Persephone, Queen of the Dead
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Persephone, Queen of the Dead
a World Premiere by Mark-Brian Sonna
The play will be presented at the Stone Cottage Theatre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX 75001, March 18 through April 10, 2010.
Tickets can be purchased online here, or by calling 214-477-4942.
A young woman, Persephone, is picking flowers one day. The earth opens up and she's abducted by Hades, Lord of the Dead, and taken to the underworld to reign over the souls of the dead. As Persephone is toured through her new domain she arranges her own rescue, but Hades devises a counter plan to keep her for an eternity. Based on the classic Greek Myth, this play is a tour of the ancient view of what the underworld looked like. The play is intended for mature audiences due to violence, and partial nudity.
Burlesque and Inner Frequency
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A Velvet Kitten Guest Appearance!
Lead Velvet Kitten dancer Skye Vega will be making a guest appearance tonight, dancing to the live of music of the local Dallas band Inner Frequency at Poor David's Pub! Inner Frequency takes the stage at 9:00 pm. Poor David's Pub is located at 1313 S. Lamar St, Dallas TX 75215.
Skye Vega
To learn more about Inner Frequency, and to hear a sample of their music, visit here.
Inner Frequency
Couple fun tidbits! Did you know that lead vocalist of Inner Frequency, Cara Young, also performs as "Caramella" in the Velvet Kitten live stage shows? And did you know that the performer "Skye Vega" is the creator/choreographer of the VK, Jana Edele?
EIM Audition Update (Professional Dancer Auditions)
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Events in Motion is hosting auditions this Sunday, February 28, and has extended the morning auditions to include auditioning professional dancers for paid events (corporate, casino, and city events) for the EIM professional shows/corporate division. EIM requests these dancers attend the 10am audition in Southlake.
The following information is regarding upcoming paid performances in and extending beyond the DFW area. Opportunities are available for professional female dancers, 18 yoa and above, for themed variety dance performances to include the dance styles of jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, themed shows, and cabaret-burlesque dance. EIM is looking for trained dancers with professional experience and resume for the Corporate Division.
Events in Motion and The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque have also teamed up to extend the corporate professional dance division to include cabaret-burlesque style of entertainment, providing corporate friendly themed shows and select performances. Jana Edele of the Velvet Kittens is a choreographer for EIM, and the Director of the EIM Corporate Division.
For more information, please read below:
Auditions are Sunday, February 28 beginning at 10:00 am at Larry North Fitness (1432 Southlake Blvd, Ste. 288, Southlake, TX. Events in Motion will be auditioning for a number of upcoming endeavors, and will ask dancers to specify "professional dance shows" on audition questionnaire on Sunday.
Email or call Ellen Hess, owner/director of EIM, to reserve an audition spot and/or for more information. 972.255.7348 or e.hess@dfwshows.com
If you are unable to attend the 10am Sunday audition, please contact Ellen to schedule an audition.
More about EIM:
From live stage shows, corporate, festival, and city events, casino shows, customized choreography and themed shows, to television and sports teams, Events in Motion has over 15 years of success providing dance solutions to the DFW Metroplex and beyond. Included in the EIM services are the Millennium Dancers (performing year round in a variety of events and venues), managing professional dance presentations for agents, management of sports dance teams including the UBL Wrangles Dance Team (Minor League Pro Basketball) and the Southlake Pirates Dance Team (Arena Football), specialized dance shows, back-up dancers, customized choreography, and adult dance instruction. For booking information and request EIM rates, please contact Ellen Hess at 972.255.7348 or e.hess@dfwshows.com
March Weekly Burlesque Classes
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We begin our March session of our weekly burlesque classes next week!
Burlesque Body Sculpt is offered every Monday and Saturday at the Verandah Club in Dallas. The Verandah Club is located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, located behind the Hilton Anatole Hotel. To reach the Verandah Club, travel westbound on Wycliff from 35. The Verandah is located on the left hand side. For more information and parking information at the Verandah Club, please contact Fitness Manager Cara Young at 214.761.7895 or at cara.young@hilton.com.
Schedule as follows:
Mondays - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturdays - 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
Cost: Rates are offered for a monthly session, for either one class a week or for two classes a week. Drop-in students welcome at $15 per class. Please pay at the Verandah front desk before class.
For non-members: $50 for one class a week, $85 for two classes a week
For Verandah members: $30 for one class a week, $65 for two classes a week.
About Burlesque Body Sculpt: Sculpt your body to a dancer's physique! Work most all the major muscle groups, build strength and stamina, and improve flexibility and coordination by using classical and contemporary dancers exercises and incorporating burlesque basics dance movement in this tone-and-tease dance class designed by the VK. Burlesque Body Sculpt is a fantastic, fun, and exciting approach to dance-fitness, toning and strengthening, and getting a head start on your resolutions! Jana Edele, choreographer and lead dancer for the Velvet Kittens, is the instructor for these classes.
What to expect from class: a warm-up and stretch segment for the first 15 minutes set to upbeat music, followed by some toning and ab work. The second half of the class is dance choreography targeted to the level of those in attendance. Learn some of the dances that you see the Velvet Kittens perform on stages all over the DFW area!
What to wear to class: fitness clothes or leggings and a long shirt. Avoid shorts without tights or legging underneath or loose clothing, as there is a lot of bending over. Shoes are not worn in class, but you may wear fitness or dance shoes if you like.
Kick up your heels!
