Angikam Seminar in Kathak and Choreography

Posted on August 8, 2015 by CPAMO

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When: September 25-27, 2015

Where: The Citadel, 304 Parliament St., Toronto, ON

Come explore the geographies of this age-old storytelling form in a three-day creative seminar geared to kathak dancers/choreographers who seek innovative ways of working, a safe place to experiment, guided workshops under experienced mentors and performance opportunities. As Kathak is katha, so are its many stories – the story of time, of movement, of emotion, and of thought. Join us and discover the depths of this ancient dance form as it is being transformed through new bodies into our contemporary world. See our website for more details: www.angikamdance.com.

Call to Artists

Participants of the three-day Seminar are invited to submit a short piece (5 to 15 minutes in length) to showcase during one of three evening performances. The piece can be a finished work, an excerpt from a larger piece or a work in progress, and should demonstrate an innovative or experimental approach to choreography in Kathak. Performance of traditional repertoire will not qualify. This curated event will be moderated by a senior Canadian dance professional who will lead a discussion between choreographers and audience. A performance fee will be provided for choreographers presenting their work. Please see our website for more details: www.angikamdance.com.

Call Out For Artists: Request For Proposals

Posted on July 30, 2015 by CPAMO

CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Photo Source: University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies

The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta is looking for an artist or group of Indigenous artists (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) to create a total of 4-6 original works to be purchased for use as backgrounds and associated merchandise for the massive online open course (MOOC) we are developing.

These highly detailed illustrations (in the form of, but not limited to paintings, drawings, digital, or multimedia) will be used in two ways: first, they will be used as overall backgrounds for ‘green-screened’ video lecture presenters; second, the illustrations will contain smaller detailed scenes of historical periods to teach the course, Indigenous Canada.

Simply put, imagine you are teacher in a classroom. The curriculum and stories are already provided, and your role is to create what will be put up on the walls to aid in the learning process. Each illustration will incorporate a scene that depicts several important ideas/facts/events all at once. For example, in one painting, three different lecture topics may be represented eg. Worldview, Fur Trade, and Treaties. One image may depict the signing of Treaty Six at Fort Pitt, a portrait of Big Bear, and the Treaty Six medal, while another could illustrate scenes of the fur trade, a beaver, Métis red river cart hunting scene, or trading parties, etc.

Artists who apply must:

have experience in large-scale illustrations with great detail and precision
be able to take direction well and meet regularly with MOOC leads
begin October 1, 2015, and complete project by February 29, 2016
have their own studio space
have a professional art portfolio with relevant works relating to the MOOC project to share with MOOC jury
have three references

A working knowledge and experience with Aboriginal Peoples and communities is an asset.

Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2015
Deliverables: up to six large scale illustrations – approx. 38″ x 24″ (digital reproductions at a minimum of 300 dpi)
Budget: $4,000–$6,000 total

Please send an electronic version of your proposal, portfolio, CV and references to:

Email: nsmooc@ualberta.ca

Re: Artist Proposal – MOOC
2-31 Pembina Hall
Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H8

National Dance Symposium: Beyond Boundaries 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by CPAMO

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In celebration of our 25^th Anniversary, SAMPRADAYA DANCE CREATIONS is organizing a three-day dance symposium in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

This landmark project will focus on the emergence of new and unique ways of imagining the futures of new generation artists working in South Asian dance across Canada towards self-directed careers as they plan their place in the mainstream dance milieu.

This three-day event will include the following:

panel sessions and dance workshops
a showcase featuring emerging and mid-career artists
a performance by international soloist- Malavika Sarukkai
dance film screenings
honouring Lata Pada’s mentor and teacher, Guru K. Kalyanasundaram.

Beyond Boundaries: Imagining New Futures For South Asian Dance in Canada will address the needs and challenges of the South Asian dance ecology, understood in its wider context of ‘the artist in society’ and how it relates its multiple stakeholders. It will provide voice for practitioners who have remained off the radar of ‘mainstream dance’ and have faced systemic barriers in accessing support and opportunities. Our focus will be directed towards new generation and emerging professional artists and provide a forum for networking, professional development and engaging with their communities.

