Movin Easy Dancewear
SHOES + FASHION FOR EVERY DANCER

 Start you school year the right way

                                                                         
404 w. 30th St.   Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-0980 http://www.movineasy.com/

As we move into this new school year all of us at Movin' Easy would like to thank you for your continuing support. We wish you luck on your new school year and season. Happy Dancing!!!!!

Also come check out our new professional tap shoe. The Miller and Ben Tap shoes are hand-crafted, well-balanced, and durable. 

Performances

Anything Goes

@ Palace Theatre

2006 Performance Dates

September 8, 9, 10 / 15, 16, 17 / 22, 23, 24 / 29, 30,

October 1 / 6, 7, 8 / 13, 14, 15

Showtimes

7:30pm Friday and Saturday

2:00pm on Sunday

The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than ANYTHING GOES.

Ballet Austin presents

Not Afraid of the Dark

Paramount Theatre

Sept 23-24/06

2pm & 4:30pm

Concept and music by Joe Scruggs
Choreography by Stephen Mills
All songs arranged, produced and orchestrated by Gary Powell

Ballet Austin's apprentice company, Ballet Austin II, puts on a magical show that is a visual treat for all ages.  Featuring the music of Joe Scruggs, Ballet Austin II delights with a production that turns darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, dance and do everything imaginable – except be afraid. Set to the whimsical tunes of Austin‘s song master, this glow–in–the–dark delight features such wonders as sashaying stick figures and pirouetting popcorn.  Don't miss one of the most dazzling shows of the year.

For information on season tickets call 512.476.2163

or click here for prices and buy online

AN ARABIC HAFLEH

& Silent Auction Benefit

w/ ZEIN AL-JUNIDI

& The Saadi M'nawwar Band

Saturday, September 9th

@ La Zona Rosa

(4th & Rio Grande, Austin)

BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE by Bint El Balad Ensemble and guest dancers

A SILENT AUCTION benefiting the Lebanese Humanitarian Relief Effort via the Lebanese Red Cross (with assistance from the International Red Cross/Central TX Chapter)

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE @ THE ARABIC BAZAAR (51st & Duval ST, Austin), by phone @ 512-533-9227, online @ http://www.wmdproductions.com/shopVDHafleh05.html and at the door.....

for more information and TO CHARGE A TICKET: 512-533-9227 or www.WMDproductions.com

Spank Dance Company & Refraction Arts present

Hot September Flurries

Modern dance at the Blue Theater, 916 Springdale Ave.

September 8-24

Thursday-Friday show times: 8:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday show times: 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $35 full event, $8-$15 slide-scale per-show.

Visit www.spankdance.com for tickets.

512.927.1118

Twyla & the Twilight Star Ensemble/Dancers

performing at the Fall Pecan Street Festival

September 30 and October 1, 2006

Twyla & the Twilight Star Ensemble/Dancers (sm) always features the Awesome Billy G- and Twyla, plus wonderful other musicians and dancers.

http://www.twylabellydance.com/

http://www.twilightstarensemble.com/

Fall Auditions and Openings

PUERTO RICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE & CULTURAL CENTER AUDITIONS

The call some of you have been waiting for -- this is the time of year we look for our future performing company members!  Auditions for future Dance Apprentices and Musicians runs Aug 14 through Sept 30.  This year we are especially looking for men who dance, and singers and percussionists. We are always interested in acoustic guitars, other strings, winds/horns. Here are more details.  Call to schedule your audition today!

http://www.prfdance.org/auditions.htm


Ballet Austin Academy
registration NOW OPEN
For the 06/07 school year

The Best Begin Here...

