Announcements, Grants, Benefits, Dances &Parties

2013 Mid-June UPDATE – Announcements, Grants, Benefits, Dances &Parties

ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 15: ‘GLOBAL WATER DANCES’ EVENT COMES TO BOULDER TO RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS FOR GLOBAL WATER CRISIS. Communities around the planet will unite in an event called Global Water Dances on Saturday, June 15, being performed in approximately 50 cities around the globe, centered around water issues. GWD. Two opportunities in Boulder and each location has its own professional choreographer who will produce a four-part site-specific performance. www.globalwaterdances.org. #1 Global Water Dances in the morning Ixeeya Beacher takes place Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m., Boulder Creek near Boulder Public Library on Canyon Blvd. side between the two walking bridges. More info: 303-442-1301, http://www.womenstent.org/p/global-water-dances.html. AND #2 Global Water Dances in the afternoon with Maren Waldman, Saturday, 3 p.m., Boulder Reservoir, off Jay & 55th Rd., N. of Boulder. www.facebook.com/events/652442001435981, 607-227-7422.

DANCE INFORMA e-magazine – June Edition is out now. http://www.danceinforma.com/USA_magazine/.

Check out H.E.A.L. COLLABORATIVE or HEALDanceCO, (Humans Embodying Artistic Life ), a newer Boulder based group. Their goal is to increase access to creative expression, embodiment, and the power of dance to promote healing, growth, and integration, hoping to create dance art that speaks to local and global social issues. They’re looking to connect, offering classes right now and more… Contact Charlie Birch, 609-214-6938, [email protected]. http://ow.ly/i/2kMt2.

June 17: Annual Meeting & Dance of the TURNVEREIN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., Denver Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80218. Join the members of this dance & cultural center for their annual meeting and learn about what they do. Stay for the dance afterwards. http://www.denverturnverein.org/.

June 18: Annual Meeting of the CARSON-BRIERLY DANCE LIBRARY, Tuesday, 6;30 -8:30 p.m., Anderson Academic Commons, in the Loft, Rm. 340, University of Denver, Denver, CO. See the university’s new library, the Anderson Academic Commons, home to Special Collections including the Carson-Brierly Dance Library. Opportunity to see a new dance exhibit, hear an update on the dance library, and tour the Academic Commons. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Parking available (contact Andrea Howland for parking & special needs 303-871-3958, [email protected]). Please RSVP by June 14 to Margaret Ziehm 303-794-1413 or [email protected].

City of Boulder ARTS & CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER- Open Until Filled. Under limited supervision, the Arts and Cultural Services Manager provides leadership, vision and direction for arts and cultural issues within the City; oversees the development, coordination, administration and evaluation of diverse, relevant, year-round arts and cultural programming for the City; develops, implements and manages an emerging public art program; and, provides a high level of customer service to community members and other city departments. Hiring Range: $69,950-$82,110 Annually (DOQ); Full-Time; Location: Library – Main 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO. For complete job description: http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=4270.

June 23: GLOBAL UNDERSCORE, Sunday, 7 - 11 a.m., Potluck 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St. Studio, Boulder CO. Talk-Though: Sunday, June 16, 1-2:30pm & Saturday, June 22, 1-2:30pm (contact Jun Akiyama [email protected] for location). For the past 12 years, a Global Underscore has been occurring near the summer solstice. Conceived and organized by French dancer Claire Filmon for 10 years, the Global Underscore Solstice is an annual event during which dancers at many sites around the world practice the Underscore simultaneously. RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/393050530807501. http://www.sharingweight.com/jams/jun-23-global- underscore-2013. As this year's Global Underscore falls on a Sunday morning, it will be taking the place of the regular Boulder Contact Lab. Please note that participation in the Underscore requires attendance of a Talk-Through beforehand. Also, the container of the Underscore asks that people "stay in" and be present for the entire practice (7am-11am).

VAIL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Master Class Series - Hip Hop Master Class Beg & Adv with BE Life Studio; Ballet Master Class with Pacific Northwest Ballet; Tango Master Class with Gabriel Missé and Analia Centurión; Ballet Master Class with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Daniel Ulbricht; Contemporary with Keigwin+Company; Modern Dance with Paul Taylor Dance Company; Contemporary with “So You Think You Can Dance” stars: Cyrus, Allison Holker & tWitch. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration encouraged. More details or to sign-up for a class: email Harper Addison at [email protected] or call 970-777-2015, www.vaildance.org click performances, then off stage events.

July 27: Vail’s INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY Dance-A-Thon! Saturday, 4-7 p.m., Solaris Plaza, Vail, CO. Featuring YouTube’s sensation, Matt Harding from "Where The Hell Is Matt?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwe-pA6TaZk and a number of other VIDF dancers, this fun-filled extravaganza is perfect for everyone. What is a Dance-A-Thon? It is very similar to a walk-a-thon. Participants raise money by dancing. Don’t know how to dance...need to brush up on some moves? This event is open to everyone and dance lessons are a part of the package! Hip Hop, Ballet, Zumba & More! Fun Contests & Prizes: Free T-Shirt & VIDF Lawn Ticket for all Participants. The event raises money for the Festival and other area nonprofit organizations, and is loads of fun. www.vaildance.org.

