"Even with commissions from ballet companies I always make work on my own dancers first. I don't choreograph with ballet technique in mind."
~Paul Taylor as quoted in the NY Times article, "Genre Blenders of Modern and Ballet". Read more at http://tinyurl.com/mv2bm6

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From SADU member Photography Insight: "Philadelphia based, Three Aksha Dance Ensemble, tours Prayog in India, this summer.  Moments from their performance, last year in Garland  can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/dance." Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

The movie "Every Little Step" is currently showing at the Fiesta theater. It explores the incredible journey of 'A Chorus Line,' from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. The film goes behind the scenes with exclusive interviews and footage of the revival's audition process, revealing the dramatic journey of the performers, and unfolding the story of life imitating art.

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Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8. http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Sevilla Saturdays, July 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.
The passion of old Spain will be presented by the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango Dance Troupe this July during Sevilla Saturdays. The live music and dance performance presented by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will he held in the Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo. Tickets can be purchased in the box office one hour prior to event. The cost is $8. Sevilla Saturdays awaken emotions and longings for the essence of Spain with fresh engaging performances dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco. The audience will experience a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes as they feel the passion of Spanish flamenco driven to the beat of the classical guitar and the clicking of castanets. Absorb the drama of emotions expressed through flamenco, exploding in amazingly precise and rapid footwork. An evening of moving and memorable entertainment, Sevilla Saturdays will delight and exhilarate young and old, with an art form crossing all ethnic cultures and experiences. Guest Flamenco artists are Steve Arispe and Cante Chayito. For more information, call 207-3132.

¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, July 22, 23; 8 p.m.
Enjoy an array of award winning dance and musical performances that capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain this summer. ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance features the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes performing Mexican Folkloric, Spanish Flamenco, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance. Twelve award winning ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, performances are scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 17 through July 23, at the Arneson River Theatre in La Villita. The Emcee for Bravo is Elizabeth Ruiz and guest artists include: Mariachis Campanas de America and a variety of local celebrities. Bravo is $8 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the theater ticket booth prior to the performance, or at the Special Programs' office located in the Ron Darner Park Operations Headquarters builing at 5800 Old Hwy. 90 W., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday or Tuesday beginning in June. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both Fandango & Alamotion. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

Jazz on Tap, July 25, 8 p.m.
Presented by Third Coast Rhythm Project. Show stopping rhythm and live jazz music. S.A. Express News calls it "a treat for the eyes and the ears." Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. www.thecarver.org;  www.thirdcoastrhythm.com

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Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements.
Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keepthe line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Free Children's Dance Lessons, Thursdays in Summer, 5:15 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoamericana and Club Monterrey invite you to free children's lessons for ages 8 - 12 in Salsa & Cha-Cha. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. On the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University. For information, please call: (210) 431-3922.

12th Annual Third Coast Rhythm Project, July 23 – 26
This summer fest hosts 4 days of intensive master classes and courses, adult and youth programs, jam sessions and gala concert performance featuring a distinguished faculty of rhythm masters and the best jazz musicians in the southwest. Summer Fest 2009 Faculty include Dianne Walker, Acia Gray, Sam Weber, Josh Hilberman, Nicole Hockenberry, Barbara Phillips, Gene Medler, Martin "Tre" Dumas, and Lisa La Touche. More information is at http://www.thirdcoastrhythm.com.

Contra Dance, 2nd & 4th Saturdays in July, August and half of September
Focus will be on the historical roots of modern contra dancing—we will explore the English, Scottish and French influences of today's contra dance. Lessons are free and participants are encouraged to stay and dance to live music for the remainder of the evenings. A $6 donation is requested, but not manditory. Ages 10+. Lesson from 6 - 7:30 p.m.; dance to live music 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University). For information please call: (210) 431-3922.

Mexican Folklorico Summer Workshop, July 27, 28 & 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn to dance Mexican Folklorico with plenty of footwork and skirt technique. Embrace Mexico's culture with its rich beauty of dance. Ages 5-12. Cost: $100. Danzavida de San Antonio Dance Company, Krystal Diaz, Artistic Director. 2503 West Ave, (210) 326-2893, danzavidasa@...

Carlos Cañedo Workshop and Milonga, July 29 - August 2
Carlos Cañedo returns to San Antonio to give workshop and private classes. There will also be a milonga on Saturday night. Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201. For more information on Carlos Cañedo, see thetangocompany.com.

Summer Dance Intensive, August 3 - 7
Ballet Arts School will be hosting this serious dance students with a minimum of 2 years dance training, ages 9 and up. Classes will be taught by Michele Gifford, former member of the New York City Ballet and Texas Ballet Theatre, Pattie Obey, former member of the Gus Giordano Dance Company, Julie Morton-Simpson resident Artistic Director of Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre and Judith Gani, owner of Ballet Arts School, among others. Levels rage from 1-3. Levels 1 (ages 9-11) and 2 (ages 11-13) begin each morning at 9:30am and Level 3 (Advanced, ages 13 and up) begin each day at 11:30am. Each level will participate in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Character and levels 2 and 3 will also take daily Pointe classes as well. Open classes will be held on the 7^th for parents to view. Please contact the Ballet Arts School, 2103 Lockhill-Selma Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213, by phone at (210)344-9428 for more information, costs or to register. www.balletartsschool.com

San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet's Summer Dance Intensive, August 3 - 7 & 10 - 14; Demonstation August 15
SA Met Ballet and Connally's Dance Workshop, Inc. annual Summer Dance Intensive features master classes in three levels for lower-intermediate, intermediate and advanced dancers. Faculty includes: Paul Mejia (Ballet) – Co-Artistic Director, Metropolitan Classical Ballet Nicole Sell Danizio (Contemporary) – Faculty, Boston Conservatory Amy Cain (Jazz) – Co-Director, Revolve Dance Company, Houston Chad Peters (Modern) – Formerly of Alvin Ailey II. Class times: • Level 1 (lower-intermediate) 9-1:15 • Level 2 (intermediate) 9-5 • Level 3 (advanced) 11:15-6:45 COST: • Level 1 One Week - $150 Two Weeks - $250 • Level 2 One Week - $200 Two Weeks - $350 • Level 3 One Week - $300 Two Weeks - $500 • Discounts available for Regional Dance America Company members. Connally's Dance Workshop, Inc. 2800 NE Loop 410, Ste. 307 San Antonio, TX 78218. www.sametballet.org

Sizzling Samba, August 3, 4 & 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn the energetic style of Samba that is very upbeat and lively. Samba has rhythms that include Latin and African Fusions that incorporates the sounds of street drums and whistles! Ages 5-12. Cost: $100. Danzavida de San Antonio Dance Company, Krystal Diaz, Artistic Director. 2503 West Ave, (210) 326-2893, danzavidasa@... 

Intensive Ballet Workshop with International Guest Teacher Sara Knight, August 16 – 20, 10 – 3:30 p.m.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is hosting this master class for ages 12 – 18. Cost $250. Location, BCSTX, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209. For more information, or to save your spot, please email balletfrontdesk@...  or call the Ballet Conservatory at (210) 820-3400. www.balletsouthtexas.org
 
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Generation Fame General Audition, July 18
Registration 9 a.m. - noon. Dancing, acting, singing, etc. The top 10 performers move onto the Semi-Finals Show on July 19. One finalist will win a trip to LA to compete in the finals. Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas. www.generationfame.com

Call for Flamenco Performing Artists, Application Deadline July 20, 5 p.m.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announces an open call to all San Antonio Flamenco artists to submit their performance to be hosted at the 3rd Annual Encanto Flamenco Festival August 4 – 9, 2009. In the spirit of opening its doors to the flamenco community, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will highlight local Flamenco talent in two unique nights of dance titled, Noche de Tapas: Alma y Pasion de San Antonio. A committee of impartial artists and professionals will select the final performances that will be presented on Wednesday, August 5 (Alma) and Thursday, August 6 (Pasión) during the Festival. Featured artists will be awarded an honorarium for their participation, performance promotion, and technical support. The event will be held at the Guadalupe Theater and is designed to promote the wealth of San Antonio's Flamenco Artists. Please contact Jeannette Chavez at 210.271.3151 ext. 224 if you are interested in submiting an application. For questions, please call or send email to jeannettec@....  Adjudication information: Saturday, July 25, 5 p.m., Guadalupe Theater. There will be a sound tech & dressing area.

Auditions for Austin City Showgirls (Austin), August 1
2 p.m. registration; please make plans to stay until 7p.m. for final round.
Austin City Showgirls is a non profit performing arts group in Austin. High Kick precision dance, Bollywood, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, Broadway, and Vegas style productions. AC Showgirls have appeared on America's Got Talent and have been booked for many major performances. All dancers must have a strong studio dance or high level high school/college dance team background. Dancers must perform every style of dance flawlessly. Rehearsals are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday night. Audition location, Lifetime Fitness North, 13725 North 620, Austin, 78717. For more information, email info@... or see www.acshowgirls.com.

Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston), August 2 - 7
Apprentice Positions and Trainee Program are held during our summer intensive August 2nd-7th in Houston, Texas. E-mail for an application: info@... or go to link http://www.danceaddeum.com/id24.html. Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season.

Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre 2009-2010 Company Auditions, August 8, 1 p.m.
Company dancers will have the opportunity to work with former Houston Ballet principal dancer Lauren Anderson and AABT's artistic Director Julie Morton-Simpson. Please wear appropriate ballet attire and be prepared for a full pointe section of the audition. All applicants must be willing to take 5-6 ballet classes weekly and also attend every scheduled rehearsal. Positions open from apprenticeships to full company members. No audition fee. Applicants must be at least 13 years of age. Both men and women are invited. Please contact AABT at

"'He pulls different things from different people, from Sammy Davis, Jr., a bit of Elvis, a bit of James Brown, some Bob Fosse, Fred Astaire, what's happening on the streets," Daniel says. "So he's a combination of all of those things and he mixes them all up.'"
~ Choreographer Jeffrey Daniel who worked with Michael Jackson on "Bad" and "Smooth Criminal".  Jackson's obituary can be read at http://tinyurl.com/lfl6qd

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU member Photography Insight: "Blue Lapis Light presents its latest site-specific work, Impermanence, though this weekend.  Moments from the performance can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/dance."  Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

Internationally acclaimed ballerina, Catherine Batcheller, returns for her second consecutive year with the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas as the Artistic Director and principal teacher of both the academy and company.  Despite an unsolicited job offer to head the newest branch of the Boston Ballet School (the largest ballet school in the US) next September, she has decided to continue building and nurturing the talent at BCSTX. To learn more or schedule an audition, contact the studio at (210) 820-3400.

From Academia de Arte Flamenco: José Linares and Chiqui Linares are returning to San Antonio this fall. After being away for the past 6 years, the Linares decided to move back to San Antonio to be closer to their children and grand-children.  The Linares are recognized internationally for their extensive experience as flamenco artists and instructors.  They will be teaching full time (dance & guitar) at the studio, www.arteflamencosatx.com

Joe Alegado, a Modern dance teacher/choreographer originally from Corpus Christi but now living in Prague, is seeking studios interested in having him teach workshop classes during September.  If you are interested in his CV, email webmaster@....  He can be reached at ALEGADO@...

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Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8.  http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Blue Lapis Light's "Impermanence" (Austin), June 19-21 and 24-28, 9:15 p.m.
Blue Lapis Light's latest site specific work transforms the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin into a brilliant yet meditational stage. Performers dance over the buildings' 150 foot side and bound through the air, floating, flying, bringing splendor and unconventional beauty to spaces no longer merely utilitarian. Featuring dancers, rappellers, lighting/sound designers and riggers, this awe-inspiring performance speaks to the fragility of our times: the need to be aware of the significance and beauty of each moment. $20 general admission, $25 Prime seating. June 21 is a Pay What You Wish evening. J.J. Pickle Federal Building, 300 E. 8th St. (Enter on the west side of Trinity St., 800 block). www.bluelapislight.org

Tarde Andaluza, June 28, 3:30 & 6 p.m.

Arte Flamenco annual recital and professional Flamenco show. Guest artists: Chayito Champion and Jose Perello. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door (cash & checks only). Jump-Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star. For more information, call (210) 854-1617 or see www.arteflamencosatx.com.

¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23; 8 p.m.
Enjoy an array of award winning dance and musical performances that capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain this summer. ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance features the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes performing Mexican Folkloric, Spanish Flamenco, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance. Twelve award winning ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, performances are scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 17 through July 23, at the Arneson River Theatre in La Villita. The Emcee for Bravo is Elizabeth Ruiz and guest artists include: Mariachis Campanas de America and a variety of local celebrities. Bravo is $8 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the theater ticket booth prior to the performance, or at the Special Programs' office located in the Ron Darner Park Operations Headquarters builing at 5800 Old Hwy. 90 W., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday or Tuesday beginning in June. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both Fandango & Alamotion. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

Flamenco Fridays in Main Plaza, June 26, July 3, 8 p.m.
Colorful, cultural entertainment that captures the passion of Old Spain will be presented by the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango Dance Troupe this June and July. Flamenco Fridays, a live music and dance performance, is presented by the Main Plaza Conservancy and produced by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Free admission. Flamenco Fridays awakens emotions and longings for the essence of Spain with fresh engaging performances dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco. In an intimate outdoor setting, the audience will experience a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes as they feel the passion of Spanish flamenco driven to the beat of the classical guitar and the clicking of castanets. Absorb the drama of emotions expressed through flamenco, exploding in amazingly precise and rapid footwork. An evening of moving and memorable entertainment, Flamenco Fridays will delight and exhilarate young and old, with an art form crossing all ethnic cultures and experiences. Guest Flamenco artists are Steve Arispe and Cante Chayito. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

Sevilla Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.
The passion of old Spain will be presented by the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango Dance Troupe this July during Sevilla Saturdays. The live music and dance performance presented by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will he held in the Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo. Tickets can be purchased in the box office one hour prior to event. The cost is $8. Sevilla Saturdays awaken emotions and longings for the essence of Spain with fresh engaging performances dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco. The audience will experience a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes as they feel the passion of Spanish flamenco driven to the beat of the classical guitar and the clicking of castanets. Absorb the drama of emotions expressed through flamenco, exploding in amazingly precise and rapid footwork. An evening of moving and memorable entertainment, Sevilla Saturdays will delight and exhilarate young and old, with an art form crossing all ethnic cultures and experiences. Guest Flamenco artists are Steve Arispe and Cante Chayito. For more information, call 207-3132.

3rd Annual FRIDA Celebration, July 9, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Mexican American Unity Council presents this fun filled event. FRIDA attire welcome, this is an over 21 years of age event. Ticket price includes an evening of art appreciation from MAUC In Resident Art Program, the culinary creations of True Flavors Culinary Planners, music beats of Henry Brun & The Latin Players, Partida Tequila tasting, performance by PURO TANGO, and 2 beverage tickets. $25 pp tickets on sale: cash, check, MasterCard & Visa Only; call for your tickets at (210) 978-0500. Ask about our sponsor packages starting at $2500 to $500. Pearl Stable at the historic Pearl Brewery.

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Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements. Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keepthe line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Ann Christiansen NIA Workshop, June 26-28
Join the Nia San Antonio community in welcoming Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer from Germany! Don't miss this opportunity to dance with one of Nia's masters in the following classes: Friday, June 26th 9 - 10:30 am & 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Saturday, June 27th 9 - 10:30 am & 3 - 4:30 pm; Sunday, June 28th 3 - 4:30 pm. All classes are $25 each. Play with the Five Sensations, Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability! Play with levels and planes! Come play with Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer! Sunday, June 28th noon - 4:30 pm; noon -2:30 pm Playshop; 3 - 4:30 pm Class. Cost: $55, includes the class. Pre-registration required. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). www.thesynergystudio.com/schedule

Silver Ballroom Dance Workshop, Ballroom Dance Academy, 5 weeks starting July 2, 7 p.m.
This class is class will focus on steps and techniques in silver. Cost $100 for 5 weeks session. 2581 Jackson Keller Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230. For more information, contact Jack@... or (210) 366-2922. www.JaxBDA.com

Choreography Workshop, July 6 - 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Parks and Recreation dance instructor Erica Wilson-Perkins invites all dancers and instructors to attend her summer choreography workshop. Erica holds an MFA in dance from Florida State University. She has performed with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble and the Dance Repertory Theater and has served as a full-time dance faculty member at the University of Illinois where she developed the jazz component of the Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts program as well as Pilates Method courses. After moving to Detroit in 2000, Erica joined Wayne State University as the King-Chavez-Parks Artist in residence. While serving at the University, she founded and directed CounterGrove Dance Company and made Dance Department history by becoming the first in the department's thirty year history to be selected for the prestigious ACDFA Nationals. The cost for the entire week is $40. The workshop will be held at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr. For more information call (210) 207-3132.

Alamo West Coast Swing Club Class / Social, Ballroom Dance Academy, July 11, 7 p.m.
This class is an inter/adv. Level West Coast Swing with Mike Topal. The music at the social will be predominantly swing, however country two step, waltz and cha cha will be played as well. Cost $6 for the class, $6 for the social $10 for both. 2581 Jackson Keller Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230. For more information, contact grace_kempf@... or (210) 771-0220. www.JaxBDA.com

12th Annual Third Coast Rhythm Project, July 23 – 26
This summer fest hosts 4 days of intensive master classes and courses, adult and youth programs, jam sessions and gala concert performance featuring a distinguished faculty of rhythm masters and the best jazz musicians in the southwest. Summer Fest 2009 Faculty include Dianne Walker, Acia Gray, Sam Weber, Josh Hilberman, Nicole Hockenberry, Barbara Phillips, Gene Medler, Martin "Tre" Dumas, and Lisa La Touche. More information is at http://www.thirdcoastrhythm.com.

Carlos Cañedo Workshop and Milonga, July 29 - August 2
Carlos Cañedo returns to San Antonio to give workshop and private classes. There will also be a milonga on Saturday night. Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201. For more information on Carlos Cañedo, see thetangocompany.com.

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Adult Fitness / Aerobics Classes
Dance your way back to shape with our fitness/cardio aerobics class!! Aerial Athletics, located at 4335 Vance Jackson, is offering fitness/aerobics classes for adults beginning July 7th, 2009! Classes held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturday mornings!! Choose which day and time works best for your schedule!! Come join our 10 week fitness course and dance your way back to shape!! Dont miss out!! Come move to the music and have fun with us!! Only a few spots left per class day!! For more information, please call Kimberly, Dance and Fitness Director, at (210) 393-1084!! Register between now and June 30th, and receive a discount on your registration fee!

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Pre / Post Game Dance Performers
San Antonio Silver Spurs are looking for dance groups interested in performing before or after the game on the basketball court (wood floor) as people are arriving / leaving.  All performers, parents, and friends will need to purchase tickets to the game (tickets start at $10).  Available dates for the pre and post basketball game are Aug. 1, Sept. 2, with one half-time available on July 23.  For more information, contact Natalie Berry at (210) 444-5803 or at nberry@...

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Dance Instructors
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballet Folklorico instructors with at least 5 years teaching experience. Starting salary of $20 a class; if interested email your resume to saritazuniga@.... You can contact Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial, San Antonio, TX 78221 or at (210) 923-5362. You can visit Sarita's Dance Studio at www.saritasdance.com.

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Gotta Dance
Tue 6/30 5:30 AM 234 CURRENT (Cbl)
30 minutes TV-PG
People moving their bodies through dance.

Shall We Dance? (2004)
Tue 6/30 9:00 AM 76 BRAVO (Cbl)
2 hours PG13
A married Chicago attorney takes dancing lessons with a beautiful woman he saw through a window.

Everybody Dance Now
Tue 6/30 12:30 PM 234 CURRENT (Cbl)
1 hour TV-PG
The spiritual meaning behind dancing.

Center Stage (2000)
Wed 7/1 11:30 AM 322 HBOSIG (Cbl)
2 hours PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

So You Think You Can Dance
Next episode:  The top 14 dancers perform
Wed 7/1 7:00 PM 11 KABB (Cbl)
2 hours TV-PG
The top 14 dancers perform.

American Latino
Thu 7/2 4:00 PM 278 SITV (Cbl)
30 minutes TV-PG
First Latino on Sports Illustrated cover, Felipe Lopez; silent film reborn with Cholo Chaplin; salsa meets break dance with Spam Allstars; Latin food.

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Fri 7/3 11:45 PM 323 HBOF (Cbl)
40 minutes TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.

Escenario
Next episode:  El Lago de los Cisnes con el Ballet Americano
Sun 7/5 8:00 PM 93 KLRNDT3 (Cbl)
2 hours No rating
No description given.

'Bad' Choreographer Remembers Michael Jackson
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105986636
All Things Considered, June 26, 2009 - In Michael Jackson's earliest days with the Jackson 5, he performed the same fancy footwork and nimble moves that made him such a thrill to watch all through his career: the spins, the kicks and later, the moonwalk. Choreographer Jeffrey Daniel, who is in London, worked with Michael Jackson on his videos for Bad and Smooth Criminal. And he claims that the famous "moonwalk" evolved from the "backslide," a signature move of The Electric Boogaloos. He says that Jackson — who died Thursday at 50 — came to Disneyland with "little" Janet Jackson in the early 1980s…

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

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The Texas Folklife Festival has many current & former SADU members performing including Fire on the Mountain Cloggers & Hula Halau Ohana Elikapeka.  Be sure to wander around and check out the diversity of San Antonio Dance.

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Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8.
http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Dance Plus Studio's "The Wizard of Oz", June 12
http://www.danceplussanantonio.com,  (210) 496-1687.

Texas Folklife Festival, June 12 - 14
A three-day cultural extravaganza where visitors revel in a smorgasbord of ethnic foods, world music and traditional folk dance. What makes this event so unique is that over 40 cultural groups from across Texas come together to share their traditions and ensure that these special and rich customs continue. Choose from more than 150 ethnic foods, folk dances and a wide variety of music on nine entertainment stages, carnival rides, activities for the kids, and fun for the whole family. UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. http://www.texancultures.com/tff

Rumba Dreams, June 13, 8 p.m.
$26
Roni is the bonafide leader of Rumba Dreams. His career started at the early age of 13, when he obtained a scholarship to study with the Joffrey Ballet. He has also been at the Atlantic City ballet as a principal dancer and with The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. He gained performing experience working for the Leon Felder Modern Dance Co., Jim Henson's, The Muppet Show and the New Jersey Ballet Theater. On Broadway, he had the opportunity and privilege to work under the direction of world-renowned Andrew Lloyd Webber, Arlene Philips and Trevor Nunn for five years. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets are $26; please call box office to purchase: (210) 207-2234.

Earl Cobb Dance Studio Dance Recital, June 13
Municipal Auditorium. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, June 17, 18, 24, 25; July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23; 8 p.m.
Enjoy an array of award winning dance and musical performances that capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain this summer. ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance features the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes performing Mexican Folkloric, Spanish Flamenco, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance. Twelve award winning ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, performances are scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 17 through July 23, at the Arneson River Theatre in La Villita. The Emcee for Bravo is Elizabeth Ruiz and guest artists include: Mariachis Campanas de America and a variety of local celebrities. Bravo is $8 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the theater ticket booth prior to the performance, or at the Special Programs' office located in the Ron Darner Park Operations Headquarters builing at 5800 Old Hwy. 90 W., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday or Tuesday beginning in June. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both Fandango & Alamotion. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

KDH Dance Company Tenth Anniversary Gala Concert (Austin), June 18 - 20, 8 p.m.
Although KDH Dance is known for choreographing original works every season, the company's tenth anniversary provides an opportunity to re-visit some favorite dances from the past. Unable to resist the temptation to create new work, Artistic Director Kathy Dunn Hamrick will also present a premiere. Watch for the company's signature mixture of athleticism, expression, wit and charm. Tickets are $12-$15; they are available at www.kdhdance.com,  by phone at (512) 934-1082, or at the door. AustinVentures Studio Theater, 501 W. 3rd, Austin, TX. More information can be obtained at their website or the number listed above.

Edward Morgan, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
A Dance Celebration/Students from the Carver Dance Intensive. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. For more information, call (210) 207-7211.

