 the male dancer
written by Peter Stock              on 01.10. at 04:45:321€16 January 2 0 0 0 ON THE SUB-TROPICAL EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIAEach January hundreds of dancers and new enthusiasts converge on the village of Bellingen on NSW¹s magical mid-north holiday coast. For sixteen days the town and surrounds bristle with energy as a broad program of performances, events, site-works, forums, ceremonies, revelry and many daily workshops focussed on the action arts take place. Stamping Ground is Australia¹s longest-running dance festival and offers something for everybody as it celebrates male dance and ideas and issues about it. It has become an important and unique event in the national arts calendar attracting international, interstate and local participants. The main emphasis is on showcasing male dance and introducing the action arts to new enthusiasts. The boys program is especially popular, so too the wide range of workshops and performance opportunities for dance women, dance and drama students, movement arts teachers, fathers & sons, mature people and parents of participants. A core tuition program at intro and advanced level of contemporary dance, tap, jazz funk, ballet, boys action moves, jumping juniors (under 7¹s) is offered daily around which many other workshops are offered over the duration of the event - such as aerial wirework, physical theatre, circus acro, fireshow, aboriginal dreaming exchange, calypso, capoeira, Irish riverdance, Scottish country dance, pilates, experiential workshops, drumming, body percussion, didgeridoo and more. Stamping Ground¹s reputation is founded on its inclusiveness, the high quality of tuition offered by Australia¹s leading dancemen, choreographers and specialists and the vast amount of performance work created during the event. It offers a memorable and productive holiday experience at modest cost for tuition, events and accommodation. People can participate for just one workshop or for the event duration. Generous earlybird discounts are available until 22 November. Bellingen is located 12 km west of Urunga on the Pacific Highway, midway between Sydney and Brisbane, in a sub-tropical area renowned for its natural and recreational features. It's accessible by rail, bus and plane (Coffs Harbour airport is 30 mins drive north of Bellingen). A car pool system operates for participants who need a seat or can offer a lift. Further details and program from organizer, Peter Stock tel 02 6655 2472 - e-mail: dancemen@midcoast.com.au SOME DETAILS ABOUT THE INAUGURAL 10 DAY EVENT 15€24 JAN Œ97Number attended 127New enthusiasts 57Visitors 76Locals 51 2nd 14 DAY EVENT 11€24 JAN Œ98Number attended 204Visitors 119Locals 85 3rd 14 DAY EVENT 9€22 JAN Œ99Number attended 266New enthusiasts 128Visitors 149Locals 117 FOR YOUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS STAMPING GROUND 2000 1 January 2000 € 16 January 2000STAMPING GROUND 2001 1 € 16 January 2001STAMPING GROUND 2002 1 € 16 January 2002 S T A M P I N G G R O U N D 2 0 0 0 WORKSHOP PROGRAM (Draft as at 15 Sep 99) WORKSHOP PROGRAM (Draft as at 15 Sep 99) Workshops located in 4 studios handy to the Memorial Hall - the admin site during the event. Workshops run continuously between 8:30 AM & 5 PM. A sequence of at least 3 workshops is offered daily to Dancemen, Boy Dancers, New Enthusiasts (boys & men), Open - inc. dance-skilled females, Public (beginners/anyone) Core Workshops offered Daily Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Boys Action Moves, Jumping Juniors Ballet daily Pas de Deux 6-14 Jan SIMON ADAMSFire Sticks 4-8 Jan BEREContemporary daily Choreo 8-15 Jan TIM DAVEYTap, Jazz Funk 1-7 Jan DARREN DISNEYSweat Lodge, Breathwork 9 Jan JOHN DOUGLASAboriginal Dances 10-14 Jan MATTHEW DOYLEAboriginal Dreaming Exchange 4-5 Jan WIRUUNGGA DUNGGIIRDesigning the Space 8 Jan SIMON FISCHEROzFauna Connections, 8-10 Jan TONY GEEVESPilates, 11-13 Jan TONY GEEVES Enrichment for Teachers 12 Jan TONY GEEVESUse Your Body for a Change 14 Jan TONY GEEVESPhysical Theatre, Choreo 8-15 Jan MARTIN KWASNER Contact Impro 8-15 Jan MARTIN KWASNERIrish Riverdance 4-15 Jan ROB LEEKCommedia Masks & Mime 9-13 Jan TONY KISHAWICalypso 1-8 Jan Drumming daily WILLIE ORREGO West Indian Combat Sticks 8-14 Jan WILLIE ORREGOCircus Acro 6 -15 Jan MATT PRICEMusic Making daily LUKE RHODES TREVOR COHENFire Show 4 -16 Jan RUSSELL SNELLING Action Moves for Boys daily VARIOUS TUTORSScottish Country Dances 10 Jan JOHN SPENCERDaily Warmup & Ballet Intro (boys & men) PETER STOCKJumping Juniors daily VARIOUS TUTORSAerial Wirework ** 2-15 Jan (i) Open - Men & Women Dancers - from 2 Jan (ii) Men - from 8 Jan (iii) Boys 10 yrs+ - from 9 Jan GAVIN WILDBrazilian Capoeira 12-16 Jan TONY WOLFTap 8-14 Jan GLENN WOOD ** Aerial Wirework comprises 6 workshops. Book in advance to participate as class numbers are limited. 