TDC

Season three auditions:

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Season three auditions will be held Saturday June 18th, 2:00-5:00pm at Dance Tech, on of our sponsor studios that provides our rehearsal space.

Our auditions are judged by two qualified, paid, and personally impartial judges. The audition portion is closed, so your audition is private and not viewed by other dancers or lobby spectators. Most often, membership decisions are posted that night, or the following day. Some dancers MAY be asked in for call backs. Call backs are a GOOD thing, and mean you get to some extra time to showcase your talents, so PLEASE take those very seriously!!!

The audition will consist of a ballet bar section, some technique across the floor, and two stylized combinations, one jazz and one modern/ contemporary. Also, dancers must bring a short (approx 1-1:30 min) solo in any style to be reviewed by the judges. Please keep in mind that since this IS a professional level audition, you should try to keep your solo at that level. Please don't use a combo that perhaps you taught in your beginning jazz class as that won't show the judges your full potential! Also, choose to perform a solo in the style that BEST showcases your strengths, even if that is a style that we as a company don't predominanty do!!!! TDC is all about growing and expanding, and if you excel at a style that is not currently our MAIN focus (like pointe, breaking, drill, or tap) then WOW us with that syle! We want to incorporate ALL styles into our program.

THERE IS A 15$ AUDITION FEE, simply to pay our judges! Thankyou for understanding!!!

Season three details!!!!

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Allright! Season three details are up! Lets start with a brief overview of some of the most important aspects and changes for the season. First and formost, if you aren't familiar with TDC, it's mission and it's style, visit the MISSION link in the menu for a preface, and browse around our site!!! Also, check out our promo video for season two (rehearsal clips) to get an idea about style and level of difficulty.

INFO:

TDC is owned and directed by Nicole Klingler and Amanda McGavin. It is a non-profit organization that is NOT affiliated or connected with any specific studio or school, but is SPONSORED by a few studios, as well as many other local business (all studios and businesses are elligible for sponsorship). The goal for TDC is to collaborate all the amazing talent coming out of the different dance schools in the Eastern Idaho area and put that diverse talent together in ONE large city company for the general public to support and enjoy.

The Dance Collaborative takes full and part time adult members, 18 and older, and teen apprentices aged 16-18 through an impartially judged audition process. Choreography and rehearsal begin the end of August, and the season runs through the end of May.

TDC is FREE to its members! They donate their time and talent, and in return are able to be a part of a professional level company, work with professional choreographers, gain training and experinece, be a part of professional shows, serve in their community, and network and dance with other professional companies and choreographers. Apprentices benefit by having an impressive background for college applications and dance scholarship apps, and members benefit by gaining experience for their dance resumes as well as growing personally as a dancer. Season three is the first year members will not have ANY type of due to pay. We ask that members spend time working with local business to gain sponsors for the company and work collectively at fundraisers to KEEP the company free. We opperate solely on fundraising, donations, sponsors and grants.

After their first year, members have the opportunity to submit choreography for consideration, and many of our current members have already had their own pieces of choreography showcased in our full length professional shows.

Apprentices and members are required to train twice weekly at a local dance school to keep up on strength and technique. If you are not currently enrolled at a school, TDC may collectively set up classes at a reputable ballet school for company technique class (aside from rehearsals). TDC does not cover the cost of your mandatory training outside of the company. That is the dancers financial responsibilty. If you ARE currently enrolled with a specific school or studio, keep in mind that this is an opportunity to showcase the talent coming out of that school, as your affiliated school will be listed in your bio on all our web and social media, as well as programming throughout the year! If you are proud of where you come from, here is your chance to show our area why your school is fabulous!!!!!

TIME COMMITMENT:

Members of TDC can choose full or part time membership:

Full being twice weekly rehearsals (typcially held two evenings during the week, 8:00-9:30/10:00) and one Saturday a month for 2-3 hours. (as well as your current training at the dance school of your choice)

Members may choose to be part time due to busy school schedule or family commitments. Part time membership entails one day of rehearsal a week, one saturday a month, and your current (minimum 2 days) training at the dance school of your choice. Part time members will only be cast in the pieces being rehearsed on their specific day.

Apprentices will be cast in approx. 2 full cast pieces and will only be required to attend rehearsals in which their pieces are being rehearsed, and are also required to keep training at the studio or dance school of their choice. Their workload is less because they are also still finishing up High School :-)

COSTUMING:

All costuming is covered by TDC and is kept in a company costume closet for future company use. The ONLY personal costs associated with costuming would be required basics such as tights, leotards, shoes and makeup.