GRANTS: June 19: BOUDLER ARTS COMMISSION Monthly Meeting, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., North Meeting Room, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302. Commission will review applications for Mini-Grants, Arts in Education, Theater Rent Planning and receive initial reports from 2012 ABC Grant recipients. Questions/ info: Greg Ravenwood, [email protected], 303-441-4113. The Commission generally meets at 5:30 p.m. monthly on the third Wednesday at the Boulder Public Library, where its administrative office is located. Business is coordinated by a City staff liaison.

June 20 Deadline to Apply: COLORADO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES "Colorado Creates" due by 4 p.m. June 20. For projects or general support beginning October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. www.coloradocreativeindustries.org, www.coloradocreativeindustries.org/manage-your-award.

July 1 Entry Deadline: REDLINE RESIDENT ARTIST APPLICATION 2013, Attn: Louise Martorano, RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205. RedLine is excited to announce our 2013 Artists-in-Residence call for entry. Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply, which includes but is not limited to visual artists, writers, filmmakers, actors, and dancers. RedLine seeks to represent all creative mediums through an open studio platform. https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1367&sortby=fair_name&apply=yes. More info: [email protected].

BENEFITS: July 15: BECOME A SPONSOR of FREQUENT FLYERS PRODUCATIONS. FFP is offering opportunities for sponsorship packages & playbill ads. All levels available. Contact Shoshana Bass, Marketing Outreach coordinator, [email protected].

DANCES/PARTIES/FESTIVALS: June 13-16: COLORADO STAR BALL WEEKEND, Thursday – Sunday, Westin Westminster Promenade, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO. Professional and amateur ballroom dance, including hundreds of heats in waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba and more. Contact for schedule & costs: 303-412-1213 or www.coloradostarball.com.

FIRST FRIDAY CI JAM, each month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Radiance Power Yoga, 2704 28th St., Boulder, CO. Everyone welcome. Jam Guidelines: http://bit.ly/jam_guidelines. Hosted by Scott Rodwin, Steve Homsher, Gretchen Spiro, and Jun Akiyama. Facebook RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/109397432602632/. Website URL: http://www.sharingweight.com/jams/first-friday-jam.

June 22: CONTACT IMPROV & MORE "Full Moon, Eclipse" Saturday, 4 - 8;30 p.m., 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland 80538. Music by: DJ Sun Dragon and DJ Rolf - Experience a sacred, shamanic, four-hour journey... outdoors with amazing dance music and pure explosive joy...This is a community gathering to make new friends and celebrate life. Please bring a food offering to enjoy potluck afterwards, water and blankets to dance on. We are welcome to camp at Sunrise Ranch for a small fee to enjoy our beautiful community and swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Leave no trace, respect and love. Drums and all ages are welcome! $15-$20 - Children under 12 are free. www.sunriseranch.org. Simona 415.290.9242, [email protected], www.danceinthesunshine.com.

June 22: EGYPTIAN DANCE PARTY! , Saturday, 7 – 10 p.m., Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St, Boulder. Everyone welcome. $10 at the door, $5 early registration. Presented by Middle Eastern Dance Education Alliance. www.YogaDanceArts.com, 303-442-1111.

June 22: BALLROOM DANCE BASH, Denver Turnverein, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80218. "Dance Bash" is a Colorado Registered Trademark of the Denver Turnverein, Inc., for Saturday Ballroom Dances sponsored by the Denver Turnverein. Check site for directions & info on parking. http://www.denverturnverein.org/.

WEDNESDAY WALTZ, ETC., the 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays, Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. Social dancing to great music on. DJ music by Frank Vernon. Dance lesson included at 7 p.m. with dancing 8 - 10 p.m. $7 per person includes refreshments. Sponsored by American Vernacular Dance. [email protected] or check http://www.avalonevents.org/index.php.

SATURDAY SWING SERIES, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, 8 - 11 p.m., Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. Swing Dance to the Best Local Bands! Dance lesson included 7 p.m. then dancing till 11pm. Summer Line-up includes June 15: Gypsy Swing Revue; June 29: Katie Glassman and Snapshot; July 20: Neil Bridge 7+; August 17: Swing City and August 31 - Stay tuned for details. $15 per person, $10 students. Sponsored by American Vernacular Dance. [email protected] or check http://www.avalonevents.org/index.php.

July 5-7: CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATION, Friday – Sunday, Cherry Creek North Shopping District, 2nd & 3rd avenues between Clayton & Steele Sts., Denver, Co. of visual, culinary and performing arts, special exhibits, art and culinary demonstrations, plus interactive family activities – free. 303-355-2787, www.cherryarts.org.

July 12 - 14: 27th Annual BLACK ARTS FESIVAL "African American Style", Friday - Sunday, 10a.m. - 8 p.m., Denver City Park West, Denver, CO. Three stages, a parade, live music & DJ's, dancers, drumming, children's activities, arts booths & vendors, food and more. This green, affordable, and family oriented event is free and open to the public. http://colbaf.org/festival/.

------Mary Wohl Haan, Dance Bridge Coordinator, 303-441-4391, [email protected], www.artsresource.org/dance. A project of the Boulder Arts Commission, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302