BroadSpot

(Broadway-inspired choreography)

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Featured Choreographers in BroadSpot at DanceSpot:

Brooklin Rogers : 'Shopping For Clothes' was written by Broadway hit makers Leiber & Stoller. This sassy, playful number is a sneak preview from the new R&B musical 'One Hit Away'.

Bill Brown: inspired by Bob Fosse's choreographic style, 'Mr Bojangles' conveys the elegance of one dancer's challenged life through movement and line. Dancers: Hannah Haidar, Nikii and Jan Sizer.

"Lola" explores seduction and betrayal in the musical 'Damn Yankees.' Dancers: Sarah Kruger and Peggy Nguyen

Lola (pictured Sarah Kruger)

Sanjeev: "Solitude in the Sky" The solo piece would be to "Alone in the Universe" from Seussical mixed with touches of Robyn's "Dancing on My Own" This is a story of a dreamer wishing that just one person believed in him and his disco ball. A somber story with a resilient energy.

Liz Vacco: inspired by the Musical "Spring Awakening," Whispering' sets the tone of the dance depicting a girl coming of age. Live SInger: Kristina Laue

Whispering (pictured, Liz Vacco)

Reserve tickets/ per show -- $15 with advance reservation, ($20 at the door, without reservations) E-mail link (in yellow), and we will e-mail you back with confirmation: DanceSpot Reservations. Or call 323 661 8311. Note: there are no assigned seats; theater opens 10 minutes before performance time. Length of DanceSpot is no more than 45 minutes. Following the performance, meet performers and choreographers in our Le Barre Lounge. Directions to Studio A Dance

please enjoy the following video of excerpts of past DanceSpots

DanceSpot reel master, videographer: Jamie Lawrence

Upcoming DanceSpots

 

DanceSpot 2012

February 25: BroadSpot (Broadway inspired/ Robbins, Fosse & Bennett, etc)

March 31: open to all genres of dance

April 28: BentSpot (gender-bending choreography)

May 26: open to all genres of dance

June 30: Burlesque, 3rd annual

September 8: open to all genres of dance

October 6: DreamSpot (fantasy dance)

November 3 : RockSpot (rock 'n roll)

 

SUBMISSIONS:

DanceSpot Performance Space at Studio A Dance:

Eight local dance companies have an opportunity to perform monthly -- view the reel of past DanceSpots (above) no fees, see info below

choreographers featured in the DanceSpot reel: Janell Burgess, Mary John Frank, Susan Slater, Laura Laser, Sasha Koziak, Jennifer Vaughn, Joshua McBride, Jessica Emmons, Candice Love, LA Unbound, Oxford Street Dance Theatre, Sina Muckenfuss, Ken Datugan, Albertossy Espinosa, Bill Brown, Heather Coker, Beth Gamwell Guerrette, Mas, Christine Baltes & Jerry Jordan, Alana Beidelman, Emily Morrow, Kelly Gill, Kellsy MacKilligan, Sina Muckenfuss, JoJo Diggs, Larkeldi's Whiskey Carousel, Alyssa Marrin, Sarah Romanowsky, and Paige Saxby

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 the place. View clips of past DanceSpots in the above reel. Also, take a look at our: DanceSpot facebook page

 

DanceSpot Performance Space at Studio A Dance

 

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.

Local choreographer Mary John Frank says "THANKS TO YOU! Studio A is the best place in this city to perform in my opinion. The environment is a perfect blend of professional and inviting. Thanks for maintaining such a fabulous space. Lots of love, MJ

Get Involved in DanceSpot !

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.

Note: Often we repeat the show twice in a night (7:30 & 9 PM) to accommodate a large audience

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

* 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

* company size limed to 8 performers, unless otherwise arranged with Bill or Beth
* 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

DanceSpot Burlesque Curtain Call, June 21, 2011 photo by Bonnie Perkinson

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