A bursary is available for teams of fellows to attend two one-week institutes in Waltham, USA. In the intervening months, each team will return to their home region to document and reflect upon on-going work in the arts and reconciliation.

The bursary will cover round trip, accommodation and 1,000 US dollars for each fellow.

Eligible candidates are dancers, choreographers or other artists whose works attempt to further processes of reconciliation between individuals or communities.

Candidates should also comprise teams of two persons who live or work in the same region, able to communicate in English.

Dates of residency: 9-16 November 2003 and 10-17 October 2004

Closing date for applications: 02 June 2003

Contact president@cid-unesco.org for further information.

Salsa is a popular form of Latin dance. Beginning in New York in the 30s, it steadily absorbed influences from different Latin music styles and afro jazz.

The modern salsa now incorporates elements of dance styles and music from Columbia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Latin New York and Miami.

Opportunities to learn and practice are available at:
Salsabor (32-1, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
7.15pm (Beginner 1) & 8.30pm (Beginner 2)
Conducted by Othman ‘Mongo Mambo’ Rahman (016-690 6212)

Thursdays & Fridays
8.00pm (novices) & 9.00pm (more experienced)
Conducted by Amy & Juhanis of Salsa Fuerte

For further information contact either Amy (012-697 7136) or Juhanis (013-347 0335)

Classes also held:
Wednesdays @ 8.00pm @ the Conlay Club

Batu Dance Theatre is holding an audition for dancers to participate in Dance Along the Campus and gen-e of dance 3. Their broader objective is to expand the dance scene.

Applicants may be of either sex and over 15 years of age. They are requested to bring along 2 photos (size 2R).

Date/Time: 4 May 2003 @ 11.00am

Venue: Batu Dance Theatre
1 (3rd floor) Persiaran Pegaga
41200 Klang SDE

Contact: 03-3324 7568 / 012-4302 852 or email batudt@hotmail.com

A bursary is available for 1-2 year residency in Cannes, France. The bursary will cover return ticket, tuition fees, full board and lodging for 1 or 2 years (except during Christmas and summer holidays) and French lessons for foreigners. The residency will start in September 2003.

The working conditions include participation in dance classes and performances. The disciplines include classical, contemporary dance and jazz; history of ballet and music, drama and vocal work.

Candidates must be classical and contemporary dancers between 17 and 22 years old, talented and motivated, coming from Latin America, Africa or Asia (in particular China or Korea) who speak either English or French.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2003

For further information contact… (4/5/2009)

A bursary is available for a choreographer to spend 6 weeks in Nairobi, Kenya. The bursary will cover return ticket, accommodation and full board.

To be eligible, the choreographer/dancer must be experienced with a demonstrated ability towards new choreographic direction and performance research.

Candidates may come from any part of the world and speak English, French or Swahili. There is no maximum age.

Basically the successful candidate will have access to working and performance space in Nairobi. In addition there will be opportunities to engage with local artists with the possibility of workshops, exchanges and collaborating in the creation of new work or presentation of existing work.

The dates of the residency are to be fixed by mutual agreement for between August 2003 and June 2004.

The deadline for applying is 30 April 2003

For further information, email the President’s office of the International Dance Council (CID) at president@cid-unesco.org

A bursary is available for a 6-month residency in Bangkok, Thailand. The bursary will cover return ticket, board and lodging, small per diem to cover local travel and subsistence. The actual dates will be fixed by mutual agreement for between September 2003 and December 2004.

The working/living conditions include participation in all courses offered at the Centre, participation in (performing and helping to choreograph) the productions of The Company, and the use of studio space as per availability. The Artist-in-Residence is expected to conduct regular classes and workshops based on their particular discipline during their residency.

Disciplines may include dance (such as contemporary, modern ballet, jazz, rhythmic gymnastics, Latin American dance, Thai classical dance) and mind/body development disciplines (such as Aikido, Kung-Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Yoga, mind mapping enhanced learning and creative thinking).

Candidates must be professional dancers or choreographers under the age of 35, familiar with both classical and modern dance, and have experience of working abroad. They may come from any region of the world and speak English.

