Resurrection Dance Company; RDC

RDC Professional Co Auditions

2012-03-04T13:40:00.003-08:00

Yes! RDC are advertising for auditions for the pro comp. All dancers should be aged between 21 and 35 and have a background in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary; other dance styles are a plus. Please visit the website for more info or our Twitter/FB. A date will be announced soon.

EMPLOYMENT: Assist. Director

2012-03-04T13:09:00.002-08:00

An assistant will be needed for both divisions. The hours will be--

Mon/Wed - 2-3:30P
Friday 12-3P and 4-7P
Saturday - 1-4P

Please send your resume/headshot to: rdc2002@ymail.com
You may also fill out the form on the site.

RDC Ensemble Auditions

2012-03-04T12:37:00.001-08:00

........are coming in April of 2012.
Please scroll down to read the requirements for the division

RDC II Auditions

2012-02-27T15:24:00.002-08:00

Resurrection Dance Company; RDC
Artistic Director; Wenda L. Koon

RDC II Auditions

The program is designed for dancers aged 18 and older. All persons must be of an intermediate or higher level. The program will consist of ballet, pointe {ladies}, jazz, tap, choreography, studies {hair/make-up, stage performance, auditioning tips}; and a question/answer session.

Schedule--
The program will operate on Mon/Wed 2-3:30P and Fridays from 12-3P. NOTE: additional study is available for the serious individual for $70.00 per hour.

Program Fees:
The program consists of a 22 week session.
Session - $300.00 Per month {can change}
NOTE: March is pro-rated at $250.00
First session begins March 2012 and runs thru July 2012; a new session will return in August.

Payment Options:
Several options are available to choose from. You may pay monthly {$300.00}; semi annual of $750.00, or the entire cost of $1500.00. By paying the entire fee, you receive a 10% discount.

Details--
WUDC
4007 DD Bellaire Blvd
Houston, Texas 77025

Audition Date--
March 09, 2012 @ 12-2P

www.rdcco.bravehost.com
rdc2002@ymail.com

** a $25.00 fee is required to audition**

RDC II & Ensemble

2012-02-15T20:59:00.001-08:00

The Training Program and Ensemble will begin holding auditions in March. More info will be available next week. Descriptions are below:

RDC Ensemble {formerly RDC II}

RDC's newest goal for 2011, RDC Ensemble, a second company. Dancers will be groomed for the professional company; but are aged 13-18. They will learn choreography that has made the company recognizable. They will also learn new pieces that are age appropriate.

In addition, they will take classes in ballet and jazz {as well as modern and pointe}.

Performances will be with the professional company, RDC II, as well, their own independent concert.

RDC II {formerly Trainee Program}
**will begin 2012**

The program is designed for dancers aged 18 and older. All persons must be of an intermediate or higher level. The program will consist of ballet, pointe {ladies}, jazz, choreography, studies {hair/make-up, stage performance, auditioning tips}; and a question/answer session.

Pt II of the Bush Suite - Little Things

2011-12-30T12:37:00.000-08:00

Part of the Bush Suite: Little Things--

New form on the website

2011-12-26T15:04:00.000-08:00

I have added a new form on the website. It is for any dancer who might be interested in the company. Please click on the site and click RDC Interest Form. Also, some pages have been divided up. Still, more work needs to be done - with the holidays around .... delays have happened.

RDC divisions...

2011-12-14T12:50:00.001-08:00

RDC are holding three different divisions --

RDC Ensemble - youth company auditions NOW!
RDC II - training program {apprentice's to RDC} auditions in Jan 2012
RDC Professional Company beginning in 2012

Also, an Assistant Director is needed. More info can be learned by visiting the website.

Bush Suite

2011-12-14T12:44:00.000-08:00

Part of the Bush + Cranberries suite.....still need more work!!

Hiring Assistant Director

2011-11-26T13:52:00.000-08:00

Now Hiring….
Assistant Director

RDC is in need of an Assistant Director who can assist with rehearsals, set choreography, teach class, as well as other duties.

