The Alternative Technique Class program was founded in 1998 by past Co-Artistic Director Jessica Runge. We offer innovative professional development workshops to professional dance artists, taught by established dance professionals. These are opportunities to explore alternative techniques and practices, as well as the creative visions and processes of diverse dance artists.
Use this page to find out about our new discount plan, how to register and the scholarships that we offer. We are also looking for billeting for some of our out-of-town ATC teachers and can offer an honourarium or free attendance to an ATC in exchange.
Be sure to also take a look at our ATC Program page, to see all the workshop descriptions, the bios of the teacher and the early bird dates.
For any questions contact the ATC Program Manager Tracey Norman at atc[at]series808.ca.
Take Advantage of our 2011/12 Loyalty Discount Rates!
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Secure your place by paying your deposit now (see below)!
This loyalty plan applies to all our 2011/12 ATCs. A $25 non refundable deposit is required for each ATC that you register for, and is required by the early bird dates listed in order to receive your discount (eg. 3 ATCs require a $75 deposit (3 x $25).
ATC participant spaces are limited. Please register early.
To register, first contact ATC Program Manager Tracey Norman at atc[at]series808.ca. Then complete the registration process either by paying online using Paypal or by sending a cheque made payable to Series 8:08. Deposits are $25 per ATC and non-refundable to secure your place. Please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and the name of the workshop you would like to attend.
To pay a deposit online using Paypal first choose the ATC you want to register for from the menu below, then click the Buy Now icon. This will take you to a Paypal page:
Or send us a cheque at:
Series 8:08
c/o Dance Umbrella of Ontario
476 Parliament Street, Second Floor
Toronto Ontario M4X 1P2
Call to Artists: Two scholarships are available in 2011/12 for Series 8:08's ATC Program
Application Deadline: September 15th of 2011
Series 8:08's Alternative Technique Classes program invites dance artists, both emerging and established, to apply for a training scholarship for our 2011/12 ATC Season. Scholarships will cover full participation in workshops by Margie Gillis, Susie Burpee, Shannon Cooney, Lee Su-Feh, Eryn Dace-Trudell, Nathan Dryden (SRT™/low-flying trapeze), Yves Candau, and 2 companies showing work at Harbourfront this season. See our ATC Program page for full workshop descriptions and dates.
Criteria:
Applicants must have graduated from a post-secondary training program (if you graduated in 2011 please provide two professional references). Applicants must be available to attend a minimum of 5 of our 9 workshops this season.
If selected, applicants will be required to contribute their experiences (2 blog entries) to the Series 8:08 blog.
Application:
A one page letter of intent, identifying where you are in your dance career and how this opportunity will benefit your artistic practice, and a maximum two-pages CV.
Email completed applications by September 15th of 2011 to Tracey Norman, at atc[at]series808.ca. Successful applicants will be notified by September 22nd of 2011.
If you would be interested in billeting any of our out-of-town ATC teachers you can contact ATC Program Manager Tracey Norman at atc[at]series808.ca. Please include in your email details of your apartment and when it is available, as well as its location, whether it is private or shared, non-smoking or smoking, and if you have pets. We can provide an honourarium for billets, or a billeter may attend an ATC workshop for free in exchange for billeting.
For our out-of-town participants, please see our Information page. We have details on the locations of our activities, as well as hospitality information about Toronto, for transportation, accomodations and healthcare in the city.
CADA members can apply to receive their rebate from their Training Subsidy Program.
Please do visit our website or find us on Facebook for updates, as we will continue to bring in guest teachers throughout the season, sometimes in addition to what is already programmed. You can also join our mailing list to be sure to receive all our updates.
The Series 8:08 Alternative Technique Classes program aims to provide a positive, supportive, and respectful learning environment, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves within the limit of their capacities and according to their abilities. We aim to offer participants the chance to learn from accomplished dance-artists who have made a significant contribution to dance in our community, and whose artistry inspires.
Series 8:08 reserves the right to remove participants from our classes in the event that their actions are deemed to interfere with our ability to provide the type of learning environment we aim to offer.
Each participant will be expected to take full responsibility for his/her involvement in the class, participating in accordance with his/her comfort and ability. To this end, all participants will be required to sign waivers accepting responsibility for their participation in class before attending our workshops. Waivers will be provided to particpants upon arrival at workshops.
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