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DanceSpot

Saturday, September 11, 2010 8 PM

featuring:

Freedom through Encumbrance

Freedom through Encumbrance explores the paradox of finding liberty while working within an environment that imposes restrictions. As a result, the mind works beyond its own boundaries and discovers a new level of creativity, but not always without misfortune.

Oxford Street Dance Theater
Choreographers: Michelle Garcia, Marissa Lavine Weiss, Kristina Musni, Colleen O'Meara Zeiss
Dancers: Kate Barnow, Michelle Garcia, Marissa Lavine Weiss, Kristina Musni, Colleen O'Meara Zeiss


Sweet Dream

Erica is remembering her now deceased husband and upon falling asleep, she dreams of dancing with him one last time.

Choreography: Albertossy Espinoza
Company: FUSION Dance Theater
Dancers: Albertossy Espinoza, Erica Okada

 

The Triplets of Linville

choreographers and dancers: Susan Linville, Laura Laser & Sasha Koziak

 

 

October 2nd DanceSpot 8 PM will present Fosse-inspired choreography!

dancer: Jan Sizer; photo: RIck Elias

For choreographer's submissions for September or October, please scroll down

 

Reserve tickets ($15 with advance reservation, $20 at the door, without reservations) with the following e-mail link (in yellow), and we will e-mail you back with confirmation: DanceSpot Reservations. Or call the phone number below to reserve. DanceSpot begins at 8 PM, and performance is complete by 9:30 PM. Following the performance, meet performers and choreographers in our Le Barre Lounge

 

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Hello choreographers!

We are here for the dance community of Los Angeles, a city of talented choreographers, but minimal dance performance venues. At Studio A Dance, we provide a beautiful theater geared toward dance- a sizeable wood floor stage and awesome lighting, all within an intimate venue. If you have a piece in mind that you would like to present and are looking for space, DanceSpot may be your answer. Read below.

DanceSpot Performance Space at Studio A Dance Information:

where eight local dance companies have an opportunity to perform monthly

As a performer and audience member, now is your opportunity to experience intimate dance theatre! Ongoing performances highlight local dance companies. Audience members get up close and personal as the 55-seats are situated directly on the stage. In the adjacent reception room where art by local artists is displayed, audience members will have an opportunity to mingle with the performers following the concerts.

Get Involved in DanceSpot !

below are some choreographers who presented in past DanceSpots (more info on DanceSpot at bottom of page)

DanceSpot, April 2007 (Taryn Wayne & Andriana Mitchell)

Photo by Norman Schwartz

DanceSpot, June 2007

DanceSpot, October 2007 ( Performers: Annika Kay, Vincent Tula, Jordan Morley, and Alexandria Yalj)

DanceSpot, Jan 2008 (Axxiom Dance)

DanceSpot, April 2008 (Jan Sizer)

photo by Rick Elias

photo by Richard Briglia, DanceSpot, June 2008

(Jesus Rodriguez & Sarah Canfield)

DanceSpot, October 2008

DanceSpot, January 2009

Choreographer Ken Datugan

 

DanceSpot, March 2009

Choreographer Jamie Benson

DanceSpot, April 2009

Choreographer & Dancer Beth Gamwell Guerrette

DanceSpot, May 2009Choreographer & Dancer: Sarah Romanowsky

 

DanceSpot, June 2009


Choreographer: Cody Wilbourn

\DanceSpot, October 2009

Choreographer: Brian Pelletier

 

Photo:Alex Moi

DanceSpot, December 2009

Choreographer: Dorcas Roman

DanceSpot, January, 2010Choreographer: Shaunti Fera

 

DanceSpot, February, 2010

Choreographer: Creations Dance Theatre

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DanceSpot, March, 2010Choreographer: Brooke Webber

DanceSpot, April, 2010

Choreographer: Amanda Hart

DanceSpot, May, 2010

Choreographer: Tawny Chapman

DanceSpot Burlesque, June, 2010

Choreographer: Bethany Ward-Lawe

DanceSpot: performers information (DanceSpot season: September through June)

  Studio A Dance in Silver Lake presents a series of monthly dance concerts in our intimate performance venue, DanceSpot. Our goal is to provide a performance space where local companies can show their work and audiences can see dancers up close. Often choreographers may not have a place to show their work, be it because of limited repertoire, or lack of funds to rent a venue. We at DanceSpot understand the dilemma and want to help to share art. Concerts January through June are generally held on the last Saturday of each month, and September through December on the first Saturday of the month.

Here is how it works:
* Companies or soloists audition by submitting a bio and a video (DVD or youTube) of proposed piece (If your piece is a work in progress, please show us any sample of your past works with a detailed description of the proposed piece). Dances are limited to 8 minutes. Companies are limited to 2 performances within a 12-month period. Submission deadline: Three weeks prior to performance date.


* If you are chosen to perform, there are no fees, instead we ask that choreographers/performers meet the audience quota as follows:


a. Soloists must bring 3 audience members.
b. Duets: six
c. Trios: seven
d. Quartets and above: eight
e. Friends & family of choreographers & performers must reserve by close of Wednesday of performance week. (FYI: proceeds from Box office cover mounting expenses. And the remainder to theater improvements)


* Approximately one week prior to performance, each company techs for I/2 hour at DanceSpot to get a feel of the space and to collaborate on lighting cues which we will program for you.
* One large shared dressing room is available for all dancers
* Audience seating capacity is 55, and tickets will be $15 each ($20 at the door). No comps. Only one exception: If the choreographer is not dancing in his or her piece, we will comp that person as an audience member. Comps are non-transferable. Reservations made through Studio A Dance. click: DanceSpot Reservations.

* We will post your dance description and dance photo on this page prior to each show so that you can link friends.

* Note: because of the nature of our theatre, floorwork is unable to be seen by much of the audience if performed downstage, so we suggest keeping the floorwork to mid-stage and upstage. Secondly, rosin is not allowed on our floor.


DanceSpot @ Studio A: description below & photos on our theatre rental page


* Black Box stage: Floor to ceiling Black Duvetyn drapes with 2 upstage entrances and one mid-stage wing.
* Oak sprung floor
* 12 separate lighting schemes with programmable time faders
* Limit of 6 lighting cue changes per company
* Performance area is 24 feet wide by 20 feet deep


If you are interested in auditioning for DanceSpot, please submit a DVD or send us a link to web videos, and a short bio of your company/soloist to:
DanceSpot @ Studio A Dance
2306 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027


Questions? Phone: 323 661 8311 or E-mail: DanceSpot
Thank You,
Bill Brown, Creative Director
Beth Gamwell Guerrette, Project Manager

Bill & Beth at DanceSpot's 3rd Anniversary, March 2010

Reserve tickets ($15 with advance reservation, $20 at the door, without reservations) with the following e-mail link (in yellow), and we will e-mail you back with confirmation: DanceSpot Reservations. Or call the phone number below to reserve. DanceSpot begins at 8 PM, and performance is complete by 9:30 PM. Following the performance, meet performers and choreographers in our Le Barre Lounge

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