Casting Notice/Angel Exit looking for two performers.

Casting Notice
The Ballad of Martha Brown

Angel Exit Theatre are looking for two performers to join them for their new show, The Ballad of Martha Brown. The show is about the last woman to be publicly hanged in Dorset, and the tale will be told in a physical ensemble style with live music. The show has been written after a process of devising and performers will be required to devise some scenes in rehearsal. They are rehearsing in Dorset in April and touring (mainly around the South West and South East) in May and June. Please refer to their website for more information about the company’s style and this show. www.angelexit.co.uk

Performers should:
• Be fully available from Monday 7th April to Sunday 22nd June
• Be over 25, with a full driving licence and confident driving a transit van
• Be able to sing and play an instrument to a high standard – they are especially interested in actors who can play: violin, accordion and percussion
• Have experience and a love of touring
• Have experience of devising, ensemble based, multi-role playing work

Performers will be paid at the ITC rate of £430 per week (accommodation, travel and per diems will be provided by the company.)

Please apply with a CV/ Spotlight link to info@angelexit.co.uk
Initial auditions will be in London Tuesday 11th February.
They will only be able to respond to those they wish to audition, but they do thank you in advance for your interest in their company.

Happy tutu day!

 

Today is the second day of the second month of the year, so it's 2/2 which when spoken is clearly a reference to the most iconic of ballet garments the tutu. :)

In celebration of this auspicious day many organizations around the world ask their supporters to wear a tutu all day to help their cause, be it a charity or to raise funds for a new floor for the dance school's studio. But I think the world would be a much happier place is more people wore a tutu about their business so I say to you, embrace tutu day and put on a tutu.

If you are wearing a tutu today then Dancemania is holding a competition on their facebook page:

Post by Dancemania Dancewear.

The Gaynor Minden backpack is back!

It's In The Bag...

Updated! The Gaynor Minden Backpack Is Back!

Quite possibly the most thoughtfully designed dance bag you'll ever see. Recently updated with even more of the details that dancers love. The new Dancer's Backpack features abundant storage options including ventilated compartment for shoes, spacious main compartment, deep literature pocket, and extra wide cell phone pouch. Made from soft but sturdy nylon with comfortable padded straps. Available in Black with Grey or, soon to be released, Pink Gaynor Minden Logo. 

 

In stock at Dancemania for immediate dispatch.

Gymnastics Leotards, footwear and accessories

Dancemania brings together the best names in gymnastics clothing, footwear and gymnastics accessories in to one location. Visit the gymnastics pages on the Dancemania website and you will see that the categories are clear and easy to navigate:

• Girls gymnastics leotards - subcategories group girls leotards in to long sleeve or sleeveless and basic (cheap!) or design leotards (the glitzy ones!)
• Boys gymnastics leotards and vests
• Girls gymnastics shorts - practical, good looking and, if you get personalised shorts, unique to you.
• Boys gymnastics shorts and stirrup pants
• Tracksuits and tops
• Scrunchies - lots and lots of scrunchies for tying hair back, which match the fabrics used in the leotards. The right scrunchie really completes an outfit.
• Bags and holdalls - both practical and stylish, these bags are desirable.
• Shoes and toe caps for gymnastics - specialist shoes for floor, apparatus and vault that protect your feet from injury.
• Shoes and socks for trampolining - now mandatory in many trampoline clubs tramp shoes and socks aid stability in the bounce and prevent toes getting trapped in the webbing.
• Gymnastics hand grips and guards - a broad selection of grips for kids and adults.

We appreciate the importance of being seen in the latest leotard so we have also provided special categories to identify the latest gymnastics leotard designs from the top names in leotard design: Milano and The Zone.

When you order from Dancemania you get your items quicker because we hold all items in stock, so there is no waiting for items to be made. On the very rare occasions when we run out of a particular size we will inform you right away that there will be a short wait for resupplies.

If you happen to be in the neighbourhood then why not drop in to the Dancemania shop where you will be able to try on a select range of gymnastics leotards, shorts, footwear and accessories.

Shoes for Zumba for people who have wide feet

We have a blog titled "What are the best shoes for Zumba fitness?" which we keep up to date because there are a lot of people who seek advice about shoes for Zumba, Jazzercise and all other dance fitness styles. And whilst this blog answers many questions that we are often asked about shoes for Zumba it does not provide advice for people with wide feet.

This is a tricky subject because dance sneakers are typically narrow fitting and "wide feet" is a subjective description that is not satisfactorily served by a generic dance sneaker sizing. However, through experience we can say that the best fitting dance sneakers for people with wide feet are the RV Impacts (above right) and the Bloch 538 Boost DRT dance sneaker (above left).

We understand that when you have wide feet finding shoes that fit is a pain but these two styles will give you a fighting chance of a good fit compared to other styles ...and don't forget our no hassle returns policy allows you to return shoes up to 21 days after purchase.

See you in Rio 2016

"Thanks for the inspiration Louis Smith. I'll take it from here!"

Motivated gymnasts buy from Dancemania Gymnastics!

Denise Van Outen Wears Bloch Slipstream Jazz Shoes on #SCD

As spotted on BBC Strictly Come Dancing!

Eagle eyed fans of Strictly Come Dancing may have noticed that during training Denise Van Outen has been practicing her ballroom routines wearing Super comfy Bloch Slipstream jazz shoes.

You too can try Bloch's Slipstream jazz shoe, just follow this link: Bloch Slipstream Jazz Shoe - Dancemania Dancewear