Fundraising Preview of Blue Lapis Light's "Impermanence" (Austin), June 18, 7:30 p.m.
At the fund-raising Premier of Impermanence on June 18th, patrons are invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and live music before the show. An exclusive silent auction will also be held. Attire is summer evening casual. Supporters purchasing tickets at the platinum level are invited to enjoy desert and tour the historic LBJ Suite after the performance. About "Impermanence": Transforming the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin into a brilliant yet meditational stage, performers dance over the buildings' 150 foot side and bound through the air, floating, flying, bringing splendor and unconventional beauty to spaces no longer merely utilitarian. Featuring dancers, rappellers, lighting/sound designers and riggers, this awe-inspiring performance speaks to the fragility of our times: the need to be aware of the significance and beauty of each moment. J.J. Pickle Federal Building, 300 E. 8th Street. (Enter on the west side of Trinity Street, 800 block), Austin. www.bluelapislight.org

Blue Lapis Light's "Impermanence" (Austin), June 19-21 and 24-28, 9:15 p.m.
Blue Lapis Light's latest site specific work transforms the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in downtown Austin into a brilliant yet meditational stage. Performers dance over the buildings' 150 foot side and bound through the air, floating, flying, bringing splendor and unconventional beauty to spaces no longer merely utilitarian. Featuring dancers, rappellers, lighting/sound designers and riggers, this awe-inspiring performance speaks to the fragility of our times: the need to be aware of the significance and beauty of each moment. $20 general admission, $25 Prime seating. June 21 is a Pay What You Wish evening. J.J. Pickle Federal Building, 300 E. 8th St. (Enter on the west side of Trinity St., 800 block). www.bluelapislight.org

Dancepatheatre's "Memories of Spain" (Houston), June 20, 8 p.m.
Highlights: • Draper's signature work, El Cerrojo (The Door Latch) • Draper's solo and audience favorite, The Back, accompanied by pianist Timothy Hester • New work incorporating mezzo soprano Misha Penton in choreography with two dancers, accompanied by Timothy Hester on piano, to selections of Tonadillas by Enrique Granados •           Guest performer, Valdemar Phoenix of Gitanerias Flamenco, performing flamenco guitar solos • Scenes from Al Andalus, a suite of solo and duet dances from the Al Andalus Project. Choreography by Artistic Director Sara Draper, performed by the company. Joined by pianist Timothy Hester, mezzo-soprano Misha Penton, flamenco guitarist Valdemar Phoenix, flamenco cantora/dancer Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Middle Eastern dancer Kristina Koutsoudas. Tickets: $11 Students and Seniors. $21 General Admission. $60 Front Row VIP with Cast Party Admission. Box Office: www.thehobbycenter.org or (713) 315-2525. Zilkha Hall of the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX. Information: call (713) 522-6000, visit www.dancepath.com,  or email tickets@....  

WIP, June 24, 7 p.m.
A site specific edition of WIP with work tailered to the Blue Star Arts Complex. W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. $5 general, $3 students & seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

San Antonio Dance Academy Dance Recital, June 25
Lila Cockrell Theatre. www.sadance.info

Flamenco Fridays in Main Plaza, June 26, July 3, 8 p.m.
Colorful, cultural entertainment that captures the passion of Old Spain will be presented by the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango Dance Troupe this June and July. Flamenco Fridays, a live music and dance performance, is presented by the Main Plaza Conservancy and produced by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Free admission. Flamenco Fridays awakens emotions and longings for the essence of Spain with fresh engaging performances dedicated to preserving the art of flamenco. In an intimate outdoor setting, the audience will experience a vast array of styles, colorful traditional costumes as they feel the passion of Spanish flamenco driven to the beat of the classical guitar and the clicking of castanets. Absorb the drama of emotions expressed through flamenco, exploding in amazingly precise and rapid footwork. An evening of moving and memorable entertainment, Flamenco Fridays will delight and exhilarate young and old, with an art form crossing all ethnic cultures and experiences. Guest Flamenco artists are Steve Arispe and Cante Chayito. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

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Robin Getter School Of Rhythms And Dance Performance 6 Week Workshop, Mondays 8:15-9:15 p.m.
May 4, May 18 And 4 weeks in June.  Mandatory for participation in her summer shows.  Shows will be June 24 at Jumpstart and various dates at the Arneson River Theatre. $60 pre-registration.  Classes are at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson, www.thesynergystudio.com.  For more information, call Robin at (210) 332-8611..

Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements.
Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keepthe line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Pro Audition / Dance Technique Workshop San Antonio Roses' Studio, June 18, 8 - 10 p.m.
Special guest Ashley Gonzales former NBA Spurs Silver dancer 2004-2006 will conduct a two hour dance workshop Thursday evening at the San Antonio Roses Studio. Ashley is also a dance teacher at Performing Arts Conservatory of Texas specializing in Hip Hop, Jazz and technique; has performed with Fiesta Noche del Rio 2004 and was a San Antonio Rose 2003. She will cover audition tips for those interested in auditioning for pro sports entertainment squads and will go over dance technique and will teach some audition type combinations. Cost is $45 at the door cash only. Call Cynthia at (210) 843-8585 for more information. www.saroses.com

"Traditional Tango Salon Style Workshop" by Juan Carlos and Alicia Suarez, June 20
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juan Carlos and Alicia are life time dancers of the Tango. Their site is www.alwaystango.com. Come and learn to dance to the beautiful sounds of Pugliese, Calo, and Di Sarli, whose music is the typical of the smoother and more elegant "Salon Style" Argentine tango. $25 per class. Ballroom Dance Academy, 2581 Jackson Keller & Vance Jackson

Jazz Master Class with "Wicked" Assistant Dance Captain, Shanna VanDerwerker, June 22, 7-9 p.m.
Advanced & Intermediate Dancers, minimum age - 12. Shanna VanDerwerker is from Washington DC and received her BA in Dance from Point Park College. She is currently the Assistant Dance Captain for the 1st National Tour of Wicked. Other performance credits include the Broadway company of Wicked, dre.dance with artistic directors Taye Diggs and Andrew Palermo, How To Succeed in Business, Hair, Kiss Me Kate, Seven Brides, Wizard of Oz, and Walt Disney World's Kids of the Kingdom. She has been assistant choreographer to Christopher Gattelli on many projects including Broadway's High Fidelity, Silence! The Musical for the Fringe Festival, and How to Save The World… Off Broadway. She was also the assistant to Shea Sullivan on Dancebreak 2008 and many upcoming projects. Shanna has taught and adjudicated for conventions and schools across the country and Canada including NYU's CAP 21, University of Hartford's Hartt School, Access Broadway, Nexstar National Talent Competition, Dance Masters of America and Broadway Dance Center. Cost is $25. Call to register. Limited availability.Hosted by Connally's Dance Workshop, Inc., 2800 NE Loop 410, Ste. 307, San Antonio, TX 78218. (210) 656-1334.

Ann Christiansen NIA Workshop, June 26-28
Join the Nia San Antonio community in welcoming Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer from Germany! Don't miss this opportunity to dance with one of Nia's masters in the following classes: Friday, June 26th 9 - 10:30 am & 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Saturday, June 27th 9 - 10:30 am & 3 - 4:30 pm; Sunday, June 28th 3 - 4:30 pm. All classes are $25 each. Play with the Five Sensations, Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability! Play with levels and planes! Come play with Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer! Sunday, June 28th noon - 4:30 pm; noon -2:30 pm Playshop; 3 - 4:30 pm Class. Cost: $55, includes the class. Pre-registration required. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). www.thesynergystudio.com/schedule

Choreography Workshop, July 6 - 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Parks and Recreation dance instructor Erica Wilson-Perkins invites all dancers and instructors to attend her summer choreography workshop. Erica holds an MFA in dance from Florida State University. She has performed with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble and the Dance Repertory Theater and has served as a full-time dance faculty member at the University of Illinois where she developed the jazz component of the Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts program as well as Pilates Method courses. After moving to Detroit in 2000, Erica joined Wayne State University as the King-Chavez-Parks Artist in residence. While serving at the University, she founded and directed CounterGrove Dance Company and made Dance Department history by becoming the first in the department's thirty year history to be selected for the prestigious ACDFA Nationals. The cost for the entire week is $40. The workshop will be held at the Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr. For more information call (210) 207-3132.

Carlos Cañedo Workshop and Milonga, July 29 - August 2
Carlos Cañedo returns to San Antonio to give workshop and private classes. There will also be a milonga on Saturday night. Zen Monsters Studio 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201. For more information on Carlos Cañedo, see thetangocompany.com.

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

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Dance Plus Summer Dance Camps
Princess Camp (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling and Craft Projects, Ages 3-6 years) Mornings 10 - 11:30 a.m. June 15-19 / June 22-26 / July 20-24 Evenings 5:30 to 7 pm July 6-10. 1 wk $110, 2 wks $215, 3wks $320 and 4 wks $425. Register for two, three or five days a week! Daily rate $22. High School Musical Camps, 7 and up, July 24-25 (Friday & Saturday)6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Team Prep Camp (Ages 13+) August 7-8 (Friday & Saturday) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Hip Hop Camp (Ages 7 and up) August 14-15 (Friday & Saturday) 6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Plus Competition Team Camps (Tap / Ballet / Jazz / Lyrical / Hip Hop) June 15-19 & June 22-26. Team Hopefuls are required to attend two full weeks of Dance Camp. Team Auditions Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Beginning / Intermediate (ages 7-10): 5 - 6:30 p.m., 1 wk $110 & 2 wks $215. Intermediate / Advanced (ages 11+) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1 wk $170 & 2 wks $335. Please call for more information and to sign-up at CAMP! Space is limited. Dance Plus (210) 496-1687, 2824 Thousand Oaks at Jones-Maltsberger (78232)

Edward Morgan Summer Dance Intensive, June 8 - 18, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Edward Morgan, Director of The MorganScott Ballet New York City. The company has been described as "a glittering display of balletic classicism" by The New York Times. Free! Classes for 8 – 18 year olds. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-. All levels welcome. Performance Main Stage: June 18, 7:30 p.m. Audition: Friday, May 1: registration 4 p.m.; audition: 5 - 9 p.m. Audition location: Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas, 78202. (210) 207-7211 (Carver); (212) 582-1941 (MorganScott). www.thecarver.org  www.morganscottballet.org 

Hip Hop, June 15, 16 & 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn great choreography and technique while having fun dancing to the latest dance music and hip hop moves. Ages 5-11. Cost: $100. Danzavida de San Antonio Dance Company, Krystal Diaz, Artistic Director. 2503 West Ave, (210) 326-2893, danzavidasa@...

Flamenco Summer Workshop, June 29, 30 & July 1, 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn great choreography and technique. This Intense Flamenco class will teach the fundamentals of castanets and dance. Footwork, Palmas, and plenty of ARTE. Intermediate level dancers please. Ages 12 - Adult. Cost: $150. Danzavida de San Antonio Dance Company, Krystal Diaz, Artistic Director. 2503 West Ave, (210) 326-2893, danzavidasa@...

The 2009 Summer Dance Intensive with Dance Ad Deum (Houston), August 2 - 7
Dance Faculty will include the following instructors and more: Randall Flinn – Director of Ad Deum, Faculty Houston Ballet Academy, Houston Met, Revolve Dance Company; Karen Castleman – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and former dancer with Ad Deum; Clara Cravey – guest faculty North Carolina School of the Arts; Ballet Mistress-Ad Deum, former principal Houston Ballet Academy; Laura Morton – Professor of Dance Belhaven College; Kenn Tolle – Director Hosanna Sacred Dance Co.; Steve Rooks -: former principal dancer with Martha Graham; Professor of Dance Vassar College. Specialized Class Levels from Beginner to Professional in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Urban Dance; Hip Hop; Tap, Lyrical, Worship Dance, Mime, Dramatic Dance, Choreography, Repertoire, and more. Ages 14 thru Adult. Register and download brochure at website: http://www.danceaddeum.com/id29.html or email info@... for brochures to be mailed

Intensive Ballet Workshop with International Guest Teacher Sara Knight, August 16 – 20, 10 – 3:30 p.m.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is hosting this master class for ages 12 – 18. Cost $250. Location, BCSTX, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209. For more information, or to save your spot, please email balletfrontdesk@... or call the Ballet Conservatory at (210) 820-3400. www.balletsouthtexas.org

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AUDITIONS / PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
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Our Part of Town Talent Show Auditions, June 13, 20 & 26
It's time to start polishing your performance and possibly win $1000! The 2009 Our Part of Town auditions are just around the corner, starting with three open auditions: June 13 at Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 20 at Lion's Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 26 at Enrique Barrera Community Fitness Center, 5800 Old Hwy. 90 West, 6 - 8 p.m. Performers compete in shows in their perspective Council Districts. In the past, talents have ranged from piano solos to vocalists singing ranchera music to dance numbers. This program is made possible by the generous corporate sponsorship of Time Warner Cable Co. The shows are televised on Time Warner Cable's On Demand Digital channel 988. This free local on demand channel focuses on arts and culture, local sports, events around San Antonio, education, and local government. The On Demand component of this channel allows customers to fast-forward, pause and rewind the program just like a DVD player. For more information call (210) 207-3133.

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Dance Instructors
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballet Folklorico instructors with at least 5 years teaching experience. Starting salary of $20 a class; if interested email your resume to saritazuniga@.... You can contact Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial, San Antonio, TX 78221 or at (210) 923-5362. You can visit Sarita's Dance Studio at www.saritasdance.com.

Dance Instructors
Stone Oak Youth Theatre is seeking instructors for Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop for Fall 2009.  Pay starts at $25/class, and is negotiable depending on experience and education.  Visit www.SOYT.org for more information on our organization.  Please send resumes to maryclaire@....

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Dance Your A... Off Casting Special
Tue 6/16 10:00 PM
64 OXYGEN (Cbl) 30 minutes TV-PG

Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Next episode:  Sudden Death Challenge
Sun 6/14 1:00 PM
231 MTV2 (Cbl) 1 hour, 30 minutes TV-PG
Nine dance crews battle for a chance at the championship.

The Red Shoes (1948)
Sun 6/14 1:20 PM
165 MGMHD (Cbl) 2 hours, 35 minutes NR
A ballerina loves a ballet composer but dances for an obsessive impresario.

So You Think You Can Dance
Next episode:  The top 18 dancers perform
Wed 6/17 7:00 PM
11 KABB (Cbl) 2 hours TV-PG
The top 18 dancers perform.

Save the Last Dance (2001)
Sat 6/20 5:00 PM
127 TNTHD (Cbl) 2 hours PG13
A white teenager moves to Chicago after her mother's death and falls for a black student who shares her love of dance.

Independent Lens
Next episode:  Water Flowing Together
Sat 6/20 9:00 PM
10 KLRN (Cbl) 1 hour No rating
An openly gay man of Navajo and Puerto Rican descent, Jock Soto retired from the New York City Ballet at age 40 after a 24-year career.

'Billy Elliot' Takes 10 Tonys, 'Carnage' Best Play
AP, June 8, 2009
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105093355
Broadway's Tonys seemed a family affair this year, with an outpouring of generosity from winners to losers despite the domination of the evening by Billy Elliot, which won 10 awards, and one actor bringing his wife to the stage to stand by him while he accepted his prize.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"'It's a one in 1,000 chance that this could work, and I think we found that one.'"

~ Peter Boal, School of American Ballet, on Sokvannara Sar, a traditional Cambodian dancer who moved to the US at age 17 to begin Ballet study.  A documentary film of his progress has been made by Anne H. Bass.  He is now a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet Company.  Read more at http://tinyurl.com/nvtsv6

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8.
http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Drummin' & Dancin' Booty Shakin' Festival, Bert's Backyard Drumming & Dancing, June 7, 3 p.m. - Sundown
Little Egypt Dance Co. & Art2Heart Modern Day Medicine: Drumming & Dancing to the `spirit drum'.  Come join us for an organic booty shakin' event.  Bring your percussion instrument or just come!  If you can shake, twist, turn or shimmy – this is the event for you!  Let's sweat off the recession, the healthy way – to the beat of the music!  Family friendly event. 3602 Ave. B    Free Parking. $1 Donation.

Dance Plus Studio's "The Wizard of Oz", June 12
http://www.danceplussanantonio.com,  (210) 496-1687.

Texas Folklife Festival, June 12 - 14
A three-day cultural extravaganza where visitors revel in a smorgasbord of ethnic foods, world music and traditional folk dance. What makes this event so unique is that over 40 cultural groups from across Texas come together to share their traditions and ensure that these special and rich customs continue. Choose from more than 150 ethnic foods, folk dances and a wide variety of music on nine entertainment stages, carnival rides, activities for the kids, and fun for the whole family. UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures. http://www.texancultures.com/tff

Rumba Dreams, June 13, 8 p.m.
Roni is the bonafide leader of Rumba Dreams. His career started at the early age of 13, when he obtained a scholarship to study with the Joffrey Ballet. He has also been at the Atlantic City ballet as a principal dancer and with The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. He gained performing experience working for the Leon Felder Modern Dance Co., Jim Henson's, The Muppet Show and the New Jersey Ballet Theater. On Broadway, he had the opportunity and privilege to work under the direction of world-renowned Andrew Lloyd Webber, Arlene Philips and Trevor Nunn for five years. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets are $26; please call box office to purchase: (210) 207-2234.

Earl Cobb Dance Studio Dance Recital, June 13
Municipal Auditorium. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, June 17, 18, 24, 25; July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23; 8 p.m.
Enjoy an array of award winning dance and musical performances that capture the flavor and passion of Old San Antonio and its cultural roots in Mexico and Spain this summer. ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance features the Parks and Recreation Department's Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes performing Mexican Folkloric, Spanish Flamenco, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dance. Twelve award winning ¡Bravo! An Evening of Song and Dance, performances are scheduled for 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 17 through July 23, at the Arneson River Theatre in La Villita. The Emcee for Bravo is Elizabeth Ruiz and guest artists include: Mariachis Campanas de America and a variety of local celebrities. Bravo is $8 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the theater ticket booth prior to the performance, or at the Special Programs' office located in the Ron Darner Park Operations Headquarters builing at 5800 Old Hwy. 90 W., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday or Tuesday beginning in June. Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefit both Fandango & Alamotion. For more information, call (210) 207-3132.

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Robin Getter School Of Rhythms And Dance Performance 6 Week Workshop, Mondays 8:15-9:15 p.m.
May 4, May 18 And 4 weeks in June.  Mandatory for participation in her summer shows.  Shows will be June 24 at Jumpstart and various dates at the Arneson River Theatre. $60 pre-registration.  Classes are at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson, www.thesynergystudio.com.  For more information, call Robin at (210) 332-8611..

Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements.
Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keepthe line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

DANCE/USA 2009 Annual Conference (Houston), June 3-6
This is your opportunity to network, strategize, learn, and share with leaders in the dance field. It's more important than ever to hone your fundraising, marketing, and management skills. Reservation deadline is May 12; call (800) 633-7313 or http://houstonregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/hourh2009dusa The first 100 registrants receive a $50 discount on their registration rate.

Ann Christiansen NIA Workshop, June 26-28
Join the Nia San Antonio community in welcoming Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer from Germany! Don't miss this opportunity to dance with one of Nia's masters in the following classes: Friday, June 26th 9 - 10:30 am & 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Saturday, June 27th 9 - 10:30 am & 3 - 4:30 pm; Sunday, June 28th 3 - 4:30 pm. All classes are $25 each. Play with the Five Sensations, Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability! Play with levels and planes! Come play with Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer! Sunday, June 28th noon - 4:30 pm; noon -2:30 pm Playshop; 3 - 4:30 pm Class. Cost: $55, includes the class. Pre-registration required. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). www.thesynergystudio.com/schedule

Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements.
Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keep the line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Rumba Classes, Friday & Monday
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Rumba at 7 pm on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8 p.m.  Then an intermediate Rumba class on Monday at 7 p.m. All classes are in Heritage Hall at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or www.SalonMexico.20M.com

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SUMMER DANCE CAMP LISTINGS
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Dance Plus Summer Dance Camps
Princess Camp (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling and Craft Projects, Ages 3-6 years) Mornings 10 - 11:30 a.m. June 15-19 / June 22-26 / July 20-24 Evenings 5:30 to 7 pm July 6-10. 1 wk $110, 2 wks $215, 3wks $320 and 4 wks $425. Register for two, three or five days a week! Daily rate $22. High School Musical Camps, 7 and up, July 24-25 (Friday & Saturday)6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Team Prep Camp (Ages 13+) August 7-8 (Friday & Saturday) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Hip Hop Camp (Ages 7 and up) August 14-15 (Friday & Saturday) 6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Plus Competition Team Camps (Tap / Ballet / Jazz / Lyrical / Hip Hop) June 15-19 & June 22-26. Team Hopefuls are required to attend two full weeks of Dance Camp. Team Auditions Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Beginning / Intermediate (ages 7-10): 5 - 6:30 p.m., 1 wk $110 & 2 wks $215. Intermediate / Advanced (ages 11+) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1 wk $170 & 2 wks $335. Please call for more information and to sign-up at CAMP! Space is limited. Dance Plus (210) 496-1687, 2824 Thousand Oaks at Jones-Maltsberger (78232)

Sarita's Dance Studio "Summer Fun Workshops", June 5 - 7
Friday, June 5, 4:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2 - 6:30 p.m. This workshop includes: pointe with Marina Johnson; jumps, leaps & turns with Marina J.; hip-hop with Karma Stylz; Ballet Folklorico with Morena Hart. All classes, $150. Point, JLT & Hip Hop, $100. JLT, Hip Hop & BF, $100. JLT & Hip Hop, &75. For more information, (210) 923-5362.

Edward Morgan Summer Dance Intensive, June 8 - 18, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Edward Morgan, Director of The MorganScott Ballet New York City. The company has been described as "a glittering display of balletic classicism" by The New York Times. Free! Classes for 8 – 18 year olds. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-. All levels welcome. Performance Main Stage: June 18, 7:30 p.m. Audition: Friday, May 1: registration 4 p.m.; audition: 5 - 9 p.m. Audition location: Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas, 78202. (210) 207-7211 (Carver); (212) 582-1941 (MorganScott). www.thecarver.org  www.morganscottballet.org 

The 2009 Summer Dance Intensive with Dance Ad Deum (Houston), August 2 - 7
Dance Faculty will include the following instructors and more: Randall Flinn – Director of Ad Deum, Faculty Houston Ballet Academy, Houston Met, Revolve Dance Company; Karen Castleman – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and former dancer with Ad Deum; Clara Cravey – guest faculty North Carolina School of the Arts; Ballet Mistress-Ad Deum, former principal Houston Ballet Academy; Laura Morton – Professor of Dance Belhaven College; Kenn Tolle – Director Hosanna Sacred Dance Co.; Steve Rooks -: former principal dancer with Martha Graham; Professor of Dance Vassar College. Specialized Class Levels from Beginner to Professional in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Urban Dance; Hip Hop; Tap, Lyrical, Worship Dance, Mime, Dramatic Dance, Choreography, Repertoire, and more. Ages 14 thru Adult. Register and download brochure at website: http://www.danceaddeum.com/id29.html or email info@... for brochures to be mailed

Intensive Ballet Workshop with International Guest Teacher Sara Knight, August 16 – 20, 10 – 3:30 p.m.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is hosting this master class for ages 12 – 18. Cost $250. Location, BCSTX, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209. For more information, or to save your spot, please email balletfrontdesk@... or call the Ballet Conservatory at (210) 820-3400. www.balletsouthtexas.org

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Our Part of Town Talent Show Auditions, June 13, 20 & 26
It's time to start polishing your performance and possibly win $1000! The 2009 Our Part of Town auditions are just around the corner, starting with three open auditions: June 13 at Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 20 at Lion's Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 26 at Enrique Barrera Community Fitness Center, 5800 Old Hwy. 90 West, 6 - 8 p.m. Performers compete in shows in their perspective Council Districts. In the past, talents have ranged from piano solos to vocalists singing ranchera music to dance numbers. This program is made possible by the generous corporate sponsorship of Time Warner Cable Co. The shows are televised on Time Warner Cable's On Demand Digital channel 988. This free local on demand channel focuses on arts and culture, local sports, events around San Antonio, education, and local government. The On Demand component of this channel allows customers to fast-forward, pause and rewind the program just like a DVD player. For more information call (210) 207-3133.

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Dance Instructors
Stone Oak Youth Theatre is seeking instructors for Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop for Fall 2009.  Pay starts at $25/class, and is negotiable depending on experience and education.  Visit www.SOYT.org for more information on our organization.  Please send resumes to maryclaire@....