OTHER FUN TID BITS:

The Dance Collaborative's marketing materials are professional and top of the line, as is the image we choose to portray to the public. Also, during the season dancers are a part of fun things like:

-photoshoots, location shoots, and modeling opportunities

-guest performing for other professional companies

-company workshops and quest choreographers and instructors

-working with professional makeup artists and hairstylists

-interviewing with local newpapers and news stations

- and dance in featured pieces at community and civic events
- and of course 1-2 full length professional shows per season

-ALSO, stay tuned for our new WEBSITE to be launched the end of MAY!!!!

For futher questions or inquiries, feel free to contact us!!!! HERE!!!

Season 2: Promo Video

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Upcoming Show: "THE STORYTELLER"

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We at TDC are gearing up for this season's professional show, "THE STORYTELLER!" It is sure to be fabulous! We are so excited!!! TDC will be joined by the following guest performers, Dance Tech's BlanKanvas Dance Company, the Eagle Rock Dance Academy Diamonds, and Miss Idaho Idol herself, Sylvia Belford. Tickets can be purchased through the Colonial Theater starting February and are $8.

TDC

BlanKanvas Dance Company

BlanKanvas is Dance Tech Academy's newly created company made up of their three upper level competition teams. They are under the direction of Amanda McGavin, and will be performing pieces choreographed by both McGavin and Klingler. Dance Tech is owned and operated by Lori and Matt Allred. BlanKanvas will be performing:
"HANDS"
"ODE TO THE BONES"
"BLUE LIPS"

Idaho Idol: Sylvia Belford

Sylvia will be performing two original vocal solos.

and...

Eagle Rocks "DIAMONDS,"
under the direction of Carrie Reagan, Instruction and Choreography by TDC's Kayla Larson.

Season 2: Foothills Photo Shoot {Idaho Falls Dance Companies}

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These are a few of our favorite shots from season two's shoot up in the foothills. Photos were taken by Artistic Director Nicole Klingler, of TRUE ATELIER photography.

Lindsey Weaver

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We are excited to have Lindsey Weaver join us as an apprentice this year, a talented dancer joining us from DT's BlanKanvas Dance Company. Lindsey will be performing in two pieces with TDC in our upcoming show "The Storyteller" and also as a guest performer with BLANKANVAS. Welcome Lindsey!!!

Grechen Grant

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We are excited to welcome Grechen Grant as an apprentice with TDC this year. {Apprentices are between the ages of 16-18 and participate in a limited number of pieces so they aquire the experience of working with professional dancers.} She is a dancer with DT's BlanKanvas dance company, an assistant teacher at Dance Tech, and a senior at Bonneville High School. We are so excited to have Grechen, who will be performing in two of TDC's pieces in our show "The Storyteller" and guest perfoming with BlanKanvas.

Nicole Klingler: Co-Founder/ Director

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Nicole Klingler resides in Rigby with her husband and two boys. She began her dance training at the age of three in Boise, Idaho where she danced with BALANCE DANCE COMPANY, MOTIONS ELITE, THE EDGE DANCERS, and BALLET IDAHO. Nicole trained at BYU-IDAHO, dancing with CTD and touring Central America. Throughout her life Nicole has been an avid performer, making appearances in shows like THE NUTCRACKER, the Opera MADAME BUTTERFLY, and in concert with WIERD AL and THE TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT. She continues dancing with The Dance Collaborative, in which she is the co-founder and director. Nicole directs and instructs at Dance Tech, choreographing for their new company BlanKanvas, and also runs a successful portrait photography business, TRUE ATELIER. All photography, marketing, imaging and display for TDC has been created by Nicole through True Atelier.

Amanda McGavin: Co- Founder / Director

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Amanda McGavin grew up dancing in Idaho Falls with the Bonneville HoneyBees and Dance Tech's Elite Company. After graduation Amanda went on to get her Bachelors Degree in Dance at the University of Idaho. There she worked and trained with world renouned choreographers and instructors, creating professional level shows herself. Idaho Falls is priviledged to have her back! She currently works as an independent choreogrpaher, as an instructor at Dance Tech, as the Director of Dance Tech's BlanKanvas Dance Company, and the co-director of The Dance Collaborative. She is excited to keep working as a director, choreographer, and participating as a dancers! This season's show will showcase five pieces of Amanda's choreography, including the award winning piece, "Haunted."

Ashley Petersen

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Ashley Marsh Petersen began dancing at the age of 4 with Dance Tech in Idaho Falls, and continued her training there for 15 years. While there she competed with DT's Elite Company and also as a soloist. Ashley enjoys performing and choroegoraphing, and choreographed the piece "Suddenly Yours" for this season's show. You'll also see Ashley perform as a featured soloist in our upcoming show "The Storyteller." Ashley was married in 2009 and currently resides in Idaho Falls with her husband, Garrick, and their dog "Spud."

Katherine Mills

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Katherine Mills is 20 years old and has lived in Idaho Falls for 16 years. She plans on becoming a PA, but still has dreams of one day owning her own dance studio. She has danced with many studios and been a part of many productions in our area. She recently spent a year at USU and was a member of their companies FULL CIRCLE and VILOCITI. After moving back she joined TDC and is excited for her second season with the company. Her Hip Hop choreography was featured in last seasons show, and is a featured soloist in this season's show, "The Storyteller." Katherine is engaged to be married to her Fiance Colton, in June of this year. Congratulations Kat!

Kayla Larson

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Kayla Larson is a twenty one year old, native Idahoan. She began dancing at the age of three, participating in tap, drill team, and a variety of styles. Kayla began assistant teaching while in high school, and upon graduation, trained at the ARC School of Ballet in Seattle, Washington. She is currently a student at ISU, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Dance. She is an instructor at Eagle Rock Dance Academy in Idaho Falls where she teaches various classes including the DIAMONDS. She is excited to be with TDC for her second season and to see the company continue to grow in the future! See Kayla's choreography in our upcoming show "The Storyteller" with a quest performance by the Eagle Rock Diamond Dancers.

Madissen McCombs

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Madissen McCombs is originally from Sacramento, CA where she began her dance training. She has studio with various companies like the Orlando Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, the Alonzo Lines King Ballet, and the Upper Valley Ballet School. Madi is a proficient ballerina and teacher, and is currently working as an Instructor at Dance Tech Academy. TDC is featuring a piece of Madissen's choreography in this season's show. The piece is called "Breaking" and is performed by Kelby Cooper, Nicole Klingler, Amanda McGaving, Katherine Mills, Kayla Larson and Ashley Petersen.

Kelby Cooper

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Kelby Cooper is from Mckinlyville, California where he bagan training at age 3. He began competing in tap, jazz, and hip hop when he turned 8, and continued as he grew. In 2007 he was awarded the coveted title of Mr. Dance America! Kelby relocated to Rexburg in 2008 to Attend BYU-Idaho where he trained in Dance. Kelby currently resides in Idaho Falls, and is an instructor at Dance Tech Academy and a valued member of TDC. He plans to attend arts school to become a stylist for photography and film, and works as an intern and assistant for TRUE ATELIER.

"GRAVITY"- Performance Report

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BACK --------------------------------- FRONT

The Dance Collaborative just held their first semi-annual professional concert which was a great success! The directors and dancers would like to thank all their friends and family members for their love and support and also all our sponsors that made this possible.

{Check out the cover of our program above}

{MORE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST- See Nicole or Amanda}

If you would like a DVD copy of the show, please email nicole @ klingler2003@hotmail.com within the next week to get one ordered. {DVD'S PRODUCED THROUGH MILESTONE VIDEO}

{Check out the above poster COURTESY OF ARICA SPROUL}

We were able to advertist the whole week of the show with all the Riberbend Communication Radio Stations, had a FABULOUS article in the ARTS section of the POST REGISTER, and put out many posters and WORKED OUR SOCIAL NETWORKS! Thanks to all those who responded!

WE ARE EXCITED FOR OUR NEXT "HAPPENING."

HOW WE GOT STARTED

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The Dance Collaborative was created in September of 2009 for the benefit of Eastern Idaho's communities, and the promotion of the arts therein. It is made up of intensly trained members, 18 years of age and older, that perform at a professional level. The company is housed at Dance Tech in Idaho Falls, however, company members are from various schools and studios around Eastern Idaho, creating and fostering friendship and collaboration between each organization. Such collaboration provides a professional level performing company for graduated/ married dancers, and brings in a larger membership and choreographer base to create shows and events for the public to enjoy.