiko - Londiwe@goodman-gallery.com

Art Exhibitions - artSpace durban

Opening Monday, 16 June at 6:30p.m.

Closing Saturday, 21 June at 2p.m.  (1 week)

In the Main Gallery:

"Splashes of Randomness"  Sharleen Boaden, Julia Forman, Nicola Firth

 Three friends coming together to display specifically chosen pieces of work to illustrate each other's diversity and the uniqueness of the creative process. 

and

In the Middle Gallery:

"SACRED CIRCLES" by Chandra Naidu

This exhibition is about nature in the abstract.

The forces behind the images are what create the power of attraction and question the understanding of the images.

Is it a tree?

Is it a strange creature from another planet?

How were these images captured?

Did the artist use a very fancy camera or employ software to enhance the images?

This curiosity is what is intended.

The observer takes away from the experience his or her own personal response not imposed by anyone else. 

This edition by +Fred Felton 

News for Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Actors, Entertainers.... did I leave anyone out?

PANSA UNPLUGGED WEDNESDAYS!

Calling all Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Actors, Dancers, Entertainers and Theatre Practitioners:

This is for you!

Join us in January at the first Western Cape “PANSA Unplugged Wednesdays!” A platform where local artists and practitioners will have a chance to:

• Showcase talent
• Show work in development
• Collaborate with other performers
• Network with Industry Players

Date: Wednesday 22 January 2014

Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Liquidlime Studios (PANSA Offices) 3B Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

We look forward to welcoming both participants and audience members who are keen to network and explore what’s on offer. If you’d like to perform, performance slots of 5 - 15 minutes are available and can be booked with Nono at the PANSA Office.

Please be aware of the following.
There will be:
~No performance fee
~No backline.
~No cover charge.
All instruments must be acoustic.

We do have a CD player for dancers to bring music to dance to.

DONATIONS WELCOME!

If you want to be part be part of the audience please forward your name(s) to info@pansa.org.za
 

For more info contact Nono on: info@pansa.org.za  or 021 448 3513

OPPORTUNITIES

National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe opens for applications

The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is now accepting applications for Fringe productions wanting to take part in the 2014 edition of the Festival. The Festival will take place from 3 to 13 July 2014.

Application for the 2014 Fringe can be submitted, via the Festival’s website – www.nationalartsfestival.co.za
Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email - fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, telephone – 046 603 1103, or fax – 086 233 2119.

The deadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2014.

To download application form and information guide please visit http://www.nationalartsfestival.co.za/artists/forms/

African Arts Institute vacancies for 2014

The African Arts Institute (AFAI) is looking for a strong, young and dynamic team, to be based in Cape Town, for its 2014 programmes.

AFAI is now accepting applications for the following positions:
1. Communications Manager
2. Projects Manager
3. Help Desk Co-ordinator
4. Junior Researchers x 2
5. Junior Project Managers x 2
6. Interns x 2

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO info@afai.org.za by deadline 12 January 2014.

1. TWO page Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. TWO reference letters

Shortlisted candidates will be notified the week of 20 January 2014.

Please note that the AFAI office is now closed until Monday 13 January 2014.

(Source - Pansa) 

Shows, Book Launches, Castings, Workshops, Theatre News and do you want to be in a flash mob?

THEATRE

Criss Cross Christmas

The Zone, Suncoast Casino:7 – 24 December

This festive season join the energetic trio performing in an original, delightful merry tale, Criss Cross Christmas at The Zone, Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World from 7 – 24 December. 

Renowned actress, Clare Mortimer has penned this charming play especially for the young ones which promises to be full of laughter, song, and dance and enthusiastic children even get to be a part of the play with audience participation. Joining Mortimer on stage for this comic Christmas story is much loved children’s theatre actors Bryan Hiles (Peter Pan, Cinderella, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin) as Holly.