Duties included are:
~set choreography - full dances or add on
~teach class -ballet, jazz, modern {may vary}
~director duties - contacting dancers, assisting w/flyers {printing or creating}, distribution
~assisting at auditions
~must be available for rehearsals w/ the AD to learn choreography

To Apply:
Please send your resume with a headshot to the AD -- rdc2002@ymail.com
Strong background in ballet and jazz; contemporary, lyrical, and pointe is a plus
A letter of intent explaining why you are applying for this position
Please send a piece of choreography in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, or modern via youtube, computer files, or DVD
Work/school schedule is needed, when applying

Additional info:
Rehearsals are on Friday; 4-7P and Saturday; 1-4P
December rehearsals w/ the AD are required and are on Friday; can be changed to Saturday

RDC Ensemble Information/Auditions

2011-11-26T13:41:00.000-08:00

RDC's newest goal for 2011, RDC II, a second company. Dancers will be groomed for the professional company; but are aged 13-18. They will learn choreography that has made the company recognizable. They will also learn new pieces that are age appropriate.

In addition, they will take classes in ballet and jazz.

Performances will be with the professional company, Trainee Program, as well, there own independent concert.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Rehearsals will commence twice per week.
Monthly fee is $350.00
Rehearsals/classes: Fri. 4-7P and Sat. 1-4P

Please bring all shoes, dress in dance attire, a prepare a short piece of what you hope to accomplish by joining RDC II.

What you will learn as a company member:
Dancers will learn the following during their time as a company member---
~Ballet tech
~Jazz tech
~Stage performance
~Choreography

LOCATION
WUDC
4407 DD Bellaire Blvd
Houston, Texas 77025

AUDITION DATE{S}
Please call if interested, and audition can be arranged.
January 2012 we will hold auditions!

** A $20.00 fee is required to audition
***this is a slightly different ad - but is basically the same info

News!!!

2011-11-25T18:36:00.000-08:00

RDC has some fantastic news coming..... stay peeled for it around this weekend!!!

November's great tiding's

2011-11-04T15:44:00.000-07:00

For info on privates for choreography and technique,
please visit the AD's blog.

RDC Company photo collage

2011-07-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

For this item - please visit Youtube

RDC Company Reel

2011-06-10T21:57:00.000-07:00

Our company reel of our works........

RDC Choreograhy Event

2011-06-09T19:05:00.000-07:00

Please visit the affiliate site for this event -- more is needed to be finished but pertinent info is up.

http://rdcce.bravesites.com/

RDC updates

2011-04-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

Please look around our blog as we have added new features.

We have a Facebook page--please "like" us!!

Also, we will be pursuing our Trainee program and are hiring for a managing director and modern teacher.

News!!!

2011-03-05T18:05:00.000-08:00

The website has new web pages added. Such pages are:
-Employment
-RDC patrons
-RDC II and Trainee Program
-Interest form

Please feel free to browse and contact if you are interested in RDC in some fashion.

Proper authorization?

2011-01-23T19:46:00.000-08:00

Is this infringement upon the business's image, portrayal of being employed with said company, or is it legalities of using a photo without authorization? It is using unauthorized photos. Meaning the individual does not have permission from Resurrection Dance Company; RDC {shall be known as RDC} to use the photo. See the pictures here.
The person in the photos can have damage done to their reputation as a professional, thus making it very challenging to achieve work in the chosen field. Employers who would consider hiring said individual might have a problem with ethical behaviour; also gaining trust, and upholding privacy issues of business's {using a photo without consent}.
{As you can see, the above picture is affiliated with RDC and Wenda L. Koon. Yet, here is someone else pictured in the same outfit.}

For reference, when a person signs a document stating that a business owns property of potential employees; that means you no longer own that picture, video, ectera. The only way around this is if the business gives you permission.

RDC's new contact mail

2011-01-11T15:16:00.000-08:00

Our new email is:
rdc2002@ymail.com

Please feel free to use this email for all business related purposes. {i.e. booking, dancer's inquiries, general info}

RDC II Info

2011-01-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2011, dancers!!! RDC is forming a second company. Please read the info below:

RDC II Auditions
Saturday; January 15, 2011
2-4 PM
$20.00 Audition fee

Rehearsals will commence once per week.
Monthly fee is $200.00
Rehearsals are held on Saturdays @ 2-4PM } times may vary an hour before/after}

Please bring all shoes, dress in dance attire, a prepare a short piece of what you hope to accomplish by joining RDC II.

