Dance Theatre Etcetera

The Adventures of Robert in Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:06:00 +0000

While we field requests for copies of Film The Vote, what is the man behind the film doing?

DTE teaching artist Robert Martin is down south, with a busy week ahead as he runs the Clear Creek Festival, three days of "culture, community, healing, and action."

If you happen to be in Kentucky, or know anyone who is, then you can't miss Clear Creek.

Even if you're on this side of the mason-dixon, learn more about the great work being done at the official festival website.

Dog Days at DTE

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:32:00 +0000

Summer's almost over, and that means the end of my vacation, and a lot going on at Dance Theatre Etcetera. While Martha finishes work for the grant season (fun fun fun) the office gets ready for Angels & Accordions.

Almost everyone is hard at work.

Watch the Vote

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Film The Vote is a movie made by students in DTE's media program at South Brooklyn Community High School. DTE teaching artist Robert "Bobby B" Martin spearheaded the project, all about the upcoming presidential election and young voters' place in democracy, and was so excited about the students' work that he cornered me at our recent benefit to tell me all his plans for the film in these critical upcoming months.

Requests for the film have started pouring in, and now we're happy to announce (after a lot of googling and downloading a bunch of free software) that you can watch FTV online at youtube. Here's part one-

check out youtube for part two.

Red Hook High Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:22:00 +0000

So we've just finished cleaning up after the benefit/private screening of Red Hook High.

Thanks are owed to:

BWAC, for letting us use their lovely popcorn machine

Ikea, for giving us a wonderful (and very long) couch-

And most of all, of course, to the very talented cast and crew of Red Hook High, and the man behind it all, Trac Minh Vu.

The pilot was GREAT. A common refrain from the actors after the screening was that they knew the pilot would be good, but never thought it would be THAT good.

It was a lot of fun seeing the reward for all the hard work put in on this project, especially because I didn't have to do any of that hard work.

More pictures, and hopefully info about when YOU can see the official premiere of Red Hook High, soon.

Getting Reddy

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Red Hook High screening tomorrow night!

There will beand

And it will be very clean.

Send me an email- jon@dtetc.org- for more info, or just show up tomorrow night at 7pm.

Are you going to Red Hook High?

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:24:00 +0000

Not the high school- the sneak-preview TV pilot screening hosted by Dance Theatre Etcetera in our Red Hook space (how appropriate). I don't know much about the show besides what Julia told me, but the producers have a cool website and it looks like the cast and crew had a lot of fun making it.

The cast was mostly students from DTE's arts education programs, along with partner programs at Bailey's Cafe and Hook Productions.

The screening is next Wednesday, July 16th, with a reception before and talk-back with the cast and crew after. All proceeds will go towards keeping our arts education programs going strong. Check out the website for more info or send me an email- jon@dtetc.org. Or just buy
your tickets now (or donate if you can't make it and feel generous!)

Blog Torch, continued

noreply@blogger.com (Jon) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:32:00 +0000

Hi blog readers,

I'm Jon. Like Julia said, her time as the media and marketing manager for DTE has come to an end. Very sad. In her final days, though, she was able to give me some great training (or bad training! we'll find out!) and I'm really excited to work with Martha, Katya, and everyone else in the extended DTE family.

I'd love to hear from you guys- questions, suggestions, comments- anything is welcome. Check out what I've been doing. We're able to relax a little right now, but we have some exciting events coming up. For details/just to say hi, send me an email- jon@dtetc.org.

Passing the Blog Torch

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:28:00 +0000

Well folks, it's true. Today I am officially signing off as Dance Theatre Etcetera Media & Marketing Manager.

I'm very sad. Distraught, you might even be able to say. DTE has been an amazing place to work and grow as an artist, teacher, collaborator and person.

I am sure that new recruit Jon Mayer will be an incredible M&M Manager.

Don't worry, I'm not going very far. DTE will still be in my speed dial (#7) and I will be involved in upcoming projects. However, if you can't handle the seperation (and really, who could blame you), check out my blog. Hopefully I'll be updating it a bit more frequently with my new found free time.

Probably not.

xoxo
Julia

Congrats Grads!

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:18:00 +0000

Dance Theatre Etcetera would like to congratulate all of the graduates from Brooklyn International High School, South Brooklyn Community High School, and all other graduating students who have worked with us.

Way to go! Stay in touch!

Our Award Winning Bobby B

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:34:00 +0000

Dance Theatre Etcetera would like to congratulation Teaching Artist, Creator, Storyteller and Organizer Bob Martin who received a FAAR (Future Artist Aesthetic Regrant) from the Hip Hop Theatre Festival!

