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January 2012


DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S
Winter Classes in Kirkland and Seattle

- Seattle, January 5-February 23, 2012 (Thursdays, 11-12:30 pm)
- Kirkland, January 7-February 25, 2012 (Saturdays, 11-12:30 pm)

For more information on classes, click here.


WEST SIDE STORY

Master Class ($15; Open to invited students)
Thursday, January 12, 2012, 4-5:30 pm
The Moore Theatre

Cast members from Broadway’s West Side Story will teach a master class to young dancers from STG’s DANCE This program.

Post-performance Discussion (Open to invited groups)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Paramount Theatre

Cast members from Broadway’s West Side Story will conduct a question and answer discussion for invited groups following the performance.

Backstage Technical Tour (Open to invited students)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Paramount Theatre

West Side Story’s Stage Manager will conduct a backstage tour for invited technical theatre students following the matinee performance.


YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHER’S LAB – PROJECT AUDITIONS
Young Dancer Audition (Age 14-22; Registration Required)
January 21, 2012, 3-5 pm (sign-in at 2:30 pm)
Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Ave, Seattle 98122)

STG is seeking young dancers with intermediate to advanced technique (jazz, hip hop, modern and/or ballet) to perform in teen choreographer works—with mentorship by leading Seattle choreographers. Commitment includes:
• Rehearsals at Velocity: Jan 28 – April 28 (Saturdays 2:30-4:10 OR 4:20-6 pm)
• Performance at Velocity: May 5 (Tech 2-4:45 pm, Performance 5-6 pm)
• Potential opportunity to perform in DANCE This on July 12-14, 2012 at The Moore Theatre
• Audition is FREE. Selected dancers will have a participation fee of $25/piece.
• Registration required to audition-- Email our Education Department or call 206-315-8009 and provide your name, age, phone number and email address.



February 2012


TRADER JOE’S SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS
Student Matinee- Silent Film Era & Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Monday, February 6, 2012, 11 am-noon
The Paramount Theatre
(FREE; Grades 3-12; Advanced registration required)

Step back in time to the 1920s at the historic Paramount Theatre! Hear The Paramount’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, view a segment of silent film, and learn about the music, history and theatre of the silent film era. This one-hour lecture/demonstration will be led by organist, Jim Riggs. Tours of the theatre available afterwards for interested groups (please specify with reservation). For more information on student programs click here or to purchase tickets for your group, email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.



March 2012


DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S
Spring Classes in Kirkland and Des Moines, WA

- Des Moines- March 5-April 23, 2012 (Mondays, 2-3:30 pm)
- Kirkland- March 24-May 12, 2012 (Saturdays, 11-12:30 pm)
- Seattle - March 22 - May 10, 2012 (Thursdays, 11-12:30 pm)

For more information on classes, click here.


SAVION GLOVER
Student Matinee- Savion Glover Lecture/Demonstration
Friday, March 16, 2012, 1-2 pm
The Moore Theatre
($10/$5 free/reduced lunch; Grades 3-12; Advanced registration required)

From “best tap dancer alive today” to “best tap dancer of all time,” Savion Glover is truly the King of Tap. Glover has a strong relationship with Seattle Theatre Group, leading student matinees and education opportunities in the past. This lecture/demonstration is not to be missed! For more information on student programs click here or to purchase tickets for your group, email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.


MORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE
Young Artist Performance
Friday, March 23, 2012
11 am (Student matinee)
7:30 pm (Public performance)
CLICK HERE for more info
The Moore Theatre
Young artist talent and collaboration are celebrated in the 11th annual More Music @ The Moore. The performance features exceptional local teen musicians mixing up diverse music styles. More Music @ The Moore features the rich musical talent of youth in our community and provides musicians, regardless of what style they play, the opportunity to make music together.

School Group Matinee
• 75 minutes
• Grades 3-12
• $8 ($5 free/reduced lunch)
• Advanced Registration Required
CLICK HERE for reservations and more information or email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.



