Tracks Dance Company is seeking expressions of interest for its 2014 Choreographic Program

Led by choreographer and dancer Jess Devereux, the program is open to anyone with a desire to develop their understanding and practice of choreography, in a supportive and professional environment. It’s an opportunity to meet dancers, make new friends and explore a variety of processes, working in the beautiful Tracks Dance Studio at Frog’s Hollow Centre for the Arts. It aims to assist participants in uncovering their personal dance style and uniqueness, and to build the culture of dance making and appreciation in Darwin!

Jess is interested in diverse dance practices and making multi art-form projects, solo and collaborative and is particularly interested in dance film, contemporary music, costume, dance theatre and visual art. Jess facilitates workshops that explore all of these things plus improvisation, task orientated movement and writing. The program is all about developing your ideas and finding new moves and new ways! Most importantly, it’s about challenging yourself to find a deeper understanding of process and what goes into making strong dance work.

The fourteen-week program will run February 3 - April 11 then May 5 - June 1 (taking a 3 week break over Easter and school holidays). Two workshops will be run per week, ending in a public showing May 31 – June 1. The Tracks Choreographic Program is free.

“Sound like your kind of thing? Keen to know more?”

Contact Tracks Artistic Co Directors David McMicken and Tim Newth to say hello or to register, david@tracksdance.com.au  tim@tracksdance.com.au or at the Tracks office phone 89411410. Please contact us before Dec 13, 2013

Studio Residency at Tracks Dance Company

In response to the ongoing challenge of accessible space for the development of dance practice, Tracks is again offering an opportunity for Northern Territory dance artists to use our dance studio, free of charge, to work on contemporary choreographic development, either through research or development.

Why not make the most of this wet season to work in our air-conditioned studio. Availability will be organised in consultation around Tracks Dance’s scheduled working periods. There is no requirement to complete a work. However, there will be a showing and forum of the artist’s development with a small group of industry peers.

This residency is not for commercial practice, such as classes or for rehearsals for funded projects. Dance artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. There is no money attached to this opportunity.

Availability
Tracks Dance Studio has some times available from Nov 25th 2013 until March 26th.

Eligibility
Contemporary dance artists living or working in the Northern Territory pursuing an innovative practice are eligible to apply.

Criteria
Successful artists are chosen on the basis of the quality and innovation of work, and the potential benefits to the applicant and to the broader community. Decisions are ultimately subject to the availability of the studio.

The number of successful applicants will depend on studio availability and time requirements of applicants, as well as:
• Calibre of artist / collaborating artists.
• Clear articulation of concept, rationale and process.
• Benefit of receiving the Studio Residency at this point in the development of a work OR to developing their practice.
• Benefit to the broader community.

Required Information
Proposals should address the applicant’s reasons for wanting to undertake the studio residency and an outline of their project (which may be simply to pursue independent studio practice, or cultural exchange opportunities, etc.)

1. Proposal/outline of project (No more than one page)
2. Preferred starting date and an estimate of studio time needed
3. 1 page CV/bio demonstrating dance activity

The deadline for proposals has been extended to: Friday 29th November 2013
For more information, please contact:
David McMicken
david@tracksdance.com.au 

Tel: 08 89 411 410

Tracks, Eight to Eighty the Architecture of Age wins 2013 Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance. For a moving and joyful performance that truly highlighted the beauty of one’s life span and seamlessly illustrated the joy of dance throughout the various physical ages.

http://www.australiandanceawards.net.au/award-winners/2013-australia-da…

Lead by internationally renowned Choreographer and B*Boy Nick Power (currently working with Tracks Dance Company on Zombies in the Banyan Tree), Director of the Platform Hip Hop Festivals, Sydney.
These workshops will include foundation elements of the dance, power moves, footwork, freezes, funk and fun!
July school holidays, beginners welcome! Ages 12 and above
Five workshops, Tue and Thurs 11am – 12pm, July 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
At Tracks Dance Studio, Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, 56 McMinn St Darwin
$7 a class individually,  $30 for all 5 paid in advance
Numbers are limited so to reserve your place in the class ring Tracks Dance Company Office 89411410

Tracks Dance Company is seeking community dancers and performers for Tracks  2013 Festival show Zombies in the Banyan Tree. http://www.tracksdance.com.au/zombies-banyan-tree

Auditions - KECAK CHOIR

Tracks is looking for 15 Male and 15 Female community performers to make up a Kecak movement choir.

Kecak originated in Bali and is a form of trance/dance music where the audio, dance and rhythm is created entirely by the performers using a sound based on monkeys' chattering, along with overlapping, assorted musical structures. The Kecak choir enact movements depicting various elements in the performance. At times they may be a group of monkeys, fire, wind, barriers, or even a snake.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting event you will need to have some musical understanding/ability and a willingness to learn new vocal techniques and dance movements. We encourage people with passsion who are aged 15 years and older to apply.

Audition date: Saturday 6 April

Times: 10.30am - 12.30pm, or  1.30pm - 3.30pm

Tracks Dance Studio, Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, 56 McMinn St Darwin.

You must register no later than Wednesday 3rd April. Late applications wil not be considered.

Please phone or email Tracks with your age, contact number, email address and which audition time you wish to attend.

Email: admin@tracksdance.com.au

Phone: 89 411 410

Auditions - CORE DANCERS

Tracks Dance company is looking for two groups of community dancers to be the core performers within it's 2013 Festival show, Zombies in the Banyan Tree.

Group One would be a group of 6 contemporary dancers who would also be willing/interested to learn some Balinese movement and  working in some street fusion styles. Aged between 16 and 30 years old.

Audition date: Thursday 4th April

Time: 6 - 8pm

Tracks Dance Studio, Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, 56 McMinn St Darwin.

You must register no later than Monday 1st April. Late applications will not be considered.

Please phone or email Tracks with your age, contact number, email address and which audition you wish to attend.

Email: admin@tracksdance.com.au

Phone: 89 411 410

Group Two would consist of a group of 6 break and street style hip hop dancers who would be willing to explore working with a group of contemporary dancers. This group will work primarily under the choreographer Nick Power. Aged between 16 - 30 years old.

Audition date: Sunday 14th April

Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm

Tracks Dance Studio, Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, 56 McMinn St Darwin

You must register no later than Wedneday 10th April. Late applications will not be considered.

Please phone or email Tracks with your age, contact number, email address and which audition you wish to attend.

Email: admin@tracksdance.com.au

Phone: 89 411 410