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DANCE TV PROGRAMMING & OTHER MEDIA SOURCES
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Dance India Dance – Limelight
Fri 5/29 4:30 PM 711 ZCIN (Cbl)
30 minutes No rating

Art & Music
Fri 5/29 6:30 PM 375 BABY1 (Cbl) 30 minutes No rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

LatiNation
Next episode:  Capoeira; 'Raising Victor Vargas'
Sat 5/30 4:00 AM 5 KENS (Cbl) 30 minutes TV-PG
A combination of martial arts and dance known as capoeira; "Raising Victor Vargas"; the Mariachi Academy of New York; designers Anna Fong and James De Colón; KIPP Aspire Academy; music group Menudo.

Hairspray (2007)
Sat 5/30 11:50 PM 323 HBOF (Cbl) 2 hours PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sun 5/31 10:45 AM 311 STZE (Cbl) 1 hour, 45 minutes PG13A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

The Music & Dance of Poland: Mazowsze
Mon 6/1 9:00 AM 162 HDNET (Cbl) 1 hour TV-PG
In traditional costume, the 65-member singing and dancing troupe celebrates the country's cultural legacy; Bobby Vinton narrates.

Center Stage (2000)
Tue 6/2 10:15 AM 338 WOMAX (Cbl) 2 hours PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

So You Think You Can Dance
Next episode:  Las Vegas callbacks
Wed 6/3 7:00 PM 11 KABB (Cbl) 2 hours No rating
Dancers compete in the Las Vegas callbacks.

American Latino
Thu 6/4 4:00 PM 278 SITV (Cbl) 30 minutes TV-PG
Tribal Street Wear; Hip Hop and Salsa photographer, Joe Conzo.

Honey (2003)
Thu 6/4 8:00 PM 34 MTV (Cbl) 2 hours PG13
A dancer/choreographer organizes a benefit to raise money for a new studio for inner-city youth.   View

The Red Shoes (1948)
Fri 6/5 10:05 AM 165 MGMHD (Cbl) 2 hours, 35 minutes NR
A ballerina loves a ballet composer but dances for an obsessive impresario.   View

Come Dance at My Wedding (2009)
Sat 6/6 8:00 PM 53 HALMRK (Cbl) 2 hours, 02 minutes NR
A woman faces opposition from her estranged father when she plans to sell the family's dance studio.

The Producers Makes Its Berlin Debut
by Monika Mueller Kroll
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104620671
NPR.org, May 27, 2009 ·  Mel Brooks musical "The Producers" has arrived in Berlin.
The absurd comedy with the rousing number "Springtime for Hitler" is playing at the Admiralspalast - in the same theater where Hitler was actually a patron and had his own box. The musical was a major success on Broadway, but no one was sure how it would be received in Germany. Are Germans ready to laugh about Hitler?

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"`My husband and I believe firmly that arts education develops innovative thinkers.'"

~ Michelle Obama, at the ABT gala performance, as quoted in the NY Times.  Read more at http://tinyurl.com/qr5ppc

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU member Amitava Sarkar of PhotographyInsight: "Nrityagram is one of India's most prominent dance companies in the Odissi style.  The Miller Outdoor Theater (Houston) presents a free show of Nrityagram on Saturday.  The repertory is - Pratima-Reflection, a work commissioned by the Joyce Theater last year.  Images from their Austin performance can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance." ~Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

Let us know what you are doing!  Email webmaster@...!

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Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8.
http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Modern Dance (Austin), May 22 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong/Bergeron presents works by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (Austin), Jane Weiner (Houston) and Artistic Directors, Carisa Armstrong and Christine Bergeron (Bryan). Works by guest artists Michelle Nance (San Marcos), Morgan Gill (College Station) and Gerri Houlihan (Tallahassee, FL) will also be presented. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 seniors / students and will be available at the door. For more information, call (979) 204-1932.

Danzas de Mexico, May 24, 8 p.m.
Sarita's Dance Studio is proud to present its 11th annual Danzas de Mexico dance production, featuring Alegría Dance Company. Danzas de Mexico will feature various regions and new works from Mexico, Spain and the USA. This show is filled with beautiful choreography and elaborate costuming. Arneson River Theatre, 418 La Villita. This beautiful show is a must see for anyone visiting San Antonio. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial. You can contact Sarita's at (210) 923-5362 or saritazuniga@... or visit them at www.saritasdance.com

Third Coast Rhythm Project presents "Hearts and Soles", May 24, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrating National Tap Dance Day. Showcasing the best of the next generation's rhythm explorers. Tickets available online at www.thirdcoastrhythm.com or by phone at (210) 438-5571. Jo Long Theatre for the Performing Arts, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry.

Dorothy Keck Student Recital, May 24
Municipal Auditorium. More information is available at http://www.dorothykeckdancers.com.

WIP Creme, May 27, 7 p.m.
W-I-P Créme 2009 features some of the best of the years' W-I-P performances, with performances of modern dance, ballet, tribal, and theater dance. This one night only event includes a complimentary reception following the performance. Because the evening features completed works, there will not be a post-performance discussion. W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. Tickets are available at the door the evening of the performance for $10 general admission, $6 for students/seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

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Robin Getter School Of Rhythms And Dance Performance 6 Week Workshop, Mondays 8:15-9:15 p.m.
May 4, May 18 And 4 weeks in June.  Mandatory for participation in her summer shows.  Shows will be June 24 at Jumpstart and various dates at the Arneson River Theatre. $60 pre-registration.  Classes are at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson, www.thesynergystudio.com.  For more information, call Robin at (210) 332-8611..

DANCE/USA 2009 Annual Conference (Houston), June 3-6
This is your opportunity to network, strategize, learn, and share with leaders in the dance field. It's more important than ever to hone your fundraising, marketing, and management skills. Reservation deadline is May 12; call (800) 633-7313 or http://houstonregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/hourh2009dusa The first 100 registrants receive a $50 discount on their registration rate.

Ann Christiansen NIA Workshop, June 26-28
Join the Nia San Antonio community in welcoming Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer from Germany! Don't miss this opportunity to dance with one of Nia's masters in the following classes: Friday, June 26th 9 - 10:30 am & 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Saturday, June 27th 9 - 10:30 am & 3 - 4:30 pm; Sunday, June 28th 3 - 4:30 pm. All classes are $25 each. Play with the Five Sensations, Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability! Play with levels and planes! Come play with Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer! Sunday, June 28th noon - 4:30 pm; noon -2:30 pm Playshop; 3 - 4:30 pm Class. Cost: $55, includes the class. Pre-registration required. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). www.thesynergystudio.com/schedule

Veil Dance Lessons, Thursdays, June & July, 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you to classes with one of the most popular props used in belly dancing, the veil. Dancing with a veil adds a touch of elegance to a dance performance, especially when the veil flows gracefully with the movements of the dancer. Dancing with a veil emphasizes the grace of certain arm and shoulder movements.
Many belly dancers use a veil as an opening prop to slow music, then gracefully and respectfully discard the veil after a few minutes, or when the tempo of the music changes. Ages 12+. $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

Paso Doble Dance, Thursdays in June & July, 7 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoanamericana invites you classes in Paso Doble, which interprets and portrays a bullfight. Paso Doble atmosphere is powerful, intoxicating and intense with fierce drama and captive energy. It puts the audience under its majestic and magical spell. Danced at its best it requires both composure and stealth. Paso Doble was originally a dance simply depicting the actions of the Matador with the lady portraying the cape. It has now progressed from that style with the dancers enacting the role of the torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, interchanging their roles at will. Paso Doble is all about shaping. All movements start from a shape into a shape. Square alignments are out. The arms and hands display roundness and strength when moving from one position to another, always helping to keepthe line and rhythm. Ages 16+. $3 Donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.) For information, please call (210) 431-3922.

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

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Dance Plus Summer Dance Camps
Princess Camp (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling and Craft Projects, Ages 3-6 years) Mornings 10 - 11:30 a.m. June 15-19 / June 22-26 / July 20-24 Evenings 5:30 to 7 pm July 6-10. 1 wk $110, 2 wks $215, 3wks $320 and 4 wks $425. Register for two, three or five days a week! Daily rate $22. High School Musical Camps, 7 and up, July 24-25 (Friday & Saturday)6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Team Prep Camp (Ages 13+) August 7-8 (Friday & Saturday) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Hip Hop Camp (Ages 7 and up) August 14-15 (Friday & Saturday) 6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Plus Competition Team Camps (Tap / Ballet / Jazz / Lyrical / Hip Hop) June 15-19 & June 22-26. Team Hopefuls are required to attend two full weeks of Dance Camp. Team Auditions Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Beginning / Intermediate (ages 7-10): 5 - 6:30 p.m., 1 wk $110 & 2 wks $215. Intermediate / Advanced (ages 11+) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1 wk $170 & 2 wks $335. Please call for more information and to sign-up at CAMP! Space is limited. Dance Plus (210) 496-1687, 2824 Thousand Oaks at Jones-Maltsberger (78232)

Sarita's Dance Studio "Summer Fun Workshops", June 5 - 7
Friday, June 5, 4:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2 - 6:30 p.m. This workshop includes: pointe with Marina Johnson; jumps, leaps & turns with Marina J.; hip-hop with Karma Stylz; Ballet Folklorico with Morena Hart. All classes, $150. Point, JLT & Hip Hop, $100. JLT, Hip Hop & BF, $100. JLT & Hip Hop, &75. For more information, (210) 923-5362

Edward Morgan Summer Dance Intensive, June 8 - 18, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Edward Morgan, Director of The MorganScott Ballet New York City. The company has been described as "a glittering display of balletic classicism" by The New York Times. Free! Classes for 8 – 18 year olds. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-. All levels welcome. Performance Main Stage: June 18, 7:30 p.m. Audition: Friday, May 1: registration 4 p.m.; audition: 5 - 9 p.m. Audition location: Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas, 78202. (210) 207-7211 (Carver); (212) 582-1941 (MorganScott). www.thecarver.org  www.morganscottballet.org 

The 2009 Summer Dance Intensive with Dance Ad Deum (Houston), August 2 - 7
Dance Faculty will include the following instructors and more: Randall Flinn – Director of Ad Deum, Faculty Houston Ballet Academy, Houston Met, Revolve Dance Company; Karen Castleman – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and former dancer with Ad Deum; Clara Cravey – guest faculty North Carolina School of the Arts; Ballet Mistress-Ad Deum, former principal Houston Ballet Academy; Laura Morton – Professor of Dance Belhaven College; Kenn Tolle – Director Hosanna Sacred Dance Co.; Steve Rooks -: former principal dancer with Martha Graham; Professor of Dance Vassar College. Specialized Class Levels from Beginner to Professional in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Urban Dance; Hip Hop; Tap, Lyrical, Worship Dance, Mime, Dramatic Dance, Choreography, Repertoire, and more. Ages 14 thru Adult. Register and download brochure at website: http://www.danceaddeum.com/id29.html or email info@... for brochures to be mailed

Intensive Ballet Workshop with International Guest Teacher Sara Knight, August 16 – 20, 10 – 3:30 p.m.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is hosting this master class for ages 12 – 18. Cost $250. Location, BCSTX, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209. For more information, or to save your spot, please email balletfrontdesk@... or call the Ballet Conservatory at (210) 820-3400. www.balletsouthtexas.org

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Our Part of Town Talent Show Auditions, June 13, 20 & 26
It's time to start polishing your performance and possibly win $1000! The 2009 Our Part of Town auditions are just around the corner, starting with three open auditions: June 13 at Berta Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S. Josephine Tobin Dr., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 20 at Lion's Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 26 at Enrique Barrera Community Fitness Center, 5800 Old Hwy. 90 West, 6 - 8 p.m. Performers compete in shows in their perspective Council Districts. In the past, talents have ranged from piano solos to vocalists singing ranchera music to dance numbers. This program is made possible by the generous corporate sponsorship of Time Warner Cable Co. The shows are televised on Time Warner Cable's On Demand Digital channel 988. This free local on demand channel focuses on arts and culture, local sports, events around San Antonio, education, and local government. The On Demand component of this channel allows customers to fast-forward, pause and rewind the program just like a DVD player. For more information call (210) 207-3133.


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Art & Music
Fri 5/22 6:30 PM 375 BABY1 (Cbl) 30 minutes No rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge
Next episode:  Australia: Arnhemland and the Kimberley
Fri 5/22 8:00 PM 92 KLRNDT2 (Cbl) 30 minutes No rating
Images of rock art painted more than thousands of years ago; canyons carved by wind and water; ancient aboriginal dance.

Hairspray (2007)
Fri 5/22 9:30 PM 323 HBOF (Cbl) 2 hours PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sat 5/23 6:50 AM 187 STZHD (Cbl) 1 hour, 45 minutes PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

American Latino
Sat 5/23 11:30 AM 278 SITV (Cbl) 30 minutes TV-PG
First Latino on Sports Illustrated cover, Felipe Lopez; silent film reborn with Cholo Chaplin; salsa meets break dance with Spam Allstars; Latin food.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sun 5/24 5:30 PM 41 FAM (Cbl) 2 hours, 30 minutes PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

American Latino TV
Next episode:  Paul Rodriguez; Ballet Hispanico
Sun 5/24 11:35 PM 3 WOAI (Cbl) 30 minutes No rating
Comic Paul Rodriguez; Ballet Hispanico; NBA player José Juan Barea; www.thejosevilson.com; music group Kinky.

Center Stage (2000)
Mon 5/25 5:45 AM 348 ATMAX (Cbl) 2 hours PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Wed 5/27 5:00 PM 163 HDNETMV (Cbl) 2 hours R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

So You Think You Can Dance
Wed 5/27 7:00 PM 11 KABB (Cbl) 2 hours TV-PG
Contestants compete to become America's best dancer.

Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Fri 5/29 12:30 AM 69 AMC (Cbl) 2 hours, 30 minutes PG
A Brooklyn paint-store clerk dons a white suit and becomes king of the dance floor at his local disco.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"`To prevent someone from having the opportunity to show work is not something we would think is ethical.'"

~ Vallejo Gantner, Performance Space 122's artistic director. From Caludia La Rocco's NY Times article, "Contract Disputes in the Dance World: It's Not Always Easy to Bend the Rules" http://tinyurl.com/pt5vy5

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From SADU member Amitava Sarkar of PhotographyInsight: "Nrityagram is one of India's most prominent dance companies in the Odissi style.  The Miller Outdoor Theater (Houston) presents a free show of Nrityagram on Saturday.  The repertory is - Pratima-Reflection, a work commissioned by the Joyce Theater last year.  Images from their Austin performance can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance." ~Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

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Ballet Austin's Cinderella (Austin), May 8 - 10
Stephen Mills first brought this treasured fairytale to life in 1997 with a luscious score from Glazunov compiled especially for this ballet. Directly from the pages of the enduring tale, Cinderella delights audiences with the beauty and majesty of classical ballet, wrapped in the promise of "happily ever after," and generously sprinkled with a wonderful dose of humor. Complete with a fairy Godmother, a handsome prince and an unforgettable ball, the magnificent staging, music and costumes - make this production a delight for all ages. Choreography by Stephen Mills; music by Alexander Glazunov. Musical accompaniment by The Austin Symphony Orchestra. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive (at the corner of S. 1st Street). www.balletaustin.org/

Fiesta Noche del Rio, May 15 - August 8
Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest running show of its kind in the U.S. – will celebrate its 52nd season this year. The musical extravaganza features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act showstopping performance. Held at the historic Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk, the outdoor show has entertained more than a million locals and visitors since its inception. Fiesta Noche del Rio is sponsored by the Alamo Kiwanis Club. The non-profit organization has a long-term mission of raising funds to provide support for children's charities. All proceeds from these performances benefit Respite Care of San Antonio and Any Baby Can. Fridays & Saturdays: May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8.
http://www.alamo-kiwanis.org/FiestaNoche.html

Visions of a Bible, May 16, 8 p.m.
Savion Glover's thrilling new show is called Visions Of A Bible. Not the Bible, a bible. Although Lori Ann Hunter's rich gospel voice hymns God and Jesus, Glover's dancing also honors the living and departed saints of tap—Saint Steve, Saint Honi, Saint Gregory, and their kin—paying homage not just by evoking them, but by teasing their steps into higher speeds, denser textures, and surprising variations. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets are $31/41; please call box office to purchase: (210) 207-2234.

Alegrias! - an Art Show, May 16, 6 - 9 p.m.
Join Arte Flamenco Dance Studio for an evening of art, wine and the sounds of flamenco. Original works in a variety of media by Blanquita Sullivan, Vanessa Centeno, Claudia Silva and Ingrid Silva. Portions of proceeds benefit on-going dance programs at Academia de Arte Flamenco. Free admission, donations welcome. 1722 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX. For more information, call (210) 314-7171. www.arteflamencosatx.com  

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Robin Getter School Of Rhythms And Dance Performance 6 Week Workshop, Mondays 8:15-9:15 p.m.
May 4, May 18 And 4 weeks in June.  Mandatory for participation in her summer shows.  Shows will be June 24 at Jumpstart and various dates at the Arneson River Theatre. $60 pre-registration.  Classes are at The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson, www.thesynergystudio.com.  For more information, call Robin at (210) 332-8611..

DANCE/USA 2009 Annual Conference (Houston), June 3-6
This is your opportunity to network, strategize, learn, and share with leaders in the dance field. It's more important than ever to hone your fundraising, marketing, and management skills. Reservation deadline is May 12; call (800) 633-7313 or http://houstonregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/hourh2009dusa The first 100 registrants receive a $50 discount on their registration rate.

Ann Christiansen NIA Workshop, June 26-28
Join the Nia San Antonio community in welcoming Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer from Germany! Don't miss this opportunity to dance with one of Nia's masters in the following classes: Friday, June 26th 9 - 10:30 am & 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Saturday, June 27th 9 - 10:30 am & 3 - 4:30 pm; Sunday, June 28th 3 - 4:30 pm. All classes are $25 each. Play with the Five Sensations, Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability! Play with levels and planes! Come play with Ann Christiansen, Black Belt Nia Trainer! Sunday, June 28th noon - 4:30 pm; noon -2:30 pm Playshop; 3 - 4:30 pm Class. Cost: $55, includes the class. Pre-registration required. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). www.thesynergystudio.com/schedule

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

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Dance Plus Summer Dance Camps
Princess Camp (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Tumbling and Craft Projects, Ages 3-6 years) Mornings 10 - 11:30 a.m. June 15-19 / June 22-26 / July 20-24 Evenings 5:30 to 7 pm July 6-10. 1 wk $110, 2 wks $215, 3wks $320 and 4 wks $425. Register for two, three or five days a week! Daily rate $22. High School Musical Camps, 7 and up, July 24-25 (Friday & Saturday)6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Team Prep Camp (Ages 13+) August 7-8 (Friday & Saturday) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Hip Hop Camp (Ages 7 and up) August 14-15 (Friday & Saturday) 6 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40. Dance Plus Competition Team Camps (Tap / Ballet / Jazz / Lyrical / Hip Hop) June 15-19 & June 22-26. Team Hopefuls are required to attend two full weeks of Dance Camp. Team Auditions Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Beginning / Intermediate (ages 7-10): 5 - 6:30 p.m., 1 wk $110 & 2 wks $215. Intermediate / Advanced (ages 11+) 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1 wk $170 & 2 wks $335. Please call for more information and to sign-up at CAMP! Space is limited. Dance Plus (210) 496-1687, 2824 Thousand Oaks at Jones-Maltsberger (78232)

Sarita's Dance Studio "Summer Fun Workshops", June 5 - 7
Friday, June 5, 4:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2 - 6:30 p.m. This workshop includes: pointe with Marina Johnson; jumps, leaps & turns with Marina J.; hip-hop with Karma Stylz; Ballet Folklorico with Morena Hart. All classes, $150. Point, JLT & Hip Hop, $100. JLT, Hip Hop & BF, $100. JLT & Hip Hop, &75. For more information, (210) 923-5362.

Edward Morgan Summer Dance Intensive, June 8 - 18, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Edward Morgan, Director of The MorganScott Ballet New York City. The company has been described as "a glittering display of balletic classicism" by The New York Times. Free! Classes for 8 – 18 year olds. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-. All levels welcome. Performance Main Stage: June 18, 7:30 p.m. Audition: Friday, May 1: registration 4 p.m.; audition: 5 - 9 p.m. Audition location: Carver School for Visual and Performing Arts, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, Texas, 78202. (210) 207-7211 (Carver); (212) 582-1941 (MorganScott). www.thecarver.org  www.morganscottballet.org 

The 2009 Summer Dance Intensive with Dance Ad Deum (Houston), August 2 - 7
Dance Faculty will include the following instructors and more: Randall Flinn – Director of Ad Deum, Faculty Houston Ballet Academy, Houston Met, Revolve Dance Company; Karen Castleman – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and former dancer with Ad Deum; Clara Cravey – guest faculty North Carolina School of the Arts; Ballet Mistress-Ad Deum, former principal Houston Ballet Academy; Laura Morton – Professor of Dance Belhaven College; Kenn Tolle – Director Hosanna Sacred Dance Co.; Steve Rooks -: former principal dancer with Martha Graham; Professor of Dance Vassar College. Specialized Class Levels from Beginner to Professional in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Urban Dance; Hip Hop; Tap, Lyrical, Worship Dance, Mime, Dramatic Dance, Choreography, Repertoire, and more. Ages 14 thru Adult. Register and download brochure at website: http://www.danceaddeum.com/id29.html or email info@... for brochures to be mailed

Intensive Ballet Workshop with International Guest Teacher Sara Knight, August 16 – 20, 10 – 3:30 p.m.
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is hosting this master class for ages 12 – 18. Cost $250. Location, BCSTX, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209. For more information, or to save your spot, please email balletfrontdesk@... or call the Ballet Conservatory at (210) 820-3400. www.balletsouthtexas.org

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Performance / Choreography Opportunity
Wanted to hire - Dancer to create and perform lyrical jazz/jazz hip-hop or modern dance to a song by Karina called "Can't Bring Me Down" for performance on June 8, 2009 around 8 - 8:15 p.m. in front of 30 family and friends to celebrate daughter's high school graduation. The dance should convey the song's optimistic message and inspire the audience to overcome the struggles & rejections people face in reaching their dreams & goals. Performance will be in private room at Dave n Busters which includes stage and CD & sound system.  Will consider hiring two performers.  Contact Stefanie Conway by phone (Cell: 703-725-8070 after 3:30pm Mon- Fri/anytime on weekends or 7am -3:30pm Mon-Fri at Work Phone: 202-447-5620).

Seeking Dance Artists for Fantasy/Fairytale Fashion Show June 20
This fashion show will be held at a large birthday party for a little girl turning 9. (same event as the ad posted below "Seeking Dance Artists To Perform" – scroll down). Expected attendance is 250-500 guests, both adults and children. The party will be held at a large beautiful Tudor-style house in the historic Monte Vista area. Date of the party is Saturday, June 20th, starting at 3 pm until ???. The party will feature a buffet, live entertainment, a band, and a new event: a fantasy/fairytale fashion show. We are currently seeking dance artists to be in the fashion show. You can design your own outfit, anything along a fantasy/fairytale theme. Age requirement for the fashion show is 18+. There are no weight/height requirements. Men and women are invited to participate. We would love if you would incorporate "dance" into your runway walk! If you are interested or have questions, please email lauravonsachsa@....

Seeking Dance Artists to Perform
All styles of dance artists/troupes/talent are invited to perform. They are especially interested in unique original choreography and costuming. The theme of the party is Snow White. Anyone wanting to do a special Snow White-themed choreography is of high interest, but you are not limited to this theme.The daughter's birthday party includes a buffet, games for children, a live entertainment show, a band, and other festivities. We are seeking talent to perform in the live entertainment show. The venue is outdoors, held at a large beautiful Tudor-style house in the historic Monte Vista area of San Antonio. Expected attendance is 250-500 guests, both adults and children. Date: Saturday, June 20th, starting at 3 p.m. Feel free to invite friends/family and stay after the show to enjoy the buffet and other festivities. Deadline to RSVP is May 20th in order to be included in the printed program. Dance artists may still be in the show after this date, though without a listing in the program. Contact: lauravonsachsa@... or call (210) 822-8020 or (210) 831-2928.

Diamond Star Dance Team Seeks Members
The award winning Diamond Star Dance Team is now looking for dedicated team members for our youth dance team. Come train an compete with this growing and award-winning program. This competitive team is for ages 13-15, and no dance experience is necessary! Please call Kimberly, Director and Lead Choreographer at (210) 393-1084 for more information! The first parents information session to be held in May.

