News from Danish ITI & Theatre Union
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News from Danish ITI & Theatre Union
The 27th ITI World Congress. ITI has got a new structure, which means that the former “executive committee” is reorganized as “executive council” with five leaders in the“executive board”. We are proud to tell you that Denmark has got a member in this board, actually our chairman Heino Byrgesen who was voted in with an overwhelming majority. We wish him good luck! DITITU´s General Assembly. Danish ITI & Theatre Union holds general assembly 28,Oct. 1997. Theatre in Denmark. ITI yearbook 1996-1997. We are grateful for the many contributions, but if there is somebody who has not sent the registration form for the yearbook, we ask you to do it now. New telephone. +45 33 86 12 10. We have got a new telephone number because of new technical demands (digital central).
Odsherred Theatre Centre. Leaders Forum. 11 - 13 Nov. Dramatists greenhouse 23- 26 Nov. The above mentioned is just a brief selection of meetings/courses that Odsherred theatre centre holds in the near future. New exciting course material is under elaboration for 1998 and it is expected to be ready in January. ITI can now reveal that this year´s success “Mike Leigh course method” will be on again with special emphasis on dramatists. Remember that you can hold your own courses in co-operation with the Theatre Centre. Call and get the course material sent. Information: tel. 59932311 Jonna or Simon.
Fund for Danish-Norwegian Co-operation. Child & Theatre 14 - 16 Nov.´97. A seminar for persons and organizations that work with theatre for children and youth out of anartistical, political, pedagogical and/or intermediary starting point. The purpose is to give information about children and youth theatre in order to improve that quality and quantity of the Norwegian children theatre with the topic: Children theatre - a genre of its own? Preconditions for the growth of the Danish children and youth theatre today. How are the Danish group theatres organized? How to choose who to support? The seminar will be held at Schæffergården. Ermelundsvej 105, 2820 Gentofte. Information: tel.39 658264 Britt Tillisch.
New Regional Cultural fund in Copenhagen. During the regional cultural fund test in Copenhagen it has been decided to appoint a committee that will take care of the distribution of the funds to the different cultural fields. The committee will consist of members of the cultural committee of Copenhagen Municipality. In order to help the committee it has been decided to appoint a number of special councils, with three members in every council. The municipality has asked a number of central organizations within the theatre/dance/ and performance field, as well as “small city theatres” in Copenhagen to recommend candidates to the commision for - theatre/dance/ performance and a special council for children/ethnic minorities. In addition to this a number of special councils will be appointed. The committee after following the recommendation of the special council will hand out DK 27 millions to cultural projects in Copenhagen during the next three years.
Danish Theatre Clubs. Theatre seminar ´97 in Kolding, 28 - 30 Nov. This year DT holds a theatre seminar at Hotel Scandic in Kolding. This year´s topic is “Regional politic of culture” where a number of theatre personalities will participate in the panel. Litten Hansen, Trevor Dav ies, Paul Bache, Göran löfdahl from Sweden etc. Ebbe Lundgaard the Minister of Culture will take part in the debate on the last day. Information: 33 15 4248 Anne Petersen.
The House of Theatre - Odense. On 4 Oct. starts the House of Theatre in Odense. The building will be the framework for the activities of three independant theatres - three theatres each with its own profile. These theatres are Skægspire, Vintapper Theatre and Gadesjakket. In connection with the opening these three theatres will hold a mini-festival with eight different performances from Saturday 4, Oct. at 3 p.m. In the future the House of Theatre will also be able to offer professional guest performance an “Opera Scene Performance” Information: 66 148844 - 66 113106 or 66 144021
Participation in a festival in Costa Rica. The festival will take place between the 14 -22 March 1998 in the capital San José. The tittle of the festival is “ San José por la paz” and it is the VI festival de las artes. The festival committee under the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica invites the Danish theatres to participate too. According to what has been informed all the costs regarding the staying in Costa Rica will be covered, transport will be paid only on special occasions. Information : tel. 33 110885 Costa Rica General Consul in Copenhagen.
E.C. support to culture - The Kaleidoskop Programme. Support to cultural arrangements/projects that are carried out in partnership (at least 3) across the borders. The programme Kaleidoskop gives the possibility to have partners from countries outside the E.C. too. ( for instance Norway, the Baltic countries, Poland etc) deadline 30/11/97 Information +45 33144140
Transit Women - Theatre Politics. Odin theatre - Nordic theatre lab. With the starting point in the Magdalena Project (Int. Network of Women in Contemporary Theatre) Odin theatre - Nordic theatre lab wishes to continue the debate concerning theatre/women politics with a festival/seminar 5- 9 Nov.´97. The purpose of the festival is to focus on the possibilities of the theatre as an active partner in the political life/society. The festival addresses to female artists, intelectuals, students and others that in different ways are interested in the social and political roles of the theatre. Information: 97 410482 Rina Skeel. E-mail Odinteat@ post 4.tele.dk.