April 2012


DANCE THIS AUDITIONS – Mark Haim & Sonia Dawkins Choreography
April 8 (Mark Haim) & May 6, 2012 (Sonia Dawkins)
4-6 pm (sign in at 3:30 pm)
Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Avenue, Seattle, 98122)

STG is seeking advanced ballet/contemporary dancers (ages 14-22) to perform in works by Mark Haim and Sonia Dawkins in Seattle Theatre Group’s DANCE This performance on July 12-14, 2012 at The Moore Theatre. DT is an annual young artist performance program in cross cultural and contemporary dance produced by STG. All performers will also rehearse and perform in a cross-cultural finale choreographed by Daniel Cruz. Tech/Performance week commitment (July 6-11, 2012) is intensive and includes workshops, finale and tech/dress rehearsals.

Registration required to audition at: DTAudition@stgpresents.org or call 206-812-3315 for more information.

Mark Haim rehearsal commitment includes:
May 7-May 31: M/Th evenings and May 19-May 20 afternoons (Detailed schedule available upon registration)
June-July: Cleaning rehearsals with Rehearsal Director (3-5 total)

Sonia Dawkins rehearsal commitment includes:
June 25-July 11: exact dates/times TBD



May 2012


YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHER’S LAB PERFORMANCE
May 5, 2012, 5-6 pm
Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Avenue, Seattle 98122)
($5 Suggested Donation; Reservations recommended)

STG presents works choreographed by four aspiring teen choreographers from STG’s Young Choreographer’s Lab. The Young Choreographer’s Lab is for teens interested in pursuing their artistic vision as choreographers as well as dancers. Reservations requested to our Education Department.


DANCE THIS AUDITIONS – Mark Haim & Sonia Dawkins Choreography
April 8 (Mark Haim) & May 6, 2012 (Sonia Dawkins)
4-6 pm (sign in at 3:30 pm)
Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Avenue, Seattle, 98122)

STG is seeking advanced ballet/contemporary dancers (ages 14-22) to perform in works by Mark Haim and Sonia Dawkins in Seattle Theatre Group’s DANCE This performance on July 12-14, 2012 at The Moore Theatre. DT is an annual young artist performance program in cross cultural and contemporary dance produced by STG. All performers will also rehearse and perform in a cross-cultural finale choreographed by Daniel Cruz. Tech/Performance week commitment (July 6-11, 2012) is intensive and includes workshops, finale and tech/dress rehearsals.

Registration required to audition at: DTAudition@stgpresents.org or call 206-812-3315 for more information.

Mark Haim rehearsal commitment includes:
May 7-May 31: M/Th evenings and May 19-May 20 afternoons (Detailed schedule available upon registration)
June-July: Cleaning rehearsals with Rehearsal Director (3-5 total)

Sonia Dawkins rehearsal commitment includes:
June 25-July 11: exact dates/times TBD



June 2012


DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S
Summer Classes in Kirkland and Des Moines, WA

- Des Moines- June 4-August 6, 2012 (10 weeks, Mondays, 2-3:30 pm)
- Kirkland- June 9-July 28, 2012 (Saturdays, 11-12:30 pm)
- Seattle - June 7-July 26, 2012 (Thursdays, 11-12:30 pm)

For more information on classes, click here.


DANCE THIS SUMMER TRAINING INTENSIVE
June 25-July 7, 2012
Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Phelps Center (Seattle Center)
(Ages 13-21; Registration required)

The DANCE This Summer Training Intensive is an opportunity for young dancers (ages 13-21) at all levels to immerse themselves in dance over the course of two weeks. Students will be exposed to a wide range of dance styles and techniques in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere. Instruction includes Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Choreography, Ballroom/Salsa, African, Conditioning & special workshops. Learn more and register here.


MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP SEATTLE INTENSIVE
June 25-30, 2012
Cornish College of the Arts
(Ages 16-adult; Registration required)

Seattle Theatre Group, Cornish College of the Arts and Mark Morris Dance Group partner up to offer a Mark Morris Dance Intensive in Seattle. Daily classes include Modern Dance, Ballet, Pilates and MMDG Repertory. Additional activities may include dancer panel discussions, injury prevention seminars, and music workshops. Each session concludes in an informal repertory performance. For more information and to register, click here.



July 2012


DANCE THIS PERFORMANCE
July 12-13, 2012, 1 pm (Youth Group Matinee)
July 13-14, 2012, 7:30 pm (Public Performance)
The Moore Theatre

DANCE This brings together teen performers from diverse communities for collaboration and to share their culture through the art of dance. The performance features young local dancers in collaboration with professional artists performing cross cultural dances—both traditionally rooted and contemporary in form.

Youth Group Matinee
• 75 minutes
• Grades K-12
• $6
• Advanced Registration Required
• Email studentprograms@stgpresents.org to for more information and to reserve seats for your group.


YOUNG SONGWRITER’S LAB
July 23-27, 2012, noon-5 pm daily
The Neptune Theatre

Young Songwriter’s Lab is open to serious, aspiring musicians, ages 14-early 20s, who are interested in growing as songwriters and performers. Under the mentorship of professional musicians, students will learn creative approaches to song composition and lyric writing, along with strategies for navigating the music business. Mentors include: Sue Ennis (songwriter for Heart), Jill Wangsgard (composer, arranger, producer), Bernadette Bascom (vocal performance coach), plus guest artists. Learn more and register now.



August 2012


DANCE THIS CAMP @ CENTRUM
August 5-11, 2012
Centrum in Port Townsend, WA
(Grades 9-12; Registration Required)

DANCE This Camp @ Centrum is an opportunity for young dancers at ALL LEVELS to study dance for one week in beautiful Port Townsend, WA. Students will participate in African, Ballet, Choreography, Hip-Hop and Modern dance workshops with professional educators from the Seattle area. Please note: this is a residential program/camp. Learn more and register now.

 

 

 



Ongoing Programs:


  • Black Achievers Program Partnership
    STG partners with the Meredith Matthews YMCA Black Achievers Program to expose students to a wide range of performing arts programs. Activities for participants include on-site participatory workshops in music, dance and theatre, a Careers in the Arts presentation and attendance at six STG presentations at the Paramount and Moore Theatres throughout the 2008-2009 season.

  • In-school Workshops and Residencies
    Interested in a hands-on arts experience for students at your school? STG offers residencies available in cultural and contemporary dance and music with Northwest-based artists. Arts instruction is available to suit your school’s interests and needs—varying from a one-time workshop to multiple week residency. Activities are in line with Washington State Arts EALRS and are tailored to students' skill level and ages.  
    Grades: Elementary, Middle and High School
    Contact: studentprograms@stgpresents.org for scheduling and pricing.

  • Historic Tours of The Paramount and Moore Theatres
    Seattle Theatre Group gives the public a chance to learn more about the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres while giving them a glimpse behind the scenes. Free; once a month; the first Saturday of every month at 10am at The Paramount & the second Saturday of every month at 10am at The Moore Theatre. For more information, click here.

  • Student Tours: STG offers free tours of the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres for educators and students ages seven and up. Tour guides introduce students to theatre architecture, design, history and technical aspects. Schedule tours upon request for student groups.

  • Theatre Access Program (TAP)
    STG annually provides thousands of tickets to performances at The Paramount and Moore Theatres to school groups, youth organizations, community centers, social service organizations, young artists and seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity. To apply, click here.

  • The Young Choreographers Lab
    The Young Choreographers Lab is for teens interested in pursuing their artistic vision as choreographers as well as dancers. Up to 20 teens are selected each year to investigate movement invention. In the fall, participants meet once a week, for eight weeks for choreography master classes and in the spring selected choreographers create a larger work—all with the mentorship of leading Seattle choreographers. For more information or to apply, email Education. TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (pdf) —CLICK HERE.