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Teaching Position
Local award winning youth dance team is now accepting applications for a part time dance assistant to director/lead choreographer. Must have minimum 3 years teaching experience in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and/or pom. This is a competitive dance team for ages 13-15, so experience with children is required. Position responsibilities include choreography assistance, training dance team members in fundamentals and technique, and accompanying dance team to competitions, public performances, etc. Students with experience in dance will be considered. Studio and/or professional dance experience helpful. Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to obtain by June 1st. Interviews will be held in two weeks. Please submit resume to company director at magazinesportswriter@.... In the subject line please put "Dance Assistant." Please includes references as well. Kimberly Oakman, Director, Diamond Star Dance Team, Aerial Athletics, San Antonio.

Dance Teachers
Nikki's Dance Studio is now hiring experienced dance professionals to teach for the 2009-2010 season. Children's teachers through adult level needed. For more info contact Nikki Hall at (210) 363-5817 or email resume to dhall@....

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Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sat 5/9 3:00 AM  313 STZK
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Art & Music
Sat 5/9 11:30 AM  375 BABY1
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

War/Dance (2007)
Mon 5/11 6:00 PM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Filmmakers chronicle the journey of three young Ugandan refugees, as they prepare for a national music and dance festival.

Center Stage (2000)
Tue 5/12 7:00 AM  348 ATMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Garba: The Dance of Karma
Wed 5/13 9:00 AM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Young Indian women do the dance of karma, Garba.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Thu 5/14 3:35 AM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Thu 5/14 9:30 AM  203 OVATION
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
The dance company does a comic ballet performance.

Dying to Dance (2000)
Fri 5/15 1:00 AM, 66 LMN
1 hour, 50 minutes, NR
A ballerina's anorexia affects her dancing, threatens her health and causes a dangerous accident.

LatiNation
Fri 5/15 3:30 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos"  Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos; the Uprock dance; photographer Marco Patino; Latin Street Dancing Company; the Pinker Tones.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Turns 'Golden'
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103845767
Tell Me More, May 6, 2009 · The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is famous for blending the African-American cultural experience with modern dance and bringing those traditions to the world stage. In commemoration of the group's 50th season, legendary dancer and Alvin Ailey veteran Renee Robinson reflects on the institution's golden anniversary. Robinson was one of the last dancers picked by the late choreographer Alvin Ailey before his death in 1989.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"`This problem can only be resolved if both parties find a solution that will be beneficial for producers, distributors and multiplexes, and hence for the audience.'"

~ Vinay Pathak as quoted by the BBC.  Read more about the Bollywood strike at http://tinyurl.com/cguxmh

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Ballet Austin's AVST Project (Austin), March 26 - April 5
The AustinVentures StudioTheater Project is a multi-pronged approach to contemporary dance showcasing internationally acclaimed acquisitions, the original work of Stephen Mills and newly commissioned work from outstanding choreographers. We will also present avant-garde works performed by international dance performance artists. The AVST is an innovative, 287-seat venue that explores the democratization of dance through its intimacy and accessibility within the urban environment. Left Unsaid: choreography by Nicolo Fonte; music by J.S. Bach. World Premiere: choreography by Stephen Mills; music by trip-hop artist Tricky. AustinVentures Studio Theater, 501 W. 3rd St. www.balletaustin.org/

Speak for Yourself (Austin), April 2 - 4, 8 p.m., April 5, 2 p.m.
Ballet East Dance Company takes great pleasure in announcing the premiere of a major new work in its Spring Performance by a rising star in choreography, Francisco Gella. "I wanted to do a piece about women," Mr. Gella says, "how they are coming into their own, breaking rules and boundaries.. When women realize their strength, they're invincible. The piece also shows a soft and vulnerable side. It demands bravura dancing!" Local choreographers Sharon Marroquín, Amberlee Anderson, Melissa Villarreal and Dixon Mena will also present new work. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. Adults: $12 Children/Senior Citizens $8. For ticket information, call the Box Office, (512) 454-TIXS. For general information call Rodolfo Méndez, (512) 385-2838

An Evening of Classics to Contemporary, April 4, 3 & 7 p.m.
Alamo City Dance Company presents classical works of Les Sylphides and Pas de Quatre and rounds out the evening with a diverse repertoire of modern, jazz, tap and contemporary ballet. Tickets $15 each; groups 20+ $12 each. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio.. For tickets, call (210) 495-2787 or visit www.sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com  

Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre (AABT) Rummage Sale, April 4, 8 a.m.
The company's fundraiser will be held at Ballet Arts, 2103 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213. All proceeds will benefit Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre (AABT). Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre (AABT) provides San Antonio with a professional ballet company committed to artistic excellence, high- caliber training, and outreach to diverse audiences within the greater San Antonio Community. AABT promotes ballet as an art form through innovative choreography and collaborations with local musicians and arts groups. For more information, please visit www.alamoartsballet.com.

Look Who's Dancing in San Antonio, April 4, 6 – 11 p.m.
Come see San Antonio's hottest dancers!  Join us for a dance contest followed by music by Joe Posada.  Holy Spirit Family Center (8134 Blanco San Antonio, Texas 78216).  Tickets are $25 per person.  Includes hot hor d'oeuvres and tea.  Cash bar available.  All proceeds benefit the Benitia Family Center's Adult and Children's Programs.  Call Dora for more information at (210) 289-1651

Dance Salad (Houston), April 8 - 11
Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers. Famous in their own countries, the dance companies have won praise from critics and audiences wherever they have toured. Wortham Center, Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave, 7:30pm. Houston's premiere international dance festival: www.dancesalad.org for information and tickets.

Move 4 Grace, April 11, 7 p.m.
Benefit dance concert supporting area homeless teens presented by Insight Dance Ensemble and sponsored by San Antonio Jazz Ensemble. San Antonio pre-professional youth dancers who train in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Modern dance will perform repertoire material and a special featured work titled "Fallen Angels" at Jo Long's Carver Community Cultural Center. The new suite, choreographed by Ronda R. McClure, reflects the crisis our youth runaways experience, as well as the search for hope for homeless teens. A dynamic conclusion will include San Antonio Jazz Ensemble's professional dancers. The evening performance will entertain all ages, leave the audience excited about dance, and recognize the need to help today's teens in need. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to local organizations that support homeless youth. Jo Long's Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. General admission tickets ($12) available at Ballet Arts School at 2103 Lockhill Selma Rd, (210) 663-3000.

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Body Percussion Workshop Presented by Third Coast Rhythm Project, April 3 & 4
Workshops will be taught by Canadian Artist Tasha Lawson. Workshop is open to dancers of all levels and disciplines. Youth Program / Friday April 3 4:45-6 pm |  Intermediate/Advanced Saturday April 4 3:30-5 p.m. Both workshops will be held at Dance Plus Studios, 2824 Thousand Oaks. Advance Reservations $15.  Register at (210) 438-5571 or thirdcoasttap@....

NY-LA-NASH Entertainment's Dancers ROCK Dance Convention and Dance Competition,  Houston, April 3-5
Houston location is the Marriott Houston Hobby. Dance convention for dancers ages 6 and up...study with top choreographers; from FOX TV's So you think you can dance, Doriana Sanchez, from Tap Dogs and A Chorus Line, Mike Wittmers, plus a Talent Agent/Scout will be in each city. For additional information: www.dancersROCK.com. Rates range from $150-$170 per dancer per weekend. Contact TinaMarie Holland, (310) 734-6924, tinamarie@....  Dancers ROCK Nationals will be in Dallas July 1-3...3 full days of classes and performances & a Pre-Qualifying round of competition! Don't miss your chance to dance, and shine like the star you are! www.dancersROCK.com

Master Class with Rhonda Miller from New York & L.A., April 4
3 - 4 p.m. - Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate Jazz - all ages; 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced jazz/Lyrical - all ages. $30 per class. For more information and enrollment, call Studio 10 Dance Center at (210) 696-4220.

Flamenco Workshop with Joaquin Encinias (Houston), April 8 – 11
For the first time in Houston , flamenco artist Joaquin Encinias will come to teach two exciting workshops: Workshop 1: Cuadro. Cost $180. Open to all disciplies: guitar, singing & dance. Wed 8th, Thur 9th and Fri 10th: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sat 11th: 11 am - 12:30 p.m. A workshop specially developed by Joaquin Encinias, where we will study the relationship between singer, dancer and guitarist through musical concepts and flamenco structure. We'll study palmas patterns, letra structure and improvisation. Upon completion of this workshop, students will have a more complete understanding of the fundamental elements of flamenco. Workshop 2: Choreography. Cost: $180. Wed 8th , Thursday 9th, Friday 10th: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11th: 12:30 - 2 p.m. This workshop will include flamenco technique and choreography and it will be the perfect time to apply all the concepts learned in Workshop 1.
Both workshops for $325 (10% discount). Location: Alegria Dance Studio, 3925 Dacoma Steet Ste. A, Houston, TX 77092. www.soniqueteflamenco.com (281) 513-1198

Hip Hop Dance Workshop "Smooth Groove Dance" w/ Andrew Jacobi Jeter & Breeann "Breezy" Ashley, April 11, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hip hop consists of individualized dance steps put together to create quick dance combinations set to music. This upbeat high tempo class not only aim to develop technique, but self confidence and stage performances as well. Students have so much fun; they do not even realize they are learning one of the most complex dance forms around! $30 class fee. Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St, San Antonio, Texas 78228. Contact Andrew Jacobi Jeter at jacobi.andrew@...

Ballet Austin's Family Dance Workshop – Cinderella (Austin), April 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join Ballet Austin's Associate Artist Director Michelle Martin, Community Education Director Pei-San Brown, and Ballet Austin dancers for an afternoon of exploring dance from the artist's point of view. Learn skills such as telling a story using elements of classical mime, body language, facial expressions, and comedic timing, as well as exploring choreographic tools to create characters through movement. All ages. Cost: $10 per child (one free adult per child), $5 each additional adult – for each event. http://www.balletaustin.org

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Advanced / Professional Classes, Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Starting March 29
Ballet Conservatory of South Texas is excited to offer Master Classes that are geared toward advanced and professional dancers.  Artistic Director Catherine Batcheller and teacher, Dede Barfield will teach the class on alternate Sundays, starting with Catherine.  The cost is $15 for drop ins or $12 for a class card of 4 classes that must be taken within 5 Sundays. Location: 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, TX. Please call to confirm times of classes as they may change based on need: (210) 320-6829. There will be no master class held on April 12th, Easter Sunday.

African Dance Class with Robin Getter, 8 Week Session, Thursdays, 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Starts April 9^th.  All levels invited; ages 15+. $45  pre-registration; call (210) 207-2719 . The Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry: Little Carver Dance Studio around back.  For more information, call Robin (210) 332-8611.

Egyptian Style Belly Dance, Thursdays at 6 p.m. in April & May
The Alianza Latinoamericana, invites you to join their new class, Egyptian Style of Belly Dancing, which is refined, fun, and increases flexibility, coordination, and stamina.  It is recommend you wear comfortable clothes.  Please bring a shawl to wear around your waist. Free for OLLU students with proper ID. All others $3 donation. International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24^th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. (On the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University). For information please call: (210) 431-3922.

Danzon, April 3 & 6
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Danzon at 7 p.m. on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8 p.m. Then an intermediate Danzon class on Monday at 7 p.m. All classes are in Heritage Hall at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or http://www.salonmexico.20m.com/ We are now in Heritage Hall at the front of the campus. Come in the same entrance you always do. Heritage Hall is the first building. It's right in front of you when you turn in from Broadway. You can park in the front parking lot on your right but ONLY in the unreserved spaces. You can also park in the post office parking lot and walk thru the gate in the wooden fence. Or you can park in the administration lot on the left in the next entrance to the campus at Burr street opposite Bill Miller's. Do NOT park anywhere the curb is painted RED. The Fire Department is enforcing and towing! Thanks for your cooperation.

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Performing Opportunity
The Matsuri Japanese Dance Group needs someone, male or female who is limber and strong to learn the shi-shi lion dance to perform at festivals, museums and retirement homes. It's a 1 man lion, not as spectacular as the Chinese lion dance but great fun! We also would like some individuals interested in Japanese dance. Our rehearsals are ordinarily on Sunday afternoons, but an individual rehearsal is possible. Contact Carol Johnson (210) 654-8371 or lutzika29@....

SA Roses Seeking for Youth and Jr. Performers
The San Antonio Roses are inviting girls ages 5-12 to join their Youth squad ages 5-12 and Jr. Roses ages 13-17 to perform at upcoming area events at local semi-pro football games, AT&T center performances, parades and other events. Practices are held at the Roses Studio, 13330 Western Oak Dr. Suite #2, Helotes, Texas 78023 off 1604 and Hausman in the Northwest business park: Monday and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. For Rosebuds and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45-7:45 p.m. for Jr. Roses For more info see website www.saroses.com or call Ms Cynthia at (210) 843-8585.

Asian/Pacific Islander Group Sought for Performance
Maverick Library is looking for an Asian/Pacific Islander group to perform at an event in May. Contact Alice at (210) 680-9346 or alice.decristoforo@...

Male Dance Speaking Engagement
Igo Library is looking for a male dancer (any type) to talk about their profession at an event on Saturday, April 18 from 12-4 p.m. at the library. They must be available to attend a training session either March 28 from 1-2:30pm or April 4 from 1-2:30pm. Contact Haley Holmes at (210) 561-6113, 464-8130 or haley.holmes@...

Seeking Lion Dancer Performance Group
Karen Crouch is looking for a group to perform at a birthday party on January 23, 2010 for children who are ages 5 - 8. Compensation negotiable. Contact Karen Crouch at kacco8@....
 
Alamo City Dance Company Auditions, April 18, 1 - 3 pm.
The Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc. is holding the annual audition for the Alamo City Dance Company and Junior Company 2009-2010 Season on April 18, 2009 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd, Suite 200. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time for registration. The Alamo City Dance Company is a semi-professional company; dancers not cast in the Alamo City Dance Company may make the Junior Company. Females/Males 12 and older. Wear dance attire with hair in a bun and bring pointe shoes if on pointe. Must be proficient on pointe. A resume and headshot is a plus. Please call (210) 495-2787 or go to www.sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com for further information.

Diavolo Dance Theatre Auditions (Austin), April 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Diavolo is having auditions for their 09-10 touring season. They are seeking male and female dancers with strong backgrounds in modern dance technique, contact improvisation, and basic gymnastic skills. Dancers must not be afraid of heights. Please bring a photo and resume. Audition location: Ballet Austin, 501 West 3rd St., Austin 78701. If there are any questions about the audition, contact Briana Bowie at brianabowie@....

BCSTX Company Audition, April 26
The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas will hold its Company (ages 12-20) audition at their studio, 5200 Broadway, San Antonio, (210) 320-6829. Registration starts at 2:30 and the audition will be held from 3 - 4:30. Cost is $10.

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Dance Instructors
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballet Folklorico instructors with at least 5 years teaching experience. Starting salary of $20 a class; if interested email your resume to saritazuniga@.... You can contact Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial, San Antonio, TX 78221 or at (210) 923-5362. You can visit Sarita's Dance Studio at www.saritasdance.com.

Dance Instructors 2009-2010 Season
Studio 10 Dance Center is seeking teachers of Ballet / Pointe - all levels, Jazz / Lyrical - all levels, Tap - all levels, Modern - all levels, Children's teacher - all levels, Modern and Pilates.  If interested, please contact Pat Holbrook at (210) 696-4220 or email Pathappyfeet@....

Folkloric Teacher Seeking Employment
Morena Hart started dancing at 7 years old. She danced in a private group for 6 years. At 13, she was a member of ''Casa de la juventud'' dance group (CODE) for 2 years. At the age of 15, she started dancing at ''La Universidad de Guadalajara'' and graduated from ''Escuela de Artes Plasticas'' where she received a Diploma of ''Maestra Coreografa''. This career lasted 4 years. She was a director of a famous Folkloric group in Los Angeles, Ca. ''Mexicaly Dance Co.'' She was known by: Grupo Folklorico de Lucy Camacho. For references, contact ''Antonio D' Marco Productions'' in Los Angeles. To contact her, call (210) 629-8871 or (210) 524-0095.

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DANCE TV PROGRAMMING & OTHER MEDIA SOURCES
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Dirty Dancing (1987)
Fri 4/3 12:15 PM  356 SHO2P
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Fri 4/3 12:50 PM  188 STZHDP

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Art & Music
Fri 4/3 6:30 PM  375 BABY1
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

Garba: The Dance of Karma
Sat 4/4 6:00 AM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Young Indian women do the dance of karma, Garba.

Hairspray (2007)
Sat 4/4 11:00 AM  322 HBOSIG
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

American Latino
Mon 4/6 4:00 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
Online Latino shopping; celebrating 30 years of break dancing.

Dancing With the Stars
Mon 4/6 7:00 PM  13 KSAT
Duration: 1 hour, 32 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"The remaining celebrities perform"  The remaining celebrities perform.

Tanghi Argentini
Tue 4/7 9:40 AM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 20 minutes, Rated: TV-14
An office worker must learn to dance to impress a woman.

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Tue 4/7 12:05 PM  323 HBOF
Duration: 40 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.

National Cheer and Dance Series
Tue 4/7 4:00 PM  26 FSS3
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
Sports Non-Event, Cheerleading, Dance,
"NCA High School Cheer Championship"

Billy Elliot (2000)
Tue 4/7 7:05 PM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

LatiNation
Wed 4/8 3:30 PM  278 SITV

"I am honored to serve them all and move forward the goals of our programs."

~ Holly Williams.  She was appointed as Interim Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at UT Austin.  Her wealth of experience includes dancing with Mark Morris & Jose Limon companies, choreographing for several opera companies, writing for the NY Times, and participating in NEA panels.  Congratulations to her!  More information is at http://www.utexas.edu/news/2009/03/27/williams_theatre_dance/
 
This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU Member PhotographyInsight: "Odissi Danseur, Sujata Mohapatra gave an enchanting performance in Austin, Texas during her 2009 USA Spring tour.  Photos from the performance can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance.  Her touring schedule is at http://www.gurushradha.org/events.html." Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

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Ballet Austin's AVST Project (Austin), March 26 - April 5
The AustinVentures StudioTheater Project is a multi-pronged approach to contemporary dance showcasing internationally acclaimed acquisitions, the original work of Stephen Mills and newly commissioned work from outstanding choreographers. We will also present avant-garde works performed by international dance performance artists. The AVST is an innovative, 287-seat venue that explores the democratization of dance through its intimacy and accessibility within the urban environment. Left Unsaid: choreography by Nicolo Fonte; music by J.S. Bach. World Premiere: choreography by Stephen Mills; music by trip-hop artist Tricky. AustinVentures Studio Theater, 501 W. 3rd St. www.balletaustin.org/

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (Houston), March 27 & 28, 8 p.m., March 29, 2 p.m.
Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) marks its 50th anniversary of bringing African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison's remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company's dancers. A highlight of AAADT's 50th anniversary celebration will be the eagerly anticipated collaboration between AAADT and Sweet Honey In The Rock. Performing live on stage with the dancers, the Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble will match their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to company member Hope Boykin's powerful choreography. Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston. (713) 227-4SPA. or www.spahouston.org

Academia de Arte Flamenco's Car Wash Fundraiser, March 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your dirty cars, trucks, and SUVs. All proceeds go to Academia de Arte Flamenco students to further their education in Flamenco dance and culture. Imperial North Loan & Jewelry Co., 4306 San Pedro Ave. (at corner with Fresno). A map is at http://tinyurl.com/c645ed.

Image Dance Co. Annual Recital, March 28
More information will be posted as it becomes available. Lila Cockrell Theatre. www.imagedanceco.net

Paul Taylor Dance Company (Austin), April 1, 8 p.m.
Paul Taylor's years of distinctly original choreography have earned him and his acclaimed Company icon status in modern American culture. His keen understanding of movement and narrative delivers work that exudes athleticism, insight and beauty. The Austin program includes a mix of timeless Taylor classics and newer works including UT Performing Arts Center commissioned work, De Sueños Que Repiten (Of Recurring Dreams). http://www.utpac.org/event/paul_taylor

Speak for Yourself (Austin), April 2 - 4, 8 p.m., April 5, 2 p.m.
Ballet East Dance Company takes great pleasure in announcing the premiere of a major new work in its Spring Performance by a rising star in choreography, Francisco Gella. "I wanted to do a piece about women," Mr. Gella says, "how they are coming into their own, breaking rules and boundaries.. When women realize their strength, they're invincible. The piece also shows a soft and vulnerable side. It demands bravura dancing!" Local choreographers Sharon Marroquín, Amberlee Anderson, Melissa Villarreal and Dixon Mena will also present new work. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. Adults: $12 Children/Senior Citizens $8. For ticket information, call the Box Office, (512) 454-TIXS. For general information call Rodolfo Méndez, (512) 385-2838

An Evening of Classics to Contemporary, April 4, 3 & 7 p.m.
Alamo City Dance Company presents classical works of Les Sylphides and Pas de Quatre and rounds out the evening with a diverse repertoire of modern, jazz, tap and contemporary ballet. Tickets $15 each; groups 20+ $12 each. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio.. For tickets, call (210) 495-2787 or visit www.sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com  

Dance Salad (Houston), April 8 - 11
Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers. Famous in their own countries, the dance companies have won praise from critics and audiences wherever they have toured. Wortham Center, Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave, 7:30pm. Houston's premiere international dance festival: www.dancesalad.org for information and tickets.

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NY-LA-NASH Entertainment's Dancers ROCK Dance Convention and Dance Competition, Dallas, March 28-29; Houston, April 3-5
Dallas location is the Sterling Hotel, Irving, TX; Houston location is the Marriott Houston Hobby. Dance convention for dancers ages 6 and up...study with top choreographers; from FOX TV's So you think you can dance, Doriana Sanchez, from Tap Dogs and A Chorus Line, Mike Wittmers, plus a Talent Agent/Scout will be in each city. For additional information: www.dancersROCK.com. Rates range from $150-$170 per dancer per weekend. Contact TinaMarie Holland, (310) 734-6924, tinamarie@....  Dancers ROCK Nationals will be in Dallas July 1-3...3 full days of classes and performances & a Pre-Qualifying round of competition! Don't miss your chance to dance, and shine like the star you are! www.dancersROCK.com

Master Class with Rhonda Miller from New York & L.A., April 4
3 - 4 p.m. - Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate Jazz - all ages; 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced jazz/Lyrical - all ages. $30 per class. For more information and enrollment, call Studio 10 Dance Center at (210) 696-4220.

Flamenco Workshop with Joaquin Encinias (Houston), April 8 – 11
For the first time in Houston , flamenco artist Joaquin Encinias will come to teach two exciting workshops: Workshop 1: Cuadro. Cost $180. Open to all disciplies: guitar, singing & dance. Wed 8th, Thur 9th and Fri 10th: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sat 11th: 11 am - 12:30 p.m. A workshop specially developed by Joaquin Encinias, where we will study the relationship between singer, dancer and guitarist through musical concepts and flamenco structure. We'll study palmas patterns, letra structure and improvisation. Upon completion of this workshop, students will have a more complete understanding of the fundamental elements of flamenco. Workshop 2: Choreography. Cost: $180. Wed 8th , Thursday 9th, Friday 10th: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11th: 12:30 - 2 p.m. This workshop will include flamenco technique and choreography and it will be the perfect time to apply all the concepts learned in Workshop 1. Both workshops for $325 (10% discount). Location: Alegria Dance Studio, 3925 Dacoma Steet Ste. A, Houston, TX 77092. www.soniqueteflamenco.com (281) 513-1198

Ballet Austin's Family Dance Workshop – Cinderella (Austin), April 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join Ballet Austin's Associate Artist Director Michelle Martin, Community Education Director Pei-San Brown, and Ballet Austin dancers for an afternoon of exploring dance from the artist's point of view. Learn skills such as telling a story using elements of classical mime, body language, facial expressions, and comedic timing, as well as exploring choreographic tools to create characters through movement. All ages. Cost: $10 per child (one free adult per child), $5 each additional adult – for each event. http://www.balletaustin.org

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Carver School of Visual and Performing Arts Classes, March 28 - June 6
African Hand Drumming • All Ages • Saturdays 11-Noon |  African Dance • Ages 15+ • Thursdays 6-7:15pm | Capoeira • Ages 5+ • Saturdays 11-noon | Praise Dance • Ages 12 + • Saturdays 9-11am | Beginning Ballet • Ages 3 – 10 • Saturdays 11-Noon | Belly Dance (Beginning) • Ages 10 + • Saturdays Noon-1pm | Belly Dance (Intermediate) • Ages 10 + • Thursdays 6-7pm. | Hip Hop Dance • Ages 8 + • Thursdays 6-7pm | Flamenco Guitar • All Ages • Thursdays 6-7pm (youth), 7-8pm (adult) | Mural Painting • Ages 5-11 • Saturdays 9:30-10:45am | Street Art • Ages 12-17 • Saturdays 11-Noon. Tuition - $45 for eight class sessions. Scholarships and payment plans are available! Spring Session II is enrolling now. Call (210) 207-2719 or email meredith.ruiz@... for more info. The Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78202.