“Salto” Dance Scene Greenhouse - dance festival for children and youth. Dance festival for 3rd consecutive year from 13 - 18 October at Dansescenen in Copenhagen and this year together with Dansstationen in Malmö. There will be many performances of different groups and in addition to this an extensive workshop programme. Information: Dansescenen 35488300.
Song workshop and Qi Gong Biyunmetoden. Song workshsop with Marie Bergmann during 10 - 14 Nov. Limited number of participants. A Qi Gong method course will be held during 15 -16 Nov. Qi Gong is very suitable for vocal training. Informaton : DAF Tel. 33 226677.
Inspiring signals & tips for the lightning of the scene. Theoritic course for the light technicians with previous experience in light structure by Peter Glatz. Methods about how to avoid blinding the dancers, while keeping the original ideas. Considerations about the implementation itself of the light in the performance and a lot more. Place TEF Copenhagen. 25 Nov.´97. Information: Tel. 33 862626 - E-mail: tef @image.dk.
Pyrotechnics/firework course. Lars Barfoed from Tune firework factory draws on their extensive experience aout what kind of firework can be used and how they can be used in the performance. Smoke ,blank shots, big bangs, smaller explosions, flashes etc. How to keep firework powder. Prevention of accidents. During the course there will be the possibility to solve specific problems according to the participants´ needs.Tune firework factory. 4, Nov.´97. Information: 33 862626 E-mail: tef@image.dk.
Stockholm Cultural City ´98. Information: tel.0046 8 698 1998 Fax:0046 8 698 1999, Kristin Rasmussen Eklund.
Gothemburg Dance and Theatre Festival 98. Sweden biggest festival of modern dance and theatre. There is an extensive programme that can be obtained after request at the festival main office. The festival will be held during 22 - 29 August ´98. Those who want to participate as theatre/theatre groups in 1998, are already welcome to contact Gothenburg Dance & Theatre festival. Norra Hamnagatan 8, 41114 Gothemburg, Sweden. Information: tel. 0046 31 611273 Fax 0046 31 7741187.
Todin “ A dancer´s renaissance” Career change for dancers - A weekend course especially for dancers and the staff of the National Trade Union, but leaders of companies and dance pedagogues are also welcome. Paul Bronhurst and Linda Yates will introduce both the Dutch, and the English transition programmes. Moreover the different aspects of a career change will be dealt with. The course will take place in Helsinki, Finland 28 - 30 Nov.´97. Application before the 5. Oct. Information: tel.+45 31 224555 Kierstin Andersson. Teater og Dans i Norden.
Dance Research Conference Nordic forum for Dance Research conference from 13 to 16 Nov. at Hotel Aurora in Helsinki. The topic of the conference is...Focus on writing and interpreting dance history, from whose perspective we study source material and we construct narratives... the purpose of the conference is to take part in the developing and expansion of the dance history research. Information: 00358 32157 574 E-mail: jp 37103@uta..fi.Ms. Jaana Parviainen or 00358 9 278 3012 Eija Salo-Lange.
Children and youth theatre festival in Gävle. The big children festival will be held during 17-21 Nov. ´97 and includes according to the festival the best within Swedish children theatre including seminars and much more. Information: Marianne Minell, Kultur Gävle box 801, S-801 30 Gävle tel.+46 26179417.
Theatre Festival for youngsters Gothenburg. For 3rd consecutive year Theatre Centrum in Gothenburg arranges a group festival during 15 -19 Oct. Ten theatres from Gothemburg and an Icelandic guest performance will participate this year. In addition to this there are 4 seminars. Furhtermore the festival gives the possibility of seeing 3 new children/youth theatre centre. Kolibri theatre is the co-ordinator of the practical things of the festival. Information: +46 31120906. If necessary Eriksdotter.
Unesco - Conference in Stockholm From 30, March to 2 April 1998 an International conference entitled “Policy of culture for the development”.There will be many participants from NGO organizations. During the conference the conference the Swedish theatre union, among others will hold a conference with the tittle - Language and identity - and Children theatre. Information: Swedish ITI 0046 8 462 2530.