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DAILY PROGRAMMING

Symposium Overview – click to view PDF file of complete symposium overview.

Location: Sampradaya Dance Centre, Mississauga, ON

Saturday July 25, 2015 – 9:30am- 5pm

9:30 am – 10 am – Keynote speech by Chitra Sundaram (London, England)
10 am – 10:45 am – Film screening – The Legacy of the Thanjavur Parampara
10:45 am – 11:00 am coffee break
11 am – 12:30 pm – Panel Discussion
DANCE IN THE DIASPORA
Transmissions and translocations – Developing new approaches to South Asian Dance
12:30 pm- 1:15 pm – Lunch
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Workshop on bharatanatyam
New impulses for contemporary movement led by Natasha Bakht
3:30pm – 5 pm – Workshop: Navigating the Field: What It Takes To Build A Professional Career in Dance led by: Noora Sagarwala

Sunday, July 26, 2015 – 9am – 3pm

9am – 10:30 am – Panel Discussion
DANCE IN THE DIASPORA – Dancing on our terms
10:30am – 11:30am – – Break out Session
Imagining a new future for South Asian Dance in Canada
11:30 – 12 noon – Summing up of panel discussions and break out sessions
12 noon – 12:45 pm – Lunch
1pm – 2:45 pm – Film Screening : Unseen Sequence
Dance film on Malavika Sarukkai

TICKETED PERFORMANCES:

Location: Meadowvale Theatre, Mississauga, ON

July 24, 2015 – 7pm-9:30 pm

** Free Admission! Registration required.

Welcome by Lata Pada and honouring of Guru Kalyanasundaram.

Dance-Forward Performance Showcase- Performances by new generation artists – will feature a range of classical dance compositions by emerging dancers from across Canada.

July 25, 2015 – 7pm – 9pm

Performance by bharatanatyam soloist Malavika Sarukkai- ( Chennai, India) Ganga Nitya Vaahini – the Eternal River

July 26, 2015 – 4pm-6pm

PARAMPARA – Sampradaya Dance Creations dance performance – 15 dancers, 5 musicians.

Fees:

Daily Programming: $20 per day, $30 for both days
Performance Tickets: $30, adults, $20 students/seniors
$50 for both shows if registered for daily programming ( adult price)
$35 for both shows if registered for daily programming ( student/senior price)

How To Register| Purchase Tickets:

To Register for Daily Programming Complete Symposium Participant Form and submit completed form to info@sampradaya.ca

Programming registration deadline: July 15, 2015. Space is limited, will be issued on a first come basis.

To Purchase Tickets, Contact the Sampradaya Office at 905-607-8434 or by email at info@sampradaya.ca

Tickets cannot be held or reserved without payment. Tickets purchased for performances are non-refundable.

Payment Accepted:

Credit Cards – Visa or MasterCard only

Cheques – made out to Sampradaya Dance Creations – must be into office by July 3, 2015.

ATTENDEE ACCOMMODATIONS

Attendees needing accommodations please note that we have reserved a block of rooms at Comfort Inn Meadowvale, Mississauga.

The group code to secure your spot at the discounted rate ( $117 plus tax) is under the name Sampradaya Dance Creations group code # 2074922. To receive this rate, accommodation must be booked before June 30, 2015.

Comfort Inn Meadowvale

905-858-8600 Fax 905-858-8574

Bookings are the responsibility of the participant.

3-Day Dance Workshop with Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer Malavika Sarukkai

July 27-29, 2015 – 6pm-9pm

Sampradaya Dance Centre, Mississauga, ON

Day 1:

Students will learn to locate the energy center in their bodies to enable them to dance

with a new found energy. Students will learn detailed expression through

angika abhinaya, body language.

Day 2:

Revision of day 1. Followed by learning of the Mallari, pure dance composition.

This will take students into understanding the intricacies of rhythm and movement.

Day 3:

Revision of day 2. Followed by verses describing Krishna.

By imbibing the language of expression, students will get a keener understanding

of poetry, movement and space.

Workshop Fee: $200

Registration required, space is limited.

To register, please call the Sampradaya office at 905-607-8434.

*workshop best suited for advanced students/experienced dancers.