Thank you so much to all those who turned up to auditions last week, we hope you had loads of fun.
This week we have a couple more auditions that were unfortunately postponed last week:
Monday 23rd, 7-8pm: ‘Eat me, Drink me’ – Katie’s advanced contemporary Tuesday 24th, 7-8pm: Bruce’s Jazz Wednesday 25th, 8-9pm: Sophie’s Quickstep Friday 27th, 8-9pm: ‘Midsummer’s Night Dream’ – Kana’s lyrical/contemporary Friday 27th, 9-10pm: Nic and Dan’s Hip Hop
Also, just to clarify there are NO MORE NORMAL CLASSES RUNNING THIS TERM – unfortunately, we could not get the room space to carry them on alongside rehearsals for the show.
Looking forward to seeing you for the first week of rehearsals next week .
ALL Dance Soc members (both KCL and non-KCL members) can take part in the show as well as other individuals who are interested in getting involved!
Audition process and rehearsals
Auditions will begin on the week commencing 16th January.
At the auditions, you will learn a routine and perform it back to the choreographer (it’s a fairly informal process!). Once you get into the piece, you will then have 8/9 weeks of rehearsal time including audition week where you will have 1 hour of rehearsals per piece (every week) until show week.
Please bear in mind that the rehearsals for each dance number will be held on the same day and time as the audition for the dance. There are only 8 weeks of rehearsals before the show and so commitment is essential. You must be able to attend rehearsals during reading week and all major rehearsals during the show week (see ‘Important dates’). All those participating in the show (i.e. dancers who will be performing on stage) will have to be Dance Soc members. You will not be allowed to perform on stage without membership (for insurance purposes), so if you do not have membership by Show Week you will not be able to perform in the show!!
You can audition for as many dances as you want!!!! We encourage you to audition for more than one and try out as many styles as possible even if you’ve never tried or had not much experience in that style. Every year members have more and more fun doing acts they would not normally get involved in so give it a go because you never know However, you cannot be in 2 consecutive dance numbers in the show (see ‘Running Order’ below). There are no pauses between dance numbers (with the exception of the interval), so you will not be able to get back on stage on time if you are in 2 consecutive numbers!
Running Order
FIRST HALF
‘As I Lay Me Down to Sleep’ – Hastings Hill
Aladdin Jazz – Hannah Emerson
‘Te Adoro, Maria’ – Angus Perkins
‘Bluebeard and wives’ – Mara Javier
Ellen’s Tap – Ellen Dunkley
‘Rebound and reverse’ – Zara Ramsay-Nortley
‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ – Hastings Hill
‘I’ve Got No Strings’ – Fritha Stuttard
‘Once upon a BigTime’ – Stephen Brown & Kiwizzle Wong
‘Forever Young and Dancing’ – Isabel Kelpie & Natasha Rawling
[KCL Fusion Hip hop]
Finale
Audition and Rehearsal Timetable
MONDAY [16th Jan]
5-6pm, AR1 ‘Rebound and reverse’ – Zara Ramsay-Nortley
A slightly different take on the Once Upon A Time theme. In this lyrical jazz piece, we’ll explore the “Butterfly Effect” theory, of how a small change in one place can lead to large differences elsewhere (sorry if I’ve upset any physicists with that definition!). But moreover, I’d just like to create a BEAUTIFUL dance. So, lots of dramatic releases, turns, jumps and lifts.
Looking for EXPRESSIVE girls and guys, a ballet background would be fantastic, though I’m more interested in performance!
Level: Intermediate/Advanced Modern/Jazz/Ballet
Dancers: girls and boys
6-7pm, AR1 ‘Twelve’ – Emma Collingwood
A re-working of the tale of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Twelve is a ballet with a dark side! If you are confident on pointe then please bring your pointe shoes to the audition, however pointe is not necessary so if you don’t do it, please still come! I need 12 girls and if there are any boys out there who would like to do some dark ballet then please get involved! Also, any of you guys who aren’t keen on ballet but would like to do some partnering work please come along to the audition as I would like at least 4 boys for a short partnering section and you wouldn’t be needed at every rehearsal.
