THE SCHOOL AT JACOB’S PILLOW KICKS OFF 2013 AUDITION TOUR
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH
NEW YORK – CHICAGO – LOS ANGELES – LONG BEACH – MIAMI
What:
The School at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the most prestigious dance training centers in the U.S., will hold auditions in Chicago, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Miami, and New York City for its 2013 professional advancement programs. Master class auditions, in which no cuts are made, are scheduled for the Contemporary, Movin’ Commercial Dance, and Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance Programs and will be led by internationally-lauded dance artists. Jacob’s Pillow auditions provide an excellent opportunity to take a professional class, gain audition experience, network with fellow dancers in the field, and learn how The School at Jacob’s Pillow impacts career opportunities. Ballet Program applicants must audition by video.
Auditions are part one of a two-step process leading to the selection of 24 dancers for each of the four programs. Dancers of The School learn to work as an ensemble during their time at the Pillow and experience the artistic rigor demanded in the field today. Auditions are open to advanced dancers, ages 15 and up. No pre-registration required. There is a $15, cash only, audition fee.
For more information, specific audition guidelines, and additional 2013 Program details, visit
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/.
If dancers are unable to attend in person auditions, video auditions are highly encouraged and given the same consideration as in-person auditions. Digital audition details can be found by visiting
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/audition-apply/audition-apply.php.
2013 Programs:
Ballet: Anna-Marie Holmes, Program Director, June 10-23
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/programs/ballet.php
Movin’ Commercial Dance: Jeffrey Page, Program Director, June 24-July 7
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/programs/movin-commercial-dance.php
Contemporary: Milton Myers, Program Director, July 8-28
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/programs/contemporary.php
Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance: Chet Walker, Program Director, July 29-August 18
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/programs/jazz.php
When & Where in the U.S.:
Saturday, January 19 – New York, NY – Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance
Sunday, January 20 – New York, NY – Contemporary
Sunday, February 3 – Chicago, IL – Contemporary
Sunday, February 3 – Chicago, IL – Movin’ Commercial Dance
Monday, February 4 – Chicago, IL – Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance
Saturday, February 16 – New York, NY – Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance
Sunday, February 17 – New York, NY – Contemporary
Sunday, February 17 – New York, NY – Movin’ Commercial Dance
Sunday, February 24 – Miami, FL – Contemporary
Sunday, February 24 – Miami, FL – Movin’ Commercial Dance
Friday, March 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Movin’ Commercial Dance
Saturday, March 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance
Sunday, March 17 – Long Beach, CA – Contemporary
Saturday, March 23 – New York, NY – Contemporary
Saturday, March 23 – New York, NY – Movin’ Commercial Dance
Sunday, March 24 – New York, NY – Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance
For audition details, class times, and specific locations, please visit:
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/audition-apply/audition.php
Opportunities for dancers to be seen by Pillow staff and faculty:
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 1
January 29-February 2 – Hyannis, MA
National Unified Auditions
February 4-6 – Chicago, IL
Regional High School Dance Festival
March 7-10 – Norfolk, VA
Carnegie Mellon University New Talent Showcase
March 11-12 – Jerry Orbach Theatre, New York, NY
When & Where Abroad:
Additional auditions will be held in conjunction with the March 4-8 workshops in Paris, France for the Contemporary and Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance Programs. For details visit
www.centre-rick-odums.com. When confirmed, additional international auditions will be updated at
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/audition-apply/audition-schedule.php.
Digital Auditions:
http://www.jacobspillow.org/education/school/audition-apply/audition-apply.php
About:
The School at Jacob’s Pillow is one of America’s most prestigious training centers for dance, encompassing four professional advancement programs in Ballet, Cultural Traditions, Contemporary, and Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance. An integral part of Jacob’s Pillow, The School draws program participants and acclaimed artist faculty from all corners of the globe and is one of only five organizations in the United States selected for the Talented Students in the Arts Initiative award, a collaboration between the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Surdna Foundation, Inc. Through this initiative, the Pillow has been able to establish The Fund for Jacob’s Pillow School Endowment to ensure the availability of scholarships, world-class faculty, and free access to all Festival performances and events for all faculty and students. Alumni of The School include dance luminaries such as Nikolaj Hübbe, Meredith Monk, Mia Michaels, Robert Swinston, and So You Think You Can Dance winner Joshua Allen. Others appear in Dance Magazine's "25 To Watch," on Broadway, and in major companies worldwide. For more information, visit
www.jacobspillow.org/education/school.
Jacob’s Pillow, celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2012, is a National Historic Landmark, home to America's longest running international dance festival, and recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts. The Festival includes more than 50 national and international dance companies and 300 free and ticketed performances, talks, tours, exhibits, and events. The School at Jacob’s Pillow encompasses one of the most prestigious professional dance training centers in the U.S., as well as an Intern Program in various departments of arts administration and production. The Pillow’s extensive Archives, open year-round to the public, chronicle more than 80 years of dance in photographs, programs, books, costumes, audiotapes, and video. Year-round Community Programs enrich the lives of children and adults through public classes, residencies in area schools with Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion®, and more than 200 free public events. Choreography commissions; Creative Development Residencies, in which dance companies are invited to live and work at the Pillow and enjoy unlimited studio time; and the annual $25,000 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award all support visionary choreographers.Virtual Pillow is aimed at expanding global audiences for dance and offers the opportunity to experience dance and Jacob's Pillow from anywhere in the world via online interactive exhibits, global video networks, and mobile social media. For more information, visit
www.jacobspillow.org.
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