Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Company and Training Program Audtion

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AUDITION NOTICE Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) is seeking Male and Female dancers for the DJD Company as well as its Professional Training Program for the 2012/13 season. Dancers auditioning for Company Positions must be at least 20 years of age, have a passion for jazz dance and jazz music, plus strong technique and great personal groove. DJD consists of 8-12 dancers on a 33 to 42-week contract. Health benefits, chiropractic, physiotherapy, and health club/yoga studio memberships are provided. The 28-year-old Company is dedicated to exploring, evolving and promoting the art of jazz dance, works with live jazz music and tours nationally. Dancers auditioning for DJD’s Professional Training Program (PTP) must be at least 18 years of age, and interested in furthering their knowledge of jazz dance and the work of DJD. The PTP provides 15 hours of classes per week in Jazz, West African, Improvisation, Core Conditioning, Ballet and Jazz History, the opportunity to attend evening classes at the School of Decidedly Jazz and performance/choreographic opportunities. Tuition for this eight-month program is $2950+GST. Payment plans are available. Company contracts and Professional Training Program begin September 2012 Sunday February 26 – Montreal Studio Bizz – Mont-Royal O.I.P. Dance Centre 551, Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, 3rd floor – Studio D Montréal, PQ 11:00-1:00PM The audition will be conducted in a master class format. Please wear jazz shoes (soft or hard soles). Warm-up can be done in socks or bare feet. Dancers are requested to bring an 8X10 Headshot and resume (please do not email your resume) Please email Joanne Baker (jobaker@decidedlyjazz.com) prior to the audition date to register your intent to audition. Indicate the city where you will be auditioning and whether you will be auditioning for the DJD Company or the Professional Training Program. Applicants are welcome to be considered for both. Visit www.decidedlyjazz.com for more information