What you will learn as a company member:
Dancers will learn the following during their time as a company member---
~Ballet tech
~Jazz tech
~Stage performance
~Choreography

Contact--
Ms. Wenda L. Koon
Founder/Artistic Director
713.444.2959
wendalkoon@yahoo.com

2010 - it's done with

2010-12-31T09:21:00.000-08:00

RDC is gearing up for 2011. It will be our 9th season. Amazing, I have to pinch myself.

In 2011, RDC II will begin forming

HAPPY NEW YEAR, DANCERS!

Auditions!!!

2010-11-09T15:22:00.000-08:00

......But this is a different division!

RDC II.

Janaury 7th. 2011.

Details are coming--please hold your breath and be PATIENT.

But... we are are looking for dancers aged 13-18 and well versed in ballet and jazz; and a good usage of lyrical and contemporary or modern training. Please send an email to: wendalkoon@yahoo.com

AD's forthcoming concert

2010-05-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

Repertoire Series

10th Anniverasry of Works

~Divine Intervention~

manipulation and deceit = FAILURE

~~~~~

Fall/Winter 2010

7:30PM

Houston Dance Factory
Harwin @ Hillcroft

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_Directed, produced, and choreography by Ms. Wenda L. Koon

~~~~~~

Please visit the Repertire Series site to gain further information; also, there is a cause, Living Without. You may view that info at Ms. Koon's freelance blog {please click Living Without on the online portfolio}

***sorry for the horrible format...Blogger is acting up***

Beginning/renewing a dance company is 2010

2010-05-04T13:17:00.000-07:00

As promised the post--I will try my best to make it informative!

I read last week that a former dancer of mine is re-launching her company. Good luck in 2010, as money is hard to come by and businesses are closing up everywhere. But if it is destined to succeed, it will.
*this is one reason why I will not begin RDC**

First off, a business has the first seven years of hard and trying times--if you pass that 7 year mark, you have done well. {mine just hit the 8th year}.
As a dancer in this economy is extremely hard to make ends meet without a normal job - not dance or related. In order to have a company you need to have a savings, a fulltime lucrative income, or grants {if you are lucky}. Those are the three basic things I would say that a person needs to have. You cannot simply work as a dancer and/or a dance teacher and expect your company to work. It won't work. It can't. Think about it is murder to do this if there is not plan well thought out.

Secondly, I would say keep working and build a nestegg. You could also use real estate as a way of building a profit. Applying for grants are good--but there is alot of red tape to meet their specifications - not to mention you have to write the grant! A non-profit status is ideally the best bet - sadly, I have never chose to go that direction and have not the first clue of how to go about applying.

Thirdly, what is the money used for?? The basics of dancers pay/salary, costuming, rental space {if you cannot get it free}. Other points to ponder are the cost of choreographers {they worked and need to be paid--if they are a working professional}, theatre rental {s}, lighting and sound people, lighting designer, printing, music editing {if not using a pro-rather a computer program...mine were mostly professionally done}, office space {if not a home office, then you cannot write it off as a home office--see CPA for details}, and advertising.
Then the biggest thing is to add into the cost of each ticket what the sales tax is. If you sell tickets for a performance--then guess what, you are re-selling dance! I was lucky--I only sold one performance! All of the others were complimentry. Of course, my problem with dancers were never funding, I alsways had the money to pay. some even chose to resign before a show - no pay or not even ask for their check. But those are rare and only happened to me!}

Well, I hope this is a run down of what it takes to be in the buisness of running a dance company.

Forthcoming blog in May

2010-04-29T15:11:00.000-07:00

In the beginning days of May, I will be writing my aspeccts of a dance cmpany in today's ecomony. It is very hard for an estalished company, much less a new {or re-vamped one} to get "in". This economic state of the US is the #1 reason why my company is not working at this time.

Keep an eye open for it!

Happenings.....

