Unfortunately, the first article of our newsletter 03/2016 contained a significant error. The article “Soiree “Deutschland tanzt“ – The Federal President honours dance” wrongly
started: “The following choreographies were presented to the selected audience; Christiane Theobald (former assistant intendant of the Berlin State Ballet) moderated the evening…”
We rectify, that Christiane Theobald is the current assistant intendant of the Berlin State Ballet and apologize for the mistake.
On April 8th 2016, the 7. Berliner Stiftungstage (Open days for Foundations) took place at the Rotes Rathaus in Berlin. More than 50 Foundations from Berlin and Brandenburg presented themselves generating an animated professional exchange.
Andrea Thomas hosted the stand of the Foundation Dance-Transition Centre Germany. She provided information about the purpose of the foundation, the extensive counselling and guidance services offered and spoke with many interested visitors.
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Germany and Japan have at government level agreed to an exchange program of skilled professionals in dance. The Deutsche Bundesverband Tanz (DBT) was commissioned to implement this program and present existing structures for dance in Germany. Four so-called IN-OUT-programs are planned in partnership with the Public Juridical Foundation Japan Ballet Association based in Tokyo.
Various meetings between delegations from Japan and Germany are scheduled, the first of which was held in Germany from 31th of August – 12th of September 2015. During their visit the Japanese delegation was invited to the Foundation Dance (as reported in the newsletter 10/2015). The DBT informed the Japanese guests about various dance education training centres in Germany. An exchange of students in schools, regional associations and dance studios is also planned.
The second meeting will be held in Japan from 30th of April – 14th of May 2016. Our chairwoman Sabrina Sadowska and board member Prof. Dr. Ralf Stabel will be part oft he German delegation.
The project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.
This fulltime course (4 terms), in English, at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt (Academy of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt) teaches development and communication skills around the latest teaching methods in dance. A variety of modules ensure that the individual interests of the students are recognized and stimulated.
The course aims to train dance mediators who have the competence to combine their teaching function both practical and theoretical with the highest artistic standards, preparing them to work as trainers/coaches, choreographic assistants, professors in Universities or professional schools, teachers in private dance schools, schools or pre-schools. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and expertise within various institutional combinations and will be trendsetters in expanding existing fields of work.
Closing date for applications: 28th of April 2016
Start of term: October 2016
Auditions (by invitation only): 5th – 6th of June 2016
Applications: online
Further information: : macode.hfmdk-frankfurt.info/
Dancers and actors can benefit from each other, as the interdisciplinary project “Acting for Dancers” at the Theater Werk München shows. An advanced acting course especially for dancers and dance teachers will run from 25th of April to 8th of August. It has been approved by the employment office and can be fully financed on application.
The course consists of basic acting methods and training, monologue and scenes, reflecting the artist’s self-image, ending in a high standard public performance. Additional workshops will include, for example, breathing techniques, singing, business coaching and a professional photo shoot.
The number of participants is strictly limited. Applications and CVs should be sent tobewerbung@theater-werkmuenchen.de. Applicants will then be invited to audition.
Further information and a short video clip can be found here: www.theater-werkmuenchen.de
The Federal Employment Agency offers freelancers a so-called ‘compulsory separate proposal insurance’ within unemployment insurance. Upon application, one can insure oneself voluntarily within the unemployment insurance if working freelance for a minimum of 15 hours a week. The application must made within three months of starting your freelance work. Application forms are available at any local unemployment agency (Agentur für Arbeit), requests are to be made in person providing a form of ID.
Two conditions have to be met, first: all applicants must have been in a working position with insurance contributions or have claimed unemployment benefit according to SGB III for at least 12 months of the last 24 months before application. Second: the request for insurance has to be made within the first three months after starting freelance work.
On the downside, the monthly contribution of €50 for the first 2 years of freelance work (after that it will be twice as much) is to be paid entirely by the applicant. On the plus side, when the freelance work ends or one becomes unemployed because of lack of freelance work the time you paid into this compulsory separate proposal insurance will count just like a permanent employment position liable to insurance deduction so you will be entitled to unemployment pay.
To request the application form: www.arbeitsagentur.de/web…
Further information: www.existenzgruender.de/Sha…
From 6th – 8th of May this congress explores the scientific and applied aspects of:
advancements of health through dance & advancements of health for dancers.
There is an extensive program exploring all aspects of health advancements for dancers of all disciplines and, for the first time, exploring the possibilities of health advancements through dance for all ages and sections of society.
Online registration is open until 28th of March.
For further information: www.tamed.eu/ver…
Within the last 10 years the number of dance clubs for Parkinson patients has grown considerably worldwide. Starting as a spontaneous trend from the USA it is becoming more and more professional – in Germany as well. It could become a new field of work for dancers who are especially interested in dance therapy and willing to undergo special training for Parkinson-Dancing.
At the moment health insurance companies are discussing adding Parkinson-Dancing to their catalogue as a refundable service. If they decide on this – and the scientifically proven positive effects of dance for Parkinson patients makes a strong case – interest in professional courses will surely rise even further. At the moment, all fees for training courses must be paid privately which is financially not an option for everyone. Nevertheless, the mid-term development for this very specialised form of therapy is promising and Parkinson-Dancing has potential as a future career choice for dancers interested in this specific field!
A very informative interview on this subject with the dancer Lena Klein recorded on 9th of September 2015 is here: bamsch.blogspot.de/201…
Further information about Parkinson-Dancing at SuB Kultur e.V. and TanzTangente:www.tanztangente.de/par…
Information about a 2 day workshop (6th and 7th of May 2016) THE DANCER’S KNOWLEDGE –WHAT ELSE IS IT GOOD FOR? at the International Festival Dance and Theatre in Freiburg here: www.tanzundtheaterfestival.de/per…
The number of participants for this workshop is limited. Please apply here:braindance@theater.freiburg.de
As a tribute to the founder, the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers (IOTPD) has created the annual IOTPD Philippe Braunschweig Grant for retraining, which was awarded in 2014 to Sébastien Thill and in 2015 to Katie Allday.
This grant is intended for professional dancers who have had an international career and don’t qualify for support from any of the countries where they have danced. You should only apply for the IOTPD Philippe Braunschweig Grant if you do not get any support from one of the member organizations. The Stiftung TANZ – Transition Zentrum Deutschland is a member of IOTPD.
Application deadline: 30th of April.
More information: www.iotpd.org/IOT…