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“Although a relatively young company, Mocean Dance grasps the essence of promotion. Despite being relatively self-managed, they have come up with some very interesting concepts. Presenters love when the artist takes the responsibility of promotion out of their hands and replaces it with a finished product. From customized brochures to promotion support to innovative poster design this group of dancers makes sure that you have everything you need to ensure a successful program without leaving anything to chance.”

-Chris Ball, Astor Theatre

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Technical Requirements

General Technical Requirements

Required stage area
36 feet wide, 30 feet deep, covered with Marley floor, properly installed with Marley tape

Minimum space
26 feet wide, ~18 feet deep

Lighting
One programmable console with DMX IN

Sound
Two high speakers, full range (L and R) for the PA (downstage); two full range speakers for monitors; audio snake from stage to front of house; front of house console; CD player

Stage dressing
One station out of view of audience for quick changing
Intercommunication system: clear comm between stage and lighting and sound

Required staff (to be discussed)
One professional lighting technician; one professional audio technician; one stage hand; tech staff to be present for load-in, strike, load-out, and all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances

Dressing rooms
Clean dressing room(s), with lock(s), for three or four dancers, adjacent to the stage, with sinks, toilets, functional showers, chairs, mirrors and an iron. Other needs: Ice (in case of injury); juices and water available in the dressing room(s) during set-up and before performances; washing, drying and ironing equipment for costumes; fire extinguishers

Contact: Carolle Crooks or Sara Harrigan, 902-420-4162

Specific Technical Requirements by Piece

You Tackle a Staircase Face On (2007)

  • live music manipulation
  • some specific lighting specials (to be sent to venue in a separate light plot)

 
5 Breaths (2005)

  • Sturdy armless chair (to be supplied by venue)
  • One wireless microphone (to be supplied by venue)
  • Some specific lighting specials (to be sent to venue in a separate light plot)


Something of Details (2004)

  • White linoleum dance floor, 17 X 25 (provided by company)
  • Four white chairs (provided by company)


Almost Not Even Fun (2003)

  • Three dresses on hangers (to be provided by company) to be suspended from lighting grid
  • Three fish tank size plastic boxes (to be provided by company), full of water that will be dumped on stage
  • Ability to rig side lighting and wings off floor
  • Two technicians (supplied by venue) that will be able to squeegee floor during performance


Breathing Place, A Solo for Sara (2003)

  • One piece of dance Marley, light side up (to be provided by venue)

Contact Carolle Crooks or Sara Harrigan, 902-420-4162

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Photograph by Holly Crooks