Elements Contemporary Ballet

PERFORMANCES
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“…legato moves and gracefully attained close formations.”
Chicago Tribune






	UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Alliance Dance Company presents *10 Years of War* Featuring a guest performance by Elements Contemporary Ballet Friday February 3rd and Saturday February 4th at 7:30pm Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 Tickets: $24, $12. Pre-sale discount prices: $18, $9 Purchase at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/220838 or call 630-205-5864 or email info@alliancedancecompany.org For discounted tickets enter code: WAR10 Dancebridge Showcase Tuesday-Wednesday, April 17-18, 2012 6:30pm Elements presents selections from a new work-in-progress, The Sun King, a contemporary ballet created and performed with the Baroque Band (www.baroqueband.org), based on the famous dancer King Louis XIV of France and the influential baroque composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. Chicago Cultural Center link 1st Floor Dance Studio 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Tickets: $5 suggested donation, or “pay-what-you-can” Five-year Anniversary Spring Engagement Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00pm Elements presents five exhilarating, emotion-packed works that push the boundaries of ballet. Featuring the company premiere of the sinuous and sexy Dark and Lovely, Mmm, created for the Houston Ballet by former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer Brian Enos, as well as world premieres by Elements Artistic Director Mike Gosney and recent “Dance under the Stars” Choreography Festival finalist Joseph Caruana. Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 Tickets: $25, $20 Purchase at www.athenaeumtheatre.org or call the box office at 773-935-6860.




	EVENTS Seeking Dancers Elements Contemporary Ballet is currently seeking dancers for its 2012-2013 performance season. Interested dancers are encouraged to audition in person at Mike Gosney’s Tuesday morning open class at Visceral Dance Center. Contact info@elementsballet.com or call Managing Director Joseph Caruana at 773-704-9274 to schedule an audition. Visit www.visceraldance.com for studio location and class prices. If not able to attend class, dancers may submit a digital resume and dance photo, along with a link to online footage of your work (if available) to info@elementsballet.com, or mail resume, photo, and/or a DVD to Elements Contemporary Ballet, 4920 N Glenwood Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60640 by March 31, 2012. Elements Contemporary Ballet contracts dancers on a per-project basis, providing competitive pay for performances, free shoes and class, and a flexible rehearsal schedule. 2012-13 season includes annual Spring Engagement at the Athenaeum Theatre, guest performances in local festivals and outreach programs, some minimal touring, and a fall preview performance. Non-paid apprentice positions are also available. The Elements Summer Workshop 2012 Wed-Fri, August 8-10, 2012 11:30am-6:00pm Visceral Dance Center Study contemporary ballet this summer at the Elements Summer Workshop, a rigorous 3-day ballet intensive at Chicago’s Visceral Dance Center. Work with Elements’ Artistic Director Mike Gosney and company artists on cutting edge repertory and improve your technique in specialized classes based in the unique “Four Elements” training method: Earth – Physicality: Strength and flexibility conditioning Air – Focus: Precision, balance, and execution of line Water – Freedom: Movement exploration through guided improvisation Fire – Expression: Endurance and performance quality in a positive, competitive atmosphere Dancers must be at least 15 years old and have a minimum 5 years classical training. Intermediate, Advanced, Pre-Professional, and Professional levels welcome. Cost of workshop: $225 Pre-registration (before July 25 ): $180 (a savings of 20%) Free t-shirt included with pre-registration! One-day rates available. Contact info@elementsballet.com, or call 773-704-9274 for more information. Download the Elements Summer Workshop registration form here: 2012 Summer Workshop form (pdf 152 KB) Please fill out and mail form in with payment to: Elements Contemporary Ballet 4920 N Glenwood Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60640 Payment can also be made by credit or debit card through Paypal: If paying online, the registration form can then be submitted by email to info@elementsballet.com. Upon receipt of your payment and registration form, you will receive confirmation of your registration and further detailed information regarding the workshop. Allegro Dance Boutique is the Official Sponsor of The Elements Summer Workshop 2012 www.allegrodanceboutique.com