Cultural capital ´97 Thessaloniki, Greece. Internet address: www.culture 97. gr/indes-eng.html. Theatre tips: most of what takes place on the theatre/dance performance can be found reading Exostis, which is a magazine/newspaper with entertainment news and a lot more. Once one has arrived in Saloniki it is possible to visit the turist information office located in town in order to get information about theatre performances. The Swedish office of the cultural capital (Stockholm will be the host during 1998) perhaps can help with some information. Contact Kjell Holmstrand via E-mail.Thessaloniki ´97@ hotmail.com. Of course it is possible to contact the office of the cultural capital in Thessaloniki or search in their extencive Homepage. Information : 0030 31 867 860 Fax 0030 31 867 870. E-mail: thessaloniki@culture97.gr. Http www.culture97gr/index-eng.html.
Millenium response: Placing Classic Greek Theatre “The Aristotle University Thessaloniki” and the International Federation for theatre research in connection with the cultural year ´97 will hold a major conference that will focus on the classic Greek theatre in the present society. Anthropologists, theatre researchers, critics, dramatists, instructors and actors.Information: 0030 31997424 Fax: 0030 31 997432. Prof. Elizabeth Sakellaridon, Aristotle University.
3rd European Theatre Directors Forum During 12 - 14 December a seminar for instructors will be held in Thessaloniki. The topic is Tendencies and present events in the European theatre. The meeting is arranged by the Directors Guild of Great Britain in co-operation with the Hellenic Centre of the ITI. Information: The directors guild of Great Britain, 15 - 19 Great Tichfield St. London W1P 7FP Alex Chisholm.
Performing Arts Managements UK 98. “Building new audience” During 15 -23 April 1998 the British Council has arranged a seminar an international seminar where different persons from festivals in London and “Glasgow Cultural Capital” will refer to their experience about sponsorship, marketing, the role of the festivals in the cultural life and the development of new strategies in the effort to find an audience. The seminar starts in Glasgow and continues in London. Price, accommodation etc. As well as the application form can be obtained via internet or at the British Council. Dr. Michael Sørensen - Jones Gammel Mønt 12, 3 1117 Copenhagen K. Tel. 33 112044 & 33 112047 Fax: +45 333215 please give the seminar number 8025. Information: www.britcoun.org/seminars.
River Art ´98 Festival Belgrade The festival is a big international cultural manifestation and will take place from June until the beginning of Sept.´98. Many events will take place during River Art ´98. Numerous video projections, individual performances, small theatres, avant garde groups. After the festival a choice of different events will be presented in Aachen, Germany under the leadership of Forum of International Art. Concerning the active participation in the festival it it possible to get more information at the Danish Embassy in Belgrade, or from Prof. Dr. Becker leader of Ludwig Forum. Information: 003811660759 Rigmor Ludvigsen DK Embassy Belgrade 00492411807100 Wolfgang Becker.
MA education in Community Dance Laban Centre for movements and dance in London offers now a MA dance course in Community Dance (the gathering of professional dancers/choreographers and the local society. For instance groups of students/parents staff, high school students, local projects etc.) the course is held in english and can be followed from Denmark (letter correspondance) but the participants have to attend an assembly in Laban Centre in London during 3-4 weeks after 2 years. The course starts in July ´98. The purpose of the course is to give a theoretical background (or practical introduction to Community Dance method). The study should give the principles and practises of community dance and embrace a wide range of organizing skills, including planing, administration, managements organization etc. Information +44 1816924070 E-mail mailbox@laban.co.uk Karren Griffen.
International workshop on Commedia dell´arte (Venice). The worshop is arranged by Teatro a l´Avogaria/Scuola Teatrale Giovanni Poli and it takes place in December . The workshop is composed of different specialities within Commedia dell´Arte with teachers from Lecoq in Paris and Theatre Mime in Barcelona among others. In addition to this there will be several Italian specialists. The programme will be sent after request. Information: 00353 1 677 8439/8122 Fax 003536797709.
Academy of Experimental Dance - Theatre “Butoh” The academy is located in the countryside of Tenerife. The intention of the Academy is to give the dancer possibilities to develop a broad and efficient scenic expression to interpret and describe the body as unavoidable and persistent in all manifestations, even behind the most refined philosophy. The seminar includes physical training, different workshops that as well as the physical training originate from Japanese “butoh” dance. At the same time the participants will become acquainted with Qi Gong exercises. The seminar takes place from January to June ´97, and it is intended for dancers from the whole Europe. Information :+4531557793 Jens Peter Lystrup Madsen.
Modern Klassieke Dance Brussels, Antwerpen, Gent. International dance performances from 20 Sept.´97 to 12 June ´98 in co-operation with theatres in Belgium with the Balletdu Grand theatre de Geneve Twyla Tharp and Group Emile Dubois. The programme can be sent. Information: 0032 3 2310784.