Date                7 – 24 December

Time               Daily at 11am

Venue             The Zone, Suncoast

Price               R60

Booking          Computicket, at the door or contact Ailsa on 083 250 2690

Book Launches

Free Arts Workshops 

PERFORM AT YOUR BEST! 
As a prelude to the 2014 PANSA MUSHO! Festival, the Dutch performing artist Nick Steur will be presenting two FREE workshops in Durban for interested arts practitioners.  
The workshops focus on finding your passion, researching it, and find the strongest ways of communicating it to an audience.
The workshops will be held on Tuesday 14 January from 10.00 - 12.00, and Thursday 16 January from 10.00 - 12.00. Each workshop will hold only 15 participants, so you must sign up for one of these now!
Selected participants will be asked to do a short assignment before the workshop, and during the workshop there will be activities/assignments and discussions about how to make a stronger presentation.

Please register for the workshop that you would prefer to attend by emailing Radwinn in the PANSA office on kzn@pansa.org.za by 15 December.
You will then receive a confirmatory email and the assignment early in January.  
This is an amazing opportunity to engage with an inspiring young artist from the Netherlands, who is creating waves with his performance art piece "Freeze" that will feature at the Musho! Festival on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January.  
Nick will be in Durban courtesy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, through Twist Theatre Development Projects, and the workshop is supported by the Arts and Culture Trust

DANCE VACANCIES FOR YOUNG DANCERS

There are vacancies for senior dancer students between 18-21yrs on the 2014 Dance for All Bridging Programme in 2014

To audition, please contact Dance for All if you have recently matriculated as a dance student, or have formal training in Contemporary Dance or Ballet, are between the age of 18-21, and will not be attending any other academic or dance institution during the day in 2014.

Class times:

- Monday - Thursday: 10h00 - 16h00

- Friday: 10H00 - 13H00

Contact details:

021 697 5509

allison@danceforall.co.za

*CASTING* Mark Twain’s

“The Diary of Adam and EVE”

One Act Comedy

Seeking actors in Durban/KZN area. Please send CV & head-shot to Catarina on diaryofadamandeve@gmail.com ASAP to reserve an audition slot.

Auditions will be held in the 2^nd week of December.

Production Dates: Provisionally 6^th, 7^th, 8^th March 2014.

“This fresh adaptation of the story by Mark Twain is a hilarious exploration of the relationship between men and women. Lonely and bored, Adam is sent Eve, an inquisitive woman with a flair for giving Earth's creatures their proper names. And though inarticulate Adam would rather play with rocks than talk to Eve, he eventually discovers a new-found appreciation for her as they weather expulsion from Eden and become new parents.”

ROLES CASTING:

ADAM: (MALE) 20’s – 40’s. Must be able to do a British Accent.

THE SNAKE: (MALE) “Gangster” type.

International Opportunities for Singers

Masterclass and International Scholarship Programme Opportunities for Singers

Applications are invited from prospective participants in Masterclass, to be held in Pretoria in February 2014, conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany.

Once again, in February 2014, Professor Protschka will be offering a Masterclass for South African singers - this time in conjunction with the University of Pretoria. The Masterclass will run from Monday 3 to Saturday 8 February 2014 at the University of Pretoria. Prospective candidates are asked to forward their applications to cb@join-mozart-festival.org. The application should include a CV and an audio recording (preferably mp3 files). The recording should include the following repertoire: one work each from the Baroque and Classical periods (preferably Mozart), a 19th Century opera aria, a 20th Century opera aria, plus a lied of the candidate's own choice.

Eight candidates will be accepted as active participants. The deadline for submission of application materials is 20 December 2013. Selected candidates are responsible for organising their own travel to and accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the Masterclass.

One student will be chosen for an academic year’s study with Professor Protschka at the Music College in Cologne. The Apollo Music Trust will cover the expenses of that year of study.

For further information please email Richard Cock at the Apollo Music Trust (rcock@iafrica.com) or phone 011 447 9264.

National Children's Theatre (NCT: Application for Theatre Workshop Teachers 2014

National Children’s Theatre requires teachers for Saturday Workshops starting January 2014, in the following areas:

- Singing

- Dancing

- Speech and Drama

If you are interested, please forward your CV to Francois: francois@nctt.org.za before 9 December 2013.