2010-04-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

Currently the Rep Series is off--apparently, and old friend told me that I need to go back to the beginning and scrap the work and begin again. He's not a dancer--but an audience member, You Tube loyal follower ,and personal /business confidant. So, now, just working on pulling things together!
No auditions, performances, or new people are in the mix for a while!!

Auditions cancelled

2010-04-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

Sorry----again life has interfered! More later...Sorry to all of the people who were reading and gearing up for a dancing.

Audition Info

2010-04-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

Open auditions for Ms. Wenda L. Koon’s Repertoire Series are being held in April. A scheduled audition will be set for: April 17, 2010. With this showcase, potential dancers will also be learning Resurrection Dance Company; RDC’s repertoire. They will also have the chance to dance with the company at future shows.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. Dancers will go through a short ballet barre, learn 2 pieces of RDC repertoire, and will have to do some freestyle as well; also, provide a short, brief statement why you want to perform in this event.
2. Please visit www.rdcco.bravehost.com and read our Mission Statement to better understand the company’s goals.
3. Also, visit the Series site at: www.wendalkoon.webs.com for the purpose of the shows.
{video of the work is on YouTube--link is provided on both websites}

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF DANCERS:
Attend all rehearsals
Adhere to schedule and any changes {after they have been made}
Remain positive, professional, no gossip/negativity

WHAT YOU GAIN:
Rehearsal/performance stipend * provided costuming * entrance into the company * free technique class * choreographic imput
choreographic assistance * invited to serve on the company’s board/Executive Director’s and/or Assistant Director’s position

TIFFANY’S DANCE INSITITUTE
15510 Lexington {Between Williams Trace @ Hwy 6}
wendalkoon@yahoo.com
713.582.4386

RDC Auditions for June show {information, repertoire, ect.}

2010-03-28T19:41:00.000-07:00

Resurrection Dance Company; RDC will be holding auditions in April 2010 {date TBA}. My new boss asked me re: the company, location, ectera and I told her that I was not ready to move forward at this time. I have been brainstorming with colleagues and when opportunity knocks you need to answer.

In April, RDC will be holding the first audition of 2010!! The exact date/time/location is still needing confirmation.

Please view the Portfolio on the right side as it is a macro site---feeding bits of company info.

Rehearsals will take place in Sugarland {perhaps on Sat/Sun afternoons}; dancers will receive a stipend for rehearsals/performance.
Other pertinent info will be released soon.

To contact the Artistic Director, please send an email to: wendalkoon@yahoo.com

Our repertoire, Mission, history, and past performances are located on the website.

Repertoire Series......has returned

2010-03-23T16:05:00.000-07:00

Beginning June 2010, Ms. Koon's Rep series will return. After a very hard 3 months, it will finally have its day. I went in to a new studio {ballroom} today for a meeting re: Dancer Enterprise and a place for classes. We go to looking around and asking millions of questions and I asked about holding show, concerts, and more. One thing lead to another and all ended great. He is a great business person and very easy to speak with. A plus.
So, more info will become available as soon as I have planned it.....but, you may visit the series site at: www.wendalkoon.webs.com

It will be a very emotional show for the simple fact that I have begun this year in not such a great place.

Changes for RDC

2010-02-17T14:02:00.000-08:00

This is taken from the website {off of the main page}.

In 2010, RDC will be making changes to better serve our mission. In the past we have been asked if we are a Christian company, and I have said no. People asked because of the name. During the month of December, I begun doing charity work by means of dance and it has brought me spiritual prosperity....and things that would not been possible without asking for payment.
The coming year RDC aspires to bring in people who have something to tell, a reason to dance, and believe a higher power can give wonderful gifts to us ---if we believe in him.

Yes, our repertoire is not your average Christian work, but being a Christian is not being judgemental and accepting everyone.
A mistake RDC has made time and time again is accepting people who don't have something to share, and instead have something to gain. In 2010, we are opening the doors to people who share in our vision and goals, understand those, have their own stories to share, and more.
We welcome with open arms 2010!

As you can see we are striving to create a group of Christian people - which is ironic, because before teh name change the mission revolved around Christian principles. These changes are in place -- but the company is not ready to move forward. alot of personal issues {positive/negative} have come up in my daily life and RDC is not a priorty at this time. The website is up because you never know when opportunity knocks. It might strike in a different form in which you have yet to see to materialize, it might take you out of your currently city where you reside, anything.

