Kanopy presents Love is Love February 14-16 & 21-23
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St, Madison Tickets
Madison, Wisconsin Dance Community
Hello Dancers and Dance Enthusiasts,
We hope your 2020 has been off to a wonderful start! With Valentine's Day around the corner, we hope you celebrate love this month -- love for dance, love for art, and love for this community of creative and collaborative individuals!
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P.S. MCD will be setting Holidays Collide again in 2020! Please contact us if you are interested in collaborating with us. Auditions for dancers ages 5 and up will be June 6 & 7, 2020
P.P.S. MCD Summer Intensive early tuition rate is good until March 1. MCD company auditions are March 22!
Warm wishes,
Sara Rohs & Anna Qiu
sara@mcvdance.com
For intermediate/advanced contemporary/modern adult dancers.
Sundays 5:30-7:00pm at Studio Dansu, 2740 Ski Lane, Madison, WI 53713
$10 drop in. Pay at the door.
The Hitterz Collective
THC’s mission is to provide a positive atmosphere where creative minds at all levels can learn, teach, network, and express themselves freely through artistry while being mindful of cultural history and to support the development and growth of the local art communities. Our goal is to offer a platform and resources for educational growth, as well as to expand on the advance repertoire of Performance, Music and Visual Arts, hence our three departments!
Kanopy Dance Academy for Contemporary Dance & Choreography
Join Kanopy Academy of Dance and Explore the Language of Movement with Class Offerings for all Ages and Skill Levels
Register Now for Winter Term and School Year Programs.
Kanopy Dance Academy nurtures creativity, artistry and technical excellence. Classes are offered in creative dance for children; modern contemporary dance, ballet, repertory, improvisation, and choreography for ages 3-70+, beginner-professional. Weekday, eves and weekend classes. Advanced dancers aged 16-26 inquire about Kanopy’s preprofessional trainee program: Kanopy2.
See http://astepabovemadison.com/register/ for additional details on upcoming classes for the school year. Find classes with MCD dancers Sara Rohs and Victoria Kemnetz!
Ballet U is the place to go for open ballet classes all year long. We offer several weekly class options for beginning, intermediate and advanced students looking to refine or maintain their dance technique. Include a reference to our website for current schedule. Please use our online registration site to reserve your spot in class. First class is free.
Please contact to set up a trial class or if you have questions about class placement, policies, or anything else -- (608) 620-5598 | info@balletu.com | balletu.com
Classes at Dance Life Studio and Fitness
Address: 6725 Seybold Road, Madison, WI 53719
Find us on Facebook or visit our website at madisondancelife.com
Dance Easy Classes
Two regular classes --
1) Every Thursday from 7-9 PM for $7 per person
2) A beginner dance class every second Saturday. Workshop at 6 PM and a dance from 7-9 PM. Most people bring a small dish to pass. The cost for both is $15 per person in advance and $20 per person at the door.
Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy, 16 N Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703
Parenting Through Movement Class
Join this class and enjoy movement, music and fun, all this while improving and developing your movement connection (attunement) with your child. This class is for parents and caregivers of children 8 months to 4 years old. You will strengthen your attachment, learn positive interventions and help your child develop healthy social skills.
Classes are limited to 8 child participants and their parents and/or caregivers, so space is limited.
Each session is comprised of 6 weekly classes and led by Dance/Movement Therapists Whitney Bush, MA, R-DMT and Genevieve Dunn, MA, R-DMT.
For more information about Parenting Through Movement Classes offered by the Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy, please contact Genevieve Dunn, (608) 251-0908 or genevieve@hancockcenter.net.
MOVERS & SHAKERS: Movement and Socialization for Adults with Developmental Issues
A therapeutic class filled with movement, music and opportunities for social interaction. This group is a safe place for people to come and engage with others while relating through the language of movement. During our time together, we will explore issues around relationships, health and body-image, self-esteem and positive leisure activities. Please join us as we connect through the universal modality of movement withAnn Wingate, MA, BC-DMT, DTRL.
On-going Wednesdays, 4:00-4:50 pm. Open enrollment. $20/class or $75/5 classes. Call 251-0908 x12, or email ann@hancockcenter.net to register or for more information.
MIDWEST PERFORMING ARTS PART-TIME DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Midwest Performing Arts’ mission is to enhance lives through dance by providing each student with a strong technical base while encouraging them to explore creative and artistic thinking and also inspiring them to increase their body movement potential, physical health, and an appreciation of dance as an athletic art form. Midwest Performing Arts provides a professional and encouraging environment in which our students can learn the art of dance while also learning skills needed for a successful life. We believe that introducing and enriching lives in dance is a wonderful gift that will last forever. Our progressive program offers training in dance technique grounded in Ballet, Modern and Jazz Dance, while also including Tap and Hip Hop styles of dance. It is important as a dancer to have a well-rounded education in many different forms of dance. Our schedule and curriculum allow each and every student to learn in many genres.
Role: Looking to hire a reliable, professional dance instructor as a part time dance instructor to educate students throughout the school year. The instructor will be asked to perform all services customarily performed by a dance instructor including, but not limited to, educating, choreographing, supervising and conducting rehearsals, and music selection. For the part time instructor position we are offering up to 15 hours per week for the full school year, September 14, 2020 thru June 12, 2021.