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The Late Night After Hours featuring the The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque is tonight! Join us for a performance of French Cabaret and Can-Can at 10pm in the Atrium. Tonight's show features the sizzling vocals of Cara Young, and Velvet Kitten dancers Bianca Suite, Stevie Swan, Skye Vega, and introduces a new Kitten to the scene: Carla!
Following the performance, you can learn the Can-Can! VK choreographer Jana Edele and the Velvet Kitten Dancers will give a free class on the Art of the Can-Can.
Showtime: 10pm
Where: Dallas Museum of Art (Atrium)
For more information visit dallasmuseumofart.org
One for the fans
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One of our Velvet Kittens can be found performing at the Dallas Museum of Art's Late Night After Hours with a local ballet company tonight before our French Cabaret/Can-Can show. Check it out, and see if you can spot the Velvet Kitten dancer!
Where: Performances in the Stage - All the World's a Stage exhibition, Level 1, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm
DFW Dance Audition (Adult - Jazz)
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Dance Audition for Southlake Pirates Indoor Football Team (southlakepirates.com)
Seeking both strong dancers and promotional models who can move, height/weight proportionate, minimum of 18 yoa and up. Styles include Pom, Hip Hop, and Jazz.
Accepted dancers/models will perform at Southlake Pirates home games, will make appearances at promotional events, and have additional opportunities for professional dance shows. Costuming to include crop or dance tops, and shorts or jazz pants.
Rehearsals will be in Irving once a week, on one of the following days: Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, or Friday afternoons. Attendance to all games not mandatory.
Auditions on February 28. Please choose one of two optional audition locations and times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Larry North Fitness, 1432 Southlake Blvd. Ste. 288, Southlake Tx. Or 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Events in Motion Studio, 3401 Airport Freeway, Ste 210, Irving. (Call/email in advance to reserve an audition spot for the Events in Motion late afternoon studio audition)
More about the Auditions: First Round - Free Style, Second Round - Learn a dance combination, Third Round - Interviews.
For more information contact Ellen at: e hess at southlake pirates dot com, or by phone at 972.255.7348. Results will be emailed on or before March 3, 2010. There is a $20 audition fee.
~Dance teams managed by Events in Motion~
2010 Hoofin' Crew - Tap Auditions
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Dance Council of North Texas in partnership with Dallas Summer Musicals Presents
National Tap Dance Celebration 2010
AUDITION
Are you ready for some WICKED Tap Dancing? Dance Council is looking for the best tap dancers to be part of the 2010 Hoofin’ Crew! The 2010 Hoofin’ Crew will be featured in the pre-show, National Tap Dance Celebration, at The Music Hall 7:00 – 7:45 PM before performances of WICKED, June 15 - 19.
Who: Intermediate/Advanced Level Male and Female Tap Dancers, ages 13-20. Dancers must be able to do wings, time steps, pullbacks/pickups, over the tops and have a strong sense of timing and musicality.
Audition: Friday, March 12, 6:00 -7:30 PM, at Contemporary Ballet Dallas, 1902 Abrams Parkway, Dallas 75214.
Choreography Dates: You must attend one of the following sessions: Saturday, May 8, 4:00 – 8:00 PM OR Sunday, May 16, 1:00 – 5:00 PM (at Contemporary Ballet Dallas, 1902 Abrams Parkway, Dallas 75214)
You must attend Tap Intensive: (includes, technique, ensemble presentation, music theory, improvisation and rehearsal) on Saturday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 6, 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM, Monday, June 7, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Next Step Dance Performing Arts Center, 6106 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco 75034.
Audition / Participation Fee: $40
You must be a member of Dance Council of North Texas to audition. Register online at www.thedancecouncil.org or in person March 12.
Choreographer: Katelyn Harris
Contact Katelyn Harris at kfh8783@aol.com or 214-681-0245 or Dance Council of North Texas 214-219-2290
www.thedancecouncil.org for more information about the 2010 Hoofin’ Crew
DCNT and DSM do not discriminate based on race, religion or national origin
Hip Hop classes (children and adults)
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House of Funk presents Hip Hop classes with instructor Comfort from the TV show So You Think You Can Dance on Feb. 28, 2010.
1:45-2:45pm (ages 5 - 10); 2:45 - 4pm (beg-int, ages 11-adult); 4 - 5:15pm (int-adv, ages 11 - adult)
RSVP @ the dance fusion at yahoo dot com, and receive the $15 per class rate. At the door: $20. Observer fee: $8.
These classes are held @ Dance Fusion (621 S. Mayhill Rd, Denton TX)
French Cabaret/Can-Can at the Dallas Museum of Art
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Late Night After Hours featuring the The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque
Every third Friday of the month the Dallas Museum of Art presents the Late Night After Hours, keeping the museum open until midnight and featuring a variety of guest performances. This month the Velvet Kittens have been invited to return to the DMA Late Night series with a featured performance of French Cabaret and the historical Can-Can dance. Join us this Friday for all new Velvet Kitten experience!
When: Friday, February 19th
Where: The Dallas Museum of Art, in the Atrium
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 pm
~The Art of the Can-Can will be taught by Velvet Kitten creator/choreographer Jana Edele following the performance.~
From the Dallas Museum of Art website:
Experience the dance halls of France with can-can and French cabaret dance performances by The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque. After the performance, join The Velvet Kittens and learn the art of can-can dancing.
General Admission is $10.00 or less. DMA members and children under 12 are free. For more information, visit Dallasmuseumofart.org.