Project Dance
Performing on Sat 17th Sept
at the 2011 Australian Dance Festival

Ev & Bow
Furious Angels
Choreographed by Sarah Boulter

The Dance Around The World Solo Competition is part of our mission to celebrate Australia's best in dance.  The competition is to recognize the up and coming new talent in our industry.  The winner will receive:

• One return airfare to Los Angeles, and a 14 Day Sourcedance Hollywood Tour which includes:
  
• Hotel Accommodation - 13 Nights (share 4 per room)
• Ground Transportation to all scheduled HOLLYWOOD TOUR events
• The opportunity to perform in the Choreographer’s Carnival Ball
• Professional designed costume for your performance at Carnivale
  
• Seminar and audition with LA’s most prestigious Dance Agency - MSA
• 2013 Hollywood Tour Tshirt
• Dinner Party
• Universal Studios Admission
• Laser Tag Admission
• 2013 Hollywood Tour DVD
  

We would like to thank our sponsors Dance Around The World & Sourcedance
for donating these amazing prizes! 

In 2011, we were so blown away by the talent of our finalists that we unanimously agreed that in 2012 the soloists deserve to be on the main stage!  The DATW Soloists will be a part of our Saturday night show and perform side by side with some of Australia's best showcase dancers, including:

• Project Dance (Choreographed by Squared Division)
• Collaboration - The Project (Choreographed by Paul Malek)
• TapWorks (Choreographed by Chris Horsey)
• Hollabak (Winners of 2011 People's Choice Awards)
• We Rule the Empire Empire Fashion Show (choreographed by Tony Czar)
• Ev & Bow (Choreographed by Sarah Boulter)
• Stephen Tannos & Morgan Choice Choreography
• Jonni Homsey Choreography
• LOcREaDO (Choreographed by Loredo Malcolm)
• Mad Dance House
• Australian International Performing Arts High School
• Instant Bun (As seen on "Australia's Got Talent")
• A-Live Entertainment (Featuring Finalists from "So You Think You Can Dance")
• ReQuest Crew (3 x World Hip Hop Champions)
• Marko Panzic Choreography
• Mitchell Woodcock Choreography
• Talia di Giulio
  
• Amanda Suk Choreography
  

Tickets From JUST $25 concession/ $35 Adult    

How To Enter The Competition:

• Competitors must be 15 years and over
• Competitors cannot be professional dancers (i.e. if you earn more than 50% of your annual income through dancing, you will be classified as a professional dancer)
• Competitors must participate in the premium workshops for the entire weekend of the Australian Dance Festival (as this is how they will get selected for the finals)  i.e. you must be registered for a weekend pass.
  
  
  
  
  
  

How The Competition Works:

• During the premium workshops on Saturday, our instructors will be on the look out for exceptionally talented students who stand out
• At the end of each workshop, one person from each workshop will be selected to dance in the finals on Saturday Evening (15th September)
  
• A total of 18 finalists will be chosen
• Finalists must dance a 40-60 second solo in front of our judges - please bring your own music and suitable attire
• Please note that solos must be rehearsed prior to the competition.  
• The Australian Dance Festival reserves the right of refusal and the judges' decision is final.  There will be no forum for a protest.
  

Judges

 
Jason Winters
From a very early age Jason has always been inspired by the soundtrack of life, pushing and pulling his mind and body in so many directions. Studying classical piano and percussion was the opening of many doors and the beginning of an insatiable appetite to explore the boundless world music had to offer. Soon came the overwhelming need to express this musical arena through the physical form. Having trained in south/central Florida in theater as well as Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern.

Performance/Company Affiliations: Jason began to work professionally in every genre and medium available. Getting the opportunity to perform, assist, and eventually choreograph with such incredibly influential people/companies has truly shaped his artistry and approach to movement. A few of these being Mia Michaels, Marc Dendy, Demetrius Klein, Odyssey Dance Utah, Southern Ballet Theater, Sol Kerzner’s Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Radio City Music Hall Productions, The Walt Disney World Co., and Cirque Du Soleil.
Also with European artists such as Anna Vissi, and on The Grammy Awards and numerous Superbowl halftime shows with artists such as Madonna, Eminem, Elton John, NSYNC, Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Moby and The Blue Man Group.

Teaching Experience: Jason has held staff positions at Joe Michaels (Miami, FL), Raskin (Orlando, FL), and currently at multiple Studios in New Jersey, Boston, and Tokyo. As well as master classes at Universities and Conventions around the world.

 

Liliana Maddams
Liliana Maddams is the Principal of LA Talent School, started dancing at 8 years of age.  She studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Singing and Acting and gained honours with distinction for her teacher’s certificate in all of these dance styles.  Liliana has teaching diplomas with the British Ballet, Australian Teachers of Dance and the Royal Academy of Dance.  At the age of 16, Liliana danced with the Queensland Ballet, touring for 6 months performing The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Cinderella.  On her return, Liliana attended a private college where she studied business management and business studies.

Liliana taught at LA Talent School for approximately 20 years.  Now retired from dancing, Liliana runs LA Talent School and is involved in the production of a variety of children’s television shows.

Nathan Wright
After a successful career as a performer, Nathan has become a highly sought after choreographer, both in Australia and Internationally. He has worked extensively in musical theatre and on large-scale events including the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and 14 musicals, having an ability to build a rapport with groups of varied and diverse performers.

He is highly respected in the industry and has been nominated for his work as both a choreographer and performer.


Tony Czar
Tony Czar, raised in many countries and cultures, currently resides in L.A. where he works with many of today's artists such as Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Iyaz, and New Kids on the Block. Tony enjoys teaching as much as he does choreographing for artists. He has been blessed with the opportunities to teach in such places as London, Spain, Poland, Guam, Japan, Switzerland, and Canada!! Tony has a message of self-confidence, positivity, and hope and intends to teach and spread that message as much as he can through his ministry of Dance.

Competition Times

	Dates	Times	Location	Cost
Premium Workshops	Sat 15th Sept Sun 16th Sept	10am - 5pm	Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre	Adults: $260 Conc: $170
Finals & Prize-giving	Sat 15th Sept	Doors Open 7pm Show Starts 7.30pm Finish by 9.30pm	Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre	Adults: $35 prepaid OR $40 at the door Conc: $25