Make a donation to this project by clicking here: OACC DONATION PAGE

*UPDATE!*

CONGRATULATIONS to the dance artists who participated in Saturday, October 29th auditions! We will be in contact with you before the holidays to send you information regarding the results.

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September 25, 2011

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is pleased to announce that TAGABANUA: A Philippine dance project by Jay Loyola in partnership with OACC and American Center of Philippine Arts will premier on Saturday, May 5, 2012

We are looking for high caliber dancers of multi-ethnic origin, ages 17 or older, with advanced experience in Philippine dance and/or other dance technique. TAGABANUA will feature 10 highly competent dance artists that will be presented as individual artists in the TAGABANUA production.

DANCERS! Please submit dance portfolios and head shots to herna@oacc.cc by Friday, October 28, 2011.

TAGABANUA: A PHILIPPINE DANCE PROJECT BY JAY LOYOLA
AUDITION DAY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
5:00PM-9:30PM

5:00PM - Audition Prep: led by Master Artist Jay Loyola and by Tiffany Yee (formally trained by the San Francisco Ballet and current performing artist with Requisitedance.)

7:30PM - Auditions: Audition panelists will be comprised of selected dance practitioners of various disciplines.

OAKLAND ASIAN CULTURAL CENTER
388 9TH STREET, SUITE 290 (2ND FL OF RENAISSANCE PLAZA)
OAKLAND, CA 94607

PARKING: Street parking is metered on Saturdays until 6:00pm, and free after 6:00pm. Paid parking is also available in the Renaissance Plaza parking garage. Entrance to the Garage is located on Franklin between 9th and 11th Streets, or on Webster between 9th and 11th Streets. The parking fee is $2 per hour with a maximum daily rate of $24. There are no special weekend rates or validation available. In the Plaza, take the elevator to the 2nd floor. OACC is the first suite on the left.There are also various parking lots and garages in the area.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is accessible via BART. The closest BART station is 12th Street Station at Broadway in Oakland. Walk south on Broadway to 11th Street and turn left. Continue on 11th Street and turn right on Franklin to enter the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.

For updates on this dance project, please visit OACC online at http://www.oacc.cc/supportus/donations/tagabanua.html or contact Herna Cruz-Louie, Programs Manager at herna@oacc.cc or (510) 637-0461 for more information.

TAGABANUA is co-sponsored by Oakland Asian Cultural Center and American Center of Philippine Arts, and is supported by individual donors and the East Bay Community Foundation.

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September 20, 2011

Bay Area Dance Artists,

Due to many scheduling conflicts, we have postponed the auditions for TAGABANUA to Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The good news...there is still time to send in your dance portfolios and headshots! Please be sure to submit to Herna Cruz-Louie at herna(at)oacc.cc by Friday, October 28, 2011!

Salamat! (Thank You!)

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September 13, 2011

Bay Area Dance Artists!

We are pleased to announce that TAGABANUA: a Philippine dance project by Jay Loyola in partnership with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and American Center of Philippine Arts will premier on May 5, 2012.

We are looking for high caliber dancers of multi-ethnic origin, with advanced experience in Philippine dance and/or other dance technique. TAGABANUA will feature 10 highly competent dance artists that will be presented as individual artists in the TAGABANUA production.

The first phase of the process is the audition prep and info session scheduled on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm and the audition proper on Saturday, October 8, 2011, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

The audition panelists will be comprised of selected dance practitioners of various disciplines. Please ensure that all your artist recommendations are available for the selection process as scheduled. Please email dance resumes, headshots, and folios to Herna Cruz-Louie, Programs Manager at herna(at)oacc.cc or mail to:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center
ATTN: The Jay Loyola Dance Project
388 9th Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Rehearsals are scheduled to begin mid-January, 2012.

Your consideration is much appreciated and Matamang Salamat for your ongoing support!

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August 28, 2011

Wonderful Supporters! We have successfully funded our Kickstarter campaign and we have reached our match of $3,400! It's not too late to continue to submit donations to support this project. Continued donations will only allow us to produce an even better event and support Jay Loyola and the artists involved! You can make a donation to OACC by clicking here: OACC DONATION PAGE

You can also mail donations directly to us by making a check payable to "OACC" and mailing to:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center
ATTN: The Jay Loyola Dance Project
388 9th Street, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Thank you in advance for your ongoing support!

Salamat (Thank You!)

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August 4, 2011

Dear Friend and Supporter of OACC,

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) is proud to present TAGABANUA, a dance project by Jay Loyola featuring traditional music from the Tagbanua tribe in Palawan, Philippines with dance and music artists from American Center of Philippine Arts (ACPA).  TAGABANUA is tentatively scheduled to premier at OACC in May, 2012 in conjunction with OACC’s multi-event Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival.

“Taga Banua” (pronounced “tah-gah-bahn-wah”) is a Palawano word that means “from the village.” As an adopted son of the Tagbanua people, Loyola has participated in numerous rituals, dances and cultural practices. Through his research and life experience, he created this dance and music project to share the culture and rich heritage of the Tagbanua to the world and preserve the native dance forms. He hopes to use this project as a tool to assimilate his art into people’s lives and as a basis to strengthen the community and cultural identity.

The East Bay Community Foundation has graciously awarded OACC with an East Bay Fund for Artists challenge grant of $3,400 to produce this project. Every $1 donated to OACC by an individual will be matched up to $3,400 by August 20, 2011! We need your support in order to make this production happen! Your valuable contribution will also enable OACC in continuing to provide innovative and artful Asian Pacific Islander American programs and services to the San Francisco and greater East Bay community.

To make a contribution or pledge to support this project, please contact Jennifer Chu, Development Manager at (510) 637-0464 or via email at jchu@oacc.cc.  You may also make a pledge to the TAGABANUA project online through our Kickstarter campaign by visiting www.kickstarter.com/projects/withasilenth/tagabanua-a-philippine-dance-project-by-jay-loyola. The Campaign ends on August 20, 2011.

How will the KickStarter Campaign Funds be used?
Funds raised through this Kickstarter campaign will help fund production costs for the show and support the artists involved in this amazing project!

Who is involved in the project?
Jay Loyola, Master Artist
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
American Center of Philippine Arts

Special thanks to AngelFarm Productions for the filming and editing of Jay Loyola's Kickstarter video.

Salamat (Thank You!)

Mona Shah
Executive Director, Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Herna Cruz-Louie
Executive Director, American Center of Philippine Arts