Candidates with special skills (e.g. music therapy or dance therapy), knowledge and experience in ethnic dance (e.g. African, South American) will be given high priority. Additional knowledge in Mind/Body disciplines will be considered an advantage (e.g. Brazilian Gracie, jujitsu or Capoera, Chinese Kung Fu, Hatha and Raja Yoga, Juggling).

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2003

Contact president@cid-unesco.org for further information.

Drama Family presents the second installment of Dance Species, a vehicle for exploring the essence of body movements through the works of five choreographers – Joie Koo, Henry Khor, Eng Hee Ling, Tan Chin Theng and Choy Li Lee.

Dance Species continues to strive for new directions in the Penang contemporary dance scene. For more information on Dance Species, visit http://www.geocities.com/dancespecies.

Dates/Times: 26 April @ 8.30pm / 27 April @ 3.00pm & 8.30pm

Venue: The Actors Studio Greenhall, Penang

Admission: by donation of RM20

Contact: 04-263 5400 / 016-416 0460

Raqia Hassan, organizer of the annual Cairo Oriental Dance Festival and highly respected belly dance instructor and choreographer, will conduct 3 intensive workshops over 3 days in Singapore.

Workshop 1 – Dance Techniques
25 April 2003 (7.00pm-10.00pm) – S$70

Workshop 2 – Choreography (Raks Sharki)
26 April 2003 (2.00pm-7.00pm) – S$150

Workshop 3 – Choreography (Saidi)
27 April 2003 (1.00pm-6.00pm) – S$150

Special Packages:
S$330 for all three workshops
S$270 for Workshops 2 & 3
S$190 for Workshop 1 and either Workshop 2 or 3

Venue:
The Terrace Room, 3/F., Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place, Singapore

For enquiries & registration, contact Claribel Ng at 02-6474 3459 / 6475 6032 or email: claribel_ng@hotmail.com

For more information on Raqia Hassan, visit www.raqiahassan.net

Didik Nini Thowok is a much sought after artist in Indonesia. His multiple talents include dance, choreography, drama, comedy and the overall performance art of mime-acting-singing. Presented by Sutra Dance Theatre, Didik will perform two dances from different areas of Indonesia.

Topeng Walang Kekek illustrates three different female dispositions: the beautiful, the ugly and the old. The choreography fuses three ethnic Indonesian dance styles: Javanese, Sundanese and Balinese, and incorporates a traditional Japanese dance technique (Nihon Boyu). This new choreography is Didik’s masterpiece.

Beskalan Putri is a cross-gender dance from the Malang area of East Java, in which men dress and act as women. In the past, this dance was normally performed for village-cleansing ceremonies, for vow statements, and as the opening for Lerok or Ludruk performances. Today, women also perform Beskalan Putri, and the dance has developed into a form of entertainment performed only for opening events of Ludruk art.

Date/Time: 16 April 2003 @ 8.45 pm

Venue: Amphi-Sutra, (Sutra House)
12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur

Entry: Minimum donation of RM30 each
Students: RM20 each
(limited to fifty invitations only and student identification required)

Tel: 03 – 4022 9669 (11am – 5pm weekdays only)

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Didik’s unique style combining classical, folk, modern and comedic dance forms has brought him fame throughout Indonesia. He is one of the few artists who continues the long tradition of “cross gender” dance.

His talents include impersonating female characters as well as his incredible skill in various dance traditions such as the Topeng (mask dance), Sundanese, Cirebon, Balinese, and of course Central Javanese. His performances have on many occasions dumbfounded the audience with regard to the sex of the artist.

Didik has performed for dignitaries and received awards from Japan, Great Britain, Belgium, Germany and other countries around the world.

A foundation was established under Didik Nini Thowok’s name to support and help preserve the cultural and performing arts in Indonesia. Through this foundation, Didik is able to share his talent and passion in dancing, acting and choreography with children and aspiring artists who may be less fortunate.

He owns and operates a dance studio in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Lexus Dance Theatre will be conducting an audition for modern, jazz and classical dancers aged between 13 and 30.

Those interested must prepare a two-minute dance performance and bring their own audio music accompaniment.

Successful candidates will feature in a showcase in September.

Date: 13 April 9 2003

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: Puppet Shoulder Studio
2A Lorong Kolam Air Lama 1, Ampang Jaya (next to RSPCA)
Kuala Lumpur

For details contact: 012-353 1567