Another blog just minutes away......

Executive Director

2010-02-17T13:56:00.000-08:00

I have decided not to move on with a new director. The individual who applied lives in Detroit currently. Although, we both have ideas to share--its not the right time to move on.....
Another blog is forthcoming......

Checking In

2010-01-27T18:29:00.000-08:00

Still speaking with the young woman in Detroit about the position. Also, I completed a profile for google on myself. I still have some additional work to do on the profile.

Check out the Google profile:
www.google.com/profiles/wendalkoon

News

2010-01-13T19:01:00.000-08:00

It is still very early, but in aquiring info, sending out resumes, and more I have found a individual who is intersted in the Executive Director position. I thought I was not ready to move forward--but no, I am not sure. So, RDC might have a new director....but...it is still very early to decide on anything.
In other news, I am attending an audition tomorrow. I have had a couple of friends send me their blessings.

New info on the website

2010-01-01T21:25:00.000-08:00

There is new info on the website {on the main page}. It is something I am looking into as the company begins to form for 2010.

Have a look!
www.rdcco.bravehost.com

Performance Recap!

2009-12-17T11:52:00.000-08:00

Please visit the blog--
Recap of Show

Next Performance

2009-12-13T21:47:00.000-08:00

I have tweaked the blog and found other interesting items to add---not too much---it would look unprofessional then.
There's a second performance coming up in which RDC's repertoire will be featured. On the last showing, I showed Elevation and By The Way {which is not video}.
This upcoming performance will feature One--our company's mission, and will also preview All My Love.
To see the performance please visit the Rep Series site for info -- http://www.wendalkoon.webs.com/ or send an email to rdc_wlk@yahoo.com {and/or for time--which is being confirmed}.

New!

2009-12-12T14:01:00.001-08:00

I have tweaked this a little. If you cannot access this blog, it is becaue I am doing a little more maintence. Do not ask what happened to the header photo---it did not come out correctly..... but, I kind of like it. It fits the company's look!

I have added some info the site {again}.....
~main page
~Layne Staley Memorial
~performances

Have a look!

Upcoming performance + interesting items

2009-12-11T23:29:00.000-08:00

I thought I'd post a pic of me in pointe shoes. I no longer own a pair of pointes {due to a knee injury}. The dancer in the pic is Kacie-who danced in Season 2. I remembered that I never provided a link to these performances. Well.... the info is on my professional site.
I still need to check to see if it on the company's website....and checkout Wenda L. Koon blog for the newest entry!! I need to tweak this blog a little more. {usually, I close it to the public and tweak}.

PPS....the website is updated!!!

Performances and website updates

2009-12-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

Well...the website is complete and has a new look -- visit @ www.rdcco.bravehost.com.

Also, I have talked myself into performing portions of our repertoire and solo rep as well at a nearby place. I had the first show this past Saturday and and still have 3 more to do this month. Lord knows waht the next month will bring.
I had to pull a show together in 3 days! I wanted to perform--and I got what I wanted!!! Be careful what you wish for--you just might get it. I didn't get any pics {b/c I was by myself}. Next...we'll have pics.

Off to develop the next show order!!! Ta ta.......

Website

2009-11-30T09:25:00.001-08:00

In the following days, I will be at work on re-vamping the.....adding here....taking away there....and possibly adding new pages. I will also be working on a new look as well! I will keep the public posted when it is ready to view!

"set out each day to acheive a goal..... not accomplishing something is a waste of that day and you can never get it back"

quote by Joel Osteen 11/2009

Note on moving ahead because you feel you can....

2009-11-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

On a light side {or in my case--a note to others}

Well, Ms. Koon, {that's me} chose to unveil the company 5 months prior to the orignal date; and it did not work out. If you plan to unveil a project before the original date--it might not work out!

Tidings.......