3 courses are offered (i) Open - Men & Women Dancers (ii) Men (iii) Boys 10 yrs+ EVENT PROGRAM (Draft as at 15 Sep 99) Fri 31 Dec New Year's Eve Bash - Band: Dark Seed Supper included Fundraiser for ANTaR (Aussies for Native Title and Reconciliation) Stampers $12 Kids $5 Public: Adults $20 Students $12 Kids $5 Sat 1 Jan Millennium Dawn Welcome in the Rain Forest 1 Jan Beach Social BBQ Sun 2 Jan Forum Politics, Anger & Establishment Art Mon 3 Jan Forum Dancing the New Technologies Tue 4 Jan Tutor's Meet Aboriginal Dreaming (Women & Girls) ($5/$10) Wed 5 Jan Aboriginal Dreaming (Men & Boys) ($5/$10) Thu 6 Jan Pathway to Manhood & SiteWork Fri 7 Jan Men & Boys Social & Sitework Sat 8 Jan Valley Showcase - local artists strut their stuff Sun 9 Jan 100 Women - Performance Mon 10 Jan Tutor's Meet Celtic Dance - Band: Gale Force Erin ($6) Tue 11 Jan Sweat Lodge Ceremony (Men)Wed 12 Jan Forum: Teaching Boys Social (Musicians Show & Impro Moves)Thu 13 Jan SiteWork at Court House "Guilty&Charged Up" Fri 14 Jan Boy's Show - SiteWork at Never Never CreekSat 15 Jan "Burnin' up the Tallowood" Participant's Revue (Fundraiser for People of East Timor)Sun 16 Jan Summation Session SiteWork/Fire Ceremony/Farewell Stamp p.o. box 309 bellingen nsw 2454 australia Tel & Fax (+61) 02 6655 2472 e-mail: dancemen@midcoast.com.au‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ $$ COSTS $$ S T A M P I N G G R O U N D 2 0 0 0 1€16 January Children's classes (45 mins) $5Tap classes (60 mins) - $7 (students/HCC holders) $8 (earners)Workshops (75 mins) - $7 (students/HCC holders) $9 (earners)Sessions (150 mins) - $14 (students/HCC holders) $18 (earners) FULL DAY PASS (3 or more workshops) $20 (students/HCC holders) $25 (earners) ANY 10 WORKSHOPS $50 (students/HCC holders) $70 (earners) nb. sessions (150 mins.) = 2 workshops EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT ($50 deposit req. by 22 November, 1999) 16 DAY PASS $150 (students/HCC holders) $300 (earners) (includes all tuition & event admissions except New Year's Eve Bash) B I T Z Y O U N E E D T O K N O W BELLINGEN is located on the mid north holiday coast, midway between Brisbane & Sydney - approx. 7 hrs. driving time from Sydney - 6 hrs from Brisbane. It¹s a 30 minute drive south from the Coffs Harbour Airport. Closest railway station is at Urunga, ditto the Syd/Brisb bus stop. Bellingen is 12 km west of the Pacific Highway, turn off at Urunga. If arriving by public transport, advise your arrival times in advance and you will be met and transported to Bellingen. nb. LOCAL TAXI 018 653 535CAR POOL If you can assist with transporting a body or two from Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide, Perth or Brisbane please advise at your earliest. Ditto if you could use a lift.REGISTRATION Friday 31 December, between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, located in main street opp. Post Office & Council Chambers - marked by first pedestrian crossing. Memorial Hall is the contact & administrative site (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily) throughout the event. If you arrive after hours, check window at Memorial Hall for info about that evening's events. For accommodation go to the men's bunkhouse/Scout Hall in Bowra Street, next to bowling club at end of Oak Street - women¹s bunkhouse at Showgrounds - check maps in Memorial Hall windows. If pitching a tent, go to Showgrounds on north side of Bellingen - Take Wharf Street opp. Memorial Hall, cross river, turn into Black Street 100 metres on right after bridge - Showground gates first on left in Black Street.REGISTRATION NIGHT - 31 December - New Year's Eve Stampers can rock in the new millennium with band, Dark Seed and other entertainment. Supper provided. Charge $12 - kids $5ACCOMMODATION Unpowered Sites at Showgrounds $6 nightly - max. 4 people per site = $1.50 each). Powered sites $10. Kitchens & showers at all accomm. sites. Undercover space for campers available in case of rain. Male Bunkhouse in Bowra Street + Female Bunkhouse at Showgrounds - $6 nightly. (BYO bedding - pre-booking ensures a bunkhouse space & supplied mattress). Pre-arranged Billets with local dance school families available for unaccompanied youngsters.OTHER ACCOMMODATIONBellingen BackPackers Tel: 02 6655 1116Bellingen Traveland Tel: 02 6655 2055INSURANCE Public Liability coverage for all participants does not include protection of personal items. You need to arrange your own travel insurance to cover such.WHAT TO BRING Insect repellent, Sun screen, Hat, Towel, Audio Tape of favourite Music, Bedroll for Bunkhouse accomm (mattress only supplied). Musical instrument WHAT SOME OF THE FELLOWS SAID DANCEMENSimon Adams Wow. What a special time Here we are at the beginning‹full of passion. Amitabh Scott ...thanks for making it all possiblePhil Baxter A beginning of the future‹ love and lightBere It has had a profound