This is an advanced contemporary piece that is based on the idea that the dancers consume a drink at the beginning, which causes them to enter their own world, almost like a psychedelic experience. It will be fast paced, but it doesn’t matter if you haven’t had much experience of contemporary, so long as you are willing to give it a go!
Level: Advanced
Dancers: 8; boys and girls
8-9pm, AR1 ‘Bluebeard and wives’ – Mara Javier
A contemporary jazz piece based on the folklore story of Bluebeard; an abusive nobleman who would murder his wives and one of them tries to escape the situation. It is a dark and intense dance style, think the choreographer Sonya Tayeh from ‘So You Think You Can Dance USA’.
Level: Intermediate
Dancers: boys and girls – one boy (preferably) and several girls needed
TUESDAY [17th Jan]
6-7pm, AR2 Breakin’ KCL
Breakin’ KCL will stun the crowds again this year with a combination of style, power and explosive moves which should not be missed. We are looking for 8-10 people this year to join us on stage. Complete beginners are welcomed as we will be looking for attitude and style.
7-8pm, AR2 Bruce’s Jazz – Bruce Aguilar-Rohan ***Audition postponed to 24th Jan!!
Story of the all the wicked queens in fairy tales and how all they really want is to love and be loved…!! Some, however, are just plain nasty!! Strong performers required – strong technique not necessary, it’s more about the performance.
This number follows Alice through the looking glass with a burlesque twist. We are looking for dancers who bring energy, sexual prowess, and the ability to bring roles to life. Join Alice through the dirty looking glass, and you will love what you find! Please bring a jumper with you that you can remove easily during the audition.
Level: All abilities are welcome
Dancers: 25-30 girls
WEDNESDAY [18th Jan]
3-4pm, AR2 ‘As I Lay Me Down to Sleep’ – Hastings Hill
Reliving the sweetness and playfulness of the sleepover from childhood. Want to make the audience remember the triumphs and traumas that all occur before the light went out.
**Must be willing to run, jump and play like you were in nursery school again, as well as fall. There will be some contact work, so those uncomfortable touching their fellow dancers need not apply.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced contemporary jazz (w/o shoes!!!)
Dancers: 5-6 girls
4-6pm, AR2 Lisy’s Street – Elisabete Bras Antunes
For the theme “Once upon a time” I immediately thought of our times as teenagers in the shadow of the new millennium start when the TV was constantly switched onto music channels with the latest hot trends and now-oldskool classified pop and hip hop stars such as MJ, Madonna, Britney, Will Smith, Jay-Z, Rihanna, etc etc… I will be looking for Star Allure Talent for this wonderful piece where teenies turn into their idols singing and hitting the moves together in front of their room mirrors with tooth or hairbrushes! If you still feel those times vibrate in you, you’ve got a great sense of humour and are willing to work hard and turn into your favourite teenie idol, then this is the time to take your MC and boomblaster, old trainers out of the dusty wardrobes and shine! It will mainly be a piece for dancers, although, it would be great if we had singers and actors among you!
Level: Intermediate
Dancers: boys and girls
4-5pm, AR1 ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ – Hastings Hill
Looking to put Tim Burton to shame and make Lewis Carroll proud. Need an Alice to follow me, the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole. Also seeking a few of the crazy residents of Wonderland (see below). Kinda creepy, kinda kooky–multiple styles but with an ultimately contemporary feel.
Alice (girl) – Advanced contemporary jazz with some hip hop
Mad Hatter (girl/boy) – Int/Adv Hip Hop with some jazz training (leaps/turns)
March Hare (girl/boy) – Int/Adv Hip Hop with some jazz training (leaps/turns)
Queens Guard 1 (girl) – Int Pointe with Int/Adv contemporary jazz
Queens Guard 2 (girl) – Int Pointe with Int/Adv contemporary jazz
Queens Guard 3 (girl) – Int Pointe with Int/Adv contemporary jazz
Queen of Hearts (girl) – Adv Pointe with Int/Adv contemporary jazz
5-6pm, AR1 ‘Stay Awake’ – Teresa Scott
This slow lyrical ballet is all about re-living some of those forgotten childhood nightmares…
Level: Intermediate Ballet
Dancers: 12 girls
6-7pm, AR2 Ellen’s Tap – Ellen Dunkley
A general group tap piece about the mice in famous fairy tales eg. three blind mice, mice in Cinderella, Minnie mouse etc. A fun and upbeat tap for anyone who has a bit of experience! Mixed ability, there will be a part to fit everyone.
Level: Some tap experience required
Dancers: boys and girls
6-7pm, AR4 ‘I’ve Got No Strings’ – Fritha Stuttard
Think you can dance like a puppet? Come and audition for Pinocchio – with a Latin twist! This is going to be a fun, little bit cheesy and very energetic piece, with a few lifts and tricks, so enthusiasm is a must! I’m not so bothered about technique, I just want dancers who are going to give it their all. Don’t worry if you haven’t done much Latin before, I’m looking for dancers of all levels!
Level: All levels welcome!
Dancers: 10 girls, 10 guys
7-8pm, AR2 Emma & Leah’s Jazz No – Emma Davies & Leah Matkin
This dance will be an up-tempo, vibrant, sexy and slick number and we’re looking for confident dancers to audition. Showmanship is key to success in our numbers and we will ask for jazz hands, big smiles and big personalities so bring you’re a-game to the auditions!
Our style is classic Jazz, big showpiece numbers that really show off the symmetry and technique of all the dancers. We are also influenced in our choreography by the likes of Rambert, Wade Robson and Fosse styles so expect to see flexed feet, turned-in knees, sideways shuffling, rolled shoulders that are so iconic of these styles.
We’re really excited about our choreography this year, we hope it’ll be an innovative Jazz number and we look forward to seeing everyone there to audition. Bring Jazz shoes, half socks or the like, and try to wear tighter dance wear so we can see nice high kicks etc!
Level: Intermediate Jazz
Dancers: 16 Girls (max)
8-9pm, AR2 Sophie’s Quickstep – Sophie Colbourne ***Audition postponed to 25th Jan!!
This quickstep is quick pace, requires speedy footwork, great musicality and endurance!! The story of the dance is based on the end of the Cinderella’s story. It will be quite advanced movement and some Ballroom and Latin experience would be nice but I wouldn’t let this deter you from auditioning. In fact everyone should audition, as this piece will be really fun and energetic.
Level: All levels, preferably with some previous Latin and Ballroom experience
Dancers: 5 boys and 5 girls (5 couples)
9-10pm, AR2 ‘Te Adoro, Maria’ – Angus Perkins
Inspired by West Side Story, this piece focuses on 2 rival groups of dancers and will incorporate a mix of sensual bachata, funky salsa and more traditional salsa. This is for beginners/improvers who’d love to improve their salsa and have some fun!
Level: Improvers
Dancers: boys and girls
THURSDAY [19th Jan]
9-10pm, AR4 Aladdin Jazz – Hannah Emerson
A fun and upbeat jazzy number to one of Disney’s Classics. Expect high kicks, pirouettes and jazz hands galore as this dance brings a burst of fun and high energy to the show! You only get three wishes…
Level: Intermediate
Dancers: 12-16, boys and girls
FRIDAY [20th Jan]
5-6pm, AR2 ‘Circle of Life’ – Claire Norcross
This dance will be an intermediate contemporary piece to the timeless Circle of Life from The Lion King. I want to really use the music and bring it to life with lots of powerful movement and energy. Imagine leaps, strong arms, jumps and floor parts, all with a “tribal” twist to it!
Level: Intermediate
Dancers: 16, boys and girls welcome
6-7pm, AR2 Bollywood – Mariyam Khan
This year, our act wants to bring the Magic of Bollywood to the KCL Dance Show Stage with fun-filled, vibrant and exhilarating tracks that tell the story of love through dance. We want to highlight key memorable songs throughout time that have been the pinnacle of romance and have been associated in everyone’s hearts as the perfect fairy tale, add this together with the zest and cheekiness that Bollywood never fails to bring! Power packed and FULL of energy… Truly a Bollywood explosion on stage!
Level: All levels welcome!
Dancers: 14-16 boys and girls
7-8pm, AR2 ‘Forever Young and Dancing’ – Isabel Kelpie & Natasha Rawling
Fun and unique Jazz number based on Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, with a surprise twist! Confident dancers needed with a love for performance.
Level: Intermediate Jazz
Dancers: 15 boys and girls
8-9pm, AR4 ‘Midnight Summer Dream’ – Kana Maniwa ***Audition postponed to 27th Jan!!
