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San Diego Based Youth Arts Project

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We’re looking for a Finance & Operations Manager!

Join our team!

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated team-player to join our team as transcenDANCE’s Finance and Operations Manager!

The Finance and Operations Manager plays a critical role in the successful functioning of transcenDANCE. Partnering with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors in strategic decision making, this position is tasked with developing the organization’s systems and people as transcenDANCE continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced and successful finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact Creative Youth Development non-profit organization National City/San Diego.

transcenDANCE is a nationally recognized Creative Youth Development organization that has staged and produced more than a dozen original dance theatre productions in its lifespan. The holistic Program Model of CONNECT, CREATE, CONTRIBUTE offers year-round programs and services to teens and young adults in underserved San Diego communities.

Click here to see full job description and how to apply!

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2018 transcenDANCE Performance Group Selected!

We are excited to announce the members of our 2018 transcenDANCE Performance Group!  After three rounds of auditions, students were selected to be part of this year’s CREATE program and to participate in our unique curriculum that combines intensive dance and movement training with self-reflection and the examination of local and global social issues.  Over the next few months, students will work to co-create original dance pieces that will be performed live for audiences on July 20 & 21 at the Lyceum Theatre in downtown San Diego.  Stay tuned for more information about this year’s theme!

Congratulations to the following students!

Andrea
Jordan
Samantha
Marlene
Harim
Niza
Zayra
Alma
Isabella
Emily
Yesenia
Eliuth
Haydee
Carolina
Lily
Akira
Jennifer
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Members of the 2018 transcenDANCE Performance Group
Save the Date!  
Light Within the Cracks
July 21 & 22 at 7pm
Lyceum Theatre in San Diego

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2018 AUDITIONS

Do you LOVE TO DANCE??

transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project is looking for San Diego & National City high school students to join the 2018 transcenDANCE Performance Group!  

AUDITIONS
Saturday, February 17th, 11am – 3pm
at the transcenDANCE Studio:
200 East 12th St., National City, CA 91950

SIGN UP TO AUDITION NOW!
(Click here!)

No dance experience necessary!
Come learn about our program, meet new people, dance, and have fun!

We are looking for passionate, fun, open-minded, hard-working teens to be part of this year’s CREATE program. Selected students will learn dance technique and performance skills from teaching artists and choreographers and will also explore themes of leadership and social empowerment through the performing arts.

Click here to sign up to audition now!

CREATE PROGRAM Information:

  • 2018 program runs March through July
    • During school year: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm-7pm + select Saturdays 10am-4pm
    • Spring break: daily practices
    • Summer break: Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm
    • 3-day off site overnight retreat
  • Performance in July is co-created by students and performed in a professional theater

What is the transcenDANCE Performance Group?

The transcenDANCE Performance Group is part of our legacy CREATE program.  It is made up of a select group of teens who love to dance.  Throughout the spring and summer, the group works together with professional choreographers and teaching artists from around the community to put together a compelling dance theatre performance that incorporates the dancer’s personal stories. At the end of the summer, the dancers perform in front of live audiences at a professional San Diego theater!

How much does the program cost?

Our CREATE program is 100% free for all students selected to be part of the transcenDANCE Performance Group!  We also provide lunches for you for every rehearsal and a city bus pass to get to and from rehearsal if you need it.

Who is eligible for auditions?

High school students ages 14-19 years who live in National City and surrounding communities.

What if I can’t commit to the whole program because of school or other conflicts?

We encourage everyone to come to auditions regardless of any conflicts so we can get to know you.  However, it is required for dancers to be able to commit to the enitre program.  If school schedules or other conflicts are an issue, we can work out a way for you to still attend portions of the rehearsals, but not actually perform in the production.

What do I have to do at the auditions?

The CREATE performance group auditions are designed to be non-competitive and fun!  We will not make you learn any tough dance combinations in advance or perform by yourself.  Think of it more as attending a day of fun

dance classes where our staff will be observing and working with you.  We are looking for hard workers who love to dance and learn and work well with others.  Most of all, we are looking for positive attitudes and a willingness to share your spirit through dance and performance.  Be prepared to move a lot — wear comfortable clothing and bring snacks and water.

What else do I need to know?

During auditions, transcenDANCE staff will be evaluating you based on dance ability and enthusiasm.  We will select approximately 40 students to move on to the next round of auditions.  Round two auditions will require you to turn in a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and bring a parent or guardian to an orientation and interview.  We will be evaluating your commitment and parent support during these interviews.  After the interviews, we will select a final group of approximately 24 students.  Any students who move on to round 2, but are not selected for the performance group, will be placed on an alternates list and invited to attend technique classes throughout the spring/summer.

I still have questions!

Great!  We have answers.   E-mail our CREATE Program Manager at amanda@tdarts.org or our CREATE Company Manager at viviana@tdarts.org.

SEE YOU AT THE AUDITIONS!  WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
SIGN UP HERE!

–transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project Staff

Read about past CREATE programs and themes!

 

 

transceDANCE at San Diego Airport