Ages 3 - Adult
Professional Performance Opportunity
Professional Staff
All student performers in Ballet Austin's
Production of The Nutcracker
Are selected exclusively from Ballet Austin Academy.
Enroll today, classes fill fast!
http://www.balletaustin.org/
Vicki.parsons@balletaustin.org
476-9051 x126

2006/07 Golden Anniversary Season
Sept 23-24 ~ Not Afraid of the Dark
Oct 27-29 ~ Classic Beauty
Dec 9-23 ~ The Nutcracker
Feb 15-18 ~ Director's Choice/Golden
Apr 6-8 ~ The Taming of the Shrew
May 10-13 ~ A Special Evening with Stephen Mills

For information on season tickets call 512.476.2163
or click here for prices and buy online


L'A.R.T. Performing Company Auditions

September 10th, 2:00-3:30p
(Late Arrivals will not be considered.)
2000 S. IH-35, Suite Q4, Round Rock, TX  78681, 512-310-2999,

Fax 512-310-2636,
E-mail:  info@lartdanceproject.com, http://www.lartdanceproject.com
 
L'A.R.T. Performing Company (LAPC) is by audition and invitation only. This company is an open group of dancers invited to audition from all dance schools and participate in a community-based company that allows you to continue to study dance at your home studio.
Prerequisites: A minimum of three years of Ballet training.   Three to Four ballet classes and one Jazz or Contemporary class per week. Minimum age 10 years and up.  L'A.R.T Dance Academy students Levels III and IV.   The audition will consist of a ballet, jazz and some contemporary movement.

More information about the program is available at L'A.R.T. Dance Project
.

Footworks Dance Center - September Announcements

Beginning in September, Footworks Dance Center will be operating in its temporary downtown location at 403 West 2nd Street (between 2nd Street and San Antonio). We’re excited to continue to offer a wide variety of classes and events while we wait to move back into the state-of-the-art Ballet Austin Dance Education Center next year.

Open House Week in our new space!
September 5th, 6th & 7th

Wine & Cheese and Complimentary lessons
Come check out our new digs on 2nd Street, invite your friends

& family and visit with the staff.

Please contact Stacey Huston at 320-0005 (footworks@sbcglobal.net) with questions or comments, and check our website (www.footworksdance.com) for current announcements.



2006-2007 Capital City Dance Team Auditions

The Austin Toros are starting their second year in the NBA Development League.  The Toros are affiliated with the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Boston Celtics.  The Toros will hold open auditions for the Capital City Dance Team which performs at 24 home games throughout the season.  The season begins in November and ends in April.  The Dance Team performs a combination of dance and cheer routines.

The Austin Toros welcome Terrie Meyer as the new Capital City Dance Team Director.  She brings over 12 years of experience in the areas of dance and cheerleading and has choreographed national champion dance performances for numerous competitions including American Dance/Drill Team.

The Capital City Dance Team will hold auditions on Sunday, September 10 at Bowie High School.  Registration begins at 1pm.  Pre-registration fees are $25 or $35 at the door.  For application information, visit austintoros.com or call Jolene at 512-236-8333.

Dance International

Dance International will be holding auditions for the DanceSport and Salsa performance teams on Saturday September 9th at 11am at the Dancer's Workshop. Auditions are free but there is a fee if you make the teams. The DanceSport classes will start Saturday September 23rd. This series will culminate with a show at the One World Theatre Sunday December 3rd. DanceSport 5 will be dancing Waltz and Paso Doble, and DanceSport 4 will be dancing Foxtrot and Cha Cha.

The next Youth series will start up Wednesday September 13th also culminating with a show at the One World Theatre on Sunday December 3rd.



UT TANGO CLUB

with MoniTango & Members of Austin Tango Community

UT Tango Club Argentine Tango Evening with guests Sharna Fabiano & Isaac Oboka. Special free beginner Class, Dance & Demo

Friday, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006

@ UT Union's Quandrangle Room, 2247 Guadalupe (& 24th)

INFO & REGISTRATION: http://www.monitango.com


Annual community outreach program brought to you by HIP HOP

"Make a Difference"

Sponsored by Austin non-profit organization: Dancer's Edge

Children ages 9-18! Wanna Dance? You are invited to an annual community outreach program brought to you by: "Make a Difference" and sponsored by the Austin non-profit organization: Dancer's Edge. A 4-week free hip-hop workshop begins the fun. Jazz, tap, ballet, and performance opportunities will be offered throughout the year for interested students. This amazing program will be offered at:

Joyce Willett School of Dance

5811 Berkman Dr. # 117

(In the Windsor Village Shopping Center)

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006

To register call: Erica Simon  989-2352 or Karen Foster 750-0814

Email:MAD_MakeADifference@hotmail.com

Website: www.dancersedge.org

THE DANCE SPOT

Austin's Newest Cutting Edge Dance Studio!!!

