COLLEGE BOUND!!

Here are some resources for those of you looking to dance in college...
This is a site that has many resources about searching for a university or college dance program that will suit your specific needs.

http://www.danceschoolsintheusa.com/

Here is a website that could lead you to scholarships in dance:

http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/dance.htm

Also - here is another list compiled by dancers that includes many of the best dance programs in the nation. Go to the college websites to find out more.

Arizona State University (asu.edu)
Butler University (butler.edu)
Florida State University (dance.fsu.edu)
Indiana University (indiana.edu)
Juilliard School (juilliard.edu)
Marymount Manhattan College (mmm.edu)
NYU, Tisch School of the Arts (tisch.nyu.edu)
North Carolina School of the Arts (ncarts.edu)
Ohio State University (osu.edu)
Point Park University (pointpark.edu)
Southern Methodist University (smu.edu)
SUNY, Purchase (purchase.edu)
Temple University (temple.edu)
Texas Christian University (dance.tcu.edu)
University of Arizona (arizona.edu)
University of Kansas (arts.ku.edu)
University of Michigan (umich.edu)
University of Oklahoma (ou.edu)
University of South Florida (usf.edu)
University of Utah (utah.edu)
University of the Arts (uarts.edu)

Choreographers You Should Know!!

Photo by Vin

Here are some artists to watch....


Ohad Naharin:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7PN33509tk
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz6nUMwlSqY

Crystal Pite:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt-eVpG8MhI
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS-WeQoNRQc&feature=related

Lightfoot Leon:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWh_inBmnHs
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ1pr5VHFpg&feature=related

Jiri Kylian:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7afrgC5l8I
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t0UuHvMI18&feature=related

Be Inspired...

Photo by Vin

Here are some interviews with dancers from the New York City Ballet. Listen to what they say about music, choreography, passion, and hard work. What moves YOU??


Interview with Rebecca Krohn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZD_MifWE8c&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=BD94896C2915AFD2

Interview with Marika Anderson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av_uq293d-s&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=BD94896C2915AFD2

Interview with Robert Fairchild:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Rk0NGW3UM&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=BD94896C2915AFD2

Career Transition For Dancers Workshop

Today at ASM , we had a workshop from The Career Transition For Dancers program headed by Maryellen Langhout. She is the contact career counselor for the program. Maryellen helps dancers ages sixteen and up with career interests and assesments, cover letters and resume instruction, networking and interview coaching, college search and application procedures, also academic and financial aid advising. I felt like this information was really helpful to us as dancers because it helps us move in the right direction as far as trying to assess what type of dancing career we want to be in , if we choose to be in one. Also Maryellen helps you decide and gives you valuable info on the field of you choice. You can contact Maryellen Langhout at 312-666-0234 or at mlanghout@careertransition.org . Specify your preferred day and time for an appointment. Appointments are available at 12 noon, 1,2,3 or 4pm Monday or Tuesday.

Posted by SB

Program Starts!

Hi Guys!! We are so excited to begin this program – We know we have an incredibly talented group this year and there are amazing things in store for all of us! To those of you returning – Welcome! And for any new dancers – yay for you, we are glad you’re here!















Photo by Vin

ASM Dance Ensemble Schedule

Photo by Vin

Monday Feb 1st – Program Begins!!

Monday Feb 8th – Guest Speaker: Career Counselor from Hubbard Street Dance Co.

Tuesday Feb 9th – Change of hours 5-8 and dancers meet at 1016 N. Dearborn (Ruth Page Center) for Danceworks Dance Chance field trip.

Wednesday Feb 10th – ASM Choreographers’ Adjudication

Monday Feb 15th – NO PROGRAM!!!

Monday Feb 22nd – Citywide Audition – Come in costume

Wednesday Feb 24th – YDN at Gallery (w/Troika Ranch)

Monday March 1st - NO PROGRAM! Happy Pulaski Day!!

Tuesday March 2nd – Choreographers begin rehearsals

Wednesday March 3rd - Photo Shoot please come as if performing

Monday March 15th - Site visit with Zac Whittenburg Timeout Chicago Reporter

Tuesday March 16th – YDN at Gallery (w/Wayne McGregor and Random Dance)

Thursday March 18th – POSSIBLE field trip to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

March 29th-31st – NO PROGRAM: SPRING BREAK!!!

Monday April 5th - Performance @ Cultural Center dance studio - TBA

Saturday April 17th – Closing Celebrations and Program Ends

Sunday April 18th - Performance at the MCA 1:45

Friday April 30th – Final check distribution