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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 

Dates/Locations:                               

           

Sunday February 26 – Montreal                                    

Studio Bizz – Mont-Royal                                                   

551, Avenue du Mont-Royal Est,                          
3rd floor                                                                    
Montréal, PQ                                                               

11:00-1:00PM

 

Monday February 27 – Toronto

O.I.P. Dance Centre  

190 Richmond Street East, 2nd Floor

Toronto ON

3:00-5:00PM

                                                                                   

Monday March 5 – Vancouver                                                         

Harbour Dance Centre                                                                 

3rd Floor, 927 Granville St.,

1:45-3:45PM

 

Saturday April 28 – Calgary 

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks

1514 4 St SW, Calgary, AB                                     

BRING: Jazz Shoes (soft or hard soles). Warm-up can be done in socks & 8X10 Headshot and resume (The photo will not be returned and 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.

Teaching Opportunities

Dance Teachers

If you are interested in joining our esteemed teaching staff at The School of Decidedly Jazz, email jobaker@decidedlyjazz.com to submit your resume and discuss openings.
How to apply: Send us your resume pasted as text into the body of the email, or as a PDF attachment. We do not accept other file types due to virus risk and our own software limitations.