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I was going to just put the press release about the Ballet Pixelle (formerly Second Life Ballet) dance auditions on here but I decided to take the time to say a few things about this amazing company. I am a dancer in the corp and have enjoyed every minute of it. We do work hard and long hours but in the end it is so worth it. We have created a family of dancers, crew and staff that have come together to make it what it has become. Always there for one another to help go over the dances, run music, put out sets or just to lend an ear. If you have a love for arts, music, and friendship come and join us this Sunday at 6slt for dancer auditions. There are no pose balls or chims just timing with the music and gestures that are created by the wonderful and talented, Inarra Sarrinen. We all come from all over the world to bring you the stories that take you back in time and bring them to this virtual world. We will welcome new dancers and can't wait to see all of you!

I have placed the press release after the jump.

Dancer Auditions for Ballet Pixelle(Formerly Second Life Ballet)
“If you have the chance to sit it out or dance . . .Dance!”
Ballet Pixelle has opportunities for dancers to join this dedicated company of artists in Second Life. This is a unique opportunity to blend the best of artistic and technical worlds, creating performances that stretch dance and storytelling possibilities within the ballet tradition.
The company performs original ballets choreographed by Inarra Saarinen to music created for each ballet by SL musicians. Performances are twice a week at the
BALLET PIXELLE'S THEATRE IN THE
IBM sim. In addition to the performance schedule, each ballet requires several weeks of rehearsal.
Poseballs and automatic animations are not used in Ballet Pixelle performances. Dancers move independently, enacting steps and gestures coordinated with the rest of the cast and to the music. For example a typical rehearsal period during creation of a new ballet is 3 to 4 months with two OR MORE rehearsals OF TWO HOURS each week. We all have First Lives, but to be fair to the company and the collaborative nature of our work, Ballet Pixelle must be considered a priority. Professionalism and serious commitment are required; a sense of humor is appreciated.
Dancers who want to test the experience have an opportunity at the Second Life 5th Birthday exhibit space of Ballet Pixelle. In the center of the exhibit space a dance floor with “follow the footsteps” shoeprints invites visitors to pick up a package of three Ballet Pixelle animations and dance by sequencing them along the choreographic diagram. This activity provides a sense of the way Ballet Pixelle dancers work in performance.
Auditions will be held at Ballet Pixelle Home Theatre on Sunday, June 29, 208 at 6pm SLT
Qualifications:
Applicants should be mature in First Life and have at least six months experience in Second Life.
Dancers should know some basic ballet and theater terminology.
IT IS PREFERRED THAT DANCERS KNOW SOME...
In addition, participants should have Second Life skills including how to change clothing and skin, transform shape including gender, AND move fluidly in three dimensional space and rez objects.
At the audition:
Come dressed in something simple such as a leotard, preferable a solid single color. Do not wear shoes with heels. Do not wear anything with bling. Do not wear tutus or dress as a character.
We will audition dancers individually, but other auditioners may sit in the audience.
You will be given animations at the audition. You do not need animations, gestures or a HUD.
I AM OF THE COMMA AFTER ALL OBJETS IN A LIST SCHOOL. SO COMMA AFTER GESTURES (AND ELSEWHERE PLEASE :-)
We welcome all interested dancers for consideration. Our cast and crew enjoy this tremendously satisfying and exciting creative process.
Register your interest by sending a note card to:
COMPLETED COPY OF THE NOTECARD IN THE BOX TO:
CALIA CACHIN



What I am wearing:
SKIN: Caliente Express-Another Skin (Wuvme)5
EYES:GLANZ-Fresh blue
HAIR: GURL6-ROMANTIC
RING: JCNY-Calla Lilly wedding ring
NECKLACE-JCNY-Precious seas-hypergem
LEOTARD-NOVA-Dance-Bath suit
SKIRT-NOVA-Dance skirt
SHOES-SPIRIT-Ballet Slippers