Waltz, March 27 & 30
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Waltz at 7 pm on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8 p.m.  There is an intermediate Waltz class on Monday at 7 p.m. All classes are in Heritage Hall at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or www.SalonMexico.20M.com We are now in Heritage Hall at the front of the campus. Come in the same entrance you always do. Heritage Hall is the first building. It's right in front of you when you turn in from Broadway. You can park in the front parking lot on your right but ONLY in the unreserved spaces. You can also park in the post office parking lot and walk thru the gate in the wooden fence. Or you can park in the administration lot on the left in the next entrance to the campus at Burr street opposite Bill Miller's. Do NOT park anywhere the curb is painted RED. The Fire Department is enforcing and towing! Thanks for your cooperation.

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Pom Routine Dancers
The San Antonio Roses are inviting girls ages 5-12 to join them Saturday, April 11, to perform a pom routine during an intermission at the Rampage hockey game in the AT&T center. They will perform on a performance carpet. Practices will be held at the Roses Studio, 13330 Western Oak Dr. Suite #2, Helotes, Texas 78023 off 1604 and Hausman in the Northwest business park: Monday March 30th, Wednesday April 1st, Monday April 6th & Wednesday April 8th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost will be $48, which includes three tickets and $65 for outfit. Performers will need to have white tennis shoes. Poms will be provided for performance. For more info see website www.saroses.com or call Ms Cynthia at (210) 843-8585.

Asian/Pacific Islander Group Sought for Performance
Maverick Library is looking for an Asian/Pacific Islander group to perform at an event in May. Contact Alice at (210) 680-9346 or alice.decristoforo@...

Male Dance Speaking Engagement
Igo Library is looking for a male dancer (any type) to talk about their profession at an event on Saturday, April 18 from 12-4 p.m. at the library. They must be available to attend a training session either March 28 from 1-2:30pm or April 4 from 1-2:30pm. Contact Haley Holmes at (210) 561-6113, 464-8130 or haley.holmes@...

Seeking Lion Dancer Performance Group
Karen Crouch is looking for a group to perform at a birthday party on January 23, 2010 for children who are ages 5 - 8. Compensation negotiable. Contact Karen Crouch at kacco8@....
 
Alamo City Dance Company Auditions, April 18, 1 - 3 pm.
The Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc. is holding the annual audition for the Alamo City Dance Company and Junior Company 2009-2010 Season on April 18, 2009 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd, Suite 200. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time for registration. The Alamo City Dance Company is a semi-professional company; dancers not cast in the Alamo City Dance Company may make the Junior Company. Females/Males 12 and older. Wear dance attire with hair in a bun and bring pointe shoes if on pointe. Must be proficient on pointe. A resume and headshot is a plus. Please call (210) 495-2787 or go to www.sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com for further information.

Diavolo Dance Theatre Auditions (Austin), April 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Diavolo is having auditions for their 09-10 touring season. They are seeking male and female dancers with strong backgrounds in modern dance technique, contact improvisation, and basic gymnastic skills. Dancers must not be afraid of heights. Please bring a photo and resume. Audition location: Ballet Austin, 501 West 3rd St., Austin 78701. If there are any questions about the audition, contact Briana Bowie at brianabowie@....

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Dance Instructors 2009-2010 Season
Studio 10 Dance Center is seeking teachers of Ballet / Pointe - all levels, Jazz / Lyrical - all levels, Tap - all levels, Modern - all levels, Children's teacher - all levels, Modern and Pilates.  If interested, please contact Pat Holbrook at (210) 696-4220 or email Pathappyfeet@....

Folkloric Teacher Seeking Employment
Morena Hart started dancing at 7 years old. She danced in a private group for 6 years. At 13, she was a member of ''Casa de la juventud'' dance group (CODE) for 2 years. At the age of 15, she started dancing at ''La Universidad de Guadalajara'' and graduated from ''Escuela de Artes Plasticas'' where she received a Diploma of ''Maestra Coreografa''. This career lasted 4 years. She was a director of a famous Folkloric group in Los Angeles, Ca. ''Mexicaly Dance Co.'' She was known by: Grupo Folklorico de Lucy Camacho. For references, contact ''Antonio D' Marco Productions'' in Los Angeles. To contact her, call (210) 629-8871 or (210) 524-0095.

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Art & Music
Fri 3/27 6:30 PM  375 BABY1
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

Tavis Smiley
Sat 3/28 12:00 AM  10 KLRN
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Judith Jamison; actor Bobby Cannavale"  Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; actor Bobby Cannavale.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sat 3/28 7:00 AM  311 STRZ2
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sun 3/29 7:00 PM  363 FAMZ
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

Garba: The Dance of Karma
Mon 3/30 12:00 PM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Young Indian women do the dance of karma, Garba.

White Nights (1985)
Mon 3/30 1:00 PM  203 OVATION
Duration: 3 hours, Rated: PG13
The KGB sends a stranded Kirov Ballet defector to live with an expatriate U.S. tap dancer and his wife. Cast: Mikhail Baryshnikov (Actor), Gregory Hines

Dancing With the Stars
Mon 3/30 7:00 PM  13 KSAT
Duration: 2 hours, 02 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"The remaining celebrities perform"

Center Stage (2000)
Tue 3/31 10:00 AM  14 HBO
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Wed 4/1 9:30 AM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes, Rated: PG13
Love blossoms between a young Cuban and an American teenager as they prepare for a New Year's Eve dance contest.

Royal Wedding (1951)
Wed 4/1 7:00 PM  71 TCM
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: NR
A brother and sister take their act to 1947 London. Includes Astaire's famous dance on the ceiling.

LatiNation
Thu 4/2 9:00 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Paul Rodriguez Jr.; Miguel Alvarez"  Professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr.; filmmaker Miguel Alvarez; Urgeworks dance troupe; music group Girl in a Coma.

The Laws Of Belly Dancing
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102233751
Tell Me More, March 23, 2009 · For years, Rachel Galoob Ortega earned a six-figure salary as an attorney. But Ortega now spends her days enjoying what she describes as her real passion: belly dancing. "Saphira," as she is known to audiences, explains her career shift and what drew her to the craft, as recently featured in The Washington Post Magazine.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

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Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"'This is no safe prearranged marriage of dance and disability.'"

~ Lawrence Carter-Long, a disabled dancer, speaks about Gimp, the dance group that features both disabled and able bodied dancers.  A video showing them is available at the NY Times: http://tinyurl.com/c34czl

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From SADU Member PhotographyInsight: "Houston Ballet's mixed rep of works by Kylian, Tudor, and Forsyth runs through this weekend, before their tour to New Orleans and Spain.  Moments from the performance can be seen at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance." Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

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PERFORMANCES / EVENTS
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Tango Argentino Dance & Music Performances, March 21, 8 p.m.
Workshop are also available. Charline McCombes Empire Theater, 226 N. St. Mary's St. For ticket information, call (210) 224-9600.

WIP, March 25, 7 p.m.
The line-up will feature lively and energetic modern dance choreographies by NorthWest Vista College, St. Lorraine Dance Co. and Verge Dance Company from Austin, TX.  W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. $5 general, $3 students & seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

Ballet Austin's AVST Project (Austin), March 26 - April 5
The AustinVentures StudioTheater Project is a multi-pronged approach to contemporary dance showcasing internationally acclaimed acquisitions, the original work of Stephen Mills and newly commissioned work from outstanding choreographers. We will also present avant-garde works performed by international dance performance artists. The AVST is an innovative, 287-seat venue that explores the democratization of dance through its intimacy and accessibility within the urban environment. Left Unsaid: choreography by Nicolo Fonte; music by J.S. Bach. World Premiere: choreography by Stephen Mills; music by trip-hop artist Tricky. AustinVentures Studio Theater, 501 W. 3rd St. www.balletaustin.org/

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (Austin), March 24 & 25, 8 p.m.
Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's cultural ambassador to the world, marks its 50th anniversary of bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison's remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company's dancers. Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey. Performing live onstage with the incomparable Ailey dancers, the Grammy Award-winning a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock match their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to the powerful choreography of Ailey company veteran Hope Boykin. Bass Concert Hall. http://www.utpac.org/event/ailey

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (Houston), March 27 & 28, 8 p.m., March 29, 2 p.m.
Join the celebration as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) marks its 50th anniversary of bringing African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison's remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company's dancers. A highlight of AAADT's 50th anniversary celebration will be the eagerly anticipated collaboration between AAADT and Sweet Honey In The Rock. Performing live on stage with the dancers, the Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble will match their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to company member Hope Boykin's powerful choreography. Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston. (713) 227-4SPA. or www.spahouston.org

Image Dance Co. Annual Recital, March 28
More information will be posted as it becomes available. Lila Cockrell Theatre. www.imagedanceco.net

Paul Taylor Dance Company (Austin), April 1, 8 p.m.
Paul Taylor's years of distinctly original choreography have earned him and his acclaimed Company icon status in modern American culture. His keen understanding of movement and narrative delivers work that exudes athleticism, insight and beauty. The Austin program includes a mix of timeless Taylor classics and newer works including UT Performing Arts Center commissioned work, De Sueños Que Repiten (Of Recurring Dreams). http://www.utpac.org/event/paul_taylor

Speak for Yourself (Austin), April 2 - 4, 8 p.m., April 5, 2 p.m.
Ballet East Dance Company takes great pleasure in announcing the premiere of a major new work in its Spring Performance by a rising star in choreography, Francisco Gella. "I wanted to do a piece about women," Mr. Gella says, "how they are coming into their own, breaking rules and boundaries.. When women realize their strength, they're invincible. The piece also shows a soft and vulnerable side. It demands bravura dancing!" Local choreographers Sharon Marroquín, Amberlee Anderson, Melissa Villarreal and Dixon Mena will also present new work. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. Adults: $12 Children/Senior Citizens $8. For ticket information, call the Box Office, (512) 454-TIXS. For general information call Rodolfo Méndez, (512) 385-2838

An Evening of Classics to Contemporary, April 4, 3 & 7 p.m.
Alamo City Dance Company presents classical works of Les Sylphides and Pas de Quatre and rounds out the evening with a diverse repertoire of modern, jazz, tap and contemporary ballet. Tickets $15 each; groups 20+ $12 each. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio.. For tickets, call (210) 495-2787 or visit sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com.

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Belly Dance Classes, Thursday in February and March at 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoamericana, invites you to join them for Middle Eastern Dancing. The classes are in the Egyptian style, which is very erect & elegant, and conditions the body and increases flexibility, coordination, & stamina.  It is recommend you wear comfortable clothes and please bring a shawl to practice.  Free for OLLU students with proper ID. All others $3 donation. Our Lady of the Lake University, International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207.  For information please call: (210) 431-3922.

NY-LA-NASH Entertainment's Dancers ROCK Dance Convention and Dance Competition, Dallas, March 28-29; Houston, April 3-5
Dallas location is the Sterling Hotel, Irving, TX; Houston location is the Marriott Houston Hobby. Dance convention for dancers ages 6 and up...study with top choreographers; from FOX TV's So you think you can dance, Doriana Sanchez, from Tap Dogs and A Chorus Line, Mike Wittmers, plus a Talent Agent/Scout will be in each city. For additional information: www.dancersROCK.com. Rates range from $150-$170 per dancer per weekend. Contact TinaMarie Holland, (310) 734-6924, tinamarie@....  Dancers ROCK Nationals will be in Dallas July 1-3...3 full days of classes and performances & a Pre-Qualifying round of competition! Don't miss your chance to dance, and shine like the star you are! www.dancersROCK.com

Flamenco Workshop with Joaquin Encinias (Houston), April 8 – 11
For the first time in Houston , flamenco artist Joaquin Encinias will come to teach two exciting workshops: Workshop 1: Cuadro. Cost $180. Open to all disciplies: guitar, singing & dance. Wed 8th, Thur 9th and Fri 10th: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sat 11th: 11 am - 12:30 p.m. A workshop specially developed by Joaquin Encinias, where we will study the relationship between singer, dancer and guitarist through musical concepts and flamenco structure. We'll study palmas patterns, letra structure and improvisation. Upon completion of this workshop, students will have a more complete understanding of the fundamental elements of flamenco. Workshop 2: Choreography. Cost: $180. Wed 8th , Thursday 9th, Friday 10th: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11th: 12:30 - 2 p.m. This workshop will include flamenco technique and choreography and it will be the perfect time to apply all the concepts learned in Workshop 1. Both workshops for $325 (10% discount). Location: Alegria Dance Studio, 3925 Dacoma Steet Ste. A, Houston, TX 77092. www.soniqueteflamenco.com (281) 513-1198

Ballet Austin's Family Dance Workshop – Cinderella (Austin), April 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join Ballet Austin's Associate Artist Director Michelle Martin, Community Education Director Pei-San Brown, and Ballet Austin dancers for an afternoon of exploring dance from the artist's point of view. Learn skills such as telling a story using elements of classical mime, body language, facial expressions, and comedic timing, as well as exploring choreographic tools to create characters through movement. All ages. Cost: $10 per child (one free adult per child), $5 each additional adult – for each event. http://www.balletaustin.org

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Cumbia, March 20 & 23
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Cumbia at 7 p.m. on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8 p.m.  There is intermediate Cumbia class on Monday at 7 p.m.  All classes are in Heritage Hall, Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or www.SalonMexico.20M.com

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Alamo City Dance Company Auditions, April 18, 1 - 3 pm.
The Alamo City Performing Arts Association, Inc. is holding the annual audition for the Alamo City Dance Company and Junior Company 2009-2010 Season on April 18, 2009 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd, Suite 200. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time for registration. The Alamo City Dance Company is a semi-professional company; dancers not cast in the Alamo City Dance Company may make the Junior Company. Females/Males 12 and older. Wear dance attire with hair in a bun and bring pointe shoes if on pointe. Must be proficient on pointe. A resume and headshot is a plus. Please call (210) 495-2787 or go to www.sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com for further information.

Diavolo Dance Theatre Auditions (Austin), April 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Diavolo is having auditions for their 09-10 touring season. They are seeking male and female dancers with strong backgrounds in modern dance technique, contact improvisation, and basic gymnastic skills. Dancers must not be afraid of heights. Please bring a photo and resume. Audition location: Ballet Austin, 501 West 3rd St., Austin 78701. If there are any questions about the audition, contact Briana Bowie at brianabowie@....

Performers Wanted
ACTIVE Life would like to invite you to perform at our ACTIVE Life Tour event presented by HEB. The ACTIVE Life Tour represents a unique opportunity for children, families, schools and community organizations to join America's leading companies in celebration of the ACTIVE lifestyle. The ACTIVE Life Tour is a primary component of the ACTIVE Life Movement: an innovative, national initiative aimed at creating a demand for healthy, ACTIVE lifestyles and to make these lifestyles more accessible. Kids and adults will be running, jumping, biking, passing, catching and celebrating the ACTIVE lifestyle. The ACTIVE Life Tour also includes health screenings, nutritional demonstrations and numerous entertaining performances. Main stage will include fun and interactive performances throughout the day. If interested in participating the performance should be 15 - 30 minutes long. There is no compensation for the performance. When: April 25, 2009, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: H-E-B Plus, 6818 S. Zarzamora Street, SAT 78224. To signup or if you need any additional information, please contact Angel Toscano at angel@....  www.activelifetour.com 

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Ballet Instructor
Trilogy Dance Center is looking for an experienced ballet teacher that has a unique, modern and fun way to approach classical ballet. Trilogy Dance Center will open it doors in June. If you are interested in this position, email Jennifer at jflick83@... or call (757) 373-2776. For more information regarding the studio, visit www.trilogydancecenter.com.

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Rudy Maxa's World
Fri 3/20 5:00 PM  92 KLRNDT2
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Buenos Aires, Argentina"  The tango is Argentina's national dance; Recoleta cemetery includes a monument to Eva Peron; a 70-year-old ice cream maker from Sicily.

Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge
Fri 3/20 8:00 PM  92 KLRNDT2
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"West Africa: Togo and Benin"  West African villages known for voodoo, intense rituals, powerful masked dances and fire-eating ceremonies.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sat 3/21 5:45 AM  363 FAMZ
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

Shall We Dance? (2004)
Sat 3/21 7:00 AM  76 BRAVO
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A married Chicago attorney takes dancing lessons with a beautiful woman he saw through a window.  Jennifer Lopez & Richard Gere.

Tango: The Spirit of Argentina
Sat 3/21 8:30 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
The history of tango, one of the fastest-growing dance movements in the United States.

A Bronx Dream
Sat 3/21 1:30 PM  182 SHOWHD
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Children from the Bronx who have been taught about Irish dance, language and culture take a trip to Ireland to perform.

Dancing With the Stars
Sat 3/21 7:00 PM  13 KSAT
Duration: 2 hours, 02 minutes, No Rating
"Celebrities compete"  Celebrities compete with their professional dance partners.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sun 3/22 1:50 AM  187 STRZ1H
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Hairspray (2007)
Sun 3/22 3:30 AM  348 ATMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Center Stage (2000)
Sun 3/22 6:00 AM  322 HBOSIG
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Classical Baby: The Dance Show
Sun 3/22 2:45 PM  323 HBOF
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-Y
Dance moves inspired by George Balanchine, Martha Graham and others.

Garba: The Dance of Karma
Tue 3/24 8:00 AM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Young Indian women do the dance of karma, Garba.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Wed 3/25 6:15 AM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes, Rated: PG13
Love blossoms between a young Cuban and an American teenager as they prepare for a New Year's Eve dance contest.

LatiNation
Wed 3/25 3:30 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos"  Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos; the Uprock dance; photographer Marco Patino; Latin Street Dancing Company; the Pinker Tones.

Flashdance (1983)
Wed 3/25 11:00 PM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Rated: R
A Pittsburgh welder dances nights in a bar, dates her boss and dreams of going to ballet school.

Tavis Smiley
Fri 3/27 12:00 AM  10 KLRN
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Judith Jamison; actor Bobby Cannavale"  Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; actor Bobby Cannavale.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

The dance world has lost another luminary, Pearl Lang, who started with Martha Graham's company and developed her own successful company.
A review of her company in 2001 appears in the NY Times at http://tinyurl.com/codhga
Her obituary is at http://tinyurl.com/cy2ggd

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Princess Grace Foundation, Deadline: March 31, 2009
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the availability of applications for the 2009 Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film. Founded in 1982, the foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance, and film, and has awarded grants totaling over $5 million to nearly 500 individuals across the United States. For additional information, please visit www.pgfusa.org/

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Black History Month Dance at Radius, February 27, 7 p.m.
San Antonio Dance Umbrella will present an evening of Dance & Rhythm as part of Black History Month celebrations throughout San Antonio, and will bring together four dynamic groups to the same stage. Robin Getter's School of Rhythms and Dance will present traditional African Dance from West Africa, accompanied by live drummers. The Group makes it's home at the Synergy Studio in the Pearl. This exciting group brings dancers and audience members together, sharing the universal language of rhythm. RPM (Rhythm & Percussion in Motion ) Youth Tap Ensemble pays tribute to the famed Duke Ellington and extrordinary jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin. The rousing finale celebrates the roots of tap dance through the work of the legendary tap master Buster Brown. PAC Dancers from Palo Alto College presents a new work from their Dance Department Director, Erica Wilson Perkins. The City of San Antonio's own Alamotion Dance Troupe will round out the evening. This energetic troupe represents the next generation of young artists, and performs at the Arneson River Theater, as well as various entertainment venues throughout the city. No admission fee! The Little Carver Theatre 226 N. Hackberry St. For more information, email sadu@....

Mardi-Gras & African American History Month Celebration, February 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The San Antonio Public Library invites the public to a Mardi-Gras and African American History Month Celebration; there will be kids arts and crafts activities as well as live dance performances & music. Maverick Library, 8700 Mystic Park. For more information, call (210) 680-9346.

Ballet San Antonio presents Off Center, March 6 & 7, 7 p.m.
Ballet San Antonio, San Antonio's own professional ballet company, will present Off Center, a mixed-repertory performance of contemporary ballet. Off Center challenges the stereotypes of ballet as effeminate, boring, and irrelevant with a wide variety of ballet offerings – from a spicy Latin-influenced number to a suite of dances evoking the bygone era of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to a tribal-inspired piece bursting with raw energy. Off Center showcases the breadth and depth of Ballet San Antonio's 21 dancers as they perform in 11 exciting ballet works by 6 local and guest choreographers. This performance truly offers something for everyone! With tickets starting at $15.50 and top tickets at $19.50, you won't find a more affordable professional dance performance in San Antonio this spring. Discounts are available for children (12 & under), seniors (62 & over), military (with ID) and groups of 10+. To purchase, call Ballet San Antonio at (210) 404-9641. Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. www.balletsanantonio.org

Five By Design ~ Club Swing!, March 6 - 8
Relive the sounds of Benny Goodman and Louis Prima with Club Swing! Featuring acclaimed international performance group Five By Design, Club Swing transports you back to the golden days of American song and dance with an elaborate 1940s stage show. The concert highlights some of the greatest tunes from 1937-1955. Lila Cockrell Theater.

Caution: Women at Work (Houston), March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Dancepatheatre premieres Caution: Women at Work at its International Women's Day Soiree. The themes of women and identity at various stages of life, and of healing racism, intertwine to create a reflection on women, race, and identity through personal stories and insights. This forty-minute work is representative of Dancepatheatre's hallmark of fusing modern dance with story, word, and voice. Choreography is by Artistic Director Sara Draper with poetry by African American poet Donna Garrett. Dancers Lindsey McGill and Catalina Molnari perform Draper's choreography during Garrett's powerful spoken word performances of four poems. The jazz music for three of Garrett's poems was recorded in Taipei, Taiwan, specifically for Garrett's poetry performances when she was there by invitation to perform in the country's Black History Month. Garrett's piece, We Live is an unflinching look at the inequities in African American history and a tribute to the strength of an oppressed people. My Story is just that…Garrett's life story as she looks back on her childhood growing up in Birmingham, Alabama during the height of the civil rights movement, and how those sights and sounds affected her during her formative years. It culminates in Garrett singing a traditional hymn acappella. Jazz introduces a lighter aspect of identity as Garrett celebrates the musical joy she feels. Draper dances her solo, Calves, playing with memories of pubescent identity influenced by old Hollywood movies. Draper also performs her monologue, Not (1991), a denial of racism in the family that leads to transformational insight. (Not is published in the 1990-1991 Women's Works Collaborative Project anthology.) The production ends on a reflective, upbeat note with Garrett's In My Lifetime, where she muses on the positive changes that she, along with society, has traversed. The production will be punctuated by a presentation made to Cherry Steinwender to honor her for her contributions to humanity as Founder and Co-Director of the Center for the Healing of Racism. Ticket Prices: $45 includes wine reception, theatre performance & presentation, dinner and silent auction Reservations: (713) 522-6000, www.dancepath.com,  or tickets@....

Backstage at the McNay: Designing Inspired Costumes, March 12, 6:30 p.m.
Conversation-demonstration with costume artisan Aurora Strick. Valero Learning Centers, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels.

51st San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, March 13-15
The International Folk Culture Center at Our Lady of the Lake University is proud to host this event with instructors: Lee Otterholt (Balkan), Sandy Starkman (International), George Fogg (English Country Dance) and Andy Taylor-Blenis (children's dances). Live music features accordionist Nick Bratkovich. $60 for entire weekend. Saturday night show in Thiry Auditorium is free, and part of the City of San Antonio's Luminaria. See www.safdf.org for more information, or contact the IFCC at 210-431-3922 or Nelda Guerrero Drury at 210-342-2905.

