***ALL ARE INVITED TO AN OPEN REHEARSAL OF A Story Before Time ***
KDT will soon begin preparing to take its award nominated work for young audiences, the fabulous A Story Before Time, to Hartwick College and the International Performing Arts for Youth conference. We are inviting all members of the public to attend an OPEN REHEARSAL of A Story Before Time at Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre .
The open rehearsal will begin at 7pm on Friday January 15th, 2010 and take place in Studio C. For those who are not familiar with CCDT’s layout, one of our staff will meet you in the lobby at 7pm and lead you to the studio. This session will last approximately 1 hour and you will have the opportunity to speak with Santee Smith, Choreographer and Artistic Director and participating dancers.
This BEHIND THE CURTAIN event is PWYC (Pay What You Can) – all contributions are considered donations that support the ongoing work of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre. Come out and have a look at how one of our most popular dance/theatre productions comes together!
Details:
What? An Open Rehearsal of A Story Before Time
Where? Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre (CCDT) – 519 Parliament St. Studio C
Why? To get a backstage look at this production.
When? Friday January 15, 2010 @ 7 pm – Meet in the lobby @ 7pm!
Access by TTC:
From College Station: Eastbound on the College Streetcar to Parliament Street, ½ block walk north on Parliament
From Castle Frank Station: Southbound on the Parliament bus to Carlton Street, ½ block walk north on Parliament
Parking: Street Parking and Parking Lot across from studio (on Aberdeen) $4.50 per day
Town Hall Meeting
Cultural Pluralism in the Performing Arts Movement Ontario (CPPAMO)
January 29-30, 2010
University of Toronto, Scarborough
Santee Smith is an invited panelist for the CPPAMO Town Hall discussions on Pluralism in the Arts. For more information go to the Facebook event page!
ON THE MOVE – DANCE CONFERENCE
on the MOVE – Dance Conference (web link)
February 12-13, 2010 @ the National Ballet School, Toronto
Santee Smith is a guest speaker and choreographer at the upcoming On the Move Conference. If you are considering signing up for KDT’s Aboriginal Dance Training in August this is a perfect time to meet Santee and get a taste of her teaching style and KDT’s work. on the MOVE (OTM) is an invaluable networking, resource sharing and career planning conference for dancers entering professional careers. The theme of this year’s conference is the Portfolio Career – a career as unique as the individual who designs it, composed of many areas of activity. Whether you’re a performer/teacher/artistic director, a choreographer/administrator or a performer juggling different contracts, the Portfolio Career is a reality for most dance professionals.
Santee in Discussion: February 12, 2010 from 11:00am – 12:00pm (TBC)
Santee’s Dance Class: Feb. 12 from 2:45-3:15 (TBC)
Note: Pre-registration is required!