WooHoo!

Mermaids on Parade

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:57:00 +0000

Check out NYTimes coverage of the Mermaid Parade.

Float this Weekend in the Mermaid Parade

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:33:00 +0000

Many Dance Theatre Etcetera folks are gearing up for yet another summer festival...just this time not in Red Hook. Coney Island's annual Mermaid Parade is taking place on Saturday, June 21 ALL DAY. Click the pic for more info.

Last Day at CASA

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:19:00 +0000

Dance Theatre Etcetera Teaching Artists Julia Rosenfeld and Greg Manley reluctantly parted ways with the awesome students at P.S. 27's Creative After-School Adventures program (run by Good Shepherd Services).
Three months of fun and games, field trips and performances, and don't forget about the giant drum!
See you around Red Hook!

Who's Up in the Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:22:00 +0000

Who could that be, up high, all tied up?
Why, it's Greg, of course.

Want to Dance in the Streets (of Red Hook)?

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Already miss the Red Hook Fest?

Check out Dancing in the Streets' Hip Hop Generation Next. Saturday, June 14, 1-7 pm in Coffey Oark.

Even more pics from the Red Hook Fest

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:11:00 +0000

MC Kymbali Craig

Killer Buzz Dancer

Jamming to DJ Oja as the sun goes down.

More Pics from the Red Hook Fest

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:48:00 +0000

Awesome pics from native Red Hook photographer Edwin Anglero.

Akil Dasan

Calpulli Danza Mexicana

Brooklyn teens jamming to DJ Oja.

DJ Oja

RED HOOK FEST!

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:25:00 +0000

So, who had fun?

Thank you to the weather, thank you to all of our community partners and funders, and especially...THANK YOU for coming!

Don't forget about all of our volunteers - especially those from South Brooklyn Community High School and Brooklyn International High School!

Check out our first batch of pics!

Come to the Red Hook Fest!

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:43:00 +0000

We're getting set-up for the Red Hook Fest! And by we, I mean they. I am just taking pictures. Pictures of other people working hard.
See how hard they work?

Lend a Paw?

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:39:00 +0000

We still need a few more folks to help out at the Red Hook Fest. Email julia@dtetc.org if you're interested.

Red Hook Fest THIS WEEK!

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:37:00 +0000

That's right! We're only a few days out from that magical time of year. Check out our listings - everyone wants to know about the Red Hook Fest.

Will you be there?

The Red Hook Fest is Accesible to All

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:29:00 +0000

The Red Hook Fest is handicap accessible. Please call ahead if you need special assistance: 718-643-6790.

How to Get to the Red Hook Fest

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:08:00 +0000

Getting to the Festival has never been easier!

New York Water Taxi – offering free rides from Pier 11-Wall Street to the Red Hook Terminal at Fairway (two blocks from the park).
Trans Express Shuttle Bus – making runs from the Smith-9th Street Subway stop, throughout Red Hook, and the Festival.
Public Transportation – Take the A, C, or F train to Jay Street/Borough Hall, then the B61 to Red Hook, get off at Coffey and Van Brunt, follow signs to festival; Take the F or G train to Smith/9th Street, then B77 towards Red Hook, get off at Conover and Coffey, follow signs to the Festival.
By Car – Brooklyn Bridge to Atlantic, right on Atlantic, left on Columbia, right on DeGraw, left on Van Brunt, right on Coffey.

Questions? Give us a call: 718-643-6790

Trip to the New Vic

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:56:00 +0000

Julia, Katya, and the awesome students from DTE and Good Shepherd Services Creative After-School Adventures Program at P.S. 27 journeyed to midtown for the New Vic's Past-Half Remembered.
We laughed, we cried, we tried to avoid getting spit on by the actors.A great time was had by all! And the coolest part - CASA students and teachers asked many thought-provoking questions at the talkback!

TheaterWorks Performance

noreply@blogger.com (Julia) — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:16:00 +0000

Sometimes life itself is unfair. There are many reasons why people feel depressed, but there are also many ways to express those feelings. Deciding what you want is the first step to getting what you want out of life.On Thursday, May 22, 2008, students from DTE’s TheaterWorks at South Brooklyn Community High School shared their devised piece about peer pressure, friendship, loneliness, ignorance and innocence. These students are addressing these issues, finding solutions and overcoming them through their performance. This is their voice. They are spreading a message that the whole world needs to know.Students from the Performing Arts Program at BIHS filled the audience and shared in the passion and excitement.

- Nebajoth Jean, DTE Intern, BIHS