effect on my life.Taciano Cavalcante ...a broadening motivating experience/ Phil Channells It¹s been inspiring. Highlight of the event was having it happen! Paul Cluff ...thanks for the initiative and motivation to carry Stamping Ground through.Joel Corpuz Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this massive success. Bellingen is the right place for these amazing workshops. Wiruungga Dunggiirr A lot happened with good feedback. A highlight was teaching men separately.Luke Dunsford ...the classes, the warmth, learning I can dance. I can be creative. I can perform. A wonderful experience. Ben Gauci ... teachers & dancers who were good role models ...an inspirational experience. I¹ve really enjoyed coming back!Tony Geeves An inspiration for male dance. What¹s the go next year? I can hardly wait. Darren Green It has been rewarding spiritually, professionally and intellectually. I will never forget this event... John Haly I have enjoyed and been refreshed by the experience. ...I have learnt much from my new brothers. Patrick Harding-Irmer Great memories of people, places and events. Michael Hennessy ...a highlight was the participants enthusiasm..Martin Hogan Superb tutoring - ...meeting other dancemen ...has made me feel part of a brotherhood. Chris Hudson ...great potential in Stamping Ground - really bloomed in many people.Jesse James ...a new respect for myself as a male, and as a dancer ...feeling there are positive male role-models. Toby Kavanagh ...a great range of activities that have really helped broaden my horizons. Tony Kishawi Highlight was the overall commitment of students - learning I can dance too! Stuart Lynch Highlight? The younger, non new-age dancers David Mack What a week ...a fantastic atmosphere. Keep it going. Norm Melford ... a magnificent success... a tremendous contribution to the town, to all who took part, and to the future of men's dance, both locally and nationally. Let¹s keep it happening! Philip Piggin Being part of an Australian first, a challenging and affirming male dance experience... Geoff Ryan ...some great friendships.Stuart Shaw Beyond any of my expectations.Russell Snelling It has changed my life. Another great event. Alan Spies Highlight was Tallowood performance and renewing interest in dance Danny Thomas ...watching first 8 counts of boy's tap routine... then listening to the audience response...the boys were obviously electrified. Dr. Rob Trigger Increased trust with men - friendships and good memories Jeff Turpin Good classes. New techniques.Llewellyn Wishart An example of what is possible within the dance community ‹ shared vision, respect and support with men Phil Young ... the power and spirit of men dancing BOYSCody Adams ...such a great event.Jan Adams I had lots of fun. Thanks.Alan Beck I'll dance for you anytime Gaelan Blainey I wish to take it up (tap dancing). I had lots of fun. Perryn Collier I would like it to be on always. Rohani Collier I like to jam to rap there was no rap Ha Ha Ha Dorian Dene Thanks for ten days of fun. I have learnt a lot from it. Sam Loos ...Thank youMerlin Hi! I¹m still the greatest magician in the world!Tané Nicholson Thank you for helping me realise my potential in dancing. Travers Ross New moves, ideas, lifts... intend to dance more often. I loved it.David Warwick I 'm a great footballer and dancer Dorje Vanyzendoorn ...see you next year. NEW ENTHUSIASTSGraham Batterbury Great interaction between all ages Tim Campbell ...excellent, patient tutors Peter Claussens ...gained a new interest in a unique artform ...opportunity to absorb and give out energy and inspiration in a fantastic environment. Trevor Cohen ...felt okay to have a go here - a special atmosphere. More!! Brendan Dickie Great vision. I'd love to make it a regular date. Dik Freestun Happiness in motion ...each event phase had new surprises.Tony Groom ...one of the most invigorating holidays I¹ve had.Robin Hallam The Brazilian capoeira was excellent John Hogan Tutoring was very professional Ian Mannion ... the feeling I can dance Ted Markstein ...the company of so many talented and intelligent people Daniel Markstein Dancing as a family. Performing.Jimmy McCready Thanks for the huge effort put into Stamping Ground.. It was a fruitful learning experience.Doug Moody Once we started we didn't stop! It was good to be here. Tobias Mosner The whole event was one of the nicest moments in my life. Peter Murphy I was happy with all of it.Luke Rhodes Excellent tutoring Giya Simpson ...an excellent platter of things to try. Well-priced and affordable.Mikal Stribley ...truly unique event.Arie Van Duijin ...meeting like-minded people and the teaching by gifted people * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * p.o. box 309 bellingen nsw 2454 australia Tel & Fax (+61) 02 6655 2472 e-mail: dancemen@midcoast.com.au
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