Flare Events of 2006
See what's upcoming and what's been happening in Flare.
Flare at Pi
Friday, 13th October, 2006
Venue: Pi, 388 Lonsdale St
Time: 1.30am
Looking for a place to party this Friday night? Rock on down to Pi and watch Flare give an awesome preview of our upcoming dance production - ELEMENTS. The performance is guaranteed to be a feet mover. Lets go and support our dancers at Pi!
Vietnamese Charity Ball
Saturday, 30th September, 2006
We're just doing our bit for charity! Flare Dance will be performing at this year's Vietnamese Charity Ball to raise funds towards the UNICEF water projects in Vietnam. So come and enjoy the show as Flare groove to the groovy and get down with the funky!
Pre-Production Party
Friday, 29th September, 2006
Venue: Spiga Bar Care (Melbourne Central next to Map Cafe)
Time: 7.30pm
Dearest Flarians. Join us all for one last night together before the mad rush of production begins. A night full of glitter and glamour. Everyone will get a chance to dress up, look gorgeous, eat good food and what event would be complete without lots and lots of fun and games. An event not to be missed.
Price: $15 (members) / $20 (non-members)
Dress Code: Formal
Miss University Pageant 2006
Sunday, 3rd September, 2006
Venue: Happy Reception, Ascot Vale
Time: 6pm
Master Now in collaboration with Flare Dance Ensemble bring you the Miss University Pageant 2006! Watch the bevy of beauties as they all compete for the grand title of Miss University. One word to describe it all - GREASE! Excited yet? Centered around only the greatest show of the 70s, Flare will be reliving all those familiar tunes. A show you really can't miss!
Open Day 2006
Sunday, 20th August, 2006
Venue: Concrete Lawn, Melbourne University
Time: 11.05am, 1.45pm, 2.20pm
Flare Dancers will be putting on a show featuring pieces that comprise of the grooviest hip hop tunes and the sassiest jazz routines. Come on down and check us out!
Commerce Graduation Dinner
Thursday, 10th August, 2006
Venue: Melbourne University
To all July 2006 commerce graduates. Flare Dancers will be putting on an electrifying show at the Graduation Dinner. So come on down and enjoy the drinks, the company and of course the dancing too!!!
Karma
Friday, 4th August, 2006
Venue: Union House Theatre, Melbourne University
Time: 4th-5th, 11th-13th August, 2006
In collaboration with Flare Dance Ensemble, The Melbourne University Chinese Music Group presents the musical KARMA - a tragic tale of love which transcends across three lifetimes. Performed and written by highly talented students, the play promises to be a tear jerker for sure! A show not to be missed.
Flare Camp 2006
Friday, 4th August, 2006
Venue: Ferngully Lodge
Time: Fri-Sun, 4-6th August, 2006
To all cast members. Come along for a whole weekend of fun, laughs and games at Flare Camp 2006. There'll be heaps of dancing and getting to know one another and it is very highly recommended for the cast of Elements this year. So reply soon to events@flaredance.com to secure a spot soon!!!
Cost: $70 (before 23rd June)/ $80 (otherwise)
Transport not included
Mid Year Orientation 2006
Monday, 17th July, 2006
Venue: Concrete Lawn, Melbourne University
Time: 12-12.30pm
Come groove with us as Flare entertains the crowd at the Orientation Carnival.
Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
Saturday, 20th May, 2006
Venue: Royal Children's Hospital
Once again, Flare will be entertaining the kids at the Royal Children's Hospital. Come along for lots of fun and dancing with the children.
Flare Trivia Night & Screening
Sunday, 23rd April, 2006
Venue: Lion Hotel, Melbourne Central
Time: 6pm
If you wanna get a chance to know each other more and win a few prizes in the process, Flare Trivia Night is the place to be! We'll be having a screening of LIMELIGHT (last year's production) as well so that dancers and choreographers will have an idea of what we'll be working towards by October this year. Interested parties please email events@flaredance.com
Flare at Amber Lounge
Friday, 14th April, 2006
Venue: Amber Lounge, 388 Lonsdale Street
Flare's gonna bring the house down at Amber Lounge!!! What other better way to celebrate Good Friday? Come on down and shake that 'thang' over at Amber as our dancers rock the stage this weekend.