2009-11-24T12:11:00.000-08:00

I have re-opened this blog and will be making changes {aesthtics} as normal. I hope everyone will have a good holiday.
I recently wrote a piece/article on the website....please feel free to view its contents {it is located under "news"}.
2009 is 1 month closing before next year. I have clue what 2010 will bring...nothing! So, I really cannot plan for the time being. In August of this year, Ms. LaKiaya Evans and myself were in talks about the future of RDC. That was 4 months ago--and plans can change. She was appointed to a new position by myself - Co-Artistic Director, due to choreographing half of our upcoming show. As the main choreographer, I am overloaded and cannot take on anymore. I sought out company members to help bring extra income--but no one could do it so I turned to Ms. Evans {after a commitment problem}. So, in all......things are are at a stand still.....we are both awaiting the right time to pursue this joint endeavor.
{of course, things can change----that's why it is called resurrection}!

The rise and fall of RDC {hence, resurrection}

2009-08-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

The end of August is near and the beginning brought many great tidings. I begun on a new note and quickly turned sour. RDC is not a company that is supposed of be a great success {or is it}? Since its inception {even under the old name} problems were had every single time--but I kept resurrecting with time. Again, as normal problems were found out and again.....no immediate future.

So......I am going to focus on a business that does show signs of prospering/flourishing---which is Marshall Investigation and...... a business my father begun and we took over after he died. It does make money and honestly is more lucrative than a dance company. Perhaps when MISA is walking well on its own, RDC will come alive.

RDC has four new dancers and one original member--but I feel it needs to be ran the way I feel comfortable. If I am not being heard in rehearsal, ignored, and invisible---I am not going to enjoy it. So, I let people go who were not shaping the direction of the company and re-vamped. My decision was, it is not the time for RDC to make a stand.

On another note, I have never stressed RDC's mission enough like I did with the former mission. I cannot have indivduals serving RDC who does not believe in our mission statement and put their priorties above others who don't have alot. It is important to have people who serve the ONE campaign and believe and understand that people are dying every single day.
If I do not uphold the company's mission and allow anyone to walk into the company -- we are no different -- and I want this to be different and unqique. Rooster {Drug Addiction} is our most reckonized piece since 2003---this 6 1/2 minute piece danced by only 2 dancers, recieve thunderous applause and I don't know why {maybe because I let the memory of deceased people live on forever and not just touch on one time}
Our work is dark and hardcore {emotional, spirituality, and choreographicaly} and most people don't want to deal with the dark side of life--but life is not always happy.

In closing, our work is about life and not about "light hearted fun". When you lose perspective {as I did} the work becomes lost and the dancers don't know why they are here. A note to any future dancer or past dancers: if you can't embrace the dark side of life--maybe RDC is not your cup of tea.

And..... we are not a Christian company--but I uphold those principles and expect others to act accordingly if serving our purpose.

To view our mission--please visit www.rdcco.bravehost.com and click "Mission".

Notation: Tracking

2009-08-26T18:27:00.001-07:00

If anyone wishes to remain "incognito" please be advised I do have a counter that records info. Therefore, I can view when a reader clicks onto the page, what they read; and in addition, the IP address is recorded, the internet service provider, location, duration of on page,and much more.This is just a friendly reminder to the public that stats are being recorded---this info is not used to track--just to see who is reading.Again, if you wish to remain "ghost like"...perhaps try using a different server. EX: some of my readers have unknown addy's and it shows their location.

RDC suite

2009-05-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

Hello, again......
Via myspace you can find the Alice in Chains suite {video} in its entirety--

Death

Drug Addiction

Depression

In the August showing I am leaning really hard to do one of the pieces; but I have not decided which one to do yet. Stay tuned!

New video

2009-05-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Alice in Chains' Down in A Hole is available online via youtube click onto the first page. This is the third pioece that follows Rooster and Man in the Box.

New Promo Pics Part II

2009-04-23T12:14:00.001-07:00

Here are updated pics of the Alice in Chains costuming. This costume is mine and all of the women wear the black mesh--this is also used for Depeche Mode's Breathe, Precious, and John the Relevator. I have also included a couple of pics Of AIC's Angry Chair {wich was part of the the original suite}.

ENJOY!!!

New Promo Pics

2009-04-21T15:12:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of photos of the Led Zeppelin Suite---these are the stills from Stairway to Heaven. Also, there are pics on Wenda Lynn-Koon and extras on Portrayals