Creative Dance Arts • Performance

DANCE MAGNIFICAT is the official dance company for Creative Dance Arts. Dance Magnificat is a licensed Arizona non-profit organization established to support fine arts education through assemblies, workshops and class instruction on-site to schools in Tucson, as well as presenting and participating in state-wide dance events. On May 3rd of this year, as part of National Dance Week, Dance Magnificat was one of 20 dance companies selected for “Celebration of Dance”, a sold-out concert at the Herberger Theatre in Phoenix.

CRITERIA FOR DANCING WITH DANCE MAGNIFICAT

Any individual from the community may participate in an annual summer concert produced by Dance Magnificat. The criteria for participation includes: enrollment in a technique class at Creative Dance Arts, the official school for this company. Consistency in class attendance, participation in rehearsals at the theatre, a costume fee/class and one performance fee is required by every student opting to perform in Dance Magnificat’s annual summer concert.

Any individual from the community who would like to have the opportunity of performing more than once a year, may either be invited or request to be considered for membership in Dance Magnificat. These dancers must demonstrate their technical ability, musicality, showmanship, preparedness for class/rehearsal, personal discipline and motivation, a positive attitude and behavior within the classroom, during rehearsals and in the community. The dancers who meet these standards and criteria set forth by the Artistic Director are selected to participate in the activities of the company on a pre-professional level. Dancers are sent an invitation to attend a placement session and general meeting. Based on age and experience, dancers are placed in one of three divisions: Children’s Group, Youth Group, Teen/Adult Group. Dancers and their parents must acknowledge their acceptance by submitting a signed contract which details their responsibilities and commitments of time, finances and personal behavior. If any of the stipulated requirements are not met, the dancer is given a verbal and written warning; subsequent disregard and non-compliance will be followed by dismissal from the company.

Upcoming Performances for the 2007-2008 Year

In the past, each of these company events have proven to be opportuinities to learn to work as a team toward a goal while having fun. We have provided as much information as possible with estimated costs for each event so you can decide how many companies in which you will participate. These events are mandatory for the assigned companies, so mark your calenders and plan ahead!

Oct 13-15 U of A Jazz Showcase                            April 26-27 West Coast Dance

Nov 16-17 Tucson Dance Showcase                      April 26 & May 4   Dance Inspiration

Dec 9-16 The Nutcracker                                   June 7-15  Annual June Concert  

Feb 8-10 Star Power

Early March DanceIn'spiration

March 8-9 LA Dance Magic