Requirements: Candidate should have a minimum of 1 year of dance teaching experience, professional dance experience and/or a degree in dance. This individual must also understand the importance of and have a passion for educating our youth in proper dance technique and sharing with them an appreciation of dance as an athletic art form. When applying, please provide your full name, resume, contact information, and reference information.
Please send application information to meghan@mpadance.com. For more information about Midwest Performing Arts visit www.mpadance.com.
A STEP ABOVE DANCE & MUSIC ACADEMY
A Step Above Dance & Music Academy is seeking dance instructors for our 2019-20 school year. Applicants should be knowledgable, responsible, energetic, love working with kids and able to commit to a set schedule for the full school year. We are looking for individuals who can teach ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and/or musical theater to ages 2-18. Ability to teach multiple styles to multiple levels is preferred. Wages are based on experience. Applicants may contact Tami at astepabovetami@gmail.com.
ROSY CHEEKS AND CO SALES ASSOCIATE
Rosy Cheeks and Co is looking for the "right person", to serve our dance community.
Part time sales associate, dance experience required, with expertise in social media.
Looking for the right person to work into management position.
Please contact us @ rosycheeksandcompany@gmail.com or 608-663-9999 or 608-206-4166
looking forward to hearing from you.
DANCE ARTS CENTER BALLET INSTRUCTOR
5331 Spring Street Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
Mondays:
Hourly wage $50-65 depending on the candidate. Contact Danelle Davies 262-939-5002
DANCE NOW! STUDIOS DANCE TEACHER
Dance Now! Studios in Beaver Dam and Watertown is seeking a dance teacher for the 2019-2020 season (Sept - May). Our ideal teacher will be able to teach ballet, tap and jazz to children of all ages. Knowledge of hip hop, lyrical or modern would be a plus! We offer a very competitive wage! Mileage is negotiable. We are only 30 minutes from the east side of Madison. We also have many teacher perks such as; free dance classes for your children, shoes, apparel, workshops, etc. Position would be 1-3 evenings per week (willing to work around your schedule). If interested, please contact me at dancenowstudios5678@gmail.com or call 920-887-DANC.
We are members of Dance Masters of WI, Wisconsin Dance Council and NDEO. We are a YPAD certified studio.
Brookfield East HS is looking for a head dance/poms coach. Interested individuals can contact Ben Westphal, Athletic & Activities Director, at westphab@elmbrookschools.org or 262-781-1045.
WEST ALLIS CENTRAL CHEER COACH 8-22-2019
West Allis Central High School is currently accepting applications for a Cheer coach. Interested parties must apply on WECAN.
Freedom High School is looking for a Head Varsity and Head Middle School Dance Coach. Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Linda Olson, AD Freedom Area School District lolson@freedomschools.k12.wi.us
Mukwonago High School is in search of a JV Dance coach. Interested candidates should contact Andy Trudell at trudean@masd.k12.wi.us or (262) 363-6200 x25581
GREENFIELD DANCE COACH OPENING 5-1-19
The School District of Greenfield is seeking a Head Dance Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. The coach will provide leadership and expertise regarding the rules, strategies, and techniques for the dance team. Please contact Trent Lower, Activity/Athletic Director at tlower@greenfield.k12.wi.us
The Pioneer Dance Team at UW-Platteville is actively looking for a new coach for the Fall 2019 through Spring 2020 season. We perform at all home football games as well as men and women's home basketball games. Our practices are held Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm in our activity center studio. Our dances are choreographed mostly by team captains, and sometimes team members. We perform pom, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, hip-hop, and kick. We have held tryouts already and have a team of 11 girls. We plan to hold another Fall tryout for new freshmen as well.
We are looking for an organized individual with at least 5-10 years experience in dance. We would like this individual to be present for at least 3 practices a week, and also must be present at all games and events.
Dodgeland School District is recruiting for a Varsity and Middle School Dance Coach for the 2019 and 2020 Dance season.
Varsity Coach will Co-Coach with the current Varsity coach with intent to assume the head position in the 20-21 season. Middle School dance coach will team with Varsity as appropriate but will ultimately be acting as head coach for that team. These teams have been historically successful, a fun group of girls with supportive parents and supportive administration.
These teams compete in Hip Hop, Kick and Pom. Have performed jazz but not competed it in the past year. Varsity have been state qualifiers the last three years.
Interested parties may reach out to Angie Firari by phone at 920-210-0170 or email at ang.firari@gmail.com
Thank you to the supporters of Madison Contemporary Dance
To contact Madison Contemrpaory Dance about becoming a supporter, booking a performance, workshop, guest teacher or choreographer please contact director Sara Rohs sara@mcvdance.com
DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE!
MCD is taking donations of fabric and fake flowers for our fall fairytale concert, as well as donations of dance costumes or, separates for our community holiday concert size 5t-adult in red, black, white or gray. Tax receipts are available. Donations can be dropped off at A Step Above Dance at 5901 Monona Dr, Monona.
Support our Scholarship Program
MCD gives financial need scholarships to families so their children can participate in our summer intensive and our holiday concert. We also offer many free classes and performances for the Madison area community. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support MCD.