Luminaria, March 14
Luminaria is San Antonio's annual day- and evening-long celebration of the city's artists, musicians, performers and cultural organizations. Initiated by Mayor Phil Hardberger in 2008 and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, the event provides visitors and residents with a unique opportunity to revel in the city's wealth of traditional and innovative cultural expression presented on stages, in theaters, galleries, and on the streets of downtown San Antonio. Building upon the success of its inaugural presentation, Luminaria 2009 is an even more ambitious undertaking, with more than 40 non-profit organizations and several hundred artists and performers representing every major discipline in the arts, from dance, theater, poetry readings, and music to painting, sculpture, film, and multi-arts projects. Presenting a combination of new and classical works, both invited and selected from hundreds of submissions and commissions, Luminaria 2009 will provide a comprehensive showcase of talent and creativity on a larger scale than any other city in the United States. http://www.luminariasa.com/

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Belly Dance Classes, Thursday in February and March at 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoamericana, invites you to join them for Middle Eastern Dancing. The classes are in the Egyptian style, which is very erect & elegant, and conditions the body and increases flexibility, coordination, & stamina.  It is recommend you wear comfortable clothes and please bring a shawl to practice.  Free for OLLU students with proper ID. All others $3 donation. Our Lady of the Lake University, International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207.  For information please call: (210) 431-3922.

Contemporary Dance Workshop (Austin), Sunday nights, 7 p.m., February 8 - March 1
A workshop for all levels taught by Amanda Butterfield, choreographer for Yellow Tape Construction Co. Amanda Butterfield, nominated for Best Movement and Best Choreographer by
the Austin Critic Table creates a four-week workshop full of high-energy contemporary dance. For four weeks only, classes will cover Butterfield's repertoire, giving an insider's perspective on the manic force behind her choreography. Admission: a recession-friendly $7/class (or $20/entire workshop). Location: Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr, ATX, 78731. More information: austinmovementstudio.blogspot.com, (512) 466-5225.

Jojo Jackson Swing Workshop (Austin), February 28, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Jojo Jackson is a world-renowned Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues dance instructor. Hailing from Ithaca, NY (where she learned lindy hop from Bill Borgida) she has taught, competed, judged, and performed vintage jazz dances since 1998. She is an American Lindy Hop champion, an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has performed with teams such as Minnie's Moochers and Mad Dog. Jojo is known for her high-intensity, highly creative solo Jazz and Lindy Hop classes as well as her expressive style of Slow Drag, Ballrooming, and solo Blues. Cost: $30. Location: Esquina Tango Studio, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702

Tyler Hanes, Musical Theatre Master Class, March 7, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Broadway performer, Tyler Hanes will be conducting a free Musical Theatre Master Class. This Master Class is free of charge to SADU and community theatre affiliated dancers. This class will include musical theatre style choreography and a question & answer session with Tyler. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email cshier@... to reserve your spot.North East School of the Arts Dance Studio, on the Lee High School campus.

Dance Team Boot Camp, March 9 – 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
A full week of technique to help you with try-outs.  Call to reserve your space.  Dance Plus Inc., 2824 Thousand Oaks, (210) 496-1687.  www.danceplussanantonio.com

Tango Argentino Workshops, Panels & Readings, March 14 - 20
St. Mary's University offers this Tango Argentino event. For a complete schedule of events, see www.stmarytx.edu Tango Argentino Dance & Music Performances will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 8 p.m. at the Charline McCombes Empire Theater, 226 N. St. Mary's St. For ticket information, call (210) 224-9600.

Spring "Break Out" Dance Mime & Physical Theatre Workshop (Houston), March 16 - 20, 2009
Break Out this spring with your chance to dance with Ad Deum and guest professional mime artist Dan Cossette. www.ambassadorarts.org  http://www.danceaddeum.com/id46.html

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Bolero, Friday, February 27 and Monday, March 2
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Bolero at 7 pm on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8p.m. then an intermediate Bolero class on Monday at 7 p.m. All classes are in Heritage Hall at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or www.SalonMexico.20M.com We are now in Heritage Hall at the front of the campus. Come in the same entrance you always do. Heritage Hall is the first building. It's right in front of you when you turn in from Broadway. You can park in the front parking lot on your right but ONLY in the unreserved spaces. You can also park in the post office parking lot and walk thru the gate in the wooden fence. Or you can park in the administration lot on the left in the next entrance to the campus at Burr street opposite Bill Miller's. Do NOT park anywhere the curb is painted RED. The Fire Department is enforcing and towing! Thanks for your cooperation.

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Irish Dancers Sought, March 17, 2 – 4 p.m.
The Granados Adult and Senior Center (a City Parks and Recreation site) are having a St. Patrick's Day party for our seniors.  They would love to find some Irish dancers for a short, pro bono performance at our party.  Our seniors would be just as delighted with beginners as with the more experienced, so those needing performance experience are more than welcome.

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Dance Instructors
Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballet Folklorico instructors with at least 5 years teaching experience. Starting salary of $20 a class; if interested email your resume to saritazuniga@....  You can contact Sarita's Dance Studio, 3739 Commercial, San Antonio, TX 78221 or at (210) 923-5362. You can visit Sarita's Dance Studio at www.saritasdance.com.

Pianist for Hire
A classically trained pianist with a Masters Degree in piano performance from Russia-Armenia is planning to move to San Antonio from Connecticut and is seeking a Ballet accompanist postion.  She has US citizenship.  To listen to her work and to contact her, please go to www.Almamaghakyan.com

Dance Instructors
The Land Of Virtuosity is interviewing prospective Dance Instructors to teach all forms of dance to students ages 3 through 21. Please email a short bio to iloveit@....  Include your experience with dance forms, i.e.: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, etc.  For more information please visit our website – www.landofvirtuosity.org

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Inside: Black Culture
Fri 2/27 7:00 PM  222 BETJ
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
"Evidence Dance Company"  The dance company Evidence focuses on a seamless fusion of traditional African dance and contemporary choreography.

America's Ballroom Challenge
Sat 2/28 2:30 AM  10 KLRN
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: TV-PG
"Top couples compete across dance styles"  Top couples from North America compete across dance styles.

Hispanics Today
Sat 2/28 5:00 AM  3 WOAI
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Dance program; Goya; Dr. Elmer Huerta"  Hector Serrano founds a successful after-school dance program; food giant Goya; Dr. Elmer Huerta.

The Music & Dance of Poland: Mazowsze
Sat 2/28 8:30 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
In traditional costume, the 65-member singing and dancing troupe celebrates the country's cultural legacy; Bobby Vinton narrates.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Sat 2/28 1:00 PM  186 TMCHD
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

Hairspray (2007)
Sat 2/28 1:10 PM  338 WOMAX
Duration: 2 hours,  Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.  Cast: John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sat 2/28 1:30 PM  312 STRZ3
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Tanghi Argentini
Sat 2/28 5:00 PM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
An office worker must learn to dance to impress a woman.

LatiNation
Sat 2/28 5:30 PM  4 KCWX
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Break dancing; Tony Pedregon"  Break dancing; "Dónde Jugarán los Niños?"; singer Gabby Villanueva; race-car driver Tony Pedregon; the Ricardo Flores Magón Academy; music group Monte Negro.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sun 3/1 2:30 PM  352 SHOCSE
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

Center Stage (2000)
Mon 3/2 8:55 AM  325 HBOZ
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Mon 3/2 11:30 AM  34 MTV
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Dance crews from around the country compete.

Grupo Corpo
Mon 3/2 2:00 PM  203 OVATION
Duration: 2 hours, No Rating
The work of one of Brazil's top ballet companies.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Tue 3/3 3:30 PM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes, Rated: PG13
Love blossoms between a young Cuban and an American teenager as they prepare for a New Year's Eve dance contest.

Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed
Tue 3/3 9:00 PM  203 OVATION
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
The life of the famous dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Your Mama Don't Dance
Wed 3/4 8:00 PM  228 LRW
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
"Dancers compete with their fathers"  Five female dancers are joined with their fathers for a dance competition.

Dance for Mideast Peace & More
Thu 3/5 2:00 PM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Fostering peace in the Mideast.

A Full-Fledged Phenomenon: YouTube "Jai Ho" Dances
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2009/02/a_fullfledged_phenomenon_youtu.html
by Linda Holmes
"I learned something new while researching the new Pussycat Dolls version of "Jai Ho," the Oscar-winning song from Slumdog Millionaire.  It turns out that everybody and their three-year-old is posting YouTube videos of themselves dancing to "Jai Ho." Up there at the top is an unnamed small child getting his groove on, and believe me, there's much more…"

Folies Bergere To Close In Las Vegas
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100930154
by Shereen Meraji
Day to Day, February 23, 2009 · The Folies Bergere showgirls have been entertaining audiences at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for 49 years. In the show's heyday in Vegas, "The Trop," where they performed, was considered the "Tiffany of the Strip," attracting stars like Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Patrons came to rub elbows with stars and with the Folies' showgirls, who would "dress up" the hotel bar after performances. But times are tight in Las Vegas, and the Tropicana can't afford to produce the Folies Bergere anymore. The showgirls' last performance will be March 28, 2009 — just a few months shy of the show's 50th anniversary.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

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Webmaster, San A

"I told you to sell it, not give it away."

~Jerome Robbins is featured on PBS' American Masters series.  Check our listings section to find out when it is showing.

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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Princess Grace Foundation, Deadline: March 31, 2009
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the availability of applications for the 2009 Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film. Founded in 1982, the foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance, and film, and has awarded grants totaling over $5 million to nearly 500 individuals across the United States. For additional information, please visit www.pgfusa.org/

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PERFORMANCES / EVENTS
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Alma de Mujer, February 20 & 21, 8 p.m.; February 22, 3 p.m.
Audiences will be treated to beautiful dance choreography that encompasses both soul driven passion and the technical talents of the Guadalupe Dance Company. Tickets: adults $15 ($12 presale); GCAC members $12 ($10 presale); children ages 4-12 $10 ($8 presale). GCAC members receive 2 for 1 ticket price on opening night; call (210) 271-3151 to become a member. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Garth Fagan Dance, February 21, 8p.m.
Garth Fagan, Founder and Artistic Director, has been called "a true original," "a genuine leader," and "one of the great reformers of American dance." As another critic put it, "in the genealogy of modern dance, he's started a whole new branch of the family tree." His singular dance language draws on many sources: the sense of weight in modern dance, the torso-centered movement and energy of Afro-Caribbean, the speed and precision of ballet, and the rule breaking experimentation of the post-moderns. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets are $26; please call box office to purchase: (210) 207-2234.

KDH Dance Company's Tenth Anniversary Season (Austin), February 7, 14 & 21 at 6 & 8 p.m.
KDH Dance Company celebrates its tenth anniversary with three different concerts highlighting both excerpts and full-length productions of some of its most colorful and dynamic works. This February, KDH Dance presents the second concert of the series, featuring favorite moments from Spin, Woman Smiling, Blurred and Slammed. Because only excerpts are shown in this concert, Artistic Director Kathy Dunn Hamrick briefly introduces each of the four selections before its performance, supplying background information and context as well as the inside scoop. "I chose these particular dances because of their diversity and breadth. While each dance has its own voice or singular style, audiences will definitely be able to see the type of choreography and dancing that defines us a company. There will be recognizable threads of consistency, but also, I hope, evolution and change," says Hamrick. All tickets $10. Available on-line at www.kdhdance.com or by calling (512) 934-1082. Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Drive, Austin. For more information: www.kdhdance.com, (512) 934-1082, lori@....

Step Show Competition, February 21, 6 p.m.
Power 106.7 FM hosts the ninth annual step and hip-hop dance contest, which also includes live performances by local rappers and hip-hop artists. $7. Samuel Clemens High School, 1001 Elbel Road, Schertz, (210) 945-6574.

WIP, February 25, 7 p.m.
The line-up will feature lively and energetic modern and jazz dance choreographies by Alamotion Dance Troupe, PACDance Performance Group and Insight Dance Ensemble. W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. $5 general, $3 students & seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

Black History Month Dance at Radius, February 27, 7 p.m.
San Antonio Dance Umbrella will present an evening of Dance & Rhythm as part of Black History Month celebrations throughout San Antonio, and will bring together four dynamic groups to the same stage. Robin Getter's School of Rhythms and Dance will present traditional African Dance from West Africa, accompanied by live drummers. The Group makes it's home at the Synergy Studio in the Pearl. This exciting group brings dancers and audience members together, sharing the universal language of rhythm. RPM (Rhythm & Percussion in Motion ) Youth Tap Ensemble pays tribute to the famed Duke Ellington and extrordinary jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin. The rousing finale celebrates the roots of tap dance through the work of the legendary tap master Buster Brown. PAC Dancers from Palo Alto College presents a new work from their Dance Department Director, Erica Wilson Perkins. The City of San Antonio's own Alamotion Dance Troupe will round out the evening. This energetic troupe represents the next generation of young artists, and performs at the Arneson River Theater, as well as various entertainment venues throughout the city. No admission fee! The Little Carver Theatre 226 N. Hackberry St. For more information, email sadu@... .

Mardi-Gras & African American History Month Celebration, February 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The San Antonio Public Library invites the public to a Mardi-Gras and African American History Month Celebration; there will be kids arts and crafts activities as well as live dance performances & music. Maverick Library, 8700 Mystic Park. For more information, call (210) 680-9346.

Ballet San Antonio presents Off Center, March 6 & 7, 7 p.m.
Ballet San Antonio, San Antonio's own professional ballet company, will present Off Center, a mixed-repertory performance of contemporary ballet. Off Center challenges the stereotypes of ballet as effeminate, boring, and irrelevant with a wide variety of ballet offerings – from a spicy Latin-influenced number to a suite of dances evoking the bygone era of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to a tribal-inspired piece bursting with raw energy. Off Center showcases the breadth and depth of Ballet San Antonio's 21 dancers as they perform in 11 exciting ballet works by 6 local and guest choreographers. This performance truly offers something for everyone! With tickets starting at $15.50 and top tickets at $19.50, you won't find a more affordable professional dance performance in San Antonio this spring. Discounts are available for children (12 & under), seniors (62 & over), military (with ID) and groups of 10+. To purchase, call Ballet San Antonio at (210) 404-9641. Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. www.balletsanantonio.org

Five By Design ~ Club Swing!, March 6 - 8
Relive the sounds of Benny Goodman and Louis Prima with Club Swing! Featuring acclaimed international performance group Five By Design, Club Swing transports you back to the golden days of American song and dance with an elaborate 1940s stage show. The concert highlights some of the greatest tunes from 1937-1955. Lila Cockrell Theater.

Caution: Women at Work (Houston), March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Dancepatheatre premieres Caution: Women at Work at its International Women's Day Soiree. The themes of women and identity at various stages of life, and of healing racism, intertwine to create a reflection on women, race, and identity through personal stories and insights. This forty-minute work is representative of Dancepatheatre's hallmark of fusing modern dance with story, word, and voice. Choreography is by Artistic Director Sara Draper with poetry by African American poet Donna Garrett. Dancers Lindsey McGill and Catalina Molnari perform Draper's choreography during Garrett's powerful spoken word performances of four poems. The jazz music for three of Garrett's poems was recorded in Taipei, Taiwan, specifically for Garrett's poetry performances when she was there by invitation to perform in the country's Black History Month. Garrett's piece, We Live is an unflinching look at the inequities in African American history and a tribute to the strength of an oppressed people. My Story is just that…Garrett's life story as she looks back on her childhood growing up in Birmingham, Alabama during the height of the civil rights movement, and how those sights and sounds affected her during her formative years. It culminates in Garrett singing a traditional hymn acappella. Jazz introduces a lighter aspect of identity as Garrett celebrates the musical joy she feels. Draper dances her solo, Calves, playing with memories of pubescent identity influenced by old Hollywood movies. Draper also performs her monologue, Not (1991), a denial of racism in the family that leads to transformational insight. (Not is published in the 1990-1991 Women's Works Collaborative Project anthology.) The production ends on a reflective, upbeat note with Garrett's In My Lifetime, where she muses on the positive changes that she, along with society, has traversed. The production will be punctuated by a presentation made to Cherry Steinwender to honor her for her contributions to humanity as Founder and Co-Director of the Center for the Healing of Racism. Ticket Prices: $45 includes wine reception, theatre performance & presentation, dinner and silent auction Reservations: (713) 522-6000, www.dancepath.com,  or tickets@....

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Tango Master Classes with Michelle and Murat Erdemsel, February 21
This professional couple tours internationally and just happen to have an opening to share their talent and experience with us!
 1:30-3pm - "PERFECT EMBRACE" - All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome! 3:15-4:45pm "PLAYING WITH WHAT YOU KNOW" - All levels welcome! Come alone or with a partner. Classes are $20 each per person, students $10, cash or check, no reservation needed. Location: ZenMonsters Studio, 2813 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201. Located just off Loop 410, near the Medical Center. Exit Loop 410 at Babcock, go south (inside the loop) less than 1 mile, turn in the mall with the yellow Dollar General sign, on the left side just before Hillcrest Drive. Our door is next to the Massage Spa. Read about Michell & Murat:
 http://muratandmichelle.com/MURATandMICHELLE.html More info available at
http://www.satango.info/

Belly Dance Classes, Thursday in February and March at 6 p.m.
The Alianza Latinoamericana, invites you to join them for Middle Eastern Dancing. The classes are in the Egyptian style, which is very erect & elegant, and conditions the body and increases flexibility, coordination, & stamina.  It is recommend you wear comfortable clothes and please bring a shawl to practice.  Free for OLLU students with proper ID. All others $3 donation. Our Lady of the Lake University, International Folk Culture Center, 411 S. W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207.  For information please call: (210) 431-3922.

Contemporary Dance Workshop (Austin), Sunday nights, 7 p.m., February 8 - March 1
A workshop for all levels taught by Amanda Butterfield, choreographer for Yellow Tape Construction Co. Amanda Butterfield, nominated for Best Movement and Best Choreographer by
the Austin Critic Table creates a four-week workshop full of high-energy contemporary dance. For four weeks only, classes will cover Butterfield's repertoire, giving an insider's perspective on the manic force behind her choreography. Admission: a recession-friendly $7/class (or $20/entire workshop). Location: Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr, ATX, 78731. More information: austinmovementstudio.blogspot.com,  (512) 466-5225.

Free Dance Workshop, February 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
The Faculty of the Fierce Dance Convention will be holding free dance classes at Dance Plus, 2824 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232. Fierce Dance Convention Faculty: Kathleen Van De Veere; Kim Borgaro; and Stacy J. Will be offering: Hip Hop, Lyrical, Old School Hip Hop for ages 10+ intermediate/advanced students. To promote their up and coming convention, they will be giving one student a scholarship to the July convention. www.fierceconvention.com.  Space is limited so reserve your place today! (210) 496-1687

Jojo Jackson Swing Workshop (Austin), February 28, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Jojo Jackson is a world-renowned Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues dance instructor. Hailing from Ithaca, NY (where she learned lindy hop from Bill Borgida) she has taught, competed, judged, and performed vintage jazz dances since 1998. She is an American Lindy Hop champion, an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has performed with teams such as Minnie's Moochers and Mad Dog. Jojo is known for her high-intensity, highly creative solo Jazz and Lindy Hop classes as well as her expressive style of Slow Drag, Ballrooming, and solo Blues. Cost: $30. Location: Esquina Tango Studio, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702

Spring "Break Out" Dance Mime & Physical Theatre Workshop (Houston), March 16 - 20, 2009
Break Out this spring with your chance to dance with Ad Deum and guest professional mime artist Dan Cossette. www.ambassadorarts.org  http://www.danceaddeum.com/id46.html

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Swing, February 20 & 23
Salon Mexico offers a basic class in Swing at 7 pm on Friday followed by tropical dancing at 8p.m. Then an intermediate Swing class on Monday at 7 p.m. All classes are in Heritage Hall at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. Cost is $3 for basic and $5 for intermediate. (210) 533-7750 or www.SalonMexico.20M.com .  We are now in Heritage Hall at the front of the campus. Come in the same entrance you always do. Heritage Hall is the first building. It's right in front of you when you turn in from Broadway. You can park in the front parking lot on your right but ONLY in the unreserved spaces. You can also park in the post office parking lot and walk thru the gate in the wooden fence. Or you can park in the administration lot on the left in the next entrance to the campus at Burr street opposite Bill Miller's.

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Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston)
Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season. Also, apprentice positions and trainee program are held during our spring and summer intensives in Houston. Email for an application: info@....

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Pianist for Hire
A classically trained pianist with a Masters Degree in piano performance from Russia-Armenia is planning to move to San Antonio from Connecticut and is seeking a Ballet accompanist postion.  She has US citizenship.  To listen to her work and to contact her, please go to www.Almamaghakyan.com

Grease (School Version) Choreographer Needed
Middle School Drama Teacher seeks choreographer for School production of Grease. Rehearsal schedule is Tues-Thurs 3:30 - 5:00 and is flexible whether you want to come once a week or come every day for 2 weeks etc. One Saturday "Choreography" rehearsal is strongly requested, date is flexible. Music rehearsals start March 17th and the show goes up May 20th. If you would like more information or would like to be considered, please e-mail me at mwittig@... (Subject: Choreographer) as soon as possible.

Dance Instructors
The Land Of Virtuosity is interviewing prospective Dance Instructors to teach all forms of dance to students ages 3 through 21. Please email a short bio to iloveit@....  Include your experience with dance forms, i.e.: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, etc.  Also, indicate your availability during the week of spring break, March 9 - 13. Pay begins at $10 / hour.  For more information please visit our website – www.landofvirtuosity.org

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Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Fri 2/20 8:35 PM  312 STRZ3
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

American Latino
Sat 2/21 11:30 AM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
Online Latino shopping; celebrating 30 years of break dancing.

American Masters- "Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About" 
Sat 2/21 2:30 AM  10 KLRN
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: TV-PG
Director and choreographer Jerome Robbins transformed Broadway with shows such as "West Side Story" and "Fiddler on the Roof"; narrator Ron Rifkin.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Sun 2/22 7:35 AM  361 NEXT
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

The Band Wagon (1953)
Sun 2/22 7:45 AM  71 TCM
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: NR
Two playwrights bring a movie dancer to New York for a Broadway show with a ballerina. Cast: Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse

LatiNation
Sun 2/22 12:00 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos"  Illustrator Beatriz Helena Ramos; the Uprock dance; photographer Marco Patino; Latin Street Dancing Company; the Pinker Tones.

Cheerleading
Sun 2/22 1:30 PM  25 ESPN2
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
"UCA/UDA College Cheer & Dance Championships"  From Orlando, Fla.

Fantastic Festivals of the World
Tue 2/24 8:00 AM  130 HDT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-G
"Whirling Dervishes: Konya, Turkey"  Annual festival featuring dances by the Whirling Dervishes.

Tanghi Argentini
Tue 2/24 9:30 AM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
An office worker must learn to dance to impress a woman.

Year of the Ox & More
Tue 2/24 11:00 AM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
The meaning of the Lion Dance.

Center Stage (2000)
Wed 2/25 12:50 AM  338 WOMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Wed 2/25 9:00 AM  34 MTV
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
No description given.

America's Ballroom Challenge
Wed 2/25 9:00 PM  10 KLRN
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: TV-PG
"Top couples compete across dance styles"  Top couples from North America compete across dance styles.

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Thu 2/26 5:25 AM  325 HBOZ
Duration: 45 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.

Lion Dancers & More
Thu 2/26 10:00 AM  234 CURRENT
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
Michael Jee discusses the skills needed to perform the six-hour long Lion Dance during the Lunar New Year parade.

LatiNation
Thu 2/26 3:30 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Bozenka; 'Swing On' by DLG"  Belly dancer Bozenka; "Swing On" by DLG; artist Shizu Saldamando; celebrity car-customizer Will Castro; LàTeen magazine; singer Francisca Valenzuela.

Singin' With The Pain: 'Divorce!' Takes Center Stage
by Jacki Lyden
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100683722
All Things Considered, February 14, 2009 · 
Playwright Erin Kamler makes light of one couple's journey through the painstaking divorce process in her new production, Divorce! The Musical, opening on Valentine's Day at Hudson Mainstage Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Acted by an ensemble cast of five, the musical tells the story of Penny and Rich, a couple in their 30s who decide to go their separate ways on more-or-less cordial terms. But as soon as they begin the legal process, the two realize that their lawyers are purposefully turning them against each other — and making their separation more dramatic and expensive than it would have been otherwise.  A native of Ann Arbor, Mich., Kamler says she began writing musicals when she was 9 and hasn't stopped since. She penned Divorce! The Musical on the heels of her second divorce, drawing on her own experiences and using the play as an emotional outlet.  Kamler hopes her songs — which cover everything from rebound sex to lawyers' fees — will provide some measure of comfort and healing to others. To facilitate a conversation with audience members, she and her production team have set up a "talk back" time after the play for discussion. "The audience really wants to talk about their own experiences and process what they have been though," Kamler explains. "Just after one of last week's preview performances, I noticed a couple in the front row. The woman turned to the man, [who] I imagine was her husband, and says, 'That's the way it happens — [the lawyers] just drag it out!'"

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"I didn't want to see myself with a plastic hip in 10 years."

~Ballerina Darci Kistler, the last NYC Ballet dancer to be hired by Balanchine announced her retirement from the stage.   More on this development in the NY Times at http://tinyurl.com/dcvofl

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU Member Photography Insight: "Trey McIntyre Project graces the cover of this month's issue of Pointe Magazine. Some moments from their official premier at Jacob's Pillow can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance  A glimpse of the ambiance at the Pillow can be seen at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Places.  Other performance from the final week at the Pillow will be posted in the following weeks."  Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar.

Have you scheduled your 2009 / 2010 season?  Let us know your events- email webmaster@...

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PERFORMANCES / EVENTS
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Ballet Hispanico & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, February 7
Recognized around the world as America's foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic Culture in Palladium Nights, taking Cuban rhythms and merging them with American jazz. Presented by Arts San Antonio. Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market, SAT. www.artssanantonio.com

KDH Dance Company's Tenth Anniversary Season (Austin), February 7, 14 & 21 at 6 & 8 p.m.
KDH Dance Company celebrates its tenth anniversary with three different concerts highlighting both excerpts and full-length productions of some of its most colorful and dynamic works. This February, KDH Dance presents the second concert of the series, featuring favorite moments from Spin, Woman Smiling, Blurred and Slammed. Because only excerpts are shown in this concert, Artistic Director Kathy Dunn Hamrick briefly introduces each of the four selections before its performance, supplying background information and context as well as the inside scoop. "I chose these particular dances because of their diversity and breadth. While each dance has its own voice or singular style, audiences will definitely be able to see the type of choreography and dancing that defines us a company. There will be recognizable threads of consistency, but also, I hope, evolution and change," says Hamrick. All tickets $10. Available on-line at www.kdhdance.com or by calling (512) 934-1082. Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Drive, Austin. For more information: www.kdhdance.com, (512) 934-1082, lori@....

Tango Fire (Kerrville), February 9 & 10, 7:30 p.m.
Estampas Porteñas, the hottest tango company from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is bringing billiant young musicians, torrid dancers, and fine singers. Tango Fire offers a journey through the history of the tango... the world's most alluring, sensual, and exciting dance. Tickets are $35 - $45. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, Kerrville, TX. Box office phone - (830) 896-9393. www.tango-fire.com, http://www.kpas.org/2008-2009/season/tangofire.htm

Pilobolus (Houston), February 13, 8 p.m.
Expect the unexpected with this widely popular contemporary dance company! "Pilobolus is a mind-blowing troupe of wildly creative and physically daring dancers who leap, fly, intertwine and break all the rules," says Newsday. The program will include the remounting of Ocellus, the second work created by the original four members. This Pilobolus masterwork explores the relationship between movement and image and is one of the defining moments in the company's artistic development. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston. (713) 227-4SPA. or www.spahouston.org

Ballet Austin's Hamlet (Austin), February 13 – 15
Stephen Mills' contemporary ballet Hamlet was first staged for Ballet Austin in 2000. Since then, it has been performed by numberous other companies around the country. The score is a compilation of Philip Glass symphonic and film music. The story of Hamlet, Ophelia and Claudius brilliantly adapts to Mills' starkly haunting staging. Choreography by Stephen Mills. Music by Philip Glass. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive (at the corner of S. 1st Street). www.balletaustin.org/

Garth Fagan Dance, February 21, 8p.m.
Garth Fagan, Founder and Artistic Director, has been called "a true original," "a genuine leader," and "one of the great reformers of American dance." As another critic put it, "in the genealogy of modern dance, he's started a whole new branch of the family tree." His singular dance language draws on many sources: the sense of weight in modern dance, the torso-centered movement and energy of Afro-Caribbean, the speed and precision of ballet, and the rule breaking experimentation of the post-moderns. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets are $26; please call box office to purchase: (210) 207-2234.

Step Show Competition, February 21, 6 p.m.
Power 106.7 FM hosts the ninth annual step and hip-hop dance contest, which also includes live performances by local rappers and hip-hop artists. $7. Samuel Clemens High School, 1001 Elbel Road, Schertz, (210) 945-6574.

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Introduction to Belly Dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Saturdays, January 17, 21, 28 & February 7, noon - 1 p.m.
This series of classes will explain the fundamentals of Belly Dance from scratch! Isolations will be demonstrated and explained in greater detail than the usual class allows. Bits of the dance's history will be introduced. Rhythms of Middle Eastern music will be demonstrated and explained. The use of zils (finger cymbals) and veils will be demonstrated and explained.
If you have been a bit tenuous about jumping into a Belly Dance class on the schedule or if you have wished for a little more detail, come join us for a closer look! Cost: $50. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Contemporary Dance Workshop (Austin), Sunday nights, 7 p.m., February 8 - March 1
A workshop for all levels taught by Amanda Butterfield, choreographer for Yellow Tape Construction Co. Amanda Butterfield, nominated for Best Movement and Best Choreographer by
the Austin Critic Table creates a four-week workshop full of high-energy contemporary dance. For four weeks only, classes will cover Butterfield's repertoire, giving an insider's perspective on the manic force behind her choreography. Admission: a recession-friendly $7/class (or $20/entire workshop). Location: Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr, ATX, 78731. More information: austinmovementstudio.blogspot.com,  (512) 466-5225.

Four Master Classes & Heart of Nia Playshop, February 13 – 18
Join Nia co-founder Carlos Rosas for a two-hour journey into the Heart of Nia. Through a powerful mix of music, movement, and heart-pounding joy, your body will soak up new sensations while your spirit plays! Using a blend of classic Nia and freedance, Carlos will guide you into a deeper relationship with movement, opening the gateway for you to experience the Joy of Movement from the inside out. This one-of-a-kind Nia ride, punctuated with high peaks of athletics and sensuous valleys of stillness, will allow you to explore the essence of Nia in a new way as you connect with Nia's past, present, and future. Master Classes $20 / each. Heart of Nia Playshop $55. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lindy in Old San Antonio, February 13 – 15
SASDS presents Lindy in Old San Antonio, a mixture of lessons, social dances, and presentations for the central Texas swing scene! Featuring Sylvia Sykes and Nick Williams. Also anticipated are instructors from Dallas and Austin as well. More information is at www.sasds.org.

Jojo Jackson Swing Workshop (Austin), February 28, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Jojo Jackson is a world-renowned Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues dance instructor. Hailing from Ithaca, NY (where she learned lindy hop from Bill Borgida) she has taught, competed, judged, and performed vintage jazz dances since 1998. She is an American Lindy Hop champion, an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has performed with teams such as Minnie's Moochers and Mad Dog. Jojo is known for her high-intensity, highly creative solo Jazz and Lindy Hop classes as well as her expressive style of Slow Drag, Ballrooming, and solo Blues. Cost: $30. Location: Esquina Tango Studio, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702

Spring "Break Out" Dance Mime & Physical Theatre Workshop (Houston), March 16 - 20, 2009
Break Out this spring with your chance to dance with Ad Deum and guest professional mime artist Dan Cossette. www.ambassadorarts.org  http://www.danceaddeum.com/id46.html

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Tropical Sundays Starts Sunday, January 25
SalsaFix hopes to be a weekly event! Tropical Sundays is a early night social that will start with a free Bachata Dance class at 7PM and a live Salsa, Bachata band (Salsa Brava) at 8PM until midnight. There is a $5 cover at the door. Old San Juan Restaurant & Discotek, 4429 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX.  Any questions contact: Melissa at (210) 367-6282.

Adult Intermediate / Advanced Modern Classes, Mondays 7:30pm
Taught by Amber Ortega Perez.  Ballet Conservatory South Texas, 5200 Broadway. For more information, contact the studio at (210) 820-3400.

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AUDITIONS / PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
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Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston)
Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season. Also, apprentice positions and trainee program are held during our spring and summer intensives in Houston. Email for an application: info@....

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Dance Instructors
The Land Of Virtuosity is interviewing prospective Dance Instructors to teach all forms of dance to students ages 3 through 21. Please email a short bio to iloveit@....  Include your experience with dance forms, i.e.: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, etc.  Also, indicate your availability during the week of spring break, March 9 - 13. Pay begins at $10 / hour.  For more information please visit our website – www.landofvirtuosity.org

Dance Teaching Assistant
The newest addition to Alamo Gymnastics Center, the dance program, is searching for an entry level dance teaching assistant. Ideal for college student majoring in dance. Requires: love of kids; positive, enthusiastic attitude; strong dance background (ballet and jazz minimum). This position has opportunities for growth. 10-15 hours per week. Please contact Aubrey Arredondo, Dance Director, agcd@... (210) 479-8282.

Youth Dance Instructor
JOVEN, located at 102 West White St, is seeking a children's dance instructor for youth ages 4-17. This is a part time position, hours and days to be determined. Applicant must be able to teach all levels and be able to teach flamenco & ballet folklorico, other areas of dance styles are a plus. Please email resume to LAmador@... or apply in person. Office number is (210) 924-0330 x224.

Male Ballet Teacher
Trilogy Dance Center is seeking a well qualified Male Ballet teacher to teach a few hours each week. For more information, email jflick83@... with the subject Trilogy Dance Center or call at (757) 373-2776.

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DANCE TV PROGRAMMING & OTHER MEDIA SOURCES
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An Evening With Eartha Kitt
Fri 2/6 6:00 PM  92 KLRNDT2
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
The performer talks about her singing, dancing and acting careers.  (Repeat)

Honey (2003)
Fri 2/6 9:00 PM  76 BRAVO
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A dancer/choreographer organizes a benefit to raise money for a new studio for inner-city youth.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sat 2/7 9:35 AM  305 ENCR2
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.  Cast: Jennifer Grey (Actor), Patrick Swayze (Actor)

LatiNation
Sat 2/7 11:00 AM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Bozenka; 'Swing On' by DLG"  Belly dancer Bozenka; "Swing On" by DLG; artist Shizu Saldamando; celebrity car-customizer Will Castro; LàTeen magazine; singer Francisca Valenzuela.

Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Sat 2/7 12:00 PM  34 MTV
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
(Repeat)
No description given.

Hairspray (2007)
Sun 2/8 8:30 AM  338 WOMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Tango: The Spirit of Argentina
Sun 2/8 9:30 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
The history of tango, one of the fastest-growing dance movements in the United States.

American Latino
Sun 2/8 11:30 AM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
Online Latino shopping; celebrating 30 years of break dancing.

Stomp the Yard (2007)
Sun 2/8 11:40 AM  187 STRZ1H
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A troubled street dancer enrolls in a Georgia college and finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war between fraternities, who want to use his talents in a dance competition.

Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge
Mon 2/9 8:30 AM  94 KLRNDT4
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Australia: Arnhemland and the Kimberley"  Images of rock art painted more than thousands of years ago; canyons carved by wind and water; ancient aboriginal dance.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Mon 2/9 9:30 AM  203 OVATION
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
The dance company does a comic ballet performance.

Inside: Black Culture
Mon 2/9 8:00 PM  222 BETJ
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
"Evidence Dance Company"  The dance company Evidence focuses on a seamless fusion of traditional African dance and contemporary choreography.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Tue 2/10 6:05 AM  186 TMCHD
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

Center Stage (2000)
Wed 2/11 12:40 PM  338 WOMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Wed 2/11 2:40 PM  187 STRZ1H
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

America's Best Dance Crew 2: The Live Auditions
Wed 2/11 8:00 PM  285 MTV3S
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
No description given.

Your Mama Don't Dance
Wed 2/11 8:00 PM  228 LRW
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
"The remaining five teams compete"  The remaining five teams compete.  (Repeat)

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Thu 2/12 5:15 AM  322 HBOSIG
Duration: 45 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.

Argentina And Uruguay Dance To Same Tune
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100103228
Weekend Edition Saturday, January 31, 2009 · Argentina and Uruguay have decided to settle their differences over the origins of the tango. For more than a century the two countries have argued over which was the birthplace of the sultry dance. This week they decided to share credit for its invention.

Darci Kistler's Swan (Get It!?) Song (video is posted as well…)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2009/02/the_first_time_i_saw.html
The first time I saw the curtain rise at The New York City Ballet was in 1994, and I had to squint, the stage was so bright. Juillard, the school I was attending at the time, often got free tickets to the ballet, and I had scored some. It was Balanchine's Allegro Brillante; and the stage was so bright, the dancers in such diamond-hard, sharply drawn attitudes, that the whole tableau might have been made of crystal. It was also the first time I saw Darci Kistler dance; Juilliard shared a dorm with the School of American Ballet, where she taught, and I'd seen her in hallways, elevators, the cafeteria (believe it or not), floating through her paces in the same "simultaneously unearthly and alluring" way the New York Times described her the first time she performed Allegro Brillante. Most of my close friends at Juilliard were dancers, and even though the school focused on modern dance, every one of them knew the queens of New York City Ballet -- Darci, Wendy, Suzanne, Julie. Merrill Ashley could barely walk, but still, she danced. Yesterday, Darci Kistler -- the last of the Balanchine ballerinas -- retired, to prevent that. "I don't want to walk around in pain," she told the New York Times . "I didn't want to see myself with a plastic hip in 10 years."…

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"Nora also likes to jitterbug, but when she tried it one night in a Budapest café, she was warned it might get her into trouble as too Western. Another long-frustrated ambition of Nora's: to see a Fred Astaire film."

~About Nora Kovach from Time Magazine, September 7, 1953.  This sensational dancer who defected from Hungary passed away this week at the age 77.  Read more about her at http://tinyurl.com/aom723

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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Have you scheduled your 2009 / 2010 season?  Let us know your events- email webmaster@...

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Asian Festival - Year of the Ox, January 31, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Asian Festival at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is a community event honoring Asian cultures and traditions from the Pacific Rim. In addition to the wide variety of delicious foods – including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Pakistani, Filipino and Polynesian – the festival showcases a wide variety of performances, including martial arts and dance demonstrations. Other activities include Ikebana floral arrangement, seminars, Asian games like Go and Mah-jongg and vendors selling Asian crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Admission: Adults (13 and older), $8. Children (3-12), $4. Children (2 and younger), free. Seniors (65 and older) and military with ID, $4. Advance tickets are currently on sale. Groups of twenty or more may order discount tickets by calling (210) 458-2259 during normal business hours. http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/events/asian.html

Ballet Hispanico & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, February 7
Recognized around the world as America's foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic Culture in Palladium Nights, taking Cuban rhythms and merging them with American jazz. Presented by Arts San Antonio. Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market, SAT. www.artssanantonio.com

KDH Dance Company's Tenth Anniversary Season (Austin), February 7, 14 & 21 at 6 & 8 p.m.
KDH Dance Company celebrates its tenth anniversary with three different concerts highlighting both excerpts and full-length productions of some of its most colorful and dynamic works. This February, KDH Dance presents the second concert of the series, featuring favorite moments from Spin, Woman Smiling, Blurred and Slammed. Because only excerpts are shown in this concert, Artistic Director Kathy Dunn Hamrick briefly introduces each of the four selections before its performance, supplying background information and context as well as the inside scoop. "I chose these particular dances because of their diversity and breadth. While each dance has its own voice or singular style, audiences will definitely be able to see the type of choreography and dancing that defines us a company. There will be recognizable threads of consistency, but also, I hope, evolution and change," says Hamrick. All tickets $10. Available on-line at www.kdhdance.com or by calling (512) 934-1082. Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Drive, Austin. For more information: www.kdhdance.com, (512) 934-1082, lori@....

Tango Fire (Kerrville), February 9 & 10, 7:30 p.m.
Estampas Porteñas, the hottest tango company from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is bringing billiant young musicians, torrid dancers, and fine singers. Tango Fire offers a journey through the history of the tango... the world's most alluring, sensual, and exciting dance. Tickets are $35 - $45. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, Kerrville, TX. Box office phone - (830) 896-9393. www.tango-fire.com, http://www.kpas.org/2008-2009/season/tangofire.htm

Pilobolus (Houston), February 13, 8 p.m.
Expect the unexpected with this widely popular contemporary dance company! "Pilobolus is a mind-blowing troupe of wildly creative and physically daring dancers who leap, fly, intertwine and break all the rules," says Newsday. The program will include the remounting of Ocellus, the second work created by the original four members. This Pilobolus masterwork explores the relationship between movement and image and is one of the defining moments in the company's artistic development. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston. (713) 227-4SPA. or www.spahouston.org

Ballet Austin's Hamlet (Austin), February 13 – 15
Stephen Mills' contemporary ballet Hamlet was first staged for Ballet Austin in 2000. Since then, it has been performed by numberous other companies around the country. The score is a compilation of Philip Glass symphonic and film music. The story of Hamlet, Ophelia and Claudius brilliantly adapts to Mills' starkly haunting staging. Choreography by Stephen Mills. Music by Philip Glass. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive (at the corner of S. 1st Street). www.balletaustin.org/

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Introduction to Belly Dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Saturdays, January 17, 21, 28 & February 7, noon - 1 p.m.
This series of classes will explain the fundamentals of Belly Dance from scratch! Isolations will be demonstrated and explained in greater detail than the usual class allows. Bits of the dance's history will be introduced. Rhythms of Middle Eastern music will be demonstrated and explained. The use of zils (finger cymbals) and veils will be demonstrated and explained.
If you have been a bit tenuous about jumping into a Belly Dance class on the schedule or if you have wished for a little more detail, come join us for a closer look! Cost: $50. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Contemporary Dance Workshop (Austin), Sunday nights, 7 p.m., February 8 - March 1
A workshop for all levels taught by Amanda Butterfield, choreographer for Yellow Tape Construction Co. Amanda Butterfield, nominated for Best Movement and Best Choreographer by
the Austin Critic Table creates a four-week workshop full of high-energy contemporary dance. For four weeks only, classes will cover Butterfield's repertoire, giving an insider's perspective on the manic force behind her choreography. Admission: a recession-friendly $7/class (or $20/entire workshop). Location: Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr, ATX, 78731. More information: austinmovementstudio.blogspot.com,  (512) 466-5225.

Four Master Classes & Heart of Nia Playshop, February 13 – 18
Join Nia co-founder Carlos Rosas for a two-hour journey into the Heart of Nia. Through a powerful mix of music, movement, and heart-pounding joy, your body will soak up new sensations while your spirit plays! Using a blend of classic Nia and freedance, Carlos will guide you into a deeper relationship with movement, opening the gateway for you to experience the Joy of Movement from the inside out. This one-of-a-kind Nia ride, punctuated with high peaks of athletics and sensuous valleys of stillness, will allow you to explore the essence of Nia in a new way as you connect with Nia's past, present, and future. Master Classes $20 / each. Heart of Nia Playshop $55. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lindy in Old San Antonio, February 13 – 15
SASDS presents Lindy in Old San Antonio, a mixture of lessons, social dances, and presentations for the central Texas swing scene! Featuring Sylvia Sykes and Nick Williams. Also anticipated are instructors from Dallas and Austin as well. More information is at www.sasds.org.

Jojo Jackson Swing Workshop (Austin), February 28, 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Jojo Jackson is a world-renowned Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues dance instructor. Hailing from Ithaca, NY (where she learned lindy hop from Bill Borgida) she has taught, competed, judged, and performed vintage jazz dances since 1998. She is an American Lindy Hop champion, an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has performed with teams such as Minnie's Moochers and Mad Dog. Jojo is known for her high-intensity, highly creative solo Jazz and Lindy Hop classes as well as her expressive style of Slow Drag, Ballrooming, and solo Blues. Cost: $30. Location: Esquina Tango Studio, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Tropical Sundays Starts Sunday, January 25
SalsaFix hopes to be a weekly event! Tropical Sundays is a early night social that will start with a free Bachata Dance class at 7PM and a live Salsa, Bachata band (Salsa Brava) at 8PM until midnight. There is a $5 cover at the door. Old San Juan Restaurant & Discotek, 4429 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX.  Any questions contact: Melissa at (210) 367-6282.

Adult Intermediate / Advanced Modern Classes, Mondays 7:30pm
Taught by Amber Ortega Perez.  Ballet Conservatory South Texas, 5200 Broadway. For more information, contact the studio at (210) 820-3400.

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2009 Big Range Austin Choreographer Application Deadline January 31
Big Range Austin is a dance festival that strives to present quality contemporary dance that explores diverse concepts within the movement arts. We encourage experimentation from choreographers to stretch their own ideas of dance, collaboration, and performance excellence. We seek to engage the audience through fresh new ideas that are challenging and fun, with a strong emphasis on community building through each individual voice. Notification date is 2/13/09. Festival dates are June 5 - 14. http://www.bigrangeaustin.org/

Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston)
Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season. Also, apprentice positions and trainee program are held during our spring and summer intensives in Houston. Email for an application: info@....

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Dance Teaching Assistant
The newest addition to Alamo Gymnastics Center, the dance program, is searching for an entry level dance teaching assistant. Ideal for college student majoring in dance. Requires: love of kids; positive, enthusiastic attitude; strong dance background (ballet and jazz minimum). This position has opportunities for growth. 10-15 hours per week. Please contact Aubrey Arredondo, Dance Director, agcd@... (210) 479-8282.

Youth Dance Instructor
JOVEN, located at 102 West White St, is seeking a children's dance instructor for youth ages 4-17. This is a part time position, hours and days to be determined. Applicant must be able to teach all levels and be able to teach flamenco & ballet folklorico, other areas of dance styles are a plus. Please email resume to LAmador@... or apply in person. Office number is (210) 924-0330 x224.

Male Ballet Teacher
Trilogy Dance Center is seeking a well qualified Male Ballet teacher to teach a few hours each week. For more information, email jflick83@... with the subject Trilogy Dance Center or call at (757) 373-2776.

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DANCE TV PROGRAMMING & OTHER MEDIA SOURCES
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Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Fri 1/30 5:30 PM  34 MTV
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
(Repeat)

Stomp the Yard (2007)
Fri 1/30 6:40 PM  306 ENCR6
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A troubled street dancer enrolls in a Georgia college and finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war between fraternities, who want to use his talents in a dance competition.

Your Mama Don't Dance
Fri 1/30 7:00 PM  228 LRW
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
"The remaining five teams compete"  The remaining five teams compete.  (Repeat)

Hairspray (2007)
Sat 1/31 9:30 AM  349 5MAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Center Stage (2000)
Sun 2/1 8:50 AM  338 WOMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Mon 2/2 4:15 AM  322 HBOSIG
Duration: 40 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.  (Repeat)

The Music & Dance of Poland: Mazowsze
Mon 2/2 9:00 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-14
In traditional costume, the 65-member singing and dancing troupe celebrates the country's cultural legacy; Bobby Vinton narrates.

Billy Elliot (2000)
Mon 2/2 3:05 PM  361 NEXT
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

LatiNation
Mon 2/2 3:30 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Bozenka; 'Swing On' by DLG"  Belly dancer Bozenka; "Swing On" by DLG; artist Shizu Saldamando; celebrity car-customizer Will Castro; LàTeen magazine; singer Francisca Valenzuela.

Top Hat (1935)
Tue 2/3 4:00 AM  71 TCM
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: NR
A woman believes that an enamored dancer is her best friend's husband.  Fred Astaire.

Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed
Tue 2/3 7:00 AM  203 OVATION
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
The life of the famous dancer, choreographer and teacher.

Tango: The Spirit of Argentina
Tue 2/3 9:00 PM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
The history of tango, one of the fastest-growing dance movements in the United States.

The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Wed 2/4 4:30 PM  71 TCM
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes, Rated: NR
An unlucky poet recalls three bizarre follies of love, with dance, based on the Offenbach light opera. Cast: Moira Shearer (Actor), Robert Rounseville (Actor),

America's Best Dance Crew 2: The Live Auditions
Wed 2/4 8:00 PM  285 MTV3S
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
(Repeat)

An Evening With Eartha Kitt
Wed 2/4 8:00 PM  10 KLRN
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
The performer talks about her singing, dancing and acting careers.  (Repeat)

LatiNation
Wed 2/4 8:30 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Break dancing; Tony Pedregon"  Break dancing; "Dónde Jugarán los Niños?"; singer Gabby Villanueva; race-car driver Tony Pedregon; the Ricardo Flores Magón Academy; music group Monte Negro.  (Repeat)

From Junky to Funky
Fri 2/6 7:30 AM  210 DIY
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
"Dancer's Paradise"  Three tabletops are transformed into a custom dance floor for a homeowner's living room.