“ ….Every single night when children are soundly asleep, it is time for toys to have a secret party…..
Inspired by Toy Story and Night Museum, this piece shows different toys dancing and jumping around at midnight, which is choreographed as a neo-classical/lyrical contemporary routine. Are you a ballet or contemporary dancer? Would you like to have fun performing as a kids’ toy on stage? Come and audition for Midnight Summer Dream.”
Level: All levels welcome!
Dancers: boys and girls
8-9pm, AR2 ‘Once upon a BigTime’ – Stephen Brown & Kiwizzle Wong
Hip hop dance act taking a modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood with lots of swag ;D
Level: Beginner-Advanced levels and anyone with some impressive dance skills!
Dancers: equal ratio of girls to guys for some coupleTime
9-10pm, AR2 Nic and Dan’s Hiphop – Nic Nie & Daniel Chong ***Audition postponed to 27th Jan!!
A surprise Hip Hop piece – turn up to auditions to find out more! Looking forward to having loads of fun along the way.
Sunday, 11th March, all day: Show run-through in Tutu’s, Strand Campus Monday, Monday 12th March, 5pm onwards, Stopping Tech Run of Show in Greenwood Theatre, Guy’s Campus
Tuesday 13th March, 5pm onwards: Dress Rehearsal in Greenwood Theatre
Wednesday 14th March, 2pm onwards: Second Dress Rehearsal in Greenwood Theatre AND First Show night @ 7.30pm + Walkabout
Thursday 15th March @ 7.30pm: Second Show night + Guy’s Bar
Friday 16th March @ 7.30pm: Final Show night + AFTERPARTY
And that’s all folks!! The dance show is such an amazing experience, where you’ll make loads of new friends and having a great time dancing! If you have any questions, please email us at contact@kcldancesoc.co.uk
For those of you who aren’t aware, the society puts on a HUGE dance show every year at the end of March! All members can take part (either by dancing and/or choreographing) and showcase their talent to a sell-out audience during 3 amazing show nights!
The dates for this year’s dance show “Once Upon A Time…” are 14th, 15th and 16th March!
****AUDITIONS:
Auditions for the show will take place the week beginning 16th January – styles this year will include Bollywood, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Burlesque, Salsa, Latin and Ballroom, …
The audition timetable will be up soon – watch this space!!
‘Key Moves’ is a new project that consists of dance-related workshops designed for young adults aged 16-25 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The workshops will be held on a Saturday afternoon throughout the second term and will take place in AR2, Boland House. Participants with ASD will be recruited from KCL as well as from the local community in collaboration with KCLSU and our community partner, Turtle Key Arts. Professional workshop leaders from Turtle Key Arts will lead the workshops and train student volunteers from the KCL Dance Society who will work alongside the participants.
Student volunteers who want to take part in this project must be available on the following dates:
1) Wednesday 11 January 2012, 2-4pm – Volunteer Training Session
2) Saturday 21 January 2012 , 3-4.30pm – Dance Workshop
3) Saturday 18 February 2012, 3-4.30pm – Dance Workshop
4) Saturday 17 March 2012, 3-4.30pm – Dance Workshop
If you’re interested in getting involved or have any further questions please email: volunteering@kcldancesoc.co.uk.
Christmas BUS Party Wednesday this week!!!! Get your tickets asap as only a very limited number!
The annual long-awaited christmas bus party is fast approaching, with much accompanying fun, frolicking and fancy dress (santa hats and reindeer ears for all!) Waste no time in getting a ticket as quickly as possible as this is one of the craziest most awesome parties of the year. What could be better than drinking, dancing and karaoke-ing on a bus hurling around the London clubs at night? (Think that night-bus from Harry Potter only with less weirdos!)
Tickets are £15 for members and £18 for non-members, and you can get them at classes or inform Issy our social sec that you will have one. This year we have also been able to wangle bringing our own booze onto the bus! So time to make merry and DANCE! Cya there!
Dance Soc Christmas Charity show tickets!
We will be putting on a show for charity on 16th December in Tutu’s (just before the unmissable Truffle Shuffle!), so come down and support fellow dancers whilst seeing some great performances, with free mulled wine and a mince pie!
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