11011 S.W. 104 Street Miami, FL Theodore R. Gibson Center Room G303

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1 ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM: ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY DANCE CONFERENCE S.W. 104 Street Miami, FL Theodore R. Gibson Center Room G303 For more information please contact Michelle Grant-Murray at or MUSIC, THEATER, AND DANCE

2 INVITATION FROM THE COORDINATOR MIAMI DADE COLLEGE KENDALL CAMPUS DANCE PROGRAM MDC Jubilation Dance Ensemble (MDC JDE) present and cordially invite you to our 4TH ANNUAL DANCE CONFERENCE ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY MARCH , 2015 The Artistry in Rhythm: Engaging the Community (AIR) conference presents a great opportunity to learn from various instructors, choreographers and dancers from the greater Miami community through a wide variety of master classes, professional development lectures, demonstrations and performances. AIR Dance Conference will take place at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, SW 104th Street, Miami, Florida AIR is a scholarly dance conference that seeks to explore the significance of community engagement through the vernacular of dance, encourage community growth and development, and enhance professional development within an academic setting. We are extremely excited to welcome our 2015 AIR Dance Conference participants and guests on a national level. MDC KCDP & MDC JDE anticipate an enthusiastic response to our 4th Annual Dance Conference, and cordially inform you that space is limited. AIR will register participants on a first-paid, first-registered basis and once maximum capacity is reached, AIR will be unable to accept additional participants. Please plan to register and pay early, as you experience the human phenomena of dance through education, culture and community engagement, as well as enjoy great performances by artists within our community. Michelle Grant-Murray Coordinator of Dance Miami Dade College Kendall Campus HOW TO REACH US Miami Dade Kendall Campus Dance Program Attention: Michelle Grant-Murray, Coordinator of Dance SW 104th Street (Room 8221), Miami, FL Office: Fax: mgrantmu@mdc.edu or airdanceconference@gmail.com Follow us on facebook at MDC AIR DANCE CONFERENCE 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Invitation from the Coordinator... 2 Conference Overview... 4 About our Program and Ensemble... 5 Registration Information... 6 Registration Form... 7 Photography and Video Release Form... 8 MIAMI DADE COLLEGE MUSIC, THEATER, AND DANCE PROGRAM Dr. Lourdes Oroza, Campus President Dr. Alicia Giovinazzo, Academic Dean John Adkins, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Rodester Brandon, Chairperson Michelle Grant-Murray, Coordinator of Dance Ana Miranda, Adjunct Professor Simone Sobers, Adjunct Professor S.W. 104th St., Miami, FL MIAMI DADE COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Helen Aguirre Ferré, Chair Armando J. Bucelo Jr., Vice Chair Marili Cancio Jose K. Fuentes Benjamín León III Armando J. Olivera Bernie Navarro Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College Lourdes Oroza, Campus President, Kendall Campus Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at for information. Sponsors ON MIAMI DADE COLLEGE MUSIC, THEATER, and DANCE Dance Ensemble MIAMI DADE KENDALL CAMPUS DANCE PROGRAM 3

4 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW CLASSES OFFERED: Ballet, Afro-Peruvian, Jazz, West African, Modern, Contact Improv, Flamenco, Dance Conditioning, Yoga, Afro-Brazilian, Hip-Hop, Capoeira, and Liturgical MDC Kendall Campus Dance Program (MDC-KCDP) A.I.R. Dance Conference - Master Class Options (schedule is subject to change) Thursday, March 26 Time Room G208 Room G303 Alfred L. McCarthy Hall Auditorium Room :00-10:30 a.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 1:00-2:30 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 2:45-4:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 7:30 p.m. Alfred L. McCarthy Hall Auditorium Room 6120 The Gala- UnEarthing Dance: Rethinking, Revitalizing and Reforming (no cost) Friday, March 27 Time Room G208 Room G303 Alfred L. McCarthy Hall Auditorium Room :00-10:30 a.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 1:00-2:30 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 2:45-4:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 7:30 p.m. Performance Saturday, March 28 Time Room G208 Room G303 Alfred L. McCarthy Hall Auditorium Room :00-10:30 a.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 11 a.m. Matinee Performance (no cost) 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 1:00-2:30 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 2:45-4:15 p.m. Dance Class Dance Class Dance Forum 7:30 p.m. Performance 4