Grand Opening September 5th!!!!

Why Dance At The Dance Spot??

*Ages 3-Adult (All levels)

*Highly Qualified Faculty

*Kids 'N' Motion Program (3-6 years old)

*Rise Dance Company

*Clean & Friendly Atmosphere

*2 State of the Art Dance Studios

*FREE Trial Class

BALLET*TAP*JAZZ*LYRICAL*HIP HOP*DRILL TEAM PREP........and many more to come!

Owner/Artistic Director:Quinton Weathers

Parkway Plaza

602 Mc Neil Rd #108

Round Rock,TX 78681

512.244.3363

http://www.thedancespotx.com/

info@thedancespotx.com

QuickSilver Dance Team

Calling all creative team talent---4 years old and up!   Perform your team routine in front of a live audience at the same time receive the satisfaction of sharing your time, talent, and ability to those who can only share their time with you.   PAT IT FORWARD to others and who knows what might come back to you.  QuickSilver Dance Team would like you to join them this Fall to create a 15-20 minute program of dances,skits,jazz,ballet.ect. routines for performances at several nursing/retirement centers in Austin.   

   Contact Dolores----  218-9972     

Seeking Classical Ballet Instructor for Round Rock Area Dance Studio. 

Individual would be responsible for teaching beginning thru advanced ballet classes as well as contributing to the development and growth of our current ballet programs.  Must enjoy working with various ages/levels of dancers.  Salary to commiserate with teaching experience.  Contact Michelle at 512.248.8323 or send resume along with salary history to Michelle@thedanceworks.com.

Workshops and Special Instructors

Go Dance 

Workshops:

On1 Salsa Spin Patterns & Styling

With Carlos & Azucena

Saturday, Sept 9th  

12:00-2:00pm 

Workshop is $30 per person at the door.

OR $24 per person in advance by Wed, Sept 6th.

Introduction to Blues Dancing with Jake Haning & Karen Smith

Saturday, Sept 16th

 12:00pm – 2:00pm

$30 per person at the door OR

$24 per person in advance by Wed, September 13th.

 WC Swing with

Terry Roseborough & Susu Seaman

SATURDAY, SEPT 23RD

www.terryswingprince.com

 12:00 pm

Cool Combos That Sizzle

1:00 pm

Footwork Variations and Body Flight

COUNTRY WESTERN & WC SWING DANCE

Saturday Evening    8:15pm-11:30pm

Join us for a grand time dancing with friends as we practice those cool combos and foot variations from Terry & Susu's workshops.

TWO BALLROOMS WILL BE OPEN!

Country Western in the Grand Ballroom

& WC Swing in the Showroom

 To request a private lesson with Terry or Susu, contact Mylie Alrich at

Mylie.a@godancestudio.com   OR    Call (512) 339-9391

State of the Art Dance Convention

September 3-4, 2006

for ages 7 & up

5811  Berkman  Ste 117

Austin, TX 78723

8 am to 5 pm

An Intensive Dance Workshop  to challenge dancers and jump-start the new dance season.  Learn new and creative choreography from some of LA's professional and best.  Classes will include hip-hop, jazz, lyrical , funk, contemporary  and ballet. Classes will be taught by  Keith Clifton, Charlie McGowan, Laura Freemont, Trevor Krahl. Walk-ins are welcome.  For more information call:

512-797-4983, or email kwillett@dancersedge.org.    Website: www.dancersedge.org

Z-Health

Beginning Wednesday, September 6 from Noon-1:00, I will be offering an Awesome 4 week Z-Health "Neurals" class @ The Hills Fitness Center in Westlake

As you may know, Z-Health is an amazing new revolutionary series of gentle movements that can help Rehabilitate, Re-Educate, Restore and Strengthen the nervous system.  The system is scientifically

 designed to help you move more efficiently, eliminate pain &  injury

www. http://www.zhealth.net/

www. AustinMartialArts.com