Free Flow Dance Theatre company is seeking an understudy for our company dancers for the 2013 season. Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, have advanced level dance training in ballet and contemporary dance, be quick to learn and prepared to perform with the company as understudy. Rehearsals take place Tues 5-6:30, Wed 4:30-6:30 Friday 4:30-6:30 at the Free Flow Dance Centre 224 25th St. W. Saskatoon. To start ASAP after June 26th. Understudy is an unpaid position with the option for paid performances and for possible future paid contracts with the dance company. The job is perfect for emerging professionals looking for experience with a professional company. Please contact artistic director: Jackie Latendresse at or call 306-665-5998 for more information.

The company is currently funded by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Canada Council for the Arts and the City of Saskatoon.
The position includes free company classes and studio usage.

ATTENTION: COMMUNITY AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Free Flow Dance Theatre Company is pleased to announce its participation in the Community Grant program, funded by the City of Saskatoon. This grant allows us to provide FREE dance workshops to local community and non-profit organizations. Workshops are one hour in length and offered in a variety of dance styles, including medieval, Latin, ballet and creative movement. We believe that dance should be accessible to everyone, so the location and difficulty level of each workshop will be based on the capabilities of those involved.

Free Flow Dance has been teaching free workshops to community organizations since 2009, including Tamara's House, Central Haven Special Care Home, Saskatoon Convalescent Home, International Women of Saskatoon, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon, Light of the Prairies Society and the Avenue Community Centre.
Here's what some of the past participants had to say:
“Thank you all so much for the opportunity to move to the groove in such a relaxed judgement free environment.”
“You made me see my body in a new light.”
“...you as a team worked well together and adapted well to all the different physical and cognitive levels of the participants.”
“I learned to look for opportunities outside of the box for healing.”
“The staff at Free Flow adapted the program on a person to person and moment to moment basis to encompass all of our needs.”
“The enthusiasm you demonstrated was contagious. There were many smiles and laughter during and after the workshop.”
“It put me into a more positive way of thinking.”

Further questions and applications may be submitted to or Jackie Latendresse at . You may also reach us by phone at (306) 665-5998. Please note: preference will be given to adult groups whose members would otherwise lack access to such programming.

Free Flow Dance Studio Schedule - Winter 2013

Registration Information

Early Registration is available in advance by printing out our online registration form and mailing it along with your deposit cheque for $50 to J. Latendresse 224 25th St. W. Saskatoon SK S7L 0C4. Please make all cheques payable to J. Latendresse. The remaining fees will be due by cash or cheque at the first class. Payments for class can be made in full by mail registration if that is preferred.

In Person Registration
Come by the studio for our Open House at 224 25th St. W. on Tuesday January 8th,2013 between 7-9pm to register for your classes in person. Stay tuned for a schedule of free mini classes. Payments can be made by cash or cheque.

Online registration
Payments for classes can now be made by pay pal or by echeck by sending a note with your full name, email address and the detailed list of classes you will be attending to: freeflowdance@hotmail.com Online pay pal or echeck registrations should be made in full please.

All classes will begin the week of January 13th, 2013

Class Fees: (All fees include taxes)
Booty Conditioning: $84 - (8 weeks)
Burlesque Level 1 - $105 (6 weeks)
Burlesque level 2+ - $126 (8 weeks) Must have completed level 1
Belly fit - $126 INCL GST for 10 weeks
Modern Dance - $126 (10 weeks)
Hula Hooping - $126 incl GST for 10 weeks, Space is limited. Hoops provided and available for purchase

Beginner Ballet for Burlesque Dancers
$50 for 4 weeks (no class Jan 20th)
This introductory class will focus on the development of grace and elegance through basic ballet techniques. Non- Burlesque Dancers are also welcome. Please have a pair of socks or ballet slippers and come dressed to move.

Foundation Belly Dance – class is for all levels of dance experience and to familiarize dancers to the Desert Beat Technique which is used in other classes. More details about class on website at www.innergrace.ca.

Oriental Belly Dance – focus will be on choreography while applying the Desert Beat Techniques, thus it is strongly encouraged to also take the Foundations Belly Dance class. Cane will be required for second choreography. Further details on website at www.innergrace.ca.

Tribal Belly Dance – will be a combination of American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion. Zills will be required for this class, see website for suggestion of where to purchase them, www.innergrace.ca.

Performance Belly Dance – class will focus on being a performer and what you can do to add to the audience’s experience. Class will be by membership card, and only open to those registered in classes offered on Monday by Desert Beats. See website for more details, www.innergrace.ca.

Booty Conditioning: A fun low impact exercise based class which combines stretch and tone exercises, yoga moves and dance with cheeky routines! Suitable for all body types and levels of fitness.

Burlesque Level 1: An introduction to the art of the "tease" including glove and stocking peels, parasols and fans, pastie making workshop, boa techniques, tassel twirling and the art of the striptease.

Burlesque Level 2: A continuation of level 1, this class focuses on character development and choreographic techniques. For the more advanced student who is looking towards creating new works and furthering technical practices.

The Saskatoon Improv Dance Collective is a group of men and women getting together to practice improvisational dance. Improv dance skills are introduced and practiced followed by an opportunity to use these skills in an Open Improv.
The first Thursday of every month is a special Open Improv Night. On these evenings the floor is open to improvisational dance for the entire class.
Drop-in fee is $10.00/class.
For more information contact Rusty: Phone: 249-2960. email: adixson@shaw.ca

Introduction of The Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method
Based on Alexander Technique, The Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method is a new way of looking at your daily movement such as sitting, standing, and walking. By focusing on head, neck, and spine alignment, we are aiming to get a better body structure and a posture, also to find a natural balance of the body. The class provides basic self maintenance exercises on the floor and the chair. Most of the exercises are slow and gentle. Not only dancers or body workers, but everyone lives in their own body, let's allow the body to feel free and open!!

Kathy Morgan is a certified Mitzvah Technique and Itcush Method Teacher. www.kmbodywork.com email: km.morgan@hotmail.com 373-7351. The participants need to register with Kathy.

Modern - A recreational contemporary dance class combining various techniques such as Limon and Graham technique with creative choreography skill building. Suitable for all levels of experience!

Hula-Hooping: Learn how to manipulate a hoop on and off of the body while moving in rhythm to music. Hooping allows for self expression and has a huge base of tricks that will amaze you! Fun, encouraging and uplifting fitness! Instructor Karla Dalnoki.

Please note* Drop in's are welcome in most classes but please call to confirm. Drop in fee $15 per class.

We are looking for contemporary and innovative musical compositions to set choreography to. So contact us at:
freeflowdance@hotmail.com or by phone at 665-5998.
Sample demos can be sent to:
J. Latendresse
224 25^th Street West Saskatoon SK S7L 0C4