The Josephine Baker Story (1991)
Sun 2/8 2:00 PM  33 BET
Duration: 3 hours, Rated: R
The American singer and dancer goes to Paris in 1925 and becomes an exotic star ahead of her time.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"'I guess there's a community dance spirit that says if you fall, get back up. And, if somebody else falls, help them up ... and we're still here.'"
~ Cleo Parker Robinson speaks about her life & the dance she has made in following article http://tinyurl.com/cpqhua

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU member, Photography Insight: "The culmination of years of training is celebrated in a 2-3 hour solo performance by bharatnatyam dancers.  Images from a duo arangetram, last summer, by sisters trained at the Natya Dance Theatre, can be viewed at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance" Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar, Photography InSight.

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Velada Flamenca, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Performance celebrates the venue's first anniversary and the grand opening of EntreFlamenco DanzArt Center. Antonio Granjero, Estefania Ramirez, Francisco Orozco and Ricardo Anglada perform. $5. España Bar de Tapas, 5638 Hausman Road, (210) 690-4433.

Counting Steps: Math, Music and Dance, January 27 - 29, 9:45 & 11:10 a.m.
The San Antonio Symphony, joined by students from the North East School of the Arts Dance program, will explore the relationships between math, music and dance. Learn about the mathematical elements of patterns and counting which are also found in dance. Watch and count as the symphony and NESA demonstrate familiar dance steps. Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium. http://www.sasymphony.org/t_events0809.php?id=33

WIP, January 28, 7 p.m.
The line-up will feature contemporary work by Allison Hrncir, flamenco by Fandango & performance art/theatre by Monessa Esquivel. W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. $5 general, $3 students & seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

Asian Festival - Year of the Ox, January 31, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Asian Festival at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is a community event honoring Asian cultures and traditions from the Pacific Rim. In addition to the wide variety of delicious foods – including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Pakistani, Filipino and Polynesian – the festival showcases a wide variety of performances, including martial arts and dance demonstrations. Other activities include Ikebana floral arrangement, seminars, Asian games like Go and Mah-jongg and vendors selling Asian crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Admission: Adults (13 and older), $8. Children (3-12), $4. Children (2 and younger), free. Seniors (65 and older) and military with ID, $4. Advance tickets are currently on sale. Groups of twenty or more may order discount tickets by calling (210) 458-2259 during normal business hours. http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/events/asian.html

Ballet Hispanico & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, February 7
Recognized around the world as America's foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic Culture in Palladium Nights, taking Cuban rhythms and merging them with American jazz. Presented by Arts San Antonio. Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market, SAT. www.artssanantonio.com

KDH Dance Company's Tenth Anniversary Season (Austin), February 7, 14 & 21 at 6 & 8 p.m.
KDH Dance Company celebrates its tenth anniversary with three different concerts highlighting both excerpts and full-length productions of some of its most colorful and dynamic works. This February, KDH Dance presents the second concert of the series, featuring favorite moments from Spin, Woman Smiling, Blurred and Slammed. Because only excerpts are shown in this concert, Artistic Director Kathy Dunn Hamrick briefly introduces each of the four selections before its performance, supplying background information and context as well as the inside scoop. "I chose these particular dances because of their diversity and breadth. While each dance has its own voice or singular style, audiences will definitely be able to see the type of choreography and dancing that defines us a company. There will be recognizable threads of consistency, but also, I hope, evolution and change," says Hamrick. All tickets $10. Available on-line at www.kdhdance.com or by calling (512) 934-1082. Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Drive, Austin. For more information: www.kdhdance.com, (512) 934-1082, lori@....

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Introduction to Belly Dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Saturdays, January 17, 21, 28 & February 7, noon - 1 p.m.
This series of classes will explain the fundamentals of Belly Dance from scratch! Isolations will be demonstrated and explained in greater detail than the usual class allows. Bits of the dance's history will be introduced. Rhythms of Middle Eastern music will be demonstrated and explained. The use of zils (finger cymbals) and veils will be demonstrated and explained. If you have been a bit tenuous about jumping into a Belly Dance class on the schedule or if you have wished for a little more detail, come join us for a closer look! Cost: $50. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lone Star Championships 2009 (Austin), January 23 - 25
Lindy Hop, Swing, Blues & Charleston. Lead instructors include Nina Gilkenson, Carla Heiney, Mike Faltesek & Mikey Pedroza. More information is at http://www.lonestarchampionships.com.

Nia PlayShop, January 25, 2 - 5 p.m.
Join Adelle Brewer, Jan Jarboe Russell and Joanie Brooks in a 3 hour Nia PlayShop where we will explore the 52 moves of Nia. All the Nia moves are designed to deliver fitness and help you develop a movement vocabulary you can use in life to self-heal. Practicing the 52 moves of Nia will train your mind and body, and prepare you to move with greater ease and confidence. In the 1st 2 hours we will practice the Science, Craft and Art of each move. The last hour is a fun-filled Nia class incorporating the 52 moves. Cost: $25. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Contemporary Dance Workshop (Austin), Sunday nights, 7 p.m., February 8 - March 1
A workshop for all levels taught by Amanda Butterfield, choreographer for Yellow Tape Construction Co. Amanda Butterfield, nominated for Best Movement and Best Choreographer by the Austin Critic Table creates a four-week workshop full of high-energy contemporary dance. For four weeks only, classes will cover Butterfield's repertoire, giving an insider's perspective on the manic force behind her choreography. Admission: a recession-friendly $7/class (or $20/entire workshop). Location: Café Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr, ATX, 78731. More information: austinmovementstudio.blogspot.com,  (512) 466-5225.

Four Master Classes & Heart of Nia Playshop, February 13 – 18
Join Nia co-founder Carlos Rosas for a two-hour journey into the Heart of Nia. Through a powerful mix of music, movement, and heart-pounding joy, your body will soak up new sensations while your spirit plays! Using a blend of classic Nia and freedance, Carlos will guide you into a deeper relationship with movement, opening the gateway for you to experience the Joy of Movement from the inside out. This one-of-a-kind Nia ride, punctuated with high peaks of athletics and sensuous valleys of stillness, will allow you to explore the essence of Nia in a new way as you connect with Nia's past, present, and future. Master Classes $20 / each. Heart of Nia Playshop $55. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lindy in Old San Antonio, February 13 – 15
SASDS presents Lindy in Old San Antonio, a mixture of lessons, social dances, and presentations for the central Texas swing scene! Featuring Sylvia Sykes and Nick Williams. Also anticipated are instructors from Dallas and Austin as well. More information is at www.sasds.org.

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

Tropical Sundays Starts Sunday, January 25
SalsaFix hopes to be a weekly event! Tropical Sundays is a early night social that will start with a free Bachata Dance class at 7PM and a live Salsa, Bachata band (Salsa Brava) at 8PM until midnight. There is a $5 cover at the door. Old San Juan Restaurant & Discotek, 4429 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX.  Any questions contact: Melissa at (210) 367-6282.

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Male Dance Artist Sought
To perform a cat-themed choreography with 2 other dancers. Email lauravonsachsa@... for more information.

Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts: Summer Dance Intensive, January 25
Registration and auditions at the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas, 5200 Broadway, SA,TX 78209, 210 820 3400. Registration ($30) from 2-2:30 p.m. Audition for Youth Summer Dance (10-13 yrs.) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Audition for Summer Dance program (13-17 yrs.) 3:30-5 pm. Application and photo required. Please visit www.walnuthillarts.org to download applications and for further information. Summer Dance Program July 5- August 9; Youth Summer Dance from August 3-22nd.

Auditions for Ad Deum Dance Company (Houston)
Currently seeking 2 male dancers (ballet & modern trained) for 2009-2010 touring season. Also, apprentice positions and trainee program are held during our spring and summer intensives in Houston. Email for an application: info@....

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Dance Teaching Assistant
The newest addition to Alamo Gymnastics Center, the dance program, is searching for an entry level dance teaching assistant. Ideal for college student majoring in dance. Requires: love of kids; positive, enthusiastic attitude; strong dance background (ballet and jazz minimum). This position has opportunities for growth. 10-15 hours per week. Please contact Aubrey Arredondo, Dance Director, agcd@... (210) 479-8282.

Youth Dance Instructor
JOVEN, located at 102 West White St, is seeking a children's dance instructor for youth ages 4-17. This is a part time position, hours and days to be determined. Applicant must be able to teach all levels and be able to teach flamenco & ballet folklorico, other areas of dance styles are a plus. Please email resume to LAmador@... or apply in person. Office number is (210) 924-0330 x224.

Male Ballet Teacher
Trilogy Dance Center is seeking a well qualified Male Ballet teacher to teach a few hours each week. For more information, email jflick83@... with the subject Trilogy Dance Center or call at (757) 373-2776.

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DANCE TV PROGRAMMING & OTHER MEDIA SOURCES
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Billy Elliot (2000)
Fri 1/23 5:00 PM  201 FLIX
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

Art & Music
Fri 1/23 6:30 PM  375 BABY1
Duration: 30 minutes
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.

Hairspray (2007)
Fri 1/23 6:45 PM  185 MAXHDP
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Your Mama Don't Dance
Fri 1/23 7:00 PM  228 LRW
Duration: 1 hour, Rated: TV-PG
"Dancers compete with their fathers"  Five female dancers are joined with their fathers for a dance competition.  (Repeat)

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Fri 1/23 9:35 PM  301 ENCR3
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963. Cast: Jennifer Grey (Actor), Patrick Swayze (Actor)

The Music & Dance of Poland: Mazowsze
Sat 1/24 8:30 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
In traditional costume, the 65-member singing and dancing troupe celebrates the country's cultural legacy; Bobby Vinton narrates.

Stomp the Yard (2007)
Sat 1/24 10:50 AM  301 ENCR3
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A troubled street dancer enrolls in a Georgia college and finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war between fraternities, who want to use his talents in a dance competition.

Center Stage (2000)
Sat 1/24 11:20 AM  348 ATMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)
Sat 1/24 8:00 PM  187 STRZ1H
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes, Rated: PG13
A street dancer enrolls at Maryland School of the Arts and teams up with a talented classmate to take a team to an underground dance contest.

Grupo Corpo
Sun 1/25 1:00 PM  203 OVATION
Duration: 2 hours, No Rating
The work of one of Brazil's top ballet companies.

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Sun 1/25 2:20 PM  323 HBOF
Duration: 40 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.  (Repeat)

Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Sun 1/25 3:00 PM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: R
A Brooklyn paint-store clerk dons a white suit and becomes king of the dance floor at his local disco. Cast: John Travolta (Actor), Karen Lynn Gorney (Actor)

War/Dance (2007)
Mon 1/26 1:30 PM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Filmmakers chronicle the journey of three young Ugandan refugees, as they prepare for a national music and dance festival.

Holiday Inn (1942)
Wed 1/28 6:00 AM  301 ENCR3
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: NR
A singer and a dancer flirt with women at the singer's New England inn, which opens for holidays. Cast: Bing Crosby (Actor), Fred Astaire (Actor), Marjorie Reynolds (Actor),

Save the Last Dance (2001)
Thu 1/29 9:00 PM  12 TBS
Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes, Rated: PG13
A white teenager moves to Chicago after her mother's death and falls for a black student who shares her love of dance.

Texas Dance Troupe To Boogie In 3rd Inauguration
by David Martin Davies
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99552941
Day to Day, January 19, 2009 · A Texas-based dance troupe is in Washington this week to perform during President-elect Obama's inaugural parade. It's the third time Urban-15 will participate in an inauguration. The group, which started in 1974, says it's a special honor.

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SAN ANTONIO IN MOTION POLICY

San Antonio Dance Umbrella's email blast, SA in Motion, is a free public service to the community.  Typically, performance events are listed for two weeks from the publication date.  Workshops & auditions are usually listed for the upcoming month.  Class listings are included on a space available basis with priority to posts sent the preceding week to webmaster@....  (must be received prior to the Wednesday before publication and will not be accepted in an image format such as .jpg or .tif.)  "All Caps" and other formats may increase the time that is required to post your entry.  In general, posted events in this e-blast are derived from the SADU website and emails sent to the webmaster.  The contents of the e-blast are at the discretion of the webmaster.  SADU is not responsible for changes, omissions, and errors in the information published.  SADU will not change / delete archived messages.

Kristina Kuest Mistry
Webmaster, San Antonio Dance Umbrella

"I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour."

~ Choreographer / Film Maker  Busby Berkeley.  The Lincoln Center is currently honoring his work.  More on his life is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby_Berkeley

This edition of SA in Motion includes announcements, performances, workshops, class listings, auditions, and t.v. and media listings.  Email webmaster@... with your posts!  Be included!

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From SADU member, Photography Insight: "ARE (Austin) will present principles of the Altanta Ballet, and Texas's own Michele Gifford on January 17th.  The audience (limited to 100) will be seated on stage with the dancers, in this unique mixed rep show.  Images from their last production, featuring principles from the San Francisco Ballet can be seen at http://insightphotography.smugmug.com/Dance."  Courtesy of Amitava Sarkar, Photography InSight.

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DrumLine Live (Kerrville), January 16 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
The show-stopping new attraction, DrumLine Live, brings the black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage for the very first time. Featuring a large cast of energetic and flamboyant performers from Americas top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the production presents the rousing and rhythmic sounds of the great brass past including Earth, Wind, and Fire and Tower of Power side by side with the hottest contemporary hip hop and R&B. The stirring sound of trumpets, explosive choreography, and incredible feats of athleticism from the "steppers" and dancers, will bring the audience to its feet. But the stars of the show are unquestionably the talented group of African American percussionists who form the "drumline." The showdown of rhythm and speed between the "lines" will shock you with its precision and pulsing force. A glimpse into an American experience that many have never seen before; this historic tradition is alive with intensity. Tickets are $35 - $45. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, Kerrville, TX. More information is at http://www.kpas.org/2008-2009/season/drumline.htm

DrumLine Live, January 18, 7:30 p.m.
The show-stopping new attraction, DrumLine Live, brings the black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage for the very first time. Featuring a large cast of energetic and flamboyant performers from Americas top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the production presents the rousing and rhythmic sounds of the great brass past including Earth, Wind, and Fire and Tower of Power side by side with the hottest contemporary hip hop and R&B. The stirring sound of trumpets, explosive choreography, and incredible feats of athleticism from the "steppers" and dancers, will bring the audience to its feet. But the stars of the show are unquestionably the talented group of African American percussionists who form the "drumline." The showdown of rhythm and speed between the "lines" will shock you with its precision and pulsing force. A glimpse into an American experience that many have never seen before; this historic tradition is alive with intensity. Tickets are not currently available for sale; prices will be $45, $35 & $25. Call (210) 226-2891 to make advanced reservations. Lila Cockrell Theatre, 200 E. Market. www.artssanantonio.com

Velada Flamenca, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Performance celebrates the venue's first anniversary and the grand opening of EntreFlamenco DanzArt Center. Antonio Granjero, Estefania Ramirez, Francisco Orozco and Ricardo Anglada perform. $5. España Bar de Tapas, 5638 Hausman Road, (210) 690-4433.

Counting Steps: Math, Music and Dance, January 27 - 29, 9:45 & 11:10 a.m.
The San Antonio Symphony, joined by students from the North East School of the Arts Dance program, will explore the relationships between math, music and dance. Learn about the mathematical elements of patterns and counting which are also found in dance. Watch and count as the symphony and NESA demonstrate familiar dance steps. Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium. http://www.sasymphony.org/t_events0809.php?id=33

WIP, January 28, 7 p.m.
Featuring performance artist Monessa Esquivel, Alli Hrncir, and dance from San Antonio Parks and Recreation. W-I-P (Works-In-Progress/Wednesdays-In-Performance) is a collaboration between Jump-Start Performance Co. and San Antonio Dance Umbrella. It is a monthly lab space for new, in-progress dance and other movement-based performance works accompanied by a facilitated post-performance discussion. W-I-P is known for its eclecticism: modern dancers, belly dancers and performance artists have performed in the same evening and been inspired by each other, as well as expanding the audience's perception of performance. It's a great opportunity to view the creative process up close and personal as well as a chance to participate by having informal conversations with the artists themselves. $5 general, $3 students & seniors. No reservations required. Jump Start Theatre, 108 Blue Star (corner of S. Alamo & Probandt in King William), San Antonio, TX 78204. Call (210) 227-JUMP for more information.

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Introduction to Belly Dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Saturdays, January 17, 21, 28 & February 7, noon - 1 p.m.
This series of classes will explain the fundamentals of Belly Dance from scratch! Isolations will be demonstrated and explained in greater detail than the usual class allows. Bits of the dance's history will be introduced. Rhythms of Middle Eastern music will be demonstrated and explained. The use of zils (finger cymbals) and veils will be demonstrated and explained. If you have been a bit tenuous about jumping into a Belly Dance class on the schedule or if you have wished for a little more detail, come join us for a closer look! Cost: $50. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lone Star Championships 2009 (Austin), January 23 - 25, 2009
Lindy Hop, Swing, Blues & Charleston. Lead instructors include Nina Gilkenson, Carla Heiney, Mike Faltesek & Mikey Pedroza. More information is at http://www.lonestarchampionships.com.

Nia PlayShop, January 25, 2 - 5 p.m.
Join Adelle Brewer, Jan Jarboe Russell and Joanie Brooks in a 3 hour Nia PlayShop where we will explore the 52 moves of Nia. All the Nia moves are designed to deliver fitness and help you develop a movement vocabulary you can use in life to self-heal. Practicing the 52 moves of Nia will train your mind and body, and prepare you to move with greater ease and confidence. In the 1st 2 hours we will practice the Science, Craft and Art of each move. The last hour is a fun-filled Nia class incorporating the 52 moves. Cost: $25. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Four Master Classes & Heart of Nia Playshop, February 13 – 18
Join Nia co-founder Carlos Rosas for a two-hour journey into the Heart of Nia. Through a powerful mix of music, movement, and heart-pounding joy, your body will soak up new sensations while your spirit plays! Using a blend of classic Nia and freedance, Carlos will guide you into a deeper relationship with movement, opening the gateway for you to experience the Joy of Movement from the inside out. This one-of-a-kind Nia ride, punctuated with high peaks of athletics and sensuous valleys of stillness, will allow you to explore the essence of Nia in a new way as you connect with Nia's past, present, and future. Master Classes $20 / each. Heart of Nia Playshop $55. The Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson (in the Pearl Brewery Complex). http://www.thesynergystudio.com

Lindy in Old San Antonio, February 13 – 15
SASDS presents Lindy in Old San Antonio, a mixture of lessons, social dances, and presentations for the central Texas swing scene! Featuring Sylvia Sykes and Nick Williams. Also anticipated are instructors from Dallas and Austin as well. More information is at www.sasds.org.

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SADU has compiled a comprehensive list of classes at http://www.sadu.org/workshops.htm

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Male Dance Artist Sought
To perform a cat-themed choreography with 2 other dancers. Email lauravonsachsa@... for more information.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Children's Auditions, January 21, 4 p.m.
Registration begins at 3 p.m. with no admittance after 3:45 p.m. and a cap at the first 100 registered children. Children are to be accompanied by one parent or guardian. Judge is looking for eight children in the age range of 8-12. Six of these children will perform in every performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Majestic Theatre Feb. 17-22, 2009. Two of these children will be alternates. Auditioning children will sing and perform choreography taught at the event in groups of ten for the judge. There is no cost to audition. Audtionl location is at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N Saint Mary's St. For more information contact Allison Hyde, marketing/PR associate for Arts Center Enterprises, (210) 226-5700, ahyde@....  Website for Additional Information: www.majesticempire.com

Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts: Summer Dance Intensive, January 25
Registration and auditions at the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas, 5200 Broadway, SA,TX 78209, 210 820 3400. Registration ($30) from 2-2:30 p.m. Audition for Youth Summer Dance (10-13 yrs.) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Audition for Summer Dance program (13-17 yrs.) 3:30-5 pm. Application and photo required. Please visit www.walnuthillarts.org to download applications and for further information. Summer Dance Program July 5- August 9; Youth Summer Dance from August 3-22nd.

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Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew
Fri 1/16 6:00 PM  34 MTV
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
Nine dance crews battle for a chance at the championship.  (Repeat)

Footloose (1984)
Fri 1/16 6:10 PM  349 5MAX
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes, Rated: PG
A hip Chicago teen moves to a Midwestern town where, thanks to a pastor, dancing is outlawed.

Art & Music
Fri 1/16 6:30 PM  375 BABY1
Duration: 30 minutes, No Rating
Exploring the world of the arts through dance, music, movement and more, while encouraging creative expression.  (Repeat)

Billy Elliot (2000)
Sat 1/17 6:20 AM  201 FLIX
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
A working-class youngster in 1984 England discovers a hidden talent for dance with the help of a hard-bitten teacher.

Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Sat 1/17 5:00 PM  163 HDNETMV
Duration: 2 hours, 05 minutes, Rated: R
A Brooklyn paint-store clerk dons a white suit and becomes king of the dance floor at his local disco. Cast: John Travolta (Actor), Karen Lynn Gorney (Actor)

Honey (2003)
Sat 1/17 5:00 PM  64 OXYGEN
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A dancer/choreographer organizes a benefit to raise money for a new studio for inner-city youth.

Hairspray (2007)
Sat 1/17 8:00 PM  348 ATMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG
In 1960s Baltimore a plump teen becomes an overnight celebrity after she wins a spot on a local dance program called "The Corny Collins Show." Based on the Broadway musical.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Sun 1/18 5:35 AM  301 ENCR3
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG13
A doctor's teenage daughter gets slinky with the dance teacher at a Catskills resort in the summer of 1963.

The Music & Dance of Poland: Mazowsze
Sun 1/18 8:30 AM  162 HDNET
Duration: 1 hour, No Rating
In traditional costume, the 65-member singing and dancing troupe celebrates the country's cultural legacy; Bobby Vinton narrates.

LatiNation
Sun 1/18 2:00 PM  278 SITV
Duration: 30 minutes, Rated: TV-PG
"Paul Rodriguez Jr.; Miguel Alvarez"  Professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr.; filmmaker Miguel Alvarez; Urgeworks dance troupe; music group Girl in a Coma.  (Repeat)

Stomp the Yard (2007)
Sun 1/18 3:10 PM  300 ENCR1
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
A troubled street dancer enrolls in a Georgia college and finds himself in the middle of a tug-of-war between fraternities, who want to use his talents in a dance competition.

War/Dance (2007)
Sun 1/18 9:00 PM  309 SUNDAE
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Filmmakers chronicle the journey of three young Ugandan refugees, as they prepare for a national music and dance festival.

Center Stage (2000)
Mon 1/19 8:30 AM  348 ATMAX
Duration: 2 hours, Rated: PG13
Students at a dance academy strive to be the best while trying to survive the angst of their teen years.

Superstars of Dance
Mon 1/19 7:00 PM  3 WOAI
Duration: 2 hours, No Rating
"The dance competition continues"  The international dance competition continues.

Assassination Tango (2002)
Mon 1/19 8:45 PM  308 IFC
Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes, Rated: R
While on assignment in Argentina, an aging hit man begins a tentative romance with a charismatic dancer.

Lambada (1990)
Tue 1/20 5:00 AM  352 SHOCSE
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: PG
A Beverly Hills math teacher tutors dropouts in a dance club where he likes to do the lambada.

Holiday Inn (1942)
Tue 1/20 3:50 PM  301 ENCR3
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes, Rated: NR
A singer and a dancer flirt with women at the singer's New England inn, which opens for holidays.  Cast: Bing Crosby (Actor), Fred Astaire (Actor), Marjorie Reynolds (Actor)

Jacques d'Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Tue 1/20 11:45 PM  323 HBOF
Duration: 40 minutes, Rated: TV-G
The ballet dancer travels to Shanghai with children from New York City and alumni of the National Dance Institute.  (Repeat)

Ninth Inning: The Chinese Ginger Rogers
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99220522
Weekend Edition Sunday, January 11, 2009 · Ninety-one-year-old dancer Dorothy Toy Fong was once known as the "Chinese Ginger Rogers." Toy is actually Japanese, but claimed Chinese ancestry to avoid World War II-era anti-Japanese sentiment.

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