For further information: Visit our website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za

National Children’s Theatre seeks young graduate directors.

National Children’s Theatre (NCT) seeks 4 young, fresh, energetic graduates who are looking to build up their experience as directors.

NCT is providing an opportunity for aspiring young directors to gain experience under the mentorship of the CEO and Artistic Director of NCT.

Applications are hereby invited for short-term contract position of NaCTIES Junior Directors.

NCT has established a new performance group for children (ages 7-17) who can sing/dance and act, called NACTIES. This group is an advanced class selected from our regular Saturday morning Workshops. The aim is to provide the children with practical experience through the rehearsal process. Each director will be required to direct a one-act production with a cast of 5-7 children.

If you have a post graduate degree or diploma in drama/musical theatre/directing and are passionate about children and nurturing young talent, please submit a CV and short motivation to moira@nctt.org.za

Successful candidates will be required to attend pre-production meetings. The NACTIES class will run every Saturday 12h30 -14h30 during the school term beginning Saturday 26 January 2014. The final product will be showcased in our new box theatre at the end of the term, and parents, public and press will be invited to attend. If successful, we may add additional public performances.

Please note that this is a learning opportunity, similar to an internship, and may result in further work in the future.

Applications should be received by no later than Friday 13 December 2013. Successful applicants will be advised of interview dates. If you do not hear from us by 19 December 2013, consider your application as unsuccessful.

For further information: Visit our website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za or contact Francois Theron or Moira Katz on 011 484 1584.

Want to be in a Flash Mob? 

RSPA Theatre School invite you and your friends to participate in the FIRST EVERBLUE ANGELS CHARITABLE TRUST CHRISTMAS FLASH MOB - (What is a flash mob you say…imagine gate crashing a party en force…singing and dancing the exact same thing…then disappearing into the night…THAT is a flash mob J - lots of You Tube vids if you want to see other Flash mob examples).

GENERAL INFO

·         Christmas Theme Flash Mob.

·         NO CHARGE – as in participation is FREE J

·         No max age (NO EXCUSES SO MOM & DAD CAN JOIN IN!)

·         Min age 7.  

·         All performers of school age will receive a Community Service Certificate from Blue Angels Charitable Trust

·         Songs – Silent Night, O Holy Night, Santa Claus is Coming to Town & Jingle Bells (Glee Version)

·         Dancing – very basic moves!

·         We want people who want to have FUN and put a smile on someone else’s face!

RSVP TO GILL@RSPA.CO.ZA TO CONFIRM PARTICIPATION…WE ARE CLOSING REGISTRATION WHEN WE REACH 50 PEEPS…WHEN CLOSED I WILL MAIL LYRICS SO YOU CAN LEARN THE WORDS

RSVP QUICK STICKS!!!!

NAF 2014 Fringe opens for applications

National Arts Festival 2014 Fringe opens for applications

The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown is now accepting applications for Fringe productions wanting to take part in the 2014 edition of the Festival.

The Festival will take place from 3 to 13 July 2014.


“The 2014 edition of the Festival promises to be a particularly exciting one, with the 40th anniversary of the Festival coinciding with our country marking 20 years of democracy. As always, we’re looking forward to programming a diverse selection of productions, and we’re on hand to help with any queries that artists might have before the closing date,” Fringe Manager Zee Nweba said.

Application for the 2014 Fringe can be submitted, via the Festival’s website – www.nationalartsfestival.co.za from Thursday, 31 October. Interested artists, performers, directors and producers can also request application forms and information booklets from the Fringe Office by email - fringe@nationalartsfestival.co.za, telephone – 046 603 1103, or fax – 086 233 2119. The deadline for registration is Friday 17 January 2014.

The National Arts Festival is sponsored by Standard Bank, The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, The Department of Arts and Culture, The Eastern Cape Government, The National Arts Council, City Press and M Net.