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We are happy to announce the arrival of the Dance Resource Center's SPACE GRANTS FOR ARTISTS, a new program designed to serve the needs of Los Angeles based emerging artists. The primary goal of Space Grants for Artists is to promote the creation of new works by emerging artists by providing three (3) hours of weekly, cost-free rehearsal space over a period of three months. The program will...

Exploring Engagement and Los Angeles Dance: A Conversation with Rick Noguchi of the James Irvine Foundation By Monica Belli and Shayna Keller The DRC is excited to share our conversation with Rick Noguchi, Senior Program Officer in the Arts for the James Irvine Foundation*. We based our questions on the Irvine Foundation’s recent introduction of its new grantmaking strategy, the...

The term "cutting edge" is often used to describe and promote dance companies and choreographers. Companies tout their guest choreographers as "cutting edge" and independent artists describe themselves as such. What do artists, critics, and producers mean when they use this term? Do they mean that an artist has achieved the highest level of development; that he/she is at the forefront of an...

We are excited to announce that our next Dance Lounge will be taking place at the Blankenship Ballet in Downtown LA. Come enjoy an evening of dance, conversation, and a mini-class by our special guest teacher, Mindy Krasner! Contact membership@drc-la.org for more details. OCTOBER 23, 2011 from 6-8PM Blankenship Ballet 501 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA, 90013 FREE to DRC members...

After a few months, we've built a list of venues, companies and producers who are willing to offer continuing discounts to card-carrying DRC members. You get more shows, and dance companies get more support. Below is a showcase of who's on board so far--thank you so much to our dedicated members! As we continue to update the website, their information will be posted under member benefits....

The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles is currently seeking three interns for our fall season, beginning October 3rd. All candidates must submit application materials by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH AT MIDNIGHT. Interviews will be conducted the week of September 26th - 30th. Internships are unpaid, but students may be able to receive school credit. As an additional perk, interns will...

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company is seeking an experienced dance teacher to instruct an hour-long beginning/intermediate breaking class to students ages 9-18 years old on Tuesday evenings from 6pm-7pm in Torrance, CA. These are ongoing classes that run in 10 week sessions beginning June 28. You must have teaching experience and be good with kids! Salery dependent upon experience. If...

DANCE LOUNGE a little talk...a little fun...all DANCE DanceLounge - a program of the DRC - is a new bi-monthly gathering for LA dancers. Abbreviated dance classes, with a new style each month, transitions into cocktails (ID required, non-alcoholic beverages available) and socializing. This month's Dance Lounge is Flamenco Fusion - combine passion, footwork, and modern/jazz to create the...

I checked through the Hollywood Fringe 2011 line up and was a bit disappointed that there isn't more dance represented. Kudos to Lace Theater/ La Danserie who seem to be the only other decidedly dance performance in the Hollywood Fringe aside from my group Megill & Company. I hope that everyone in the DRC LA community will come out and support dance in the Fringe. Fringe festivals are...

Thank you to all who joined us for the 20th Annual Lester Horton Awards on May 15, 2011, at Live Arts Los Angeles. We were honored to celebrate the excellent nominees and special award winners as well as the greater Los Angeles dance community. Stay tuned, we'll soon be posting pictures from the event! 2010 Horton Award Winners Outstanding Achievement in Performance -...