Flare At Night Market
Friday, 7th April, 2006
Venue: Concrete Lawn, Outside Union House
Time: 5-10pm
This year Flare will be selling food at Night Market to raise funds for our annual production. Night Market is a Melbourne University event dedicated to celebrating the various cultures of the world. Flare will be selling Malaysian food cooked from Chilli Padi.On the menu will be nasi lemak, chee cheong fun, roti ruben, chicken wings and pulut hitam! Salivating already? Come over, bring friends, eat the good food or just come help out!
Fishnet Productions presents Alice In Wonderland
Thursday, 6th April, 2006
Venue: Union Theatre, Ground Floor, Union House
Time: 8pm (Thurs-Sat), 3pm (Sat Matinee Show)
Flare Dance in collaboration with Fishnet Productions presents the musical of Alice In Wonderland. With a talented cast and our dancers Alice in Wonderland is a story of Alice who goes to a theatre house for an audition. There she meets a random bunch of odd people. The flowers ostracize her. The Queen wants to chop off her head. But in the end she becomes a star and she leaves.
Starlight Children's Foundation Australia
Wednesday, 29th March, 2006
Our very own dancers re-visited the Royal Children's Hospital for the first time this year. As always, the children were all sweethearts and were as cute as ever! The kids were all very participative and it was really heart-warming and uplifting seeing all of them joining in and doing their best to follow the actions.
Flare Performs for Yooralla
Wednesday, 22nd March, 2006
On the 22nd of March, Flare danced for Yooralla for the first time! The weather was perfect for a picnic and it definitely turned out to be a fun-filled afternoon at Fairfield Park as we mingled with the crowd and danced to the happy tunes of Grease and S Club 7. It was not only an enjoyable experience for our dancers but also a rewarding one as there's nothing like putting smiles on other people's faces.
2006 Production Casting
Tuesday, 21st March, 2006
Venue: Dance Studio, Frank Tate Building
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, 21st & 22nd March 2006, 6pm onwards
A shout out to all members who are interested in being part of production this year. Come along, learn & perform a few steps and have some fun! Be involved in Flare's annual production in Semester 2 2006 which will showcase a range of dances choreographed by our very own Flare dancers. Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary or a mixture of everything! We've got it all. Come and be a part of the experience.
Publicity Clubbing Night
Saturday, 18th March, 2006
Venue: Publicity Club, 139 Bourke St
Time: 11pm at the door
Bring yourself! Bring friends! Free entry for all Flare members tonight. Bring the dance moves you guys have learnt the pass few weeks and show them off on the dance floor!
Picnic in the Park
Saturday, 11th March, 2006
Venue: Carlton Gardens (meeting at IMAX)
A fun day for all to hang out. Let loose and enjoy the company of Flare. Enjoy the wonderful games and great food. If interested, please pay a subsidised fee of $3 during rehearsals.
Hush Bar "Chill-out"
Wednesday, 1st March, 2006
Venue: Hush bar, Level 3 Melbourne Central
Our first gathering or "chill-out" session. Free entry and a complimentary drink. Get to know members of Flare this night and have lots of fun!
Melbourne University's O-Week
Thursday, 23rd February, 2006
This is your chance to sign up and become a member of Flare Dance Ensemble. We will have a table set up in Concrete Lawn (11am - 4pm) on Thursday and Friday for registration and enquiries. Membership cost: $10 new, $8 renewal.
As a member, you are entitled to discounts at various outlets around Melbourne (view), dance rehearsals all year (no extra cost), Flare social events and an opportunity to be part of the team that will stage a production later in the year.
Chinese New Year Charity Dinner
Saturday, 4th February, 2006
Venue: Dragon Boat Palace Restaurant
Once again, Flare will be entertaining the crowd at this annual event. With a mix of some all-time favourites, as well as new choreography, this 2-part hip hop show will definitely sizzle their taste buds.