5 ABOUT OUR PROGRAM AND ENSEMBLE MDC KENDALL CAMPUS DANCE PROGRAM The Dance pathway is a component of the Department of Music, Theater, and Dance within the Academic Affairs Division of Miami Dade College. This fine arts entity seeks to train young talented dance students who seek careers in professional dance related fields. This area of concentrated study emphasizes traditional values and formal discipline in its training process. The varied backgrounds and expertise of our highly qualified faculty allow the students to experience a variety of dance forms from classical, African Diasporic movement forms, ballet to post-modern dance. Various performance opportunities further develop the student s training, technique, and experience. Each year dance students enjoy the opportunities to perform in selected entertainment venues, master classes and workshops with dance professionals from around the world. MDC KCDP is the sponsor of the "Leaps and Bounds Artist-in Resident Program." "Leaps and Bounds is an Artist-in-Resident Program" that is an essential aspect of growth and development for the student body as well as the participating artist. Guest Artist provides diverse perspectives of knowledge, culture and processes for the students of Miami Dade College. At the same time, Leaps and Bounds provides professional choreographers space, place, time and bodies to investigate, evaluate and produce concepts theories and practices through the arts. The Leaps and Bounds Artist-in- Resident Program takes place during the months of October, November & December. A project of this magnitude enhances community support and provides professional development. In addition, students receive first- hand knowledge and skills about the importance of cultural literacy through the art of dance. Students also explore the benefits of collaborative work ethic. The residency is open to community participation which stimulates educational outreach and encourages civic engagement. MDC JUBILATION DANCE ENSEMBLE MDC JDE is a diverse dance company that performs various genres of dance. The mission of MDC JDE is to preserve, enhance and inspire emerging dance artists. MDC JDE performs at MDC, throughout the community, participates in master classes, dance festivals, conferences and various academic events throughout the community. Audition is required. For more information on MDC Kendall Campus Dance Program and or MDC Jubilation Dance Ensemble, please contact the Miami Dade College Kendall Dance Program at or mgrantmu@mdc.edu for classes, registration and auditions. MIAMI DADE KENDALL CAMPUS DANCE PROGRAM 5

6 REGISTRATION INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete registration consists of: 1. Registration Form - detach the form available in this packet and submit with fee 2. Registration Fee - All MDC students must send a non-refundable registration fee of $25. Non MDC student fee is $ Health Insurance Wavier - detach the form available in this packet and submit with required signature(s) 4. Video and Photo Release - detach the form available in this packet and submit with required signature(s) MAIL OR RETURN FORMS WITH PAYMENT TO: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Dance Program Attention: Michelle Grant-Murray Coordinator of Dance SW 104th Street (Room 8221) Miami, FL REGISTER & PAY ON-LINE AT: MDC/Online/ REGISTERED PARTICIPANT As a registered participant (acceptance of forms and fee to MDC KCDP) in the AIR Dance Conference, you receive the following packet: 1. AIR Dance Conference badge 2. Schedule of classes and performances 3. Access to all classes offered 4. One (1) complimentary ticket into one of the two nightly performances during the dance conference 5. Visitor s Parking Pass (as needed upon request on your application) 6. Conference Bag 7. Conference Tee Shirt GROUP REGISTRATION When registering a group, you are required to enter each participant. You cannot give a total number of your group on one registration form. A completed registration form is required for each dancer participating in the AIR DANCE CONFERENCE. This may take some time if you have a large group. You must provide the following information on the form for each participant: - address (use the same on each form for the entire group, with the exception of additional faculty or an adult representative) - Each school or group s registration form must include the first and last name of someone designated as either faculty or an adult representative - Group Registration is available on-line, in-person, or via mail. ARRIVE EARLY! The AIR DANCE CONFERENCE classes will be offered on a first come basis until the capacity of the space is filled. Monitors will be posted at the entrance to check that everyone coming through the door is wearing their AIR DANCE CONFERENCE badge. The complimentary ticket, received in your AIR Dance Conference registration packet, should be used to enter into one of the two nightly concerts for free. Entrance into the other concerts outside of your complimentary concert will cost $5 per ticket, except the free Saturday matinee performance. LUNCH Lunch breaks are incorporated in the conference schedule. Food is not included in the registration fee and will not be provided by MDC KCDP and the AIR Dance Conference. Information on surrounding restaurants and campus cafeteria hours are available upon request via mgrantmu@mdc.edu or Conference Check-in - G303-Breezeway Check-in and Receive Schedule Daily Media Check-In Required Daily at G303-Breezeway 6

7 REGISTRATION FORM MDC KENDALL CAMPUS 2015 AIR REGISTRATION FORM Thursday, March 26 Saturday, March 28, 2015 Registration Fee: $25 per person (MDC student) Registration Deadline: March 12, 2015 Late Registration Fee: $30/60 per person Late Registration s: March 13th - March 25th, 2015 FULL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: DATE OF BIRTH: MOBILE PHONE: ALTERNATE PHONE: SCHOOL/COLLEGE/MINISTRY: FACULTY/ADULT REPRESENTATIVE S NAME: PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE #: EMERGENCY CONTACT: EMERGENCY PHONE #: ** Please add mgrantmu@mdc.edu and airdanceconference@gmail.com to your address contacts. We do the majority of our correspondence via , and adding us to your contact list will prevent a delay in communication due to spam blockers MIAMI DADE COLLEGE KENDALL CAMPUS OFFERS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OF REGISTRATION TO ALL APPLICANTS. PLEASE CHECK ONE FROM EACH QUESTION: GENDER: MALE FEMALE AGE: YOUNG ADULT (18 29) ADULT (30+) MIDDLE SCHOOL (7TH 8TH) HIGH SCHOOL (9TH-12TH) COLLEGE DANCE MINISTRY DO YOU NEED A MIAMI DADE COLLEGE KENDALL CAMPUS VISITOR S PASS FOR THE AIR DANCE CONFERENCE? YES NO YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE DANCE CONCERT WITH YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ON: FRIDAY, MARCH 27, :30 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, :30 p.m. MIAMI DADE KENDALL CAMPUS DANCE PROGRAM 7

8 PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO REQUEST FORM Throughout the conference, professional photographers and staff may take pictures of participants including but not limited to dancers, instructors, lecturers and panelist. These pictures may be used to be displayed on or in the following: Studio walls Promotional posters Newspaper ads AIR Brochure Campus website Newspaper articles/reviews Please indicate permission to have your photo taken and for it to appear in printed material by signing this affidavit: I hereby grant permission to Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Dance Program (MDC KCDP) to use photos, images and/or videos of me for advertising and publicity purposes including but, not limited to brochures, websites, newspaper articles, reviews, print advertisement, and other promotional materials. Permission is also hereby granted for the MDC KCDP to copyright such materials in its name. I understand that my personal information, such as name, address, age, etc., will not be released. I also understand that I will receive no monetary compensation for the use of my photo, images, or videos that include me. Printed Name Signature If under age 18, Parent or Guardian Printed Name If under age 18, Parent or Guardian Signature HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Dance Program (MDC KCDP) takes every precaution to keep all participants safe, but accidents can ensue. MDC KCDP assumes no liability for any accidents, injuries, or losses that occur as a result of participation in the ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM: ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY DANCE CONFERENCE Further, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Dance Program does not carry or manage student medical insurance. As a participant of the AIR Dance Conference, I understand that I [dancer, student, instructor, lecturer, panel member, participant, or volunteer] must be covered by an individual or family insurance policy. I also understand that in the event of personal injuries or losses, my own health insurance policy will be my only source of medical coverage and or reimbursement. In consideration of the dance lessons afforded to me under this agreement by MDC KCDP and in recognition of the physical demands of dancing, I hereby knowingly, freely, and voluntarily waive any rights of cause of action of any kind whatsoever, arising as a result of such activity from which any liability may or could accrue to MDC KCDP or its agents. Printed Name Signature If under age 18, Parent or Guardian Printed Name If under age 18, Parent or Guardian Signature 8