Based on the information received from the various candidates it is felt that the selection of an instructor is possible.

Therefore, USA Dance LA County Chapter is no longer receiving names for this position.

USA Dance would also like to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their tremendous response in helping with this very important program. The future of dancing is in the youth we train.

The location is at two inner city schools. The pay rate is $35/hr, with a maximum of two hours on a single day per school week, not to include school vacation days.

An interview selection process will be implemented and all applicants will be notified of interview date and time. Applicants will be required to submit a short resume, at the time of interview, describing their experience and qualifications.

Those interested should submit their name and contact information and/or inquiries to Jerry Hernandez at dancerjerry58@yahoo.com.

ASTRA

This is a wonderful gothic story full of costume and music based on the themes of Edgar Allen Poe.  Please visit the website for more info. www.astradance.com

Details: The show runs October 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31 at the Million Dollar Theater and the El Rey theater. If cast, you must be available on these dates starting at 6:00 pm.  You must also be available to attend a few rehearsals, which will mostly be in the evenings and an occasional weekend.  Rehearsal Schedule is between September 12 – October 20th, Sun – Wed.  (USA Dance cast will only be required at select rehearsals)

Your compensation is 2 complementary tickets and the wholesale cost of an Astra t-shirt.  Your name will also be listed in the show program and on the Astra website in the cast section.

COME TO HAVE FUN!! Audition Schedule is as follows:

SATURDAY, JULY 31 

Ensemble Act II (USA Dance members) 4:00 – 6:00PM

- register @ 4:00PM
- warm-up 4:15PM – 4:30PM
- Auditions 4:30PM – 5:30PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

10:00AM – 2:00PM

- CALL BACKS for main cast
- Anyone unable to attend Saturday’s auditions

AUDITION LOCATION:

International Dance Academy
6755 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 463-8865

Here is more info:
Auditioning dancers can come with a partner, or alone; they must bring appropriate ballroom dancing shoes, wear slim, comfortable pants for men, tights and/or flowing skirt above the ankle for women; we recommend bringing water, a piece of fruit and a small towel.  If you don’t have a photo and resume, be prepared to have your photo taken at the audition and fill out our Audition Form. 

We are looking for intermediate WALTZ and basic VIENNESE WALTZ ability and knowledge.  Any performance or competition experience is an asset, but NOT NECESSARY.  Be prepared to be at the auditions for a maximum of 3 hours to sign in, get a number, fill out the forms, get a photo taken, and dance with different partners.  (Hopefully it will be less).  You be asked to dance all together, just like at a ball, with music playing.  Then you’ll be broken out into smaller groups where we’ll change around partners…etc.  Then you will be asked to follow some simple choreography relevant to the actual piece you’ll be performing in the show.

Still have questions? Please contact Autumn Fawn, Producer at autumnonpurpose@gmail.com

Julie Billig

USA Dance L.A.County Chapter member-volunteer Julie Billig recently announced her retirement as Co-Chair of our
Senior Outreach Program.
 
Serving for the past year, Julie worked alongside Co-Chair Laura Harvell to organize and also participate in our chapter’s Senior Outreach performances.
 
In addition to organizing and inspiring our Senior Outreach dancers, one of Julie’s many contributions was to arrange video tapings of the performances. These videos were made available to participants and provided to us to use on the USA Dance L.A. County YouTube channel.
 
Laura Harvell shares, “Julie  was instrumental in growing this program through all her work in bringing in more volunteers to our program.  Her enthusiasm and outreach to many friends have truly added more volunteers and more diversity of dances and styles for the enjoyment of the seniors. She certainly left her mark on the Senior Outreach program and we will miss her.”
 
Replacing Julie as Co-Chair will be Susan Barr, a Los Angeles County chapter member and dedicated performance troupe member.
 
Laura Harvell will continue as Co-Chair of Senior Outreach for a second term.
 
Senior Outreach is a volunteer program where USA Dance L.A.C. members visit local senior assisted living centers to perform ballroom dance and also engage the seniors in dancing themselves. For information about volunteering, contact Laura Harvell at lauraharvell@mac.com

On Saturday, May 29, Yelena & Artemi from Hollywood Academy of United Team will host Fly Me to the Moon, at United Dance Studio in Van Nuys.

The dance features a complimentary Samba lesson, a performance featuring Artemi and Andrea, Dance Hosts, door prizes, free food, drinks and parking.

To top it off, the dance features a whopping $4 discount admission price for USA Dance Los Angeles County Chapter members! (USA Dance L.A.C. members with card enter for $10 vs $14 for regular admission).

*7:00 Open Doors
*7:15 p.m. Complimentary Samba Lesson
*8:00 p.m. General Dancing with Mixers and Dance Hosts
Location: United Dance Studio (Quickstor)
6615 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406
(DO mapquest as it’s not easy to find.)
Cost:  $14 (USA dance members with card enter for $10)

For further info call 818.445.2262 or 818.448.9593

Can’t make it this weekend? Fly Me to the Moon is every 4th Saturday of the month — dance style for the lesson varies.

David Grace is a South Bay/Harbor-area professional dance instructor who for the past several years has taught ballroom classes for USA Dance L.A.C’s Middle School outreach program. His new dance helps supports the Lodge’s community programs, including Relief for Haiti Earthquake victims and a Child Identification System that helps authorities track down missing or abducted children.

The dance kicks of with beginning and intermediate level dance workshops taught by David, starting at 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM, respectively. The workshops are followed by general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 PM.

Regular admission is $10 but USA Dance L.A.C. members with valid card will get in for $8!

International City Lodge #389 is located at 5155 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804.

For more info contact David Grace at (949) 278-1989 or captgrace@hotmail.com

Registration begins June 15 through September 6.  More info will be posted on the website in the coming weeks. 

For any questions, please contact Alexandra Caluen through her website

All ages and all partner-dance styles are welcome.

Leonid and Samantha recently partnered up after performing on tour across the United States with Louis Van Amstel’s theater company this past year.

Leonid, with previous partner, was a finalist of the United States in International Latin in both Amateur and Professional. Samantha was the former Youth National Ten Dance champion and USDC Youth Standard Champion.

The new partners will represent USA in International Amateur Ten Dance and plan to compete for the first time together this upcoming summer.

Samantha and Leonid teach indepently in various studios in LA. Contact them directly for more information: