SO YOU THINK YOU CAN

Dance

"BARRIE"

The Search for Barrie’s Top Dancer of 2009!

So You Think You Can Dance “Barrie ’s first annual event was a huge success with over 80 dancers auditioning for the title of Barrie ’s Top Dancer for 2009.  The talent was amazing and we were so delighted to have dancers auditioning from the ages of 7 to 50 years old in a wide variety of dance disciplines from hip hop to belly dance, African tribal dance, tap, ballet and among the favorites contemporary jazz, you name it we watched it. Our adjudicating panel of Rob Martin (Industry leading photographer for L.A.), Danny Davalos (OIP Productions- Toronto), Mark Samuels (Do Dat Entertainment-Toronto) and Monica Tranter (founder of Tranter Institute and professional dancer for over 20 years) brought a great mix of enthusiasm, positive criticism and straight to the point insight for the dancers.  The adjudicators were overwhelmed with the amount of hidden talent in Barrie . 

Our top twenty two dancers performed for a standing room only crowd at the Celebrate Barrie Festival on Saturday June 6^th, 2009. Prizes were awarded to the top four dancers - Jr. Category (under 13 years of age) winner, Senior Category (over 13 years of age) winner, 1^st runner

up overall and Barrie ’s Top Dancer.

Congratulations to the winners in each category!

Barrie ’s Top Dancer-Stefanie Bruno

1^st Overall Runner Up-Lindsay Yanos

Senior Winner-Mikaela Carson

Junior Winner-Megan Burry

Barrie’s top dancers will receive prizes including dance wear from The Skater’s Choice 510 Bryne Drive Barrie, summer intensive scholarship workshops from OIP Dance of Toronto and Tranter Institute 610 Huronia Rd. Barrie.  The Top Dancer will also receive a professional photo shoot from Rob Martin Photography and representation from Ten Talent agency 610 Huronia Rd. Barrie , to help launch them into a variety of exciting industry opportunities.  The top dancers will have the opportunity to be featured in upcoming performance events throughout the Barrie area.

Tranter Institute would also like to thank all participants and look forward to a even larger event in 2010!!!

SOME OF THE COMMON QUESTIONS

Registration Information

ENTRANCE INFORMATION

Anyone can compete in as many disciplines as desired.  Independents, dance studios and dance crews welcome. The more numbers you audition, the more chances you will have to be seen Prior to the finals on June 6th, all entrants can audition in any of the chosen categories of dance - ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, music theatre, modern, hip hop, break dance, pop & lock, Latin, ballroom & swing.

ENTRANCE LEVELS

Level 1 - Kids……Dancers aged 6 to 12 years.

Level 2 - Teens….Dancers aged 13-18 years.

Level 3 - Open…..Dancers 19 years.

If you are entering groups, lines or crews you must fit into one of the three categories.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS / FEES

$40.00 per person per entry includes Dance Audition & 1 Workshop Class. (Workshop class not mandatory but is recommended)

Additional Workshop Classes are available for dancers at an additional fee of $20.00 per person/per workshop.  Please see workshop schedule for details.

Workshop Schedule

Junior and senior level workshop classes are based on entrance ages as listed above.  An additional fee of $20.00 per class will be applicable for extra classes dancers wish to be in.

9:30-10:45am-Junior Jazz- Monica Tranter

11:00-12:15pm-Senior/Open Jazz- Monica Tranter

12:30-1:45pm-Junior Hip Hop-Mark Samuels

2:00-3:15pm-Senior/Open Hip Hop- Danny Davalos

3:15-4:15pm-Marks Repertoire- Mark Samuels

The Marks repertoire class is open to all dancers but they should expect that it will be at an intermediate to advanced dance level.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE BARRIE

Registration will be accepted up until one hour prior to audition start times, if space is permitted.

All entries are to be paid in full at time of registration and are NON REFUNDABLE.  All fees are to be paid by Visa/Master Card, American Express, certified cheque, money order or cash. Please see payment information listed below.

AUDITION RULES & REGULATIONS

• All audition pieces must not exceed 3 minutes in length.
• Candidates must audition in attire well suited for their performance piece.
• All music must be provided on CD format.  One piece only on CD  (it is recommended that a second CD be brought for back up).
• Candidates must label their music CD with their name, phone number and title of performance piece(s).
• All clothing must be logo free.
• Music which contains explicit lyrics will not be allowed.
• If you are selected as a top 30 finalist you must be available for Celebrate Barrie’s “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE BARRIE  Final Showcase where the winner will be selected. 

• The Final Showcase will be held at Barrie’s Centennial Park on Saturday, June 6^th, 2009 from 5pm to   8 pm.

JUDGING PANEL

Our panel of judges are professionals who have been in this industry for 15-30 years. They include some of Canada’s top choreographers, dancers, agents and photographers. They can be seen in film and television, reality shows, music videos and commercials. These professionals work and train in New York and L. A. working with some of the Stars in the Industry. The panel is hoping to find some of the hidden talent in Barrie and area and help guide them to a future in the Entertainment Industry!

DO DAT ENTERTAINMENT

Dat Entertainment is Canada ’s premier provider of professional dancers, choreographers, casting services, corporate entertainment and artist development.  Operated by Founder and Choreographer, Luther Brown; President, Ryan Robinson; and Business Manager, Wayne Samuels , Do Dat has played a key role in developing Toronto ’s dance scene. Well-recognized within Toronto’s dance community, Do Dat Entertainment has been successful in setting new industry standards and gaining global recognition for their talented and innovative performance and flair.

Developing talents who seek training from choreographer Luther Brown gain the confidence needed to deliver a show-stopping performance.  The routines that are composed leave audiences in astonishment, as Do Dat consistently pushes the boundaries of dance, presentation and originality.      

Do Dat Entertainment’s services are suitable for all clients, ranging from dancers seeking to improve their dancing abilities to corporate clients looking for event entertainment

Corporate clients who have benefited from our custom-tailored services include:

Honda, Disney/Family Channel, M&M Chocolate, NIKE, Kentucky Fried Chicken and The Toronto International Film Festival

Do Dat Entertainment has provided its talented dancers and trend-setting choreography for a variety of major events in the entertainment industry.  Some of these notable events include:

So You Think You Can Dance Canada, 2008 Montreal F1 Grand Prix,  Janet Jackson Performance – The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Seven Day Fool Music Video – Jully Black, Debbie Allen L.A – Hip Hop Dance Intensive Workshops, Shawn Desman – live shows & tours, 2006 MTV Europe Awards – Diddy Performance, 2006 Much Music Video Awards – Nelly Furtado ft. Timbaland, Nike Women Campaign Commercials and Honey (Motion Picture) – starring Jessica Alba & Lil Romeo

For further information, please visit http://www.dodat.com

WORKSHOP FACULTY

Monica Tranter

Bright, dynamic and charismatic are just a few of the adjectives that describe Monica.  A full member (Ballet-Chechetti) with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, full member Dance Educators of America (jazz and tap),  she has trained with the National Ballet of Canada, "Steps" on Broadway,  Broadway Dance Center and is a former graduate of and performer for Canada's Randolph Dance Academy for the Performing Arts. The former head of the Dance Department for St. Lawrence College’s music theatre performance program, she acted as head choreographer for their music theatre touring season. Monica who owns and operates Tranter Institute and Ten Talent Management in Barrie was a key player in the Toronto dance and talent scene with her highly renowned training center MBS Performing Arts Institute.

She has trained and managed some of Canada’s leading singers, dancers and actors and has garnered recognition for her work in the film industry with Take the Lead, Honey, Chicago, and Step Up just to name a few.  This talent powerhouse has worked with top performers including Janet Jackson, Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Dan Ackroyd, The Tragically Hip, and Canadian Idols Gary Beals and Ryan Malcolm.

Rudi Quammie Williams

Rudi is an arts and business professional that has dedicated much of his time to the study of percussion instruments and the business of the arts. Quammie is a graduate of the Schulich School of Business’s M.B.A. program with specialization in Arts and Media Management as well as York University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program.  As a business leader, professional performer,a student and teacher of African and African Diasporic music, Quammie has touched many with his talents.

He treasures the experiences he has had. They have become the creative building blocks that allow him to contribute to the presentation and communication of culture and arts in their many manifestations for the betterment of all.

Mark Samuels

Dancing has always been a part of Mark Samuels’s life
and with Do Dat Entertainment, Toronto’s premiere          
dance company; he turned his passion into a career.  
 
Samuels is a sought after choreographer and dancer 
known for his professionalism, positive attitude, and 
dancing abilities.  Samuels joined Do Dat Entertainment
in 1996, and since then performed with top musicians 
and entertainers, such as Eva Avila, Nelly Furtado, and 
Jully Black.  His work in music video and television 
productions include artists such as Missy Elliot, 
Shawn Desman, and Maestro.  
 
Samuels has also worked extensively with many 
American musicians, such as Mariah Carey, Wyclef 
Jean, and Nivea.  His proudest accomplishments 
consist of the Video Game Awards with Kelis (2004), 
the Scream 3 tour with Mario (2003), and the Source
 Awards with Mary J. Blige (2002).With more then 10 
years of experience in dance, Samuels is an established
dance instructor in Toronto, teaching hip hop classes 
and workshops across Canada, and is an aspiring 
music producer. Dancing has always been a part of 
Mark Samuels’s life and with Do Dat Entertainment, 
Toronto’s premiere dance company; he turned his 
passion into a career.  
 
 
 
Danny Davalos

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Danny has been dancing since the age of seven and holds additional training in jazz, folklore and contemporary. Today however, Danny's specialty lies in the Hip Hop world and now holds an extensive performing experience background in Canada and the United States. Throughout Danny's career he has performed and choreographed for many Latin American artists such as Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalia, and Pauline Rubio, to name a few.

Now residing in Toronto, Canada, Danny has had the chance to work with some Canadian artists as well, such as The Boomtang Boys, Annik Gagnioc, Love Inc., as well as Canadian Idol - Gary Beales, Ray Robinson, Keisha Chante, Jully Black and Shawn Desman. In addition, Danny has also had the opportunity to be apart of one of the most popular projects in Canada : Pop Stars (The One) as the main Choreographer in the show.  Along with dancing and choreography, Danny is the proud owner of O.I.P Dance Centre - Home of Do Dat Entertainment.

AUDITION TIMES & LOCATION

REGISTRATION FORMS CAN BE EMAILED, FAXED OR PICKED UP AT DAY OF AUDITION.

email: mona@tranterinstitute.com

Phone: (705)730-7678

Preliminary auditions will be held at;

Tranter Institute

610 Huronia Rd Unit 11 (at Mapleview East across from the Cedar Links driving range)

Barrie, ON L4N 0W5

Saturday May 30^th, 2009 10:00am

Thursday June 4^th, 2009 2:00pm

Final auditions will be held at: Centennial Park as a part of The City of Barrie’s “Celebrate Barrie”

Main Stage June 6^th, 2009 5:00pm-8:00pm

The 30 finalist will perform on the main stage after Do Dat Entertainment Company performs!

If you have further inquiries regarding

“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN Dance BARRIE”, audition and workshops please contact The Tranter Institute.

Phone: (705) 730-7678   Email: mona@tranterinstitute.com

www.tranterinstitute.com

DO Dat Entertainment Performs Live

Join us at the Finals and see the Do Dat Entertainment  Perform!!

Register for Dance Workshops or drop in with some of the choreographers from the Canadian Series

"So you think you can Dance "Barrie"

Danny Davalos

Mark Samuels

June 6th, 2009

Beginning